Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando is a luxury hotel at 5601 Universal Blvd, Orlando, Florida, at the Universal Orlando Resort. Portofino Bay is built as a replica of an Italian seaside village, with a harbour, piazza and pastel facades. It is the top-tier Universal-owned hotel and the one most aimed at adults and couples. Nearby, Universal CityWalk and Islands of Adventure are easy to reach, and Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk are reached on foot, by water taxi or by Universal shuttle bus, and Universal Epic Universe is a short ride away. Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 20 to 25 minutes away by car. Amenities include three pools, spa, several restaurants, water taxi, Early Park Admission, fitness centre and resort amenities. Accommodation is offered as Standard Room, Club Room and Suite, so visitors can match the room to a solo, couple or family stay. The property suits couples and families wanting a premium Universal base. Universal-owned hotels give guests Early Park Admission to the theme parks; confirm the current benefits and park-ticket requirements on the Universal Orlando website before booking. Nightly rates generally run about $450-$800 USD before taxes and fees, rising during school holidays, spring break, summer and any large convention or event. Late August to mid-November and early January to February are quietest; spring break, Easter, summer and the December holidays are the busiest. With a 4.6 rating, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando is a dependable choice. In short: Italian Riviera-themed Universal resort hotel on a lagoon, with three pools, a spa and water-taxi access to the parks.