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Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando

5601 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL, 32819, USA

Best for

  • families
  • business
  • city breaks
  • food & wine

About Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando features 750 rooms and a selection of six dining venues, including Bice Ristorante and Mama Della’s Ristorante, both serving Italian cuisine. Guests have access to three themed swimming pools, one of which includes a giant Roman aqueduct slide. The property is pet friendly, with pets permitted for a $150 fee, and offers a supervised children's activity center. Business travellers benefit from 42,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel is officially rated 4 stars.

Located in Orlando, the hotel serves both business and leisure guests with a range of amenities and dining options, making it a versatile choice for different types of stays.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET lists Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando as an EMPTYJET Recommend property for its 4-star rating, extensive dining options, three swimming pools, and significant meeting facilities. Its Orlando location and family-friendly amenities add to its appeal for both leisure and business travellers.

Key facts

Keys
750 rooms
Check-in / out
16:00 / 11:00
Pets
allowed
Children
Supervised children's activity center
Type
Family, Business, Urban resort

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Swimming pool — 3 themed swimming pools, including one with a giant Roman aqueduct slide

Dining

  • Multiple restaurants — Bice Ristorante; Mama Della’s Ristorante; Trattoria del Porto; Sal's Market Deli; Splendido Bar and Grill; Gelateria
  • Bar — Snack a little or a lot on burgers, sandwiches, and more poolside at Splendido Bar and Grill™

Family

  • Kids club — evidence: Supervised children's activity center

Policies

  • Pet friendly — evidence: Pets are permitted for a $150 fee* in

Services

  • Meeting rooms — evidence: 42,000 square feet of richly appointed meeting space

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Bice Ristorante — Italian
Restaurant
Mama Della’s Ristorante — Italian
Restaurant
Trattoria del Porto
Restaurant
Sal's Market Deli
Restaurant
Splendido Bar and Grill
Restaurant
Gelateria
Bar
Splendido Bar and Grill

Services

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Pools
3

Location

28.4808, -81.4608 · approximate

Position is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.

Sources+
  • EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial14 fields
  • WikidataEncyclopedia5 fields

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