Celebrate la dolce vita which means “the sweet life” at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando. This hotel is located in the heart of Universal Orlando walking distance or a boat ride away from Universal Parks and CityWalk. It is run by the luxury hotel chain called Loews Hotels. This luxurious and family friendly hotel re-creates the charm and
romance of the famed seaside Italian village. We have been to Italy and this resort feels exactly like Portofino in Italy. You will walk down cobblestone streets and dine at outdoor cafes. We love the Harbor Piazza that sits on the water with dining and shopping around the courtyard (just like Italy). It truly feels like Italy in the middle of Universal Orlando Resort! Universal Orlando Resort PerksUniversal Orlando Resort Hotels include a lot of amazing perks, just for you. Here are a few of the perks.  Early Park AdmissionWith Early Park Admission, you get access to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Florida or Universal’s Islands of Adventure. During Covid-19, you get Early Park Admission at Universal Studios Florida. We love this perk! You get a head start at the Universal Orlando theme parks to ride your favorite rides and attractions, before park opening. Package DeliveryAs you are visiting Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, or Universal CityWalk; you may find some fun souvenirs. You can take advantage of a free service called package pick up. Universal will deliver your souvenirs to your resort for you to pick up later. Charge Purchases to your RoomYou can use your room key at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Orlando to charge any meals, souvenirs, spa treatments, or snacks to your room from anywhere at Universal Orlando Resort. You can then pay for your incidentals when you check out. Stay & Play at Other Universal HotelsWhen you stay at one Universal Orlando Resort, you can play at any of the other resorts. The other Universal Orlando Hotels include Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Sapphire Falls Hotel, Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Aventura Hotel, and Endless Summer Hotel. We love these perks, just for Universal Orlando Resort guests. TransportationWe love the location of the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. You are walking distance from Universal Parks and Universal CityWalk. There is a path along the water front that takes you to the entrance to Universal Studios and CityWalk. You can also take a water taxi to Universal CityWalk if you would like a leisure boat ride. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel also offers a shuttle bus to Universal’s Volcano Bay Water Park. Universal Express UnlimitedImagine getting VIP access to every ride and attraction at both Universal Studios and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. As a guest at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, you get Universal Express passes for FREE. This is a huge savings! Loews Portofino Bay Hotel AmenitiesAs the most expensive resort at Universal Orlando Resort, there are a lot of amenities for the whole family at Portofino Bay. Swimming PoolsLoews Portofino Bay Hotel has more outdoor pools than any other Universal Orlando Hotel. They have three pools called the Beach Pool, Villa Pool, and Hillside Pool.
Mandara SpaWe love the Mandara Spa! This is always a “must do” for mommy during a visit to Portofino Bay. The word Mandara is Sanskrit and comes from an ancient legend about the gods’ quest to find the secret to eternal youth and beauty. Just the word makes me more relaxed! LOL! The Mandara Spa has facials, body treatments, massages, and salon treatments. Click here to view a PDF with all of the treatments. The Mandara Spa features:
Campo PortofinoWe love hotels that offer kids clubs. Portofino Bay offers Campo Portofino for kids ages 4 through 14. There are tons of activities for all of the kids. They have arts and crafts, stories, computers, video games, movies, board games, and other activities. Your kids young and older will have a blast with the counselors. This allows you to enjoy dinner at Portofino or walk over to CityWalk for evening entertainment. There is an additional fee for Campo Portofino. ActivitiesThis hotel features a lot of activities for the whole family, including bocce ball, ping pong, jogging trails, fitness center, and game room. Something for the young and young at heart. ShoppingLoews Portofino Bay Hotel also features more shopping than any other Universal Orlando Hotel with 5 merchandise shops including Alta Moda, Family Art Photography & Printing, L’Ancora, Le Memories de Portofino, and The Universal Store. You can find fine Italian attire, gifts, and resort wear along with your favorite Universal Orlando merchandise.
Portofino Bay Hotel Restaurants & LoungesBice RistoranteBice Ristorante is pronounced Bee-chay and is an Italian fine dining experience. Since 1926, Bice’s reputation throughout the world for outstanding food and superb service precedes itself. All dishes are freshly prepared, including handmade pasta, delicious entree and handmade pasta and desserts. Mama Della’s RistoranteAt Mama’s everyone is family! Here in Mama’s living room you’ll enjoy abundant portions of authentic Old World favorites from the Tuscany, Naples and Piemonte regions. You will love all of the Italian cuisine and lots of laughs and musical fun during your meal. Click on the links below to view the menus.
Trattoria del Porto®Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, families will enjoy friendly service, diverse regional offerings, and plentiful buffets. Character dining available on select evenings. Click on the links below to view the menus.
