Loews Portofino Bay Hotel vs Hilton Orlando
Both properties are praised by writers. Overall, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando is preferred by most writers compared to Hilton Orlando. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando comes in at #4 in Orlando with accolades from 14 publications including Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Condé Nast Traveler.
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."
Hilton Orlando
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6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando, FL 32819
From $119 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
Star
"New in 2009, this popular hotel right off International Drive is a hitwith the kids for the huge, lushly landscaped pool and lazy river."
Star Service
"Connected via sky walk to the Orange County Convention Center, this hotel opened around the same time as its siblings Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek."
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Families should request a room in the East Wing, as these rooms offer better views of the pool complex.
Gayot
"Visitors to Orlando will appreciate the great value offered at the renovated Hilton Orlando, which is next door to the Orange County Convention Center."
Fodor's
"Families visiting this hotel get three pools, a palm-fringed lazy river to relax in, a kids' club, basketball court, tennis court, full-service spa, and a shuttle to SeaWorld."
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"A steakhouse with intelligent preparations and contemporary twists."
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Choose from over 20 wines by the glass and scratch-made cocktails.