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Loews Portofino Bay Hotel vs Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Lake Buena Vista, an IHG Hotel
Both Holiday Inn Resort Orlando-Lake Buena Vista and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando ranks significantly better than Holiday Inn Resort Orlando-Lake Buena Vista. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando scores 91 with praise from 14 publications such as Gayot, Rough Guide and Insight Guides.
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Concierge
Insight Guides
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DK Eyewitness
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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."
Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Lake Buena Vista, an IHG Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
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13351 State Road 535, Orlando, FL 32821
From $56 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"Just a mile from the Disney parks, this spruced-up inn caters to kids in a big way."
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If you like sleeping in, ask for a room that doesn't face the pool area.
Fodor's
"While still offering amenities for business travelers, this family-oriented hotel less than a mile from Disney keeps kids and parents happy with kids' suites."
DK Eyewitness
"This family-friendly resort features kidsuites with separate sleeping and play areas, plus kitchenettes."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"With a heated outdoorpool, a splash zone, and an arcade, Holiday Inn Resort Lake Buena Vista has a lot of amenities to entertain children."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"A great-value, independently-run example of the famous chain, offering a great location close to the heart of Disney but without the rather high price tag hereabouts."
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