The Best Place to Stay at Universal Orlando Loews Portofino Bay Hotel | Complete Updated Guided Tour

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In today's video I head to the Universal Orlando Resort because I'm looking into booking a future stay at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel which is a premier Universal hotel and you get some outstanding benefits and perks by staying here like included unlimited express passes for the entire length of your stay to enjoy at the parks, three different ways of included transportation to get to and from the parks like a direct walking path, water taxis and of course the bus. I show you everything that you need to know about this seaside village of Portofino, Italy like a tour of the entire property, the pools, dining options, shopping, amenities, entertainment, the hotel lobby, the different room types and more to see if it's worth the price of a stay. Thank you so much for watching, if you enjoyed this video please give it a big thumbs up!
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@johnpeppers3784 2 года назад

Universal Resort is so underrated. The convenience of the hotels is off the charts and the beauty is incredible. The hotels are very expensive but once you stay with front of the line passes it is very hard to go any other way. The swimming pools and pool bars are also top notch. I paid almost as much to stay at the Dolphin in May and really had very limited benefit at the Disney parks. Stay at a Universal premium hotel and you feel special. I would be surprised if I ever stay on site at Disney again when I have the option of Universal.

@philemonx 2 года назад

I met Dev on this day… such a nice dude! 🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾🤘!!!

@pg6295 2 года назад

Hi Dev! We’re the family from Dallas that talked to you while you were here. We absolutely LOVE the value that we get from staying on UO property. We loved it so much, that we became Universal Annual Passholders 2 years ago! The experience that we get for what we pay out for a vacation, is much better than down the road on I-4.

@jackshea4470 2 года назад

We're DVC owners, but after new rules by Disney we tried Universal last December. My kids loved Portofino Bay. The Gelato was 😋. They were enamored with City Walk.

@brianb2837 2 года назад

Hey Dev, these Universal video’s are awesome to see the hotels at Universal and see what they have to offer in comparison to Disney. So cool! Thanks Dev!

@tammythomas133 2 года назад

My son and his girlfriend are currently at Portofino Bay. My husband and I have stayed several times and will be returning the weekend after Thanksgiving. We stay club level when we stay here and a highly recommend it! I have stayed at all of the Disney deluxe resorts and this Universal resort is our favorite by far. Add in the free express pass and the fact that I can stay there Club Level for under $400 a night (AP discount) and you just can't beat it. Loved your review.

@marisamassaro244 2 года назад

My first ever time going to Universal was last summer and we stayed at the Portifino. I loved it so much! The pool was so nice and taking the boat to the parks was super easy. Definitely would stay there again.

@thomasbolman375 2 года назад

Hey Dev! I love your Resort Videos. Portofino has been on my short list for a Universal stay for many years. Is it only me, or does it feel like Universal found the Disney World Guest Relation Handbook from 2014 in a random trash can and decided to make it their new policy. Keep on grinding Dev. You make great videos. Thank you.

@kathycrandell1446 2 года назад

Stayed at Hard Rock and stayed at Portofino Bay. Totally different vibes both awesome although we preferred Portofino Bay! Can’t beat the proximity and the Express passes!

@kesha2011ful 2 года назад

I ve heard of the Portofino but didn’t realize how beautiful it is! Great video. Hoping you stay here soon.

@getchakrayon Год назад

Planning on going back to Universal for a second time & literally just booked a room at Portofino Bay. After watching this video I know I made the right choice.

@Ariel-yz5ml 2 года назад

I’ve stayed at this hotel and had a great time. Also getting the fast pass with your stay is a plus definitely would recommend to everyone

@debkrutsch6197 2 года назад

Portofino Bay looks amazing. I would love to just sit outside and people watch. Great video! Thanks for sharing!

@chriskun32 2 года назад

I stayed there last December for 4 days, it is a great resort and well worth the money.

