Universal'S Portofino Bay Hotel in Orlando, FL

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Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel

Location. Reminiscent of an Italian fishing village, Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel is located in Orlando, Fla., in the center of Universal Studios Orlando. The hotel is two miles from Wet 'n Wild and International Drive. Special theme park benefits include Universal Express ride access to bypass regular lines at most attractions and rides, complimentary resort-wide transportation via water taxis or shuttle buses and priority seating at select Universal Orlando restaurants.
Hotel Features. Designers and craftsmen painstakingly modeled the ambience of Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel after the Portofino village of Italy. Elaborate paintings decorate exteriors, Vespas are parked in the main piazza and faux fishing boats are anchored in the harbor. Dining options include buffet-style breakfasts at Trattoria del Porto, poolside drinks at Splendido Pizzeria and family-style dining at Mama Della's Ristorante. Three themed swimming areas include the Villa Pool complete with private cabanas, an aqueduct-styled waterslide and a hillside pool. Mandara Spa at Portofino Bay displays a vast menu that includes Balinese massages, lime and ginger body treatments and marine facials with the Elemis product line. Evenings bring movies under the stars at the hotel's weekly poolside "dive-in" movies. The main piazza hosts a quarterly wine festival and "Harbor Night" with live jazz. Campo Portofino provides supervised children's activities.

Guestrooms. Featuring authentic Italian furnishings and marble accents, guestrooms include custom duvets with goose down duvet inserts, elegant window treatments with lace curtains and Egyptian cotton linens. High-speed Internet access is available. Bathrooms boast dual marble sinks, Bloom toiletries, telephones and cotton bathrobes. Club Level rooms offer access to the Club Lounge, which includes complimentary breakfasts and evening receptions, and Internet access.

Expert Tip. Enjoy the sounds of Italy daily with the hotel's "Musica della Notte" (Music of the Night) show in the Harbor Piazza.

Surrounding Area

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS - ADJACENT

Room Information - Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel

Bed Type:  Short Description: Club Level 2 Queens - 1 PartyPass Long Description: Two queen beds. Access to club level with daily Continental breakfast, evening hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine service, and nightly desserts, including cookies and milk. Welcome amenity. Turndown service.
Bed Type:  Short Description: Gardenview 2 Queens - 1 PartyPass Long Description: Two queen beds with pillowtop mattresses. Garden view. 465 square feet. Italian-style furnishings. Separate sitting area with table and two chairs. Three phones, video-game console (surcharge), high-speed Internet access (surcharge), and cable TV with premium channels and pay movies. Coffeemaker and minibar. Signature bathrobes. Automated heating and air conditioning.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe 2 Queens - 1 PartyPass Long Description: Two queen beds with pillowtop mattresses. Views of pool and gardens or Roman-style pool with Universal Orlando as backdrop. 490 square feet. Italian-style furnishings with tile flooring and wall tapestries. Separate sitting area with couch, ottoman, table, and two chairs. Three phones, video-game console (surcharge), high-speed Internet access (surcharge), and cable TV with premium channels and pay movies. VCR, CD, and DVD players. Coffeemaker and minibar. Signature bathrobes. Dual sinks and separate tub and shower in bathroom. Automated heating and air conditioning.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Bayview 2 Queens - 1 PartyPass Long Description: Two queen beds with pillowtop mattresses. View of piazza and harbor. 460 square feet. Italian-style furnishings. Separate sitting area with table and two chairs. Three phones, video-game console (surcharge), high-speed Internet access (surcharge), and cable TV with premium channels and pay movies. Coffeemaker and minibar. Signature bathrobes. Automated heating and air conditioning.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Bayview 1 King - 1 PartyPass Long Description: One king bed with pillowtop mattress. View of piazza and harbor. 460 square feet. Italian-style furnishings. Separate sitting area with table and two chairs. Three phones, video-game console (surcharge), high-speed Internet access (surcharge), and cable TV with premium channels and pay movies. Coffeemaker and minibar. Signature bathrobes. Automated heating and air conditioning.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe 1 King - 1 PartyPass Long Description: One king bed with pillowtop mattress. Views of pool and gardens or Roman-style pool with Universal Orlando as backdrop. 490 square feet. Italian-style furnishings with tile flooring and wall tapestries. Separate sitting area with couch, ottoman, table, and two chairs. Three phones, video-game console (surcharge), high-speed Internet access (surcharge), and cable TV with premium channels and pay movies. VCR, CD, and DVD players. Coffeemaker and minibar. Signature bathrobes. Dual sinks and separate tub and shower in bathroom. Automated heating and air conditioning.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Gardenview 1 King - 1 PartyPass Long Description: One king bed with pillowtop mattress. Garden view. 460 square feet. Italian-style furnishings. Separate sitting area with table and two chairs. Three phones, video-game console (surcharge), high-speed Internet access (surcharge), and cable TV with premium channels and pay movies. Coffeemaker and minibar. Signature bathrobes. Automated heating and air conditioning.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Club Level 1 King - 1 PartyPass Long Description: One king bed. Access to club level with daily Continental breakfast, evening hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine service, and nightly desserts, including cookies and milk. Welcome amenity. Turndown service.

Property Information

Check In Time - 4 p.m.
Check Out Time - 11 a.m.
Credit card required
Doorman/doorwoman
Floors - 7
Guestrooms - 750
Minimum check-in age - 21
Photo identification required

Star rating: 4.5

Check in time is 4:00 PM, Check out time is 11:00 AM.

Area Activities

Universal Studios Orlando: Adjacent
Universal's Islands of Adventure: Adjacent
Wet 'n Wild: 2.0 miles
International Drive: 2 miles
Pointe Orlando Shops: 2 miles
Orange County Convention Center: 3.0 miles
Prime Factory Outlets: 3.0 miles
Mall at Millennia: 3.0 miles
SeaWorld Orlando: 4.0 miles
Orlando Museum of Art: 18.0 miles
Orlando Science Center: 18.0 miles

Driving Directions - Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel

From Orlando International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 15 miles.

From the north end of the airport,
Take SR 528/Beeline Expressway (toll)West to I-4 East.
From I-4 East, take Exit 75A/Universal.
At the first lights after the exit,
Turn left onto Universal Boulevard.