Universal's Portofino Bay, Orlando HotelsPortofino Bay Hotel is a AAA-rated 4 Diamond luxury resort located onsite at Universal Orlando. The hotel is a stunning recreation of the seaside village of Italy - Portofino, Italy. Attention to detail is not left to the imagination! As you stroll through the Harbor Piazza area, cobblestone streets, sidewalk cafes, and quaint shops await your attention. Guests at Portofino Bay Hotel enjoy EXCLUSIVE privileges at Universal Orlando including free transportation via water taxi and/or shuttle bus. Also, just show your room key at most rides and attractions at both Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure where you can skip the regular lines with UNIVERSAL EXPRESS ride access all day, every day!!!

Guest accommodations at Portofino Bay Hotel are spacious and elegant. All guestrooms are furnished and decorated in a classic Italian style and have an assortment of upscale amenities. Portofino Bay Hotel offers eight different restaurants, lounges, and cafes including local favorites such as Delphino Riviera, Mama Della's, and Trattoria del Porto. The hotel also boasts three different swimming pools as well as the world-renowned Greenhouse Spa. Located just a short water taxi ride away is Universal's CitywalkR nighttime entertainment complex which includes dining, shopping, and world-class entertainment venues.
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Surrounding Area
Location Description: Onsite At Universal Orlando
Located In The Center Of Universal Orlando Escape. Walking
Distance To Universal Studios/ Universal Islands Of
Adventure And City Walk. Complimentary Shuttle And
Water Taxi To These Attractions.
Shuttle Service/airport Transportation-
From Orlando International Airport To Hotel Includes
Mears Motor Coach At 13.00 Per Adult And 8.00 Per Child.
The Hotel Concierge Can Make Advance Reservations.
Taxi Fare Is Estimated Under 20.00 Each Way.
On Site Transportation-
Complimentary Water Taxi And Shuttle Bus Run Continuously
Between The Hotel And Universal Studios/island Of
Adventure And City Walk.
Complimentary Shuttle Bus Is Also Provided To Sea World
And Wet N Wild Water Park.
The Hotel Concierge Can Arrange Transportation To Disney
Attractions At Prevailing Rates
Alamo Car Rental Desk Located At The Hotel.
Parking-
Self Parking 5.00usd For Overnight Guests
Valet Parking 12.00usd For Overnight Guests Per Night
With Unlimited Use.
-Mco- Orlando Intl Airport............ 12 Mi Se
-Orl- Orlando Executive Airport....... 10 Mi Ne
-Sfb- Sanford Orlando Airport......... 35 Mi Nw

From -Mco-
Take North Exit From Airport To 528 West -Toll Road- To
I-4 East. Exit Kirkman Road -535- North - Which Is The
Left Hand Exit. At First Traffic Signal After Exiting.
Turn Left Into Univeral Studios Entrance. Turn Right
At Next Intersection Which Is Universal Blvd. Then
Right At The Next Intersection Which Will Be The
Entrance To Portofino Bay Hotel.
Areas served are Orlando
Airports: Orlando International
Room Types
 
Bed Type:1KG/2QN
Short Description: Standard 1-4 People
 
 
Room Facilities  
Air Conditioning    
Alarm Clock Radio    
Bathrobe    
Cable TV    
Coffee/Tea maker    
Electronic Door Locks    
Fax machine (in-room)    
Hair Dryer    
In-room Safe    
Handicap Accessible    
Iron/Ironing Board    
Modem/Data Port Connection    
On Command Movies    
Remote Control Color Cable TV    
Telephone    
Voicemail    
 
Area Attractions
Universal Orlando Onsite
Universal Studios Florida Onsite
Universal's Islands of Adventure Onsite
Universal's Citywalk Onsite
Wet 'n' Wild 2 Miles
Sea World 5 Miles
Walt Disney World Resort 12 Miles
Splendid China 18 Miles
Belz Factory Outlet 3 Miles
Mall at Millennia 3 Miles
Orlando Museum of Art 18 Miles
Orlando Science Center 18 Miles
Orange County Convention Center 3 Miles
Orlando International Airport 20 Miles
Driving Directions
From Orlando International Airport: Take North Exit to 528 West (Toll Road). Take 528 Est (Toll Road) to I-4 East. Take I-4 East to Universal Boulevard - Exit 75A(old 30A). The hotel is 1 mile on the right past Major Blvd.
Property Information/Services
750 Guest Rooms
Parking
Photocopier
Fax Machine
Laptop Rentals
A/v Equipment
Childrens Play Fac
Gift Shops
Restaurants
Meeting Rooms
Banquet Fac

Health Club Fac
Exercise Equipment
Spa Fac
Lockers
Game Room
Handicap Fac
Water Taxi
Pool
Bocci Ball
Recreation Fac


Nearby Facilities-

Tennis
Theme Parks
Restaurants
Lounge
Golf

In House/handicap Facilities-

Wheelchair Accessible
Menus Written In Braille.

