Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando

18 Best Hotels in Orlando, Florida

"The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel may be located in the heart of Universal Orlando Resort, but it feels like an (Atlantic) ocean away. A winding, cypress-lined driveway leads to the main building, which looks like it's been transported from the Italian Riviera. Pass through the pale marble lobby to the main piazza, where the pastel-hued buildings line the harbor and classically trained musicians perform opera classics every evening. Of course, a hotel modeled after Portofino had better have amazing Italian cuisine, and this one delivers with a range of options. BiCE is the best option for a kid-free date night; the Italian classics and strolling musicians at Mama Della’s Ristorante will please the whole family. Finish the evening at Gelateria, because what respectable Italian village doesn’t have a gelato shop? The hotel falls on the higher end of Universal Orlando’s price range, but the included Universal Express Unlimited (typically at least $120 per guest) offers substantial value." - Valerie Marino