Portofino Bay Resort 5601 Universal Blvd Orlando FL 32819 US

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"La Dolce Vita", in English, is "The Sweet Life". Created as a stunning recreation of the famed Mediterranean village of Portofino in Italy. The Portofino Bay Hotel, a AAA Four Diamond Award Winner, is located within walking distance to the Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks, along with they CityWalk entertainment complex. Best of all, guests at this resort enjoy Universal Express ride access - the ability to bypass the regular attraction lines simply by showing your room key.

The design of the Portofino Bay Resort was inspired by the quaint fishing village of Portofino, Italy. Portofino became a getaway for Europe's rich and famous and this resorts performs a stand-out job at simulating the food, music, and legendary hospitality of Portofino! Experience "La Dolce Vita"!

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Portofino Bay Resort - Guest Rooms

Rooms

• 750 deluxe guestrooms, suites and club rooms

• 15,040 sq. ft. ballroom

• 42,000 sq. ft. of meeting space

• 8 restaurants and lounges

• 3 themed swimming pools

• Mandara Spa

• Fitness center

• Business center

• Campo Portofino Supervised Children’s Activity Center

• Special theme park privileges

• 18 Kids Suites

• 6 Villa Suites

• 12 Portofino Suites

• 6 Hospitality Suites

• 2 Governatore Suites

• 1 Presidente Suites

Amenities

• Direct access to Universal Studios, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal City Walk entertainment center

• Three themed swimming pools – Beach Pool with Roman Aqueduct slide and children’s pool

• Villa Pool featuring covered cabanas

• Hillside Pool

• Rentable Villa Pool cabanas complete with ceiling fans, refrigerators, and electrical and phone hook-ups

• 12,300 sq ft Mandara Spa and fitness center

• Walking/jogging/bicycle path

• Other amenities include supervised child care at Campo Portofino

• Golf at nearby award winning courses including MetroWest Golf Club

• Concierge

• Complimentary shuttle to Sea World and Wet n’ Wild

• Five minute drive from shopping and dining International Drive

• Full-service business center complete with computers and secretarial services, facsimile, and mail services

• Home Sweet Loews providing strollers, night lights, baby blankets, and outlet protectors for guests’ use during their stay

• Complimentary use of cribs and children’s sheets

• Rollaway beds for $25.00

• Dry cleaning and laundry valet

• Bocce ball and water recreational activities

Portofino Bay Resort Resort - Dining

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Mama Della's Ristorante

At Mama's, everyone is family! Featuring authentic Old World favorites from Tuscany, Naples and Piemonte. Mama Della's captures the essence of the Portofino Bay Hotel. Designed as if it were the dining room of an Italian mother's home, Mama Della's offers award-winning cuisine in a casual and entertaining atmosphere. Mama herself often greets you in person and encourages everyone to "Eat, eat!" while strolling musicians create a memorable atmosphere. Buon appetito!
Open daily for dinner 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm.

Reservations recommended call 407-503-DINE

Trattoria del Porto

The colorful festivals celebrated in the Italian countryside are the backdrop for Trattoria del Porto. Families will enjoy the boisterous, friendly service, diverse regional offerings, delicious antipasti, and tempting desserts. Character dining available on select evenings.

Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Character Dining: Available on select evenings. Call 407-503-DINE for details.

Bar American

The epitome of elegance. Savor exquisite caviar and smoked salmon while you sample a wide variety of specialty drinks, from classic martinis to Italy's treasured Grappas.

Open daily from 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Sal's Market Deli

A sensational assortment of Italian meats, cheeses, antipasto and salads are just part of what Sal's has to offer. Fresh baked pizzas, snacks and fresh fruit are available all day long. Open daily for lunch.

Other Notable Dining Options....

• Bice Ristorante

• The Thirsty Fish

• Gelateria Caffe Espresso

• Splendido Pizzeria

• Room Service

Portofino Bay Resort - Directions

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Located just outside the world-famous Walt Disney World Resort, the Portofino Bay Resort is not only close to Disney, but also to all the other Orlando Attractions. Staying at the Portofino Bay Resort puts you right in the center of it all without the crowds and the lines. Book your stay today and save!

Directions From the Orlando International Airport to Portofino Bay Resort:

• Start out going NORTH on AIRPORT BLVD W / AIRPORT BLVD toward S ACCESS RD. Continue to follow AIRPORT BLVD W. 2.8 miles
• Take the SR-528-TOLL W exit- EXIT 1B- toward INTERNATIONAL DRIVE / I-4 / FLORIDA'S TURNPIKE. 0.3 miles
• Merge onto FL-528 W (Portions toll). 2.3 miles
• Take the MCCOY RD exit- EXIT 8- toward SR-482 / SAND LAKE RD. 0.2 miles
• Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto MCCOY RD / FL-482 W. < 0.1 miles
• Keep RIGHT at the fork to go on FL-482 W. 6.2 miles
• Merge onto FL-435 N / S KIRKMAN RD. 1.7 miles
• Turn SLIGHT LEFT. 0.2 miles
• Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto MAJOR BLVD. 0.2 miles
• Turn RIGHT onto UNIVERSAL BLVD. < 0.1 miles
• End at Portofino Bay Hotel:
  5601 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, US

Approximately 22 minutes and 14.33 miles

From Portofino Bay Resort to the Magic Kingdom:
Approximately 19 minutes and 14 miles from this hotel

From Portofino Bay Resort to Sea World Orlando:
Approximately 14 minutes and 8 miles from this hotel

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August 7, 2008

Portofino Bay Hotel

5601 Universal Blvd  |  Orlando FL 32819 US
Reservations: 1-800-544-7646 (promo "10011560")

Welcome to our Portofino Bay Resort Hotel page. Where can you find a little piece of Italy in the middle of Orlando? You can find it inside the Orlando Escape Resort, home to the most thrilling theme parks in the country: Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. The Portofino Bay Resort is a hotel unlike any other - it is a cobblestone by cobblestone replica of an Italian seaside village. You'll be able to catch a friendly game of bocce ball and travel to the theme parks via water taxis.

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