Modeled after the Mediterranean seaside resort of Portofino, Italy, the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Studios Resort looks like something straight out of a picture book of a sleepy Italian villa. With its authentic Italian decor and world class service, this AAA four diamond rated hotel delivers luxury and comfort that is in keeping with its reputation and price. The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is the highest rated of the three official on-site resorts at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida and is considered one of the top hotel values in the area. While there are some seriously decadent hotels in Orlando, none offer the convenience of being located right at the Universal Studios Resort and the perks that Universal Studios offers guests of their official hotels.
Accommodations and Amenities
The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel boasts 750 guest rooms with 45 expansive suites. Whether staying in a standard or premium room, all guests are accommodated with a 32″ flat panel television, top notch coffee, three in-room telephones, an in-room safe, and daily newspaper, as well as high speed Internet available in public areas. The standard rooms are all 450 square feet with Italian furnishings and afford scenic views of either the manicured gardens or the hotel’s harbor piazza. The premium rooms come with a larger living space and a very stylish bathroom. There are also a variety of stunning suites available at premium costs that come in a variety of themes from specialized kids’ suites to the magnificent Presidential Suite.
Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel also has top notch amenities for every party, whether they be singles, couples, or full families with their four-legged friends in tow. There are three full sized swimming pools at the hotel, each with their own themes: the popular and family friendly Beach Pool, the more quiet Hillside Pool, and the exclusive Villa Pool available to guests with upgraded amenities. Adults needing a break can drop off the kids at the Campo Portofino supervised children’s area and head over for an indulgent session at the world class Mandara Spa offering massage, full body treatments, skin care, steam and sauna areas, as well as a co-ed lounge and whirlpool.
There’s little reason to leave for dining as the Portofino Bay Hotel has three separate Italian restaurants, as well as a pizzeria, bakery, Italian deli, and a swank lounge for after hours. For entertainment, there is live music every night at the hotel’s harbor in the form of Musica delle Notte (Music of the Night).
What to Expect
Staying at an official hotel of Universal Studio Resort has its privileges, as guests of Loews Portofino Bay Hotel have considerably easier access to the theme park than regular patrons. Guests of the hotel who stay for four days or more automatically receive two free tickets to the Universal Studios theme park. Although the hotel is within walking distance to the park, there is a convenient water taxi that takes hotel guests directly to the park in style free of charge.
Other benefits include access to the resort’s golf course, priority seating at park restaurants, and a complimentary package delivery that brings items that you’ve purchased at the park directly to your hotel room for you. However, the most convenient perk of staying at an official hotel is that guests can use their hotel room key as an Universal Express card, granting you special access to rides and attractions at the park that completely bypasses the regular waiting lines.
Regardless of age, tastes, and size of your party, Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel offers the accommodations, amenities, and service that will make your stay a comfortable and memorable one, all with the special access to Universal Studios Resort and amusement park that only guests of official resort hotels can have. Come stay at the Portofino Bay Hotel, and get a taste of the Mediterranean in style.
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