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Loews Portofino Bay Hotel vs Hard Rock Hotel Orlando

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando and Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando are both praised by writers. On balance, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando scores significantly higher than Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando ranks #4 in Orlando with approval from 14 sources like Rough Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and Michelin Guide.

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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Hard Rock Hotel Orlando
Hard Rock Hotel Orlando
8 / 10
5800 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
From $247 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Mission-style architecture, an impressive collection of musical memorabilia, and an underwater sound system built into the impressive pool make this the hippest of Universal’s luxury resorts."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Stuffed with rock memorabilia, and with familiar tunes blaring out at poolside, this is the least tranquil of the park’s resorts – and the most popular with the younger generation."
Star Service Star Service
"Overlooking Universal Studios from its privileged locale inside the park, this hotel is situated on a waterway that connects it to its equally impressive siblings." Full review
Zagat Zagat
3.7
"Guests "have a blast" at this "lively", "upbeat" Orlando resort that's set in a "terrific" location within "walking distance of Universal's parks"."
Gayot Gayot
"California mission-style architecture, thoughtfully chosen music programming, an on-site concert venue and authentic rock-n-roll memorabilia make this resort an attraction all by itself."
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