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Portofino Bay Hotel, A Loews Hotel
5601 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32819

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Experience the robust and romantic lifestyle of Italy at Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando ® , A Loews Hotel . Universal Orlando's premier luxury hotel is a stunning re-creation of the seaside village of Portofino, Italy. Guests enjoy stylish, spacious guest rooms featuring authentic Italian furnishings, impeccable and attentive service, The Mandara ® Spa, three themed swimming pools and exceptional dining.

AMENITIES

  • 750 elegant guest rooms, including 45 suites
  • 3 themed swimming pools; Beach Pool with Roman Aqueduct slide and children's pool
  • Villa Pool featuring private covered cabanas
  • Hillside Pool
  • 8 Restaurants and Lounges (more information below)
  • World-class Mandara Spa at Portofino Bay including full service fitness center. Click here for more information and to make an appointment
  • Campo Portofino ® supervised children's activity center (fees apply)
  • Bocce ball courts, jogging paths, game room and variety of hotel activities
  • Upscale shops, boutiques and art gallery
  • Concierge Desk - Destination Universal

Prestigious Award Winning Hotel

  • Condé Nast Traveler magazine's Gold List of "World's Best Places to Stay"; 2003 & 2004
  • Travel + Leisure Family Magazine's - Top 20 Most Family-Friendly Resorts in the U.S. and Canada, 2003
  • Travel + Leisure Top 500 Hotels in the World; 2002 - 2004
  • AAA Four Diamond Award Winner; 2000 - 2004

Bypass the Regular Ride and Attraction Lines All Day Long

As a Universal Orlando ® on-site hotel guest you'll enjoy UNIVERSAL EXPRESS SM ride access* all day, every day during your stay. Just present your hotel room key card at each ride and attraction's express entrance and you can bypass the regular attraction lines!

Plus, you'll enjoy a host of other special theme park benefits including:

  • Complimentary on-site transportation, including water taxis connecting the hotels and theme parks
  • Priority restaurant seating at select Universal Orlando restaurants.
  • Complimentary package delivery to guest rooms
  • Resort-wide charging privileges with room key card
  • Complimentary transportation to SeaWorld and Wet 'n Wild

RESTAURANTS AND LOUNGES

Delfino Riviera® - This AAA Four Diamond award winning restaurant features expertly prepared Ligurian cuisine. Exquisite décor and strolling musicians enhance the intimate, romantic atmosphere.

Mama Della's Ristorante SM - At 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.

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.

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 American - This lobby lounge is the epitome of elegance. Savor exquisite appetizers while you sample your favorite beverage.

Gelateria - Café Espresso - Tempting biscotti, homemade gelato, and luscious pastries are a few of the items offered. Sip a cappuccino and relax on the piazza.

Sal's Market Deli - A sensational assortment of Italian meats, cheeses, antipasto and salads are just part of what Sal's has to offer.

Splendido Pizzeria
- What would Portofino be without an authentic pizzeria! Located poolside, Splendido Pizzeria serves everything from burgers to salads.