Loews Portofino Bay Hotel: Rooms

Loews Portofino Bay Harbor Piazza — Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

What are the rooms like at Portofino Bay Hotel?

Are you thinking of taking an Italian-themed getaway to Loews Portofino Bay Hotel? At this premier hotel within Universal Orlando Resort, you’ll find top-notch amenities and highly themed rooms. Here we’ll walk you through our reviews of each room type, with plenty of information, including room sizes and relevant amenities.

Although Portofino was Universal’s first resort hotel property (having opened in 1999 when the rest of the resort was expanding beyond the initial theme park), the hotel has received a few facelifts: one in 2013, when every guest room had a renovation and the new Despicable Me-themed kids’ suites were added, and another recent one in 2020.

Secure your stay here for a slice of Italian luxury right in the heart of Universal Orlando Resort.

Portofino Bay Hotel – in-room amenities

Here is what you can expect to find in each of Portofino Bay’s 750 hotel rooms:

300-thread-count, 100% cotton bed linens
Julien Farel skin, body-care, and hair products
iHome iPod docking station
Keurig coffeemaker with gourmet coffee and tea
100% combed and ring-spun cotton terry towels and bath sheets
Spacious work desk with ergonomic chair
Telephone with voicemail
Mini Refrigerator
On Demand movies (fees apply)
Dual sinks
Magnifying makeup mirror
Iron and ironing board
Complimentary skin, body-care, and hair products
Hair Dryer
In-room safe with enough space for a laptop
Dry-cleaning and laundry service
Wake-up calls
In-room dining service
Cribs available upon request
Nightly turndown upon request
Flat-screen TV with HD channels
Free Wi-Fi
Smart room technology for automated heating and air-conditioning
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What are the room types at Portofino Bay Hotel?

Portofino Bay Hotel – Garden View Rooms

A Garden View room at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel — A Garden View Room at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Relax in comfort in one of the hotel’s standard garden-view rooms, each offering a lovely vista of the meticulously manicured and landscaped grounds. Every guest room features marble accents and elegant furnishings from Italy. Garden-view rooms come with either a king bed or two queen beds and offer plenty of room to luxuriate at a spacious 450 square feet.

Inventory of 198 rooms: 54 king, 144 double queen
Most rooms have sofa beds or the option to request a rollaway bed
Connecting rooms can be king to king, king to double queen, or double queen to double queen

Portofino Bay Hotel – Bay View Rooms

Two Queen Bed Bay View Room at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Open your window shades and find yourself in the heart of the Italian Riviera. Bay-view rooms overlook the hotel’s scenic Portofino Bay and picturesque Harbor Piazza, where every morning, you can look out and watch the sun glittering off the sparkling water and a fleet of colorful fishing boats. Like the standard garden-view rooms, the bay-view rooms are 450 square feet and offer a choice of a king or two queen beds.

Inventory of 242 rooms: 81 king, 161 double queen
Most rooms have sofa beds or the option to request a rollaway bed
Connecting rooms can be king to king, king to double queen, or double queen to double queen

Portofino Bay Hotel – Deluxe Rooms

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Deluxe King Bed Room

These elegantly appointed accommodations offer an even larger living space at 490 square feet, plus a stylish and roomy bathroom featuring a separate tub and shower. In addition to the extra comfort, you’ll enjoy a view of the serene Villa Pool and surrounding gardens or the dramatic Roman aqueduct-styled Beach Pool.

Features crown molding and a stylish bathroom with a separate tub and shower. There is an interior window opening with shutters between the bathroom and bedroom area
Inventory of 171 rooms: 28 king, 143 double queen
Connecting rooms can be king to double queen or double queen to double queen
This is a great option for a family of five people who want more space and want the opportunity to request a room with a sofa bed

Portofino Bay Hotel – Portofino suites

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Portofino Suite

The Portofino suites are cozy and comfortable, with plenty of space to relax after a day at the theme parks. These suites have a 280-square-foot parlor, which adjoins to a 450-square-foot garden-view bedroom. A second adjoining garden-view room can also be reserved to create a two-bedroom suite.

Portofino suites include a Portofino parlor connected to one bedroom with a standard king or a standard double queen, or two bedrooms with a standard king and a standard double queen
Inventory of 12 Portofino parlors
The Portofino parlor is 280 square feet and includes an entertainment area and its own full bathroom
All Portofino suites have a garden or pool view (by request)

Portofino Bay Hotel – Villa Suites

Vacation in style in one of the property’s roomy Villa suites, where you’ll enjoy a casual seating area, a dining area, and a small kitchenette that includes a mini fridge and a microwave. The 620-square-foot parlor features an adjoining 490-square-foot deluxe bedroom. A second adjoining room can also be reserved for a two-bedroom suite. It’s all the comforts of home in the heart of Universal Orlando.

