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The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness ResortvsLoews Portofino Bay Hotel
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando are both highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando is ranked #4 in Orlando with praise from 14 publications such as Oyster, Gayot and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
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4510 North Fort Wilderness Trail, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $327/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Concierge
Insight Guides "Inspired by western national-park lodges, this pine lodge has a pioneer theme and a spouting Old Faithful-style geyser near the swimming pool."
Fodor's "Bringing a tent or RV is one of the cheapest ways to stay on WDW property, especially considering that sites in this 700-acre campground can accommodate up to 10." Full review
DK Eyewitness "For a more “back to nature” experience, campsites and cabins are scattered throughout a heavily wooded area."
Rough Guide "A 700-acre site where you can pitch your tent or hook up your RV, or rent an a/c six-berth cabin – a good deal for larger groups."
Michelin Guide "The ultimate in resort self-catering, this collection of log houses and cabins is complemented by campsites designed for pitching tents or hooking up trailers and mobile homes."
Frommer's "This 780-acre wooded enclave near Magic Kingdom consists of campsites, mobile home–style cabins with decks and grills that sleep six, and RV spots." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Located in a huge shaded natural preserve, Fort Wilderness caters to kids and families with its hay rides, fishing and nightly campfire sing-alongs." 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