The Thirsty Fish®This casual dockside bar is perfect for viewing the sunset from the piazza. It’s the ideal place to relax with family or friends. Bar AmericanThis lobby lounge is the epitome of elegance. Savor exquisite appetizers while you sample your favorite beverage. Gelateria – StarbucksTempting biscotti, homemade gelato, and luscious pastries are a few of the items offered at the Gelateria and Starbucks dining spots. They are located in individual shops right next to each other, so you can grab a coffee and your kids can grab an ice cream. We love picking up a Starbucks early in the morning and just relax on the piazza overlooking the water. This makes me feel like I am in Italy. Sal’s Market DeliA sensational assortment of Italian meats, cheeses, antipasto and salads are just part of what Sal’s has to offer. Click on the links below to view the menus.
Splendido Bar & GrillOne of our favorite restaurants is the poolside spot called Splendido Bar & Grill. You can grab a casual lunch in between pool time! Room ServiceIf you want to enjoy a relaxing morning, you can order room service at Portofino Bay Hotel. The room service is open 24 hours a day. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Room AmenitiesLoews Portofino Bay Hotel features 750 elegant guest rooms and 45 suites. Once you enter your room you may never want to leave. Every guest room offers authentic Italian furnishings and marble accents. The rooms remind me of the quaint rooms we stayed in during our visit to Cinqa Terra in Italy. They are warm but sleek. It is the perfect home during a Universal Orlando vacation. Some of the room amenities include:
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Loews Portofino Bay Hotel FAQCan you walk from Loews Portofino to Universal Studios? Yes, there is a designated path from Portofino Bay to the entrance to Universal Studios and Universal CityWalk. The path follows the water to Hard Rock Hotel and then to Universal CityWalk. You can also take a water taxi from Portofino Bay to Universal CityWalk. Which is better Loews Portofino or Royal Pacific? Portofino Bay Hotel is the most expensive resort at Universal Orlando Resort. It also features more resort amenities than other Universal Hotels. This includes more restaurants, three pools, bocce ball, and additional shopping. If you are looking for more opportunities, Portofino is a better choice. However, many guests prefer the tropical atmosphere of Royal Pacific. You are right in the middle of the Polynesian Islands at this resort. This is one of the most popular Universal Orlando hotels. How do I get from the Orlando Airport to the Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel? You can take a taxi, Uber, private towncar, rental car, or even a shuttle transfer. Our friends at Destinations in Florida can help you book a shuttle transfer. You can even add a shuttle transfer right into your Universal Orlando package at Portofino Bay Hotel. Where is Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel located? The address for Portofino Bay Hotel is 5601 Universal Blvd in Orlando, Florida. This resort is located in the United States. When is check-in time and check-out time at Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel? Check in at Portofino Bay is 4 PM and check out is 11 AM. Universal Orlando has express check out. If you leave a credit card on file at check in, you do not even need to stop by the front desk. Your incidentals will just be charged to your credit card on file and you will receive an email with the charges. Does Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel offer free Wi-Fi? Yes, they do offer free wifi. Does Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel offer free parking? No, they do not offer free parking. They offer self parking and valet. There is a fee for both parking options. Does Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel offer free airport shuttle service? They do not offer free airport shuttle service. Our friends at Destinations in Florida can help you book a shuttle transfer. You can even add a shuttle transfer right into your Universal Orlando package at Portofino Bay Hotel. How far is Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel from the airport? Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is about 10 miles from the Orlando International Airport. You can take a taxi, Uber, private towncar, rental car, or even a shuttle transfer. Our friends at Destinations in Florida can help you book a shuttle transfer. You can even add a shuttle transfer right into your Universal Orlando package at Hard Rock. Does Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel have a pool? Yes, they have three pools and they are all heated. How far is Portofino Bay from Walt Disney World? These two resort areas are very close, about 15 miles. We love creating split vacations and spending a few days at Disney World and then hopping over to Universal Orlando and spending a few days at Universal Orlando Resort (and Harry Potter). Universal even adds a transportation option in their packages that will pick you up at your Disney Resort and take you to Universal Orlando, so you do not even have to worry about our crazy Orlando traffic. You can contact Destinations in Florida for more information about booking your Universal Orlando Package with transfers. One of my favorite destinations in the world is Italy. I love that I can take my kids to Loews Portofino Bay Hotel with the look, feel, and taste of Italy without leaving the United States. Plus, we can visit Wizarding World of Harry Potter while we are there. 😀 Have you been to this hotel? What did you like or not like about this hotel? Can you walk to hard rock from Portofino?Yes you can walk between the two. From Portofino the path runs along the side of the lake then splits and either comes up to Universal Blvd across the road from the main entrance to Hard Rock.
What resort can you walk to Universal Studios from?Tilt Hotel Universal
Hotel is walking distance to Universal Studios Hollywood.
How long is the walk around Universal?Universal Studios is a 2.1 mile (5,000-step) route located near Orlando, Florida, USA. This route has an elevation gain of about 55.8 ft and is rated as easy.
Where is the walkway from Universal Studios to Islands of Adventure?The backstage walkway for quicker access between Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios is open for guests to get between both parks. It takes you directly to the side entrance of USF next to Rip Ride outside of Blue Man Group where you can scan your ticket to enter.
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