Experience La Dolce Vita – The Sweet Life – at the luxurious Portofino Bay Hotel, A Loews Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort®. Enjoy the robust and romantic lifestyle of Italy as Universal’s flagship hotel pampers you with the ultimate in European service and luxury. Nestled around a picturesque bay, the 750-room Portofino Bay Hotel re-creates the charm and romance of the famed Mediterranean seaside village. Guests can stroll through the shops and restaurants around the airy harborside piazza, or pamper themselves at the world class Mandara Spa.

• AAA Diamond Rating: 4
• Check-In Time: 4:00pm
• Check-Out Time: 11:00am
• Location: On-site at Universal Orlando Resort
• Minimum Check-In Age: 21
• Size: 6 floors, 750 rooms

• Universal Express ride access**: With Universal Express, hotel guests can bypass the regular lines at select rides and attractions. Just present your hotel room key card at the attractions in both theme parks and enjoy use of the special express queue! (**On-site hotel privileges good for hotel stay as indicated on the room key card. Only good for the number of guests staying in the room. Paid theme park admission required. Some attractions excluded. Not valid for separately ticketed special events. Additional restrictions may apply.
• Complimentary on-site transportation via water taxi between Universal Orlando hotels and theme parks
• Complimentary scheduled bus transportation to Universal Orlando, SeaWorld and Wet ‘n Wild
• Priority seating at select Universal Orlando restaurants
• Complimentary package delivery of purchases throughout Universal Orlando to your room
• Use your on-site hotel room key card to charge purchases at select food and merchandise locations

HOTEL AMENITIES

• Babysitting services – referrals only
• Baggage check
• Business center – fees may apply, payable to hotel
• Fitness center – fees apply, payable to hotel
• Handicap accessible
• Handicap equipped
• Hot tub/Jacuzzi – 1 outdoor
• Housekeeping – daily
• Laundry facilities – self serve and valet, fees apply, payable to hotel
• Lounges/Bars – 2
• Pets Allowed – additional fees and restrictions apply, contact hotel directly for further information
• Refrigerators – based on availability, fee apply, payable to hotel
• Restaurants on premises – 6
• Room service – 24 hours
• Safety deposit box – located in-room, free of charge
• Sauna – fees apply, payable to hotel
• Spa facilities – Mandara Spa, fees apply
• Steam room – fees apply, payable to hotel

• Activities desk/Concierge – Destination Universal desk
• Bocce Ball
• Game Room / Arcade
• Golf nearby at several award winning courses
• Jogging, walking and bicycle path
• Play area for children
• Swimming pools – 3 beautifully themed pools, heated seasonally

• Location – On-site at Universal Orlando Resort
• Distance from Orange County Convention Center – 5 miles
• Distance from Orlando International Airport – 16 miles
• Distance from SeaWorld - 7 miles
• Distance from Wet ‘n Wild – 3 miles
• Distance from Walt Disney World® Resort – 11 miles
• Self parking – fees apply, payable to hotel
• Valet parking – fees apply, payable to hotel

• Campo Portofino – supervised children’s activity center for children ages 4-14 years old. Additional fees apply, payable to hotel.

• The hotel has 549 non-smoking rooms, based on availability.
• The hotel has 39 handicapped rooms, based on availability.
• Rollaway beds are an additional fee per night, payable to the hotel, based on availability
• Cribs are free of charge, based on availability.

• Bedding – 1 king or 2 queen beds (Bedding type is request only, based on availability at the time of check-in.)
• Occupancy limits: 4 adults, 4 children *5 total combined
• *5th person in the room must have a rollaway. The additional fee is payable to the hotel directly.
• All rooms feature custom-made down duvets and Egyptian cotton linens, alarm clock/radio, in-room safe, portable phone, dataport and Internet access, coffee maker, refreshment pantry, hair dryer, iron, ironing board, cable TV with on-demand movies and room occupancy sensor.
• Garden View rooms overlook many different areas of the hotel grounds.

• Bedding – 1 king or 2 queen beds (Bedding type is request only, based on availability at the time of check-in.)
• Occupancy limits: 4 adults, 4 children *5 total combined
• *5th person in the room must have a rollaway. The additional fee is payable to the hotel directly.
• All rooms feature custom-made down duvets and Egyptian cotton linens, alarm clock/radio, in-room safe, portable phone, dataport and Internet access, coffee maker, refreshment pantry, hair dryer, iron, ironing board, cable TV with on-demand movies and room occupancy sensor.
• Bay view rooms overlook the piazza and Portofino’s scenic harbor full of old-world fishing boats.

• Bedding – 1 king or 2 queen beds (Bedding type is request only, based on availability at the time of check-in.)
• Occupancy limits: 4 adults, 4 children *5 total combined
• *5th person in the room must have a rollaway. The additional fee is payable to the hotel directly.
• All rooms feature custom-made down duvets and Egyptian cotton linens, alarm clock/radio, in-room safe, portable phone, dataport and Internet access, coffee maker, refreshment pantry, hair dryer, VCR, iron, ironing board, surround sound system with CD player, cable TV with on-demand movies and room occupancy sensor.
• A step above the Garden and Bay View Rooms, these accommodations feature a slightly larger living space plus a separate tub and shower in a stylish and roomy bathroom.

PORTOFINO CLUB ROOM

• Bedding – 1 king or 2 queen beds (Bedding type is request only, based on availability at the time of check-in.)
• Occupancy limits: 4 adults, 4 children *5 total combined
• *5th person in the room must have a rollaway. The additional fee is payable to the hotel directly.
• All rooms feature custom-made down duvets and Egyptian cotton linens, alarm clock/radio, in-room safe, portable phone, dataport and Internet access, coffee maker, refreshment pantry, hair dryer, VCR, iron, ironing board, surround sound system with CD player, cable TV with on-demand movies and room occupancy sensor.
• Access to the Portofino Club Lounge - you’ll enjoy complimentary continental breakfast, coffee, tea, and soft drinks throughout the day, beer or wine and hors d’oeuvres during the evening, complimentary newspapers and magazines, and access to a CD & DVD library to use during your stay.

Within walking distance, Universal CityWalk Orlando – “Feel the ElectriCITY” as you enjoy the best in live music, casual and fine dining, dancing, shopping and movies. Home to an array of themed nightclubs, restaurants, concert venues, shops, cinemas, street performers and more, CityWalk is Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment.

Dining & Lounges

• Trattoria del Porto – This family friendly full service restaurant offers a traditional breakfast buffet and family-style entrees ensuring no walks away hungry.
• Mama Della’s Ristorante – After being greeted by Mama herself, guests are treated to age-old family recipes from a wide range of Italian regions. Open nightly for dinner.
• Bice Ristorante – Rising from a very humble beginning back in 1926 as a neighborhood trattoria, the popularity of this quant little restaurant soon grew and today you can choose to dine at any of their 16 international locations.
• Sal’s Market Deli – This Italian delicatessen offers a wide variety of Italian meats, cheeses, antipasto and salads.
• Splendido Pizzeria – Featuring authentic wood burning brick oven pizzas.
• Gelateria Caffe Espresso – Featuring ice cream, espresso, cappuccino, Italian pastries, cordials and more.
• The Thirsty Fish – Harbor bar
• Bar American – Lobby bar

• A major credit card and photo I.D. is required upon check-in to cover phone and incidental charges.
• Room taxes are included in the vacation price.
• Check-In time: 4:00pm
• Check-Out time: 11:00am
• Minimum Check-In age: 21 years old