UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2024. Here at Get Away Today we love exploring all Orlando has to offer. From the world’s most amazing theme parks, water parks, unique entertainment offerings and incredible places to stay, we continue to explore it all—including Universal Studios Orlando Resort.

Loews Portofino Bay at Universal Orlando Resort is considered the resort's most luxurious hotel. Between the theming and amenities, we can see why. It is breathtaking and transports you to the village of Portofino, Italy.

Universal Studios Orlando Resort groups their onsite hotels into these categories:

1. Signature Collection
2. Prime Value
3. Value Inn & Suites

Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Resort Hotel is one of Universal Studios Orlando’s Signature Collection properties, which means you can expect unique theming and experiences at affordable prices.

Here is the entire list of Universal Studios Orlando Resort and their resort category below.

You can find a little piece of Italy at Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. Located near Universal Orlando Resort, this hotel offers suites so you can enjoy a home-away-from home on your next vacation.

From room service and outdoor cafes to a piazza and spa, Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel has it all.

• Category: Signature Collection
• Theme: Italy
• Sleeps up To: Five guests
• Location: Conveniently located onsite at Universal Orlando Resort, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel makes it easy to navigate the parks during your vacation. The hotel is about 17 miles from Orlando International Airport, and is near Orlando International Premium Outlets, a Walgreens and a number of eateries.
• Transportation: Walk to City Walk or utilize complimentary shuttle, water taxi or buses to Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk.
• Check In/Out Time: 4:00 pm / 11:00 am
• Early Admission: Yes, Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
• Early Admission: Yes, Early Park Admission to up to one hour before the park opens with valid theme park tickets and reservations.
• Perks: Free Universal Express Unlimited with theme park tickets
• Best Price Guarantee: Yes, when you book a Get Away Today package

At this Universal Orlando Resort area hotel, you can choose between standard rooms and suites. With European elegance and modern conveniences, there’s no better pick than Loews Portofino Bay! Each room offers 450 square feet for your family to spread out and relax after a day at Universal Orlando Resort. Standard rooms offer King or Queen size beds.

The rooms are bright, spacious and comfortable. Each room comes with a mini fridge, which is incredibly convenient. The room featured in the video is a deluxe room, which is laid out similarly to the standard room, only slightly larger. There are also a variety of suites available should you need some extra space.

The rooms themselves are also outfitted with:

• Free Wi-Fi
• Flat-screen TV
• Coffee maker
• Iron
• Ironing board
• Shampoo and Conditioner
• Soap and Body Wash
• Hairdryer
• Internet - Free WiFi Service
• Telephone with voicemail
• In-Room Safe
• Closet

On-site, guests can enjoy a children’s play area, outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel also offers a fitness center, game room and other conveniences such as babysitting services, self and valet parking, onsite laundry, restaurant and lounge bar.

You can enjoy complimentary wake-up calls in your room from Universal Orlando Resort characters, giving you just the right kick-start to your day of adventure.

With so many exclusive benefits for booking at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, we highly recommend it for an Orlando vacation. Take advantage of complimentary transportation, early Universal Orlando Resort access and luxurious accommodations.

For the full Universal Studios Florida experience we recommend staying at least 4 nights, with 3-Park Base tickets. This will give you time to not only enjoy your resort amenities but also allows you to experience all three Universal Studios theme parks.

A specialist can help you book available experiences, dining and any room or suite at Loews Sapphire Falls for your vacation. Check out our Universal Orlando Resort vacation packages online or call an agent at 855-GET-AWAY.