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Portofino Bay Hotel

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars 402 ratings
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: # 22 of 293 hotels in Orlando
Description: Hotel built to resemble the Italian seaside town of Portofino, with Italian gardens, cobblestone streets, sidewalk cafes & shops.
  • Address
    5601 Universal Blvd.
    Orlando, FL 32819
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars Based on 402 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4.5 based on 256 reviews Rooms
    • 4.0 based on 254 reviews Service
    • 4.0 based on 252 reviews Value
    • 4.0 based on 255 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4.0 based on 86 reviews Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 70% based on 266 reviews Families with young children
    • 70% based on 266 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 60% based on 266 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 60% based on 266 reviews Older travelers
    • 50% based on 266 reviews Pet owners

Reviews of Portofino Bay Hotel

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5 of 5 stars
Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 19, 2008

My husband and I stayed here for the last night of our honeymoon and booked about a month before. We booked a king garden view room and were upgraded to a bayview king room. We were also able to check in at 10:30am so we could check out the Universal parks. Our room was beautiful and overlooked the bay were... more

5 of 5 stars
Chicago, Illinois
May 16, 2008

My family and I stayed at the PBH for 4 nights and had a great time. We really enjoyed the hotel and would highly recommend it. Our room was very nice, very clean and the nicely decorated. The staff was very friendly. Everyone we came past, be it the bellman, front desk, housekeeping to the guy serving a beverage in... more

5 of 5 stars
Sevierville, TN
May 12, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We have stayed at PBH for a long weekend every year for the past 6 years. The resort is very consistent with regard to service and cleanliness. The pools are great and the front of the line access just adds to the appeal. I highly recommend this beautiful resort. more

May 8, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My family has traveled to the Orlando area MULTIPLE times and always stay at high quality resorts, usually Walt Disney resorts. This was our first time to stay in the Universal circle, and it was WONDERFUL! By far, this was the best deal we have ever had staying in Orlando. Not only was the Portofino Bay hotel beautiful, classy, and... more

5 of 5 stars
jacksonville
Apr 30, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

Stayed here once a year for the past 3 yrs so I think I have a pretty decent perspective on the hotel. Im not a high maintenance person but I can appreciate and do notice situations where others might feel are negative. But we have always had the same positive experience year after year and I appreciate that type of... more

4 of 5 stars
Saint James, New York
Apr 30, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

My family has been staying at Portofino Bay since shortly after its opening in 1999. From the start we knew we had hit on something very special. Our first trip fueled the desire for many returns. I will post about our last stay but we have stayed at Portofino Bay many times. I booked a deluxe 2 queen room and... more

5 of 5 stars
Pennsylvania
Apr 28, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I just returned today from the Portofino Bay, and let me say, the only thing that disappointed me was that I should have stayed longer. I found the hotel to be beautiful. I stayed in a Deluxe Bay View room which I found to be worth every penny. It truly made a difference in our vacation. We enjoyed sitting out... more

Apr 28, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Traveled to Portofino with my husband and two boys, ages 12 and 10. Spent 5 days at the hotel - mornings at the parks and afternoons by the beautiful pools. It was a wonderful vacation. We chose to walk to the parks most days and skipped the water taxi because the walking paths were absolutely beautiful. Even knowing how much... more

3 of 5 stars
Florida
Apr 26, 2008
2/6 found this review helpful

The Portofino is a beautiful hotel with lots of amenities; however, the hotel is most certainly aimed towards children to a ridiculous degree. Obviously, when visiting Orlando, one expects that most visitors will be they family-type; however, when visiting Portofino, one should expect to feel as if he/she is invading the children's property. We apparently did not realize that we... more

5 of 5 stars
Coral Gables, Florida
Apr 21, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

My wife stayed at the hotel over a year ago and checked out early in the morning. as a way to show the hotel's appreciation for the early checkout she was entered to win a three night stay and won. We had some challenge in booking a reservation during a time our children could go without missing school but wasn't... more

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5601 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819