Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel - A Loews Hotel in Orlando Florida

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Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel - A Loews Hotel
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5601 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32819
Chain: Universal Orlando Suites

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About the Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel - A Loews Hotel

If you would like to vacation in Europe but can't quite make it over, this might be a wonderful alternative. The Portofino Bay hotel is more than a resort, it is like entering an Italian riverside village. You can even get to most locations within this charming Italian style complex by complimentary water taxis and shuttles. And did I mention that Universal Studios is only a stone's throw away. And that Universal City Walk, with its eclectic restaurants and clubs is within a few short miles? It doesn't get better than this.

Does HotelsByCity recommend this hotel?

My sister actually had her wedding at this hotel. The setting is absolutely gorgeous. The landscaping is truly designed to make you feel as if you are staying in a lush Italian villa. The rooms were large and comfy and we had a fantastic time. The only downside was the food, which was mediocre, but you can easily get to Universal City Walk, where they have truly amazing restaurants. Read our customer reviews?

Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel - A Loews Hotel Accommodations

The accommodations in this resort are clean and fairly spacious and the beds are quite comfortable. With 750 rooms and 45 suites many people even choose to have their wedding here, as they can accommodate parties both large and small.

Amenities offered

If you love to be pampered but your honey loves the golf course, you can relax with some of their world famous spa services while he practices his swing at some of the most amazing golf courses in the world. And if you have children, they will be well entertained in the Campo Portofino activity center. Love the parks? Enjoy express pass access at the Universal Studios theme park. Boredom does not exist at the Portofino Bay Hotel.

Directions (view map)

Turnpike (North or South):
* Take Exit 259 (I-4 interchange) onto I-4 (Tampa)
* Take Exit 74B (Universal Studios) and get in the right lane
* At traffic light, turn right onto Hollywood Way
* Travel half a mile to Universal Blvd., and turn left
* Portofino entrance is 1 mile on the right

Downtown Orlando (I-4 West):
* Take I-4 West to Exit 74B (Universal Studios) and get in the right lane
* At traffic light, turn right onto Hollywood Way
* Travel half a mile to Universal Blvd., and turn left
* Portofino entrance is 1 mile on the right

Tampa (I-4 East):
* Take I-4 East towards downtown Orlando
* Take Exit 75A (Universal Studios) and get in the left lane
* At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Universal Blvd.
* Portofino entrance is 1 mile on the right

Orlando International Airport:
* Take the North exit out the airport onto Beachline Expressway (SR528) West (International Drive, Convention Center)
* Continue on Beachline and take I-4 East
* Take Exit 75A (Universal Studios) and get in the left lane
* At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Universal Blvd.
* Portofino entrance is 1 mile on the right.

General hotel policies

Check-in: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.
Parking: Yes, there is parking. Both valet and regular parking are available.
Pets: Yes, pets are allowed. A cleaning fee of $25 will be charged per room but no size restrictions are imposed.