Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel - A Loews Hotel A 4 star hotel in Orlando

An Italian seaside resort at Universal Orlando® This picturesque 750-room hotel sits in the heart of Universal Orlando®, just a 10-minute walk or free water-taxi ride from Universal’s theme parks and CityWalk®. Spacious, pastel-colored rooms have four-poster beds and armoires. The decorative bathroom tiles were handmade in Italy, and beds are swathed in all-white, Egyptian-cotton linens. Room keys at this upscale resort allow guests to skip the lines at most Universal theme-park rides and attractions. The hotel has three swimming pools, a spa and fitness center, shops, and eight dining options.

Hotel prices and availability

Map showing Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel - A Loews Hotel

Dining at the Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel - A Loews Hotel

Bice Ristorante - With locations in major cities such as Milan, Tokyo, Paris and New York, Bice Ristorante now offers its Italian cuisine at Universal''s Portofino Bay Hotel.

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.

Attractions near this hotel

Getting there: One-way taxi from the airport is $16-$25; shuttle service per person one way is $16-$25; and Town Car one way is more than $36. The best option is a rental car. Car rentals are available online. All prices are subject to change.
Universal Studios – on site
Islands of Adventure – on site
CityWalk – on site
Wet ‘n Wild Water Park - 0.5 miles
International Drive – 2 miles
Pointe Orlando Shops – 2 miles
Walt Disney World Resort – 9 miles
SeaWorld Orlando – 6.5 miles
Getting around: Within Universal Orlando, complimentary water taxis and shuttles operate frequently from early morning until after midnight. Complimentary transportation is also provided daily to Wet ‘n Wild Waterpark and SeaWorld. For travel to other destinations outside Universal Orlando, a rental car is the best option.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) Approximate driving time to the Universal''s Portofino Bay Hotel is 25 minutes and distance is 15 miles.
Driving directions from Orlando International Airport:
  • From the north end of the airport, take SR 528/Beeline Expwy (toll) west to I-4 E.
  • From I-4 E, take Exit #75A/Universal.
  • At the first lights after the exit, turn left onto Universal Blvd and hotel is immediately ahead.

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