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Enjoy a Universe of exclusive theme park benefits and privileges including Universal Express ride access at both parks. By showing your hotel room key card, you can by pass the regular lines at each ride and attraction at both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Pamper yourself at Universal's premier luxury hotel, Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando, A Loews Hotel. This spectacular hotel re-creates the charm and romance of the seaside village of Portofino, Italy, right down to the cobblestone streets and outdoor cafes. Guests enjoy stylish, spacious guest rooms featuring, authentic Italian furnishings, impeccable and attentive service, an opulent spa, three themed swimming pools and exceptional dining. Located within walking, distance of both Universal Studios and Universal's Islands of Adventure theme parks, plus the Universal City Walk entertainment complex.
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The Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando is a Loews Hotel. Based on the seaside village of Portofino Italy, the cobblestone streets and outdoor cafes make this quite authentic and luxurious. The rooms are comfortable, spacious and nicely decorated. There are three themed swimming pools, a spa and the restaurants offer very good food. The Universal Express ride access means that on-site hotel guests can bypass the regular queues at both Universal Orlando theme parks all day. You just need to show your room key card at the Express entrance at each attraction and you can bypass the regular lines! There is also a free shuttle to Sea World and Wet n' Wild. The staff here offer good customer service and are polite and helpful.
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Location. Reminiscent of an Italian fishing village, Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is located in Orlando, Fla. in the center of Universal Studios Orlando. The hotel is two miles from Wet 'n Wild and International Drive. Special theme park benefits include Universal Express ride access to bypass regular lines at most attractions and rides, complimentary resort-wide transportation via water taxis or shuttle buses and priority seating at select Universal Orlando restaurants. Hotel Features. Designers and craftsmen painstakingly modeled the ambience of Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel after the Portofino village of Italy. Elaborate paintings decorate exteriors, Vespas are parked in the main piazza and faux fishing boats are anchored in the harbor. Dining options include buffet-style breakfasts at Trattoria del Porto, poolside drinks at Splendido Pizzeria and family-style dining at Mama Della's Ristorante. Three themed swimming areas include the Villa Pool complete with private cabanas, an aqueduct-styled waterslide and a hillside pool. Mandara Spa at Portofino Bay displays a vast menu that includes Balinese massages, lime and ginger body treatments and marine facials with the Elemis product line. Evenings bring movies under the stars at the hotel's weekly poolside dive-in movies. The main piazza hosts a quarterly wine festival and Harbor Night with live jazz. Campo Portofino provides supervised children's activities. Guestrooms. Featuring authentic Italian furnishings and marble accents, guestrooms include custom duvets with goose down duvet inserts, elegant window treatments with lace curtains and Egyptian cotton linens. High-speed Internet access is available. Bathrooms boast dual marble sinks, Bloom toiletries, telephones and cotton bathrobes. Club Level rooms offer access to the Club Lounge, which includes complimentary breakfasts and evening receptions, and Internet access. Expert Tip. Enjoy the sounds of Italy daily with the hotel's Musica della Notte (Music of the Night) show in the Harbor Piazza. Stay More, SAVE More! Book a stay in a qualifying rate category and receive the following: Skip the lines all day at both Universal Orlando theme parks: Universal Studios and Universal's Islands of Adventure. Up to 42% off hotel room rates Offer subject to change without notice. Promotional discount is based on savings from seasonal rack rates and varies by length of stay. Valid for stays most nights. Number of rooms available on this promotion is limited. No group rates or other discounts apply. Valid for Domestic USA and Canada residents only. Black out dates and other restrictions may apply. CityWalk Party Pass Promotion Book a stay in a qualifying rate category and receive a voucher redeemable for a Universal CityWalk Party Pass at check-in. Must book the CityWalk Party Pass Promotion rate category to qualify. The Universal CityWalk Party Pass offers unlimited one-night club-to-club and entertainment venue access at Universal CityWalk. One voucher per room per stay. Voucher is included in room rate. Voucher/ticket is non-refundable. Vouchers can be redeemed for the CityWalk Party Pass at the hotel's Destination Universal Desk. Additional passes are also available for purchase at Universal CityWalk. 2009 Extra Value Weeks - Kids Eat Free Program Book a minimum 3-night stay for valid travel dates and kids eat free lunch and dinner at selected on-site restaurants. Valid travel dates: Now - June 10, August 16 - September 30, and November 29 - December 17, 2009. Valid for children 9 and younger dining from the Kids' Menu only. Free Kids Meal with purchase of each adult entrée at select on-site hotel restaurants. Lunch and dinner only. Not valid for room service. Gratuity not included. Cannot be combined with any other offers, promotio
