Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

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9/10

“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.”

– Zagat

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."

The Telegraph