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Loews Portofino Bay Hotel vs Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando
Both Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando is preferred by most professionals compared to Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando comes in at 91 with approval from 14 sources including Travel + Leisure, Insight Guides and Lonely Planet.
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."
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando
Travel + Leisure
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6601 Adventure Way, Orlando, FL 32819
From $0 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Travel + Leisure
"Universal's newest Orlando property has 1,000 rooms centered around a tropical lagoon with a huge, snaking pool area complete with waterfalls, slides, and two white-sand beaches."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Close to the theme parks but still provides a serene Caribbean-style getaway, set around a lagoon and waterfalls, with tempting dining and a unique rum bar."
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Gayot
"Resort amenities and theme park perks draw families to this massive property."
Oyster
Upscale
"This massive 1000-room upscale resort is set within the Universal Orlando complex and comes with an array of theme park perks, including free water taxis and early admission to some parks."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"The pool is the gem of this Caribbean-inspired resort, with a sand beach, water slide, fire pit, and rentable cabanas."
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