Celebrate la dolce vita – the sweet life – at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando®. Nestled along a picturesque bay, this luxurious hotel enables guests to escape to the sunny shores of the Italian Riviera. This AAA Four Diamond Award® winner is within easy walking distance of Universal Studios® and Universal's Islands of Adventure® theme parks, and the Universal CityWalk® entertainment complex. Hotel guests can enjoy an opulent spa, three themed swimming pools and exceptional dining, along with an exclusive package of theme park benefits including FREE UNIVERSAL EXPRESSSM ride access* to SKIP THE REGULAR LINES at most rides and attractions!

*On–site hotel privileges good for hotel stay as indicated on the room key card. Only good for the number of guests staying in the room. Paid theme park admission required. Some attractions excluded. Not valid for separately ticketed special events. Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are subject to change without notice. Access may be restricted during certain times at certain attractions.

At Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, you can take a culinary tour of Italy. You'll find eight exceptional restaurants and lounges featuring a wide array of authentic Italian fare. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the bay at the casually elegant Bice Ristorante. Mama Della's RistoranteSM offers family–style dining featuring specialties from the regions of Tuscany, Naples and Piemonte. Trattoria del Porto® offers breakfast, lunch and dinner served in a friendly, casual atmosphere. You can dine on pizza by the pool, enjoy a cool frosty gelato, or sip a warm cappuccino on the scenic piazza. In addition, room service is available 24 hours a day.

The Italian accent of Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, is perhaps nowhere more pronounced than in its 750 stylish guest rooms, including 45 spacious suites. All guest rooms include wireless internet access for a nominal fee, 32–inch flat panel televisions & Keurig coffee makers featuring Emeril's coffee and assorted teas. Authentic Italian furnishings and marble accents declare a European sensibility, while features like custom duvet covers with 100% white goose down duvet inserts and elegant window treatments offer you a luxurious welcome home from the theme parks. Upgrade to a Deluxe Club Access room and enjoy exclusive guest benefits including complimentary admission to the Mandara Spa® fitness center.

Stroll the harborside piazza where you can while away the hours in charming boutiques and outdoor cafes. Take a dip in one of our lushly landscaped swimming pools. Pamper yourself with a rejuvenating massage or complete makeover in the Mandara Spa®. Try your hand at the traditional Italian game of bocce. Or, just take a break during your day and enjoy the serenity of the hotel's scenic jogging paths. And every evening at sunset*, listen as the night air is filled with Musica della Notte, live Italian music performed on the Harbor Piazza (*Weather permitting). And if Mom and Dad want to enjoy a night out on the town, you can drop off the kids at Campo Portofino® supervised kids camp.

Guests of each on–site hotel at Universal Orlando can SKIP THE REGULAR LINES at most rides and attractions with FREE UNIVERSAL EXPRESSSM ride access*. Just present your hotel room key card at the express entrance of participating rides and attractions, and you can bypass the regular attraction lines! You'll also enjoy special theme park benefits* and privileges such as:

• Complimentary on–site transportation, including water taxis, connecting the hotel to the theme parks
• Priority seating at select restaurants
• Complimentary package delivery to guest rooms
• Resort–wide charging privileges with room key card

*Some restrictions apply.