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Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet CreekvsLoews Portofino Bay Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando is preferred by most reviewers compared to Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando is ranked #4 in Orlando with accolades from 14 reviews including Fodor's, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.
Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek
Star Service
Gayot
Frommer's
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Oyster
The Telegraph
14651 Chelonia Parkway, Orlando, FL 32830
From $125/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Star Service "Comprised of eight low- and high-rise towers encircling a 10-acre man-made lake, this former swampland has been repurposed into a lively resort community. " Full review
Gayot "Guests can easily get lost at this massive Wyndham Grand, whose lakeside proximity to Walt Disney World and the Bonnet Creek woodlands makes it a popular destination for vacationing families."
Frommer's "This resort caps off a development of more than 1,000 timeshare villas around a pretty 10-acre lake at the south end of Disney property." Full review
Fodor's "Despite being within Mickey's gates, the entry to this family-friendly resort hotel meanders through pristine Florida forest and bamboo-laden landscaping." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This large, four-pearl resort is an upscale option a five- to 10-minute drive from the Disney theme parks." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The Wyndham Grand is a ‘hidden’ luxury hotel that’s close to Disney but often overlooked." Full review
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
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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
