Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Universal CityWalk

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Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

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Exterior
Property amenity
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
Property amenity

Overview of Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Restaurant

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5601 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32819
  • Popular LocationUniversal CityWalk10 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversal Studios Florida13 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversal’s Islands of Adventure16 min walk
  • AirportOrlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)20 min drive

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Bay View (Exclusive Universal Park Benefits)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View (Exclusive Universal Park Benefits)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Exclusive Universal Park Benefits)

  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View (Exclusive Universal Park Benefits)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Garden View (Hearing) (Exclusive Universal Park Benefits)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View (Exclusive Universal Park Benefits)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Garden View (Roll-In Shower) (Exclusive Universal Park Benefits)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Exclusive Universal Park Benefits)

  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Non Smoking (Despicable Me Kids Suite) (Exclusive Universal Park Benefits)

  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Club Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Exclusive Universal Park Benefits)

  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Orlando

Florida Center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Florida Center hotel, you'll find Universal CityWalk and Universal Studios Florida. Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal’s Volcano Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Universal Orlando Resort - 5 min walk
  • Universal CityWalk - 10 min walk
  • Universal Studios Florida - 13 min walk
  • Universal’s Islands of Adventure - 16 min walk
  • Universal’s Volcano Bay - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Orlando Station - 12 min drive
  • Sand Lake Road Station - 19 min drive
  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • MEN IN BLACK: Alien Attack - 11 min walk
  • Starbucks - 13 min walk
  • Voodoo Doughnut - 11 min walk
  • NBC Sports Grill & Brew - 10 min walk
  • Louie's Italian Restaurant - 18 min walk

About this property

Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Universal CityWalk
Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, 3 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and a sauna. There are 5 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi.

You'll find a business center on site. Event space at this hotel measures 42000 square feet (3902 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Orlando hotel.

  • 750 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 5 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • 42000 sq ft of conference space
  • 3902 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel offers 750 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The onsite spa has 14 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free crib
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 31 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 40 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM–11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5–40 for adults and USD 5–20 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 5 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s23) *Requires theme park admission. Early Park Admission begins up to one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening to either Universal Studios Florida or Universal Islands of Adventure as determined by Universal Orlando. Early Park Admission begins up to one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening for Universal Volcano Bay. Valid at select attractions at each park. Attractions are subject to substitutions without notice. Additional restrictions apply.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from July 28 2023 to December 31 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5–40 for adults, and USD 5–20 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 31 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 40 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • In-room microwave fee: USD 15 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Loews Portofino
Loews Hotel Universal
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Universal Orlando
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Universal Orlando Orlando
Loews Portofino Bay Universal Orlando
Loews Portofino Bay Universal Orlando Orlando
Loews Portofino Hotel
Portofino Hotel Universal
Portofino Loews Hotel
Universal Portofino Hotel
Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Orlando
Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Orlando

Frequently asked questions

How close is Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel to the airport?

Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is 13.5 mi (21-min drive) away from the Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel?

As of Apr 20, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel on Apr 21, 2024 start from $541.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel.

How close is Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 15.8 mi (21-min drive) from Beachcomber Beach.

Does Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5 and 40 for adults, USD 5 and 20 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 31 per night, and valet parking for USD 40 per night.

Does Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel have a pool?

Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel features 3 outdoor pools.

Does Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 5 onsite restaurants, offering options like Italian cuisine, al fresco dining, and a poolside location.

Does Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, and body treatments.

How close is Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel to downtown Orlando?

Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is 6.7 mi away from Orlando.

Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Staff was nowhere near friendly, dated room, and bathtub did not work properly. No idea how this hotel has these premium rates. Do yourself a favor and stay somewhere that's hundreds less with a park shuttle - you'll be guaranteed to receive better customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Marvin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy access to Universal studio. The staff is friendly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay for your Universal Studios visit
Staff was incredible. Perfect location, easy access into parks with early entry. Several dining choices. Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023