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Hyatt Regency OrlandovsLoews Portofino Bay Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando scores slightly better than Hyatt Regency Orlando. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando ranks #4 in Orlando with praise from 14 publications including The Telegraph, Rough Guide and Gayot.
Hyatt Regency Orlando
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9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32803
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet "This first-rate hotel has all the amenities you'd expect at these prices, plus one famous extra: the March of the Peabody Ducks." Full review
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"Located next to the Orange County Convention Center, the Peabody's impressive array of services, beautiful interiors, and top-notch restaurants make it one of Orlando's classiest hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Renowned for its superior service, this luxurious and upscale resort offers fine living and fine dining can be experienced at Dux, one of the few starred restaurants in Orlando."
Michelin Guide "The eastern outpost of Memphis original Peabody is in the Plaza International district."
Star Service "The luxurious marble baths furnish robes, hair dryers, toiletries and phones. Dressing areas with full-length mirrors, marble-topped tables and louvered closets adjoin." Full review
Gayot "This posh skyscraper hotel is located across the street from the Orange County Convention Center, and an abundance of business facilities make it primarily a business destination."
Zagat "Directly across from the Orange County Convention Center, this elegant Orlando conference hotel delivers corporate essentials, including more than 315,000 sq. ft. of function space."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Hyatt Regency Orlando boasts an ideal location, upscale accommodations and all the amenities you’ll need." Full review
Fodor's "This deluxe, high-rise conference hotel offers anything a full-service resort customer could want." Full review
Jetsetter "Business-friendly megaresort with five restaurants, two pools and a spa near Orlando’s top attractions." Full review
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
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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." 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