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52 year old with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
Beautiful tile, sumptuous hardwoods, gorgeous landscaping and first rate service provide a feeling of luxury. Our room and bathroom were spacious and comfortable. The beds were very comfortable. The pools and hot tub were large.The pool water was w
It may be a little bit more expensive then the area hotels but you get the Universal Express Passes included with your stay, these passes give you preferred seating with little or no wait at the restaurants, also it allows you to SKIP ALL LINES FOR
42 year old male with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
The sweet life indeed! This unique Loew's hotel leaves no stone unturned. You are transported to a realm of class, style, and atmosphere the moment you step into the hotel. The valet park attendants are definitely on top of their game (as well they should be for $18.00 per day.) We were greeted at the desk with information, gifts, and a room that was ready for us at 11:00 AM. Contrary to some review on this site, I can't think of one aspect of my vacation that I could complain about. Staying on grounds gives you Express Access to all Universal Theme Park rides over and over again! That alone is a majorly guilty pleasure. Staying on grounds is the only way to truly take advantage of this Disney contender. A1 experience!!
34 year old female with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
This was my first time at the Portofino Bay Hotel and I have to say ECCELENTE!! The staff was friendly, helpful, and courteous. The hotel restaurants have above average cuisine. The trips back and forth on the "gondola" were relaxing on many levels. The pool we ventured into was inviting, quiet and well maintained. During our stay there was a terrible storm which ravaged some very tall arborvitae trees, but they were replanted with great efficiency. We stayed in the club room and were quite pleased. I only have two less than positive comments. First, valet parking is exorbitant at $18 per day. Over several days that adds up substantially, for not moving your car at all. Secondly, after being greeted and taken to our room by our bellhop, that was the last we saw of him despite him saying, "If you need anything, just let me know." Even so, I heartily reccommend this hotel. It is first class all the way, and you will not be disappointed.
The hotel is great from the food to
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Posted Jun 11, 2008
Good
The hotel is great from the food to the express it was awesome. The only hing that needs improvement is the beds in all of the rooms the mattreses should be a little more comfier but thants all.
We have two children Age 11 and 7.
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Posted May 08, 2008
Excellent
We have two children Age 11 and 7. The family pool and slide were great. Staff was friendly. Upon checking in they had us in a room with a bay view and I really wanted a pool view. They switched us without an issue. The bellhop took our bags to...
We stayed here for 3 nights while
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Posted Apr 01, 2008
Excellent
We stayed here for 3 nights while visiting Universals Parks. Would I stay here? I'd live here if I could for the winter. Well manicured exterior,top notch interior...I can't think of one complaint, and I'll complain if there is one due. I'm booking...
This is hotel has a major lack of
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Posted Mar 05, 2008
Horrible
This is hotel has a major lack of security. During my recent stay in March 2008 I was accosted by an aggressive male at the Villa pool on the way back to my room. I brought this to the attention of the front desk and security which they treated very ...
45 year old female with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
The hotel was themed well. But there is definitely a lack of security. I was accosted by a guest near the villa pool. There was not one employee around. I also noticed I never once saw any security personnel at this hotel at all until I reported this incident. The buildings have a key slot to enter but you didnt even need to swipe your card they were always open. If you are looking for a place and dont want to worry about your safety this is definitely not the place. Be aware of your surroundings if you choose to stay here.
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