Portofino Bay Hotel Orlando

Portofino Bay Hotel . . . where the seaside village on the Italian Riviera is recreated in breathtaking detail. Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando, a Loews Hotel, is a quaint, charming, and romantic hotel with its sun-washed stucco and cobblestone streets embracing the sapphire blue Mediterranean.

Its Italian ambience is taken all the way to the hotel’s 750 guestrooms, including 45 spacious suites, with authentic Italian furnishings and marble accents. Duvet covers and cotton signature bathrobes make one feel totally luxurious and pampered. Three telephones are also provided—one located at the bed, the other in the desk, and the last one in the bathroom—all with dual voice lines, data port and voice mail, so no matter where you are or what you are doing in your room you’ll never miss a single important call. (although do remember this is a holiday!!)

Even tiny details that make up the convenience of home are brought into the hotel’s guestrooms. Each room has its own iron and ironing board, a hair dryer, coffee-making facilities and a refreshment pantry. Guests will feel secure where to place their belongings because the guestrooms come with an in-room safe. The hotel’s rooms also come with high-speed Internet access, a DVD player, and a personal CD sound system. And for anything else, there’s always the twenty-four-hour room service to cater to your needs.

To ensure you’ll always have an enjoyable visit, Portofino Bay Hotel features three themed swimming pools. It also has a fitness centre for you to keep your figure fit even while indulging in the fine benefits of a vacation. And if you prefer to sweat it out in the outdoors, the hotel has scenic jogging paths where you can jog to your heart’s delight. You can also indulge in a hearty game of bocce ball in the courts provided by the hotel.

Portofino Bay Hotel further extends its superb service by giving guests access to the area’s finest golf courses, including special benefits. Guests at Portofino also get complimentary on-site transportation via water taxis or shuttle bus service plus priority seating at selected Universal Orlando theme park restaurants.

With eight exceptional restaurants and lounges featuring a vast array of authentic Italian fare, strolling musicians, and a breathtaking view of the bay, dining at Portofino Bay Hotel is like taking a culinary tour of Italy! At Mama Della’s Ristorante, authentic Old World favourites from Tuscany, Naples, and Piemonte come bursting with flavour in a casual and entertaining atmosphere. Take part in an Italian tradition in fine dining since 1926 at Bice Ristorante, well known throughout the world for its exquisite food and excellent service. And what would Italy be without its pizzeria? At Portofino Bay Hotel, Splendido Pizzeria is an authentic pizzeria that serves everything from burgers to salads to an array of light specialties, including your favourite beverages. And for dessert, enjoy tempting biscotti, homemade gelato, and luscious pastries at Gelateria Caffé Espresso.

It’s everything and everyday Italian at Portofino Bay Hotel, making this one of the perfect holiday hotels in Orlando.