- Type: Luxury Hotel
- Summary: A glorious setting inspired by Portofino village in Italy
- Feature: Set in the heart of Universal Orlando Resort
- Rooms: 750 rooms & suites
- Location: Orlando, Florida, United States of America
- Star rating: AAA Four Diamond
- Nearest airport: Orlando International Airport
Amenities
Location and transfer
Approximately thirty minutes from Orlando International Airport by private car transfer.
Rooms and suites have air-conditioning, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer, bathrobes and slippers, bathroom amenities, personal safe, flat-screen television, satellite or cable, DVD\CD Player, telephone, iPod/iPhone docking station, wi-fi internet access (charges apply if you want to upgrade to Premium Plus - optimal for streaming music, entertainment and large file transfers) and a daily maid service.
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Garden View Room:
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- Room View: Garden view
- Facilities: The room is complete with Marble accents, elegant furnishings and spectacular garden views.
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Bay View Room:
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- Room View: Bay view
- Facilities: Marvel at the view of the picturesque Portofino Bay and harbour piazza from your plush room.
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Deluxe Room:
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- Room View: Resort view
- Facilities: Plush furnishings and a spacious living area with dramatic views.
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Portofino Club Room:
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- Room View: Bay or beach pool views
- Facilities: Located on the Club Level Lounge with an array of exclusive privileges and services.
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Kids Suite:
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- Room View: Garden or bay views
- Facilities: Two-room suites offer plenty of space for the whole family.
Refresh and fill up after an adventure-filled day at Universal Orlando Resort™, with Loews Portofino Bay Hotel’s spectacular array of restaurants. From authentic Italian home-cooking to an all-American grill, the whole family can expect a taste sensation in stunning locations.
Mama Della's Ristorante:expand_more
- Cuisine: Authentic flavours from Tuscany, Naples and Piemonte.
- Setting: A casual feel as it appears to be more like an authentic Italian kitchen than a restaurant.
- Dress Code: Smart casual
- Children's Menu: Yes
- Vegetarian Option: Yes
- Reservation Required: No
Bice Ristorante:expand_more
- Cuisine: Traditonal Italian
- Setting: A combination of old world elegance and modern chic with the finest waterfront views in Orlando.
- Dress Code: Smart casual
- Children's Menu: Yes
- Vegetarian Option: Yes
- Reservation Required: Yes
Trattoria Del Porto:expand_more
- Cuisine: Italian cuisine
- Setting: Boisterous, friendly service serving diverse and regional offerings.
- Dress Code: Smart casual
- Children's Menu: Yes
- Vegetarian Option: Yes
- Reservation Required: No
Splendido Pizzeria:expand_more
- Cuisine: Italian
- Setting: Poolside location for pizzas and light snacks.
- Dress Code: Casual
- Children's Menu: Yes
- Vegetarian Option: Yes
- Reservation Required: No
Sal's Market Deli:expand_more
- Cuisine: Deli
- Setting: Sal’s offers a casual atmosphere similar to New York’s famous Little Italy.
- Dress Code: Casual
- Children's Menu: Yes
- Vegetarian Option: Yes
- Reservation Required: No
Family
Loews knows that children - and parents - need special treatment, so they offer a variety of unique programmes and services, including lending libraries of games, special children's menus which include healthy options, tours, Fisher-Price welcome gifts, Kidbanas by the pool and much more besides. Campo Portofino children's activity centre provides fun for 4 to14-year-olds (local charges apply).
Water Parks & Theme Parks
Stretch the boundaries of your imagination, reach the heart of your favourite stories, and feel your adrenaline pumping, at the adventure-filled Universal Orlando ResortT - just minutes from the luxury of Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. Treasured guests can enjoy Early Park Admission┼ to The Wizarding World of Harry PotterT and Universal's Volcano BayT one hour before the theme park opens to the public, as well as free* Universal Express UnlimitedT passes to skip the regular lines at a number of attractions at Universal Studios FloridaT and Universal's Islands of AdventureT. Valid theme park admission required. Please click here for further information.
Spa & Wellness
For true relaxation and rejuvenation, head to Mandara Spa, a haven of tranquillity amongst the bustle and thrills of Universal Orlando® Resort. Beginning on the spiritual island of Bali and inspired by its tradition of healing, Mandara's world-class treatments combine time-honoured, natural elements indigenous to Indonesia with innovative European methods; the spa menu includes advanced Elemis facials, a centuries-old Balinese massage and an Exotic Coconut Rub and Milk Ritual Wrap. A wonderful salon offers hair and nail care, whilst the state-of-the-art fitness centre allows you to continue your journey of wellness beyond your treatment.
The hotel has twenty-one specially adapted rooms that have been especially adapted to suit disabled guests including: Garden View, Bay View, Deluxe and Club Rooms as well as one Suite. A spacious layout allows for easy wheelchair access, an accessible bathroom with roll-in shower, shower head with extension, accessible toilets and grab bars, shower bench or seat available upon request, hearing-impaired telephone notification system and adapted furnishings (lower bed).