Inventory of six Villa parlors
The Villa parlor is very spacious at 620 square feet and includes an entertainment area, conference table, full bathroom with separate vanity area, and a kitchenette
All Villa suites have a bay view

Portofino Bay Hotel – Club Level deluxe rooms

Upgrade your stay for access to the Portofino’s club lounge, and you’ll enjoy the utmost in European hospitality and service. You’ll receive special room amenities, access to the exclusive club-level lounge conveniently located near the lobby, and other benefits and privileges.

Club-level rooms are spread throughout the hotel
The club lounge is located next to the main lobby
The rooms themselves are deluxe rooms (490 square feet)
Inventory of 91 rooms: 36 king and 55 double queen
Connecting rooms can be king to double queen or double queen to double queen
Club-level amenities:
- Club-level rooms include access to the hotel’s private lounge, where guests enjoy personalized concierge service, a complimentary continental breakfast, snacks in the afternoon, hors d’oeuvres in the evening, and a sweet hour at night
- Complimentary coffee, tea, and soft drinks are available all day long, and beer and wine in the evenings
- Club-level guests receive complimentary admission to the fitness center at Mandara Spa

Portofino Bay Hotel – Despicable Me kids’ suites

Portofino Bay Hotel Despicable Me-themed kids' suites — Portofino Bay Hotel *Despicable Me*-themed kids’ suites

These suites bring to life the excitement and playfulness of Gru’s house, featuring missile beds with Minions-inspired bedding (so children can sleep like Gru’s adorable girls – Margo, Edith, and Agnes) and cutouts of Minions rappelling from the ceiling, surrounding guests with their unpredictable antics. A pale blue interior creates a soothing backdrop, while touches of Gru’s laboratory’s red accents remind guests that they are, indeed, in an unforgettable Minion adventure. The adults’ room features a king-sized bed in the hotel’s Italian luxury design. The kids’ suites let Mom and Dad have a little privacy and the kids can have some fun! With a standard king bedroom for the adults, plus a separate room for the kids, there’s plenty of space for the whole family (a combined total of 800 square feet). The children’s room connects only to the adults’ room (there is no entrance to the hallway) with a door that can be kept open or closed.

Inventory of 18 suites
All kids’ suites open only to the adult room, not the hallway
No sofa bed
No connecting rooms

Portofino Bay Hotel – Hospitality Suites

These spacious 1,370-square-foot suites are ideal for socializing or unwinding. Each suite features an expansive living room with a Murphy bed, a plush armchair, a flat-screen TV, and a desk area. The common area includes a bathroom with a stand-up shower, a dining space with a large table, and a kitchenette equipped with a refrigerator and microwave. The connecting bedroom offers a comfortable king bed and a full bathroom with both a tub and shower. Overlooking the Villa Piazza formal garden area, the suite accommodates up to five guests with an optional rollaway in the bedroom.

Portofino Bay Hotel – Governatore Suite

The Governatore Suite at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel embodies the essence of la dolce vita. This 2,265-square-foot suite features a spacious bedroom with a king bed, walk-in closet, bathroom with a separate tub and shower, dining and conference area, a service pantry, wet bar with refrigerator, and entertainment space. Plus, enjoy stunning views of Portofino Bay and the picturesque harbor. With a maximum occupancy of 2 guests, the suite also includes Club Lounge access, offering additional amenities such as complimentary continental breakfast, evening beer and wine, and fitness center access at Mandara Spa.

Portofino Bay Hotel – Presidente Suite

The Presidente Suite represents the top tier of accommodations at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. This 2,725-square-foot suite includes a bedroom with a king bed, walk-in closet, bathroom with a separate tub and shower, a dining and conference area, service pantry, wet bar with refrigerator, entertainment space with a cozy fireplace, and an outdoor terrace. Guests will also enjoy Club Lounge access, with perks like complimentary continental breakfast, evening beer and wine, and fitness center access at Mandara Spa. The suite accommodates up to 3 guests with an optional rollaway.

A note about balconies at Portofino Bay Hotel

Portofino Bay is the only resort hotel at Universal Orlando with rooms that feature balconies – however, these are few and far between. Rooms with balconies cannot be reserved in advance but may be offered as an upgrade at check-in for an additional cost.

In this image, Juliette balconies can be seen at the bottom, and full balconies can be seen at the top:

Juliette and full balconies at Portofino Bay Hotel

Please note that there is no additional charge for a room with a patio or walkout area to a public space (these are by request, too – they cannot be specifically reserved).

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What are the rooms like at Portofino Bay Hotel?

Portofino Bay Hotel – in-room amenities