Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel - A Loews Hotel

Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel - A Loews Hotel - overview.

• This picturesque 750-room hotel sits in the heart of Universal Orlando®, just a 10-minute walk or free water-taxi ride from Universal’s theme parks and CityWalk®.
• Spacious, pastel-colored rooms have four-poster beds and armoires. The decorative bathroom tiles were handmade in Italy, and beds are swathed in all-white, Egyptian-cotton linens.
• Room keys at this upscale resort allow guests to skip the lines at most Universal theme-park rides and attractions. The hotel has three swimming pools, a spa and fitness center, shops, and eight dining options.

Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel - A Loews Hotel - Room details

This hotel features 750 elegant guestrooms, all of which include authentic Italian furnishings and oversized bathrooms. The minibars have sensors that indicate when they need replenishing, and the room keys serve as credit cards anywhere at Universal Orlando®.
• Florida Residents Special - Enjoy an automatic upgrade to a Bay View Room when providing valid proof of Florida residency upon check-in.
• Pool View Deluxe Room - These guestrooms offer one king or two queen beds and can accommodate a maximum of four guests. These large rooms each offer a view of at least one of the hotel’s three swimming pools.

Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel - A Loews Hotel - Property information

What to expect: Designers and crafters painstakingly recreated the ambience of the Italian fishing village of Portofino Bay in the heart of Universal Orlando®, with 750 guestrooms in buildings patterned after an Italian Riviera resort. Elaborate paintings decorate exteriors, and faux fishing boats are anchored in the real-water harbor.
• Amenity highlights: Eight restaurants and bars located around the waterfront piazza are popular with locals as well as guests. A full-service spa, three swimming pools, two bocce ball courts, Campo Portofino for kids, and a full-service business center are all available to guests here. The hotel also welcomes pets with a program that includes beds, toys, pet food menus, and pet sitting and walking programs. Universal Studio®’s two theme parks are just a water-taxi ride away.
• Insider tip: The hotel offers a free service called Kids Kloset, which provides games, books, strollers, night lights, potty seats, baby blankets, and outlet protectors for families to use during their stays here. The hotel also provides pagers for teenagers, which allow them the freedom to be on their own and, at the same time, the ability to stay in contact with their families.

Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel - A Loews Hotel - Dining information

• Trattoria del Porto - Generous entrées are served family-style in this friendly restaurant that includes expansive antipasti and dessert bars, and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is buffet style.
• Delfino Riviera - Strolling musicians set a romantic scene in the award-winning dining room with tuxedoed servers and designer plates. Inspired by Italy’s Ligurian region, the cuisine focuses on seafood and grilled meats, and offers more than 200 wine labels.
• Mama Della’s Restaurant - Mama invites diners each evening into the casual, bustling restaurant that’s designed like a home, with tables in several rooms. Guests find everything from spaghetti-and-meatballs to seafood on the diverse menu of Italian favorites. Mama Della's serves dinner only.
• Sal’s Market Deli - This Italian deli is inspired by the famous Peck’s deli of Milan. Brick-oven pizzas, Italian meats and cheeses, and salads are all available to order, and the market offers take-home goodies including fresh pasta, olive oils, biscotti, and other favorites.
• Splendido Pizzeria - This pool bar’s specialty is pizza baked in wood-burning ovens. Salads, burgers, and specialty drinks round out the offerings here.
• Gelateria Caffe Espresso - Italy’s intensely flavored version of ice cream is a hit with guests. Open all day, this small shop serves freshly brewed espresso and cappuccino, Italian pastries, and cordials.

Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel - A Loews Hotel - Recreation information

"Much of the resort’s recreation centers around its three swimming pools—one with a sandy beach—as well as its water-slide and children’s wading pool. The villa pool offers cabana rentals with fans and refrigerators. Camp Portofino offers daily childcare. The resort also has a fitness center, jogging path, and two bocce ball courts. Golf courses are nearby. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply."
• Bicycle riding/rental
• Golf
• Running track/path
• Swimming

Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel - A Loews Hotel - Policy information

• Minimum check-in age is 21.
• Changes and cancellations made within five days of arrival are subject to a fee equal to the first night plus tax.
• Extra person charges may apply depending on hotel policy.
• There are no room charges for children 18 and younger occupying the same room as their parents.
• Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
• Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
• All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
• Check-in time is 4 PM
• Check-out time is 11 AM
• Pets accepted

Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel - A Loews Hotel - Amenities

• Air conditioning
• AM/FM radio
• Cable/satellite TV
• CD player
• Climate control
• Clock radio
• Coffee/tea maker
• Desk
• "Extra towels, linens, bedding"
• Fax machine
• Hair dryer
• High-speed Internet connection
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available
• In-room safe
• Iron/ironing board
• Maid service
• Mini/honor bar
• Modem Internet access
• Multi-line phone
• Non-smoking rooms
• Pay movies
• Premium bedding
• Private bathroom
• VCR
• Voice mail

Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel - A Loews Hotel - Attractions

• On lakefront/waterfront
• Spa services
• Universal Studios® Florida - 1 mile
• SeaWorld Orlando - 4 miles
• House of Blues - 7.5 miles
• Cirque du Soleil® - 7.5 miles
• DisneyQuest® Indoor Interactive Theme Park - 7.5 miles
• Epcot® - 8 miles
• Magic Kingdom® Park - 8 miles
• Walt Disney World® Resort - 17.5 miles

  Orlando International Airport (MCO): Approximate driving time is 22 minutes and distance is 14 miles.

  Driving directions from Orlando International Airport: Take the Beeline 528. Proceed west to I-4 heading east and then take the exit for Universal Orlando. Follow signs to the hotel.

Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel - A Loews Hotel - Address

Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel - A Loews Hotel
5601 Universal Blvd
Orlando