@LChatmanFL 2 года назад

So my family has stayed twice at Portofino and every Resort except hard rock. Portofino is our favorite one for the sheer luxury level of amenities. We've done suites at portofino sapphire Aventura cabana cabana Bay just about all of them and our favorite room is the Volcano Bay suite at cabana Bay towers. The view of Volcano Bay is SPECIAL. Although you do not get the express pass at cabana Bay. Least favorite was endless summer.

@awfulmaddenplays.8264 2 года назад

I agree the sweets at cabana Bay were shockingly good especially when you’re overlooking the volcano bay very nice

@liam_j82 2 года назад

Hey Dev, thanks for the video, portofino looks very nice, much better then royal pacific, looking forward to seeing the rooms when you visit In the future also great idea 💡 visiting Hard Rock & Sapphire falls i would like to see a review from these resorts… great Vlog as always 👍👍👍

@josephmorris7447 2 года назад

Love the channel! I actually saw you and Bianca this past Saturday at IOA but didn't wanna interrupt and be that annoying fan. Please keep up the great work!

@PCDev 2 года назад

You wouldn’t have interrupted us at all but thank you for being so respectful. Please next time you see us feel free to come say hello! Thank you so much for watching Joseph.

@DiaryofaBasicBW 2 года назад

Never been to Portofino Bay. Done Cabana Bay and Sapphire Falls. We LOVE Sapphire Falls. It's our favorite. Nice to get a look inside it.

@PCDev 2 года назад

I can’t wait to go explore Sapphire Falls!

@jonrussell1690 2 года назад

I’ve stayed at both the Hard Rock and Portofino Bay and I prefer Portofino Bay. Love that hotel. Even if you don’t go to the parks, it feels like you’re in Italy vs Central Florida.

@Copthorne13 2 года назад

Just left the hard rock hotel had a 7 day stay ,was a great hotel ,and the location and perks are without measure .top top hotel

@tiffanylambert568 Год назад

This is where we'll be staying if we go to Universal and it's cheaper than Disney Deluxe hotels, so I'm all for it. The walk looks like the one from Beach club to Hollywood studios. About the same length. Thanks for the review of it!

@helenahall5386 2 года назад

If you ever stay there, definitely book a bay view room with balcony. You can enjoy the singers from your balcony with some gelato!

@kimberlylangston4595 2 года назад

The Portofino Bay 🇮🇹 is my favorite resort 🏝️

@NaturallyVP 2 года назад

the more i see this tour as you go it reminds me of the El conquistador in Puerto Rico❤❤

@irishgirl4977 2 года назад

What beautiful resort!

@andrewmedanich2844 Год назад

Stayed there at the end of August beginning of September that is the best resort Ive ever been to.

@michaelgiyer6778 2 года назад

Happy Monday. The hotels look like something you would see in Italy.

@dznygrljo589 2 года назад

We're actually staying there next month for the first time. Thanks for this!! We're so excited!!

@deenikki9690 Год назад

Beautiful resort. I love that wall at night when returning from a crazy day at the park. It’s so peaceful.

@K1ngm1ke 2 года назад

We stayed at Portifino in June and their concierge is soo good! worth it!

@PCDev 2 года назад

That’s so good to know Mike! Thank you for sharing.

@tpgslg1283 Год назад

Fun vlog! We are APs and regularly go over to UO after dinner just to walk. Park, go through security, walk to Portifino, walk back to Islands entrance, walk to VooDoo, get a donut. :D The paths always make for a pleasant walk.

@lovejohandmade 2 года назад

This is getting me even more excited to be staying there very soon! It’s a dream holiday and culminates with this dreamy hotel. I’m so lucky.

@PCDev 2 года назад

Enjoy every minute! It’s a beautiful place to vacation!

@j.b.5747 2 года назад

Great video, Dev! Hope to see a video on the Hard Rock and the Orlando Informer meet up! Taking my wife and son in November.

@heatherireland1366 2 года назад

Portofino club level is worth it! Free breakfast and happy hour, desserts late night, etc.

@stephaniefeldhaus6508 2 года назад

Definitely a venue for your wedding reception and honeymoon Dev and Bianca!!!

@jenniferbest5459 2 года назад

This hotel is beautiful. We had a photographer meet us there last year and had family pictures taken!

