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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)
450 square feet
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Other room types
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)
490 square feet
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)
490 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)
450 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite, Non Smoking (Despicable Me Kids Suite) (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)
650 square feet
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Garden View (Hearing) (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Bay View (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)
450 square feet
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
Select dates to see price
Club Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)
490 square feet
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
Select dates to see price
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)
450 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
Select dates to see price
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Garden View (Roll-In Shower) (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly Orlando hotel in Florida Center with 5 restaurants

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Business center
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk

Located in Orlando (Florida Center), Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Universal CityWalk and Universal Studios Florida. This family-friendly hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Universal’s Islands of Adventure and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Mall at Millenia.

Make yourself at home in one of the 750 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Dip into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or 3 spa tubs and enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a waterslide. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. If you're planning a day at a nearby theme park, you can hop on the complimentary shuttle, and enjoy early theme park entry and express theme park tickets while you're there.

Enjoy Italian cuisine at Bice Ristorante, one of the hotel's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Orlando? This hotel has facilities measuring 42000 square feet (3902 square meters), including a conference center. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

5601 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

Renovations & Closures

The property will be renovating from July 28 2023 to March 15 2025 (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.

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel features 3 outdoor swimming pools and 3 spa tubs along with a waterslide and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 5 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This 4-star property offers access to a business center. Event facilities measuring 42000 square feet (3902 square meters) include a conference center. This family-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, early theme park entry, and express theme park tickets. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

  • Waterslide
  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Number of hot tubs - 3
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Covered parking
  • Business center
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Swimming pool
  • Food and water bowls
  • Conference space size (meters) - 3902
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Fence around pool
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Conference center
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Shopping on site
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Early theme park entry
  • Total number of rooms - 750
  • Express theme park tickets
  • Number of floors - 6
  • Lifeguard on site
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Designer stores on site
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
  • Art gallery on site
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Conference space
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 5
  • Conference space size (feet) - 42000
  • Banquet hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Wedding services

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

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.

  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Alarm clock
  • Free newspaper
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Dial-up internet access
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Pay movies
  • High-speed internet access
  • Turndown service
  • Wireless internet access
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size: 42
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • iPod docking station
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Microwave (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Mini-fridge
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Bice Ristorante - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.

Mama Dellas Ristorante℠ - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Trattoria del Porto™ - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Sal's Market Deli - This bistro serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Splendido Bar & Grill - This restaurant is located by the pool. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to Do

3 outdoor swimming pools and 3 spa tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide and a fitness center.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

  • Golfing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

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)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • 2 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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.

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Guests must provide a copy of their government-issued photo I.D. in advance

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 17

Contactless check-in is not available

Children stay free

Number of children who can stay free - 3

Debit cards

Contactless check-out is available

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 40 for adults, and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 33 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 42 per night (in/out privileges)
  • 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

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

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Contactless check-out is available.

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