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Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & SpavsLoews Portofino Bay Hotel
Both Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando are praised by expert writers. On balance, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando is preferred by most writers compared to Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando ranks #4 in Orlando with accolades from 14 reviews such as Gayot, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa
Frommer's
Star Service
Oyster
Afar Magazine
Fodor's
Gayot
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
8113 Resort Village Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
From $114/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Fully stocked full-size kitchens appointed with granite counters... washers and dryers, plasma TVs, and master suites with Jacuzzis are the norm here." Full review
Star Service "20 minutes south of Universal Studios, this is a self-sufficient sidebar for budgeting tourists aimed at any or all of the surrounding amusement parks." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Packaged as a family resort, the property has a wide range of amenities that would appeal to parents and children alike, from the spacious accommodations to the full-service spa." Full review
Afar Magazine "For anyone who is traveling to Orlando and is a huge kid at heart, this is the place to stay." Full review
Fodor's "Combines an excellent location with a reasonable price." Full review
Gayot "Located within the Walt Disney World Resort, this hotel strives to create an ideal stay for everyone --- families with children, couples and corporate travelers."
The Telegraph7.0
"Condo-style Lake Buena Vista resort feels more like villa accommodation than a hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Minutes from Disney World, the home-away-from-home property also includes a pirate-themed pool." 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
