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Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Lake Buena Vista, an IHG HotelvsLoews Portofino Bay Hotel
Both Holiday Inn Resort Orlando-Lake Buena Vista and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando ranks significantly better than Holiday Inn Resort Orlando-Lake Buena Vista. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando scores 91 with praise from 14 publications such as Gayot, Rough Guide and Insight Guides.
Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Lake Buena Vista, an IHG Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
The Telegraph
13351 State Road 535, Orlando, FL 32821
From $56/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "Just a mile from the Disney parks, this spruced-up inn caters to kids in a big way." Full review
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If you like sleeping in, ask for a room that doesn't face the pool area.
Fodor's "While still offering amenities for business travelers, this family-oriented hotel less than a mile from Disney keeps kids and parents happy with kids' suites."
DK Eyewitness "This family-friendly resort features kidsuites with separate sleeping and play areas, plus kitchenettes."
OysterMid-Range
"With a heated outdoorpool, a splash zone, and an arcade, Holiday Inn Resort Lake Buena Vista has a lot of amenities to entertain children." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A great-value, independently-run example of the famous chain, offering a great location close to the heart of Disney but without the rather high price tag hereabouts." 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
