Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Our tips:
- Free Express Unlimited
- Take the water taxi to the parks
- Despicable Me kids' suites
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is built to look like the Italian fishing village of Portofino, with colourful façades around a harbour. It is part of Universal's Signature Collection. Guests get free Universal Express Unlimited.
Location and transport
The hotel sits on the waterfront. The free water taxi takes you to CityWalk, from where Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure are within walking distance. There are also footpaths to CityWalk and the parks. A shuttle bus runs to Volcano Bay and Epic Universe.
Rooms and suites
Rooms measure 41 to 45 m², with views of the garden or the bay. On the Club Level floor you get access to the Portofino Club Lounge and your own concierge. For families there are Despicable Me kids' suites, with a separate Minion-themed children's room.
Free Express Unlimited
Shorter waiting times at participating attractions in Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, with a valid park ticket. Not valid in Epic Universe and Volcano Bay.
Early Park Admission
Get into the park up to an hour before opening, at a selection of attractions (with a valid park ticket).
Water taxi
The free water taxi gets you to CityWalk in less than ten minutes.
Food and drink
By the harbour you can eat Italian at Trattoria del Porto. There's also Sal's Market Deli and the Gelateria for ice cream. By the pool, Splendido Bar & Grill serves burgers, sandwiches and drinks.
Practical information
Check-in is from 4pm, and check-out is by 11am at the latest. If you booked directly with Universal, you can also check in on your phone using the official Universal Orlando app.