Accessible Features-
Specially Equipped Guest Rooms Will Included The Following
-Doors With Peepholes At 3 Feet 6 Inches From The Floor.i
-Doors With Peepholes At 3 Feet 6 Inches From The Floor.
Closets With Rods At 48 Inches High Inches From The Floor.
-Closets With Rods At 48 Inches High Inches From The Floor
-Entry Doors Are 36 Inches Wide
-Toilets With Hand Bar
-Bathroom Choices
Roll-In Shower Stall With Adjustable Shower Head Or
Combination Shower/tub With Adjustable Shower Head
Tub Seat/and Hand Bar
-Guest Room Hallways Are 5 Inches Wide.
-Close-Caption Television.
-Smoke Detector With Light.

Sight Impaired Features-
All Entrances To Individual Guest Rooms Will Include The
Room Number In Braille/the International Language Of The
Blind

Hearing Impaired Features- Hearing Impaired Kits That
Include A Tdd Relay Service. Available From Either Star
Service Or The Regisjtration Desk And May Be Used In Any
Guest Room.
-Childrens Program-
Campo Fortofino. Hours-
Play Facilities. Charges Apply.

-Theme Parks-
Universal Studios
Walt Disney World - 12 Mi W

-Health Club-
Hotel Spa. Exercise Equipment/ Spa Services.
Charges Apply.

-Recreation/sports-
Pool/water Slide
Bocci Ball
Full Featured Recreation Program
Tennis - .5 Mi
Golf - Nearby
Local Golf Courses With Varying Degrees Of Difficulty
Are Within Close Proximity Of The Hotel. Hotel Guest
Enjoy Reserved Tee Times At Keens Point. A Jack Nicklaus
Golf Course.
-Villa Swimming Pool-
The Villa Pool Will Have The Upgraded Service Standards
Plus Extra Amenities. It Has Cabanas Upgraded Lounge
Chairs And More Exclusivity And Privacy. Cabanas
Cold Plunge Spa/bocce Ball Court
Available On A First Come First Serve Basis. Fee Applies

Universal Studios Events Include-
Halloween Horror Nights- 20 Or More Nights In October
Christmas - Mid November Through December
New Years Eve
Mardi Gras - Feb/mar
4th Of July - Orlandos Best Fireworks Display.
Citywalk - 24 Screen Movie Theaters
Hard Rock Live - Live Concerts

Nightclubs-
Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville
City Jazz
Latin Quarter
Bob Marleys
The Groove Dance Club

Special Events-

Mardi Gras- Bigger Hotter Wilder. Experience The Authentic
Revelry Of The Most Outrageous Celebration Of The Year As
Universal Studios Florida Puts On The Biggest Mardi Gras
Party Outside Of The Big Easy. From February Through March
You Thrill To A Colossal 10 Block Long Nightly Parade With
Over 15 Outrageous Flats Directly From New Orleans. Party
With Hundreds Of Wild Street Performers/stilt Walkers
Jugglers Acrobats Marching Nightly With Top Name Acts
Performing Live Every Saturday. Catch The Flying Showers
Of Beads And Doubleoons. Savor The Fiery Of Cajun And
Creole Cuisine. Its The Biggest Blowout This Side Of The
Bayou. Lets Mardi Gras.

Halloween Horror Nights-
This Is A Place. A Place That Lies Deep Within The Darkest
Crevices Of Your Twisted Imagination. Its The Place Where
Your Fears Reside And Your Worst Nightmares Come To Life.
Every October You Explore New Dimensions Of Mind Bending
Terror As Universal Studios Florida Dares You To Experience
The Biggest Most Horrific Annual Hall
USD is the native currency.
The following credit cards are accepted: AX,CA,VI,DS,JC,DC,CB.
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Opened in 1999.
Check in time is 4:00 PM. Check out time is 11:00 AM.
Policy & Disclaimers
Bookings are subject to a 20 USD fee for any CANCELLATION/CHANGE. If cancellation occurs within 5 DAYS of check in date, a one-night charge will be assessed.
Cancellation Policy
Our Policy: Cancel at least 72 HOURS prior to arrival.

Hotel's Policy: Bookings Are Subject To A 20 Usd Fee For Any Cancellation/change. If Cancellation Occurs Within 5 Days Of Check In Date, A One-Night Charge Will Be Assessed.

(Please note: The most restrictive rule applies)