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Disney's All-Star Sports Resort vs Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Both Disney's All-Star Sports Resort and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando are recommended by writers. On balance, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando scores significantly higher than Disney's All-Star Sports Resort. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando comes in at #4 in Orlando with endorsements from 14 publications like Rough Guide, Fodor's and Oyster.

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
7 / 10
1701 W Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830-1000
From $113 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Stay here if you want the quintessential Disney-with-your-kids experience." Full review
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For a little peace, request a room away from pools and other common areas.
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Sports fans will appreciate the oversized sporting equipment both inside and outside the buildings."
Frommer's Frommer's
"Depending on your point of view, at the Value resorts, Disney treats you either like a second-class guest or an average American family on vacation." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Giant whistles, football helmets, baseball bats, surfboards and other such props greet guests at this sports-themed resort."
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"The 1,920-room Disney's All-Star Sports Resort is one of three themed Disney budget properties within the resort." Full review
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Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
9 / 10
5601 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819
From $266 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Concierge Concierge
"Universal boasts the property is its most sumptuous, and while it's truly comfortable, it's still at heart a very busy property catering to theme park vacationers."
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"With a huge lagoon-style pool, a small sand beach, and Saturday "luaus" (Hawaian feasts), this Pacific Rim-themed hotel is particularly relaxing."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The charm and romance of Portofino, Italy—destination of Europe's rich and famous—are conjured up at this lovely luxury resort." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The charm and ambience of the Italian seaside village of Portofino have been meticulously re-created at this lavish resort."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A lavishre-creation of the Italian seaside village of Portofino, complete with vintage scooters parked in the piazza."
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