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Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
ORLANDO FL
Loews Hotels(Loews Hotels)
1 407-5031000
4.2TA Rating
Member Benefits
Daily Breakfast
Room upgrade (subject to availability)
Early Check In (subject to availability)
Late Check Out (subject to availability)
USD100 Restaurant Credit
Benefits apply only to eligible rates. The room and rate terms shown before booking determine the confirmed inclusions.
About
Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando is widely praised for its Italian theme, convenient location, and excellent service. Guests appreciate its beautiful surroundings, clean rooms, and friendly staff. The included Universal Express Pass and water taxi service are significant advantages. However, some reviews mention that room facilities could be more modern, and a few guests reported issues with room upgrades and customer service.
Hotel Amenities
Free Internet
WiFi
Pool
Internet
Room Service
Restaurant
Bar/Lounge
Airport Transfer
Meeting Rooms
Hot Tub
Fitness Center
Concierge
Air Conditioning
Family Rooms
Accessible Rooms
Conference Facilities
Guest Reviews
Guest review insight11 recent reviews2025-08-19 — 2026-05-09
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is widely praised as a visually distinctive, Italian-inspired resort with spacious rooms and excellent access to Universal’s parks. Its strongest value comes from the included unlimited Express access and early park entry, while transport reliability, resort pricing without those benefits, and some operational details draw reservations.
Taking the water taxi directly to Universal’s parks is a recurring highlightThe Italian-port setting, colorful architecture, lake views, and resort atmosphere make the property feel distinct fromUsing the room key as the Express credential and receiving early park entry simplifies park daysSpacious rooms are repeatedly noted, including suitability for families sharing a room
Guests return for
- Unlimited Express access for the two older Universal parks is repeatedly described as the main value
Worth knowing
- The hotel can feel poor value if the included Express benefit is not used, especially for guests who
- Water taxi service may be weather-dependent or stop at night, requiring a longer shuttle journey
- Some guests report waits or less frequent service to Epic Universe
Themes are synthesized from recent guest feedback. Individual experiences vary, and current rate terms always take precedence.
Nearby Attractions
Jet d'Eau de Genève
7596.2 km away
Palazzo Podestà
7869.1 km away
National Gallery
8180.8 km away
Cattedrale di San Lorenzo
8180.8 km away
Peter and Paul Fortress
8401.3 km away
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Booking Info
Check-inSep 13, 2026
Check-outSep 14, 2026
Guests2 Adults