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Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa vs Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando scores significantly higher than Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando comes in at 91 with approval from 14 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Gayot and Insight Guides.
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
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4401 Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $544 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"You can't pick a more dreamily convenient Disney hotel—it's a single monorail stop away from the Magic Kingdom, and four from Epcot."
Fodor's
"The view across the lake to the Magic Kingdom is spectacular, day or night, as you can see the colors change on the Cinderella Castle along with the fireworks."
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"The Grand Floridian, Disney's crown jewel, is as elegant as it is expensive."
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DK Eyewitness
"This opulent Victorian-style resort features a magnificent five-story lobby topped by an ornate stained-glass dome."
Rough Guide
"Gabled roofs, verandas and crystal chandeliers are among the frivolous variations on early Florida resort architecture at Disney’s most upmarket hotel, complete with a full-service spa."
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
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5601 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819
From $266 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
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
"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
"The charm and romance of Portofino, Italy—destination of Europe's rich and famous—are conjured up at this lovely luxury resort."
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DK Eyewitness
"The charm and ambience of the Italian seaside village of Portofino have been meticulously re-created at this lavish resort."
Rough Guide
"A lavishre-creation of the Italian seaside village of Portofino, complete with vintage scooters parked in the piazza."
