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Hilton OrlandovsLoews Portofino Bay Hotel
Both properties are praised by writers. Overall, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando is preferred by most writers compared to Hilton Orlando. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando comes in at #4 in Orlando with accolades from 14 publications including Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hilton Orlando
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Star Service
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Oyster
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6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando, FL 32819
From $119/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide Star
"New in 2009, this popular hotel right off International Drive is a hitwith the kids for the huge, lushly landscaped pool and lazy river."
Star Service "Connected via sky walk to the Orange County Convention Center, this hotel opened around the same time as its siblings Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek." Full review
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Families should request a room in the East Wing, as these rooms offer better views of the pool complex.
Gayot "Visitors to Orlando will appreciate the great value offered at the renovated Hilton Orlando, which is next door to the Orange County Convention Center."
Fodor's "Families visiting this hotel get three pools, a palm-fringed lazy river to relax in, a kids' club, basketball court, tennis court, full-service spa, and a shuttle to SeaWorld." Full review
Where "A steakhouse with intelligent preparations and contemporary twists." Full review
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Choose from over 20 wines by the glass and scratch-made cocktails.
OysterUpscale
"The Hilton Orlando is an enormous, 18-story business hotel located right by the Orange County Convention Center and across from SeaWorld." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Centrally located for easy access to Orlando’s theme parks, as well as myriad recreational and convention facilities...a superb choice for business travellers as well as leisure-seeking holiday makers." Full review
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Concierge
Insight Guides Fodor's
DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Michelin Guide Star Service Gayot
Zagat The Telegraph Show All Reviews
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." Full review
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."
Michelin Guide "Operated by the Loews Corp on Universal theme-park property, this colorful hotel edges a large body of water like the bayside Italian fishing village for which it is named."
Star Service "Located inside Universal Studios, this polished top-shelf theme resort offers direct access via walkway to the park's CityWalk shops and restaurants." Full review
Gayot "This is Portofino, although it is far removed from the location where you would probably expect to find it---the lovely lower thigh of the Italian boot."
Zagat4.0
"Pretend like you're "visiting Italy" at this "upscale" Portofino-inspired resort that's "in the midst of amusement park excitement" while still providing a "relaxing" oasis."
The Telegraph9.0
"The array of amenities is impressive and the dining is superb." Full review
