Hotel Information: The fishing village of Portofino, Italy was the inspiration for this five- and six-story Mediterranean-style hotel. The lobby, with its huge columns, domed ceiling, and Italian-influenced furnishings welcomes business and leisure travelers. Guests shop and dine in the cobblestoned village piazza overlooking the gondola-filled harbor.

Amenity highlights: Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel offers three themed pools, the 12,300-square foot Mandara Spa, and a fitness center (surcharge). Campa Portofino provides nightly supervised childcare (surcharge). Complimentary transportation includes frequent shuttles and water taxis within Universal Orlando, and daily shuttles to SeaWorld and Wet ‘n Wild. Also, guests bypass regular theme-park lines with complimentary Universal Express ride access. High-speed Internet access is available (surcharge).

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Rooms

This Orlando hotel offers 750 guestrooms in a five-story main building and a six-story wing. Rooms offer Italian styling and include pillowtop mattresses, bathrobes, minibars, coffeemakers, separate sitting areas, three phones, and high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Rollaway beds can be requested (surcharge).

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Cable/satellite TV
• Premium TV channel(s)
• Video-game console
• Pay movies
• Premium bedding
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available
• Separate sitting area
• Climate control
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Internet access - surcharge
• Multi-line phone
• Voice mail
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Refrigerator (on request)

• Microwave (on request)
• Wake-up calls
• Turndown service (on request)
• Designer toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Makeup mirror
• Massage - available in room
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic check-out
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Television
• Clock radio
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Recreation

There are three outdoor pools, including the hotel’s signature zero-entry beach pool with Roman aqueduct slide. Other amenities include a children’s pool with slide, four spa tubs, a cold-plunge tub, arcade room, two bocce ball courts, and a jogging path. Camp Portofino provides supervised childcare activities in the evenings (surcharge).

Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is home to the Mandara Spa, which offers a variety of massage techniques, skin care, wraps and body treatments, aroma therapy, steam and sauna facilities, hair and nail care, make-up services, lounges, and a full-service fitness center. Customized treatments are provided and spa packages are available.

Guests enjoy recreational privileges at the other two hotels located in Universal Orlando. Complimentary amenities include a lagoon pool with play area for children, sand volleyball court, pool with a waterslide, and underwater speakers that play rock music.

Guests also enjoy privileges and preferred tee times at golf courses located within 10 miles of the hotel. These include Metro Golf Club, Orange County National Golf Center, and Mystic Dunes Golf Club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby
• Golf - driving range nearby
• Golf - miniature nearby
• Water skiing nearby
• Swimming on site
• Racquetball/squash nearby

• Tennis nearby
• Running track/path on site
• Aerobics nearby
• Volleyball nearby
• Pilates classes/instruction nearby
• Yoga classes/instruction nearby
• Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby

Property Amenities

This Mediterranean-style hotel was inspired by the village of Portofino on the Italian Riviera. Its piazza offers shops and fine-dining restaurants. The piazza also features the Mandara Spa, a 12,300-square-foot facility that provides massages, body treatments, and facials as well as a fitness center with treadmills, universal machines, free weights, sauna, and steam room (surcharge).

Complimentary transportation for guests includes shuttles and water taxis to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and CityWalk, frequently operating from early morning until after midnight. Also, complimentary daily shuttles transport guests to SeaWorld and Wet ‘n Wild.

Guests receive complimentary Universal Express Ride Access (allowing guests to use express theme park lines), as well as priority reservations at “character dining” experiences at the hotel’s restaurants, and priority seating at select Universal Orlando® restaurants and shows.

There are three outdoor pools, including the hotel’s signature zero-entry beach pool with Roman-aqueduct slide. Other amenities include four spa tubs, a cold-plunge tub, arcade room, bocce ball courts, and jogging paths. Camp Portofino provides evening supervised childcare activities (surcharge).

Hotel keys can be used for charging privileges at Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, CityWalk, and neighboring Universal Orlando hotels.

The hotel offers 42,000 square feet of meeting space. Banquet facilities, event catering, and wireless Internet access (surcharge) are available.

• 24-hour front desk
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Arcade/game room
• ATM/banking
• Audio-visual equipment
• Ballroom(s)
• Banquet facilities
• Bar/lounge
• Beauty services
• Breakfast available (surcharge)
• Business center
• Coffee shop or café
• Concierge desk
• Conference room(s)
• Currency exchange
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Dry cleaning service
• Elevator/lift
• Event catering
• Exhibit space
• Fitness equipment
• Full-service health spa
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Hair salon
• Health club

• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Internet access - wireless
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Multilingual staff
• Number of floors: 5, 6
• Number of rooms: 750
• Parking (surcharge)
• Parking (valet)
• Pool table
• Porter/bellhop
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (limited hours)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Sauna
• Security guard
• Self parking
• Shoe shine
• Shopping on site
• Steam room
• Supervised child care/activities
• Swimming pool - children's
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Tour assistance
• Video library
• Wedding services

Policies

Up to five persons are allowed per room; extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pet deposit required
• Pets considered

• Check-in time is 4 PM
• Check-out time is 11 AM

Know Before You Go

Minimum check-in age is 21 at this hotel.

Smoking rooms are only available in the Gardenview and Bayview room types.

Pets are accepted in Gardenview and Bayview guestrooms (surcharge and subject to availability). Guests will be assigned to either the first floor of the East Wing or the ground floor of the Villa wing; these rooms have walk-out patios.

• A maximum of two pets per room is allowed (no weight restriction).
• Pets are not permitted in smoking rooms.
• Guests must present a pet health certificate (dated within 10 days of arrival date) at time of check in for each pet.
• Pets are not allowed in public areas.
• Guests must arrange daily cleaning with housekeeping.
• Owners may be asked to board disruptive pets at an off-site shelter.

Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

• Pet fee: $25 per pet, per stay

• Self parking: $14 daily; with in/out privileges

• Valet parking: $20 daily; with in/out privileges

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Dining

Mama Della’s Ristorante - Italian food is the specialty in this home-style restaurant offering dishes such as Insalata Caprese, Ravioli Di Formaggio, Lasagna, and Linguine alla Vongole. Strolling musicians create a memorable atmosphere. Dinner only. Reservations recommended.

Trattoria del Porto - The colorful festivals celebrated in the Italian countryside are the background for this restaurant, which serves diverse regional cuisine, antipasti, and desserts. Italian dinner buffet is offered on select evenings. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Bice Ristorante - With locations in major cities such as Milan, Tokyo, Paris and New York, Bice Ristorante now offers its Italian cuisine at this Orlando hotel.

Sal’s Market Deli - Italian meats, cheeses, fresh fruits, and freshly baked pizzas are the specialties. Noon to early evening.

Thirsty Fish - A great location to watch the sunset over the harbor. Cocktails, specialty drinks, and light fare. Open weekdays from evening until after midnight; weekends from noon until after midnight.

Bar American - Guests unwind with Italian grappas, specialty drinks, or martinis in this bar off the lobby. Late afternoon to late evening.

Splendido Pizzeria - This pool bar’s specialty is pizza baked in wood-burning ovens. Salads, burgers, and specialty drinks round out the offerings here.

Gelateria Caffe Espresso - Italy’s intensely flavored version of ice cream is a hit with guests. Open all day, this small shop serves freshly brewed espresso and cappuccino, Italian pastries, and cordials.

Address

5601 Universal Blvd

Orlando, FL 32819

USA

Nearest major airport:

Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)

Area:

International Drive, Florida, United States of America