Universal'S Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Orlando
About the Hotel
Rooms and Suites
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel features 750 guestrooms and 45 suites. Accommodations range from 450-square-foot rooms with garden or bay views to 4,195-square-foot suites. Despicable Me Kid's Suites offer 800 square feet, 1 king bed, a separate room with 2 twin beds designed after Gru's Laboratory, Minion bedding, custom-designed missile beds, 2 flat screen TVs, a mini refrigerator, and a coffee maker. Elegantly appointed Deluxe Rooms offer 490 square feet of living space, plus a bathroom. Club Level rooms provide access to the Portofino Club Lounge, including complimentary continental breakfast, evening beer and wine, and fitness center access. The Governatore Suites offer 2,265 square feet with 1 king bed, a walk-in closet, a bathroom with a separate tub and shower, dining and conference area, a service pantry, a wet bar with a refrigerator, and entertainment space with a view of Portofino Bay and the harbor. Each renovated room includes marble and velvet details with creamy white and teal tones. Accessible rooms feature amenities for guests with disabilities, including closets with rods 48" high, doors with peepholes 3' 6" from the floor, entry doors 36" wide and roll-in shower stalls with adjustable shower heads, smoke detector with light and toilets with hand bar.
Dining Options
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel offers nine restaurants and lounges with Italian and classic dishes. Bice Ristorante serves Italian cuisine with bay views. Mama Della's Ristorante offers family-style dining with specialties from Tuscany, Naples, and Piemonte. Trattoria del Porto(TM) features seaside Italian cuisine with a modern twist. Sal's Market Deli(TM) offers Italian meats, cheeses, antipasto, salads, pizzas, snacks, and fresh fruit. Splendido Bar & Grill provides burgers, salads, and beverages poolside. The Gelateria offers artisanal gelato, milkshakes, and smoothies, with over 50 flavors of Duomo Gelato. Starbucks(R) features Starbucks Reserve(R) coffees, brewed with the Clover(R) brewing system. The Thirsty Fish(TM) bar offers Peroni and other drinks with harborside views.
Leisure and Entertainment
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel features three themed swimming pools: The Beach Pool, Villa Pool, and Hillside Pool. The Beach Pool includes a Roman aqueduct-themed water slide, a sandy beach, a children's pool, two hot tubs, and beach cabanas. The Villa Pool offers cabana rentals and lounge chairs. The Hillside Pool provides a more private and quiet space. Guests can enjoy poolside activities and bocce ball. The Fitness Center offers treadmills, bicycles, stair climbers, elliptical cross trainers, weight machines, and a stretching area. Musica della Notte showcases classic opera, romantic and festive music, and 'popera' every night at sunset. Mandara Spa offers treatments in a soothing environment.
Location and Transportation
Universal'S Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is 2.5 km from Universal's Volcano Bay, 1 km from Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, 1 km from Outlets Orlando, 1 km from Hogwarts Express, 1 km from Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, 1.5 km from Universal Orlando Resort, 1 km from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, 0.5 km from Animal Actors, 2.5 km from Orlando International Premium Outlets and 0.5 km from Men in Black Alien Attack. It is 13 km from Church Street and 25 km from Orlando International Airport (MCO). Walking paths and shuttle buses connect the hotel to Universal Studios Florida(TM), Universal's Islands of Adventure(TM) and Universal CityWalk(TM). Universal's Volcano Bay(TM) is accessible via complimentary shuttle. Avis(R) rental car desks are available on site. Private chauffeur service is available from Orlando International Airport. Mobility scooter rentals are also available.
Hotel Services
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel offers services, including a concierge, 24-hour room service, Encore Global audio/visual services, and an Executive Business Center. Hotel pet services, such as the Loews Loves pets room service menu, local dog walking routes, and area pet services are available. Other services include dry cleaning, express laundry, complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, complimentary overnight shoe shine, and 24-hour security. The Executive Business Center offers computer usage, printing, and staff assistance with high-volume copies and shipping. Complimentary boarding pass printing is available. The hotel also offers transportation and valet services. Personalized services include personal concierge services and additional Portofino Club Lounge amenities include personal concierge services, complimentary coffee, tea, and soft drinks throughout the day, both morning and afternoon breaks, hot & cold hors d'oeuvres each evening and ' something sweet "each night. The hotel provides regular scheduled park opening to either Universal Studios Florida or Universal's Islands of Adventure as determined by Universal Orlando, and Universal's Volcano Bay.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Golf course
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Children's pool
- Water slides
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
