We stayed at PORTOFINO for 6 days following a caribbean cruise. We have visited Orlando many time and generally go for 3 of 4 star properties. We never intend to spend much time in the hotel so just want a comfortable bed and a base to rest after days in the parks. Normally Orlando is the first week of our... more

I have stayed here before and its still as nice as it was years ago. The main reason to stay here is the proximity to Universal Studios and the lake boat shuttles. Great for Halloween Horror Nights. The rooms are small but comfortable. The staff though is very helpful and does a good job operating the hotel. The atmosphere is... more

Hotel is very charming. I've been to Italy and this is as close as you can get without really going. The outdoor piazza was endearing. It was very relaxing strolling around the bay in the evening. Getting to and from Universal Studios and Island's of Adventure was always a fun ride in itself. We celebrated my birthday at Bice restaurant,... more

Great hotel right on the property at Universal. Larger rooms with big bathrooms seperate tub and showers. Great restaurants onsite. Excellent boat service to the attractions. Never waited more than 5-10 minutes. Best part was the "express" line at the 2 parks. Simply show your room key and enter in a seperate line that takes you to the front of... more

What can I say....I expected an out of this world experience and not only did we get a rude check-in person, but I also woke up the following morning at 5 am with bedbug bites. Needless to say my whole family jumped out of bed and into the shower. Scenery is great, location is awesome, but you don't pay this... more

My family and I stayed at this hotel to celebrate a big birthday - mine! It was a last-minute decision, so I called the hotel directly and asked for the best deal they could offer to help me celebrate. The reservationist was lovely, but the rates she gave me were the rack rates. I figured they must have a convention... more

We had a company seminar at this hotel. I was greeted by a very friendly staff member who checked me in promptly. She gave me a free upgrade on my room. Parking was an additional $9 per day but my internet service was provided free in my room. I had a large room with a huge bathroom. My room also... more

My Fiance and I decided to go for a quickie "no kids" vacation. We were originally planning on going somewhere like Mexico or the Bahamas but decided to go to Orlando so some other family members could join. We arrived around 9pm, dropped off by our driver from the airport (who was hugely attentive and helpful), and check-in was a... more

As many have said, a lovely hotel with all the 4 star aminities.The lobby has orchids for "fresh flowers" and a bit cold tho delux. The Pacific Hotel nearby we visited by boat for an Emiril dinner was much warmer and interesting, we thought. Quiet in the noisey Orlando was important to us. Convenient boats to take you to Universal,... more