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Loews Portofino Bay Hotel vs Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando is preferred by most reviewers compared to Staybridge Suites Lake Buena Vista. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando comes in at #3 in Orlando with recommendations from 12 publications like Rough Guide, Insight Guides and Travel + Leisure.
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Concierge
Insight Guides
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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."
Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
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8751 Suiteside Drive, Orlando, FL 32836
From $87 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"This chain hotel is ideally located just off Apopka-Vineland Road, close to the action of Downtown Disney and the theme parks, as well as area restaurants and shops."
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DK Eyewitness
"Particularly large and uniquely designed rooms, plus a central location and a grocery delivery service, make this the perfect choice for families and groups."
Rough Guide
"With similar facilities to its sister property on I-Drive (see p.272), this relaxing hotel is only about a mile from the entrance to Downtown Disney. $200."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 150-room, three-pearl Staybridge Suites Lake Buena Vista is a top-notch, mid-range hotel in a very convenient location."
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Fodor's
"Just minutes from a Disney entrance, this award-winning all-suites (one- and two-bedroom, two-bath) accommodation is perfect for a big family or group on a small budget who want a home away from home."
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