@LorettaCorona 2 года назад

hi dev thanks for the tour you are right this hotel is so cool and has a lot of food options I love Italian food 🦉

@decipher8121 2 года назад

Great video!! I didn't know they had a butterfly garden. I agree with you that the garden walk is so nice and quiet. Water taxi is so awesome!! Plus love that you avoid the long security lines.

@giabarletta5929 2 года назад

I did stay there with my parents when I was in my early 20’s, I absolutely loved it!! It’s amazing, I would love to take my kids there but slightly out of my price range. We tend to stay at Hard Rock but that’s all of our favorite hotel anyway lol!

@ChinaDollTravels 2 года назад

Portofino hotel is one of my fav hotels 🏨 at universal 😊

@bethburnett9934 2 года назад

We love the Portofino and stay there every time we go to Universal. Such a wonderful hotel!

@meatiethatsme2471 2 года назад

This was a very nice video Dev. Very informative.

@aimeemccann2194 2 года назад

I thought I knew this resort but this vlog has really helped my planning! Thank you so much Dev!

@melissamyers5660 2 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing! Never had any idea that this hotel was so beautiful, we will definitely be staying here next time 😊

@talyaalkins3484 2 года назад

Loved this video Dev! Thanks for showing the grounds and everything the hotel has to offer. My family has never stayed at this hotel and it’s beautiful….will definitely have to plan to stay there.👍🏽

@kimp1044 2 года назад

Looks awesome! I can’t wait until my family stays here next year ❤

@fitwbekah 2 года назад

Such a beautiful hotel! You should visit it at night! It is so amazing with the lights and everything on the water! Great video 😊

@juliekerr7931 2 года назад

just got back home on Sunday from staying at Portofino bay hotel and love every minute of my stay the water taxi are great way of getting to the parks and i will be staying there again.

@vivalarach3929 Год назад

I’m taking my kids here in April and I’m so excited!

@savannah7668 2 года назад

Portofino is my forever hotel , nothing compares to it ! My boyfriend always books it for us every year cause it’s our favorite with the food the pools the rooms !

@CarolMiller-dg8hf Год назад

We are staying at Portofino Bay in May and was happy to see what to expect Great Tour! Thanks

@stevewhitehouse9532 2 года назад

Wow just wow looks fantastic, we have stayed at Hard Rock amd Royal Pacific and this looks awesome

@williamr5371 Год назад

Great channel/video. Keep doing these. Thanks for information

@chriss5165 2 года назад

great video. was just there week ago for hhn trip...but I still liked royal pacific

@colinholder5438 2 года назад

Thank you for this video, Dev! I stayed in the Villas a few months back, but was only focused on visiting the parks🤷🏻‍♂️ Thanks for showing all of this resort, because I missed a lot when I stayed there😬 I will definitely stay there again!

@lisaevans1181 2 года назад

My all time favorite in Orlando. Unfortunately not in the budget any longer.

@NaturallyVP 2 года назад

thank so much for sharing this hotel! i had no idea it existed !! i'm telling my husband about this!! would you be willing to stay there to do a room tour🤷🏽‍♀️❤️ thank you again for all your service and inviting us into your journeys

@luky61 2 года назад

Love their hotels so much more than Disney hotels.

@bunfilms3066 2 года назад

Absolutely not

@MIKES0029 2 года назад

Really? We did Cabana in Feb and it was horrible. Stained and ripped carpets, broken security gates, housekeeping skipped us all week and management didn’t care.

@cklo8799 2 года назад

Such a beautiful and peaceful resort!! Thanks for sharing!

@wifiminer171 Год назад

Come on Dev! The wife and I was waiting to see the inside of the rooms. I think you got another great video on your hand about your personal stay! 😊

@thecoolestdad Год назад

Devin last year we took a water taxi to Portofino Bay to check it out. We were blown away by how awesome it is. When we left it we walked to the Hard Rock Hotel and checked it out as well. I'd love to stay there but I can't afford it.

@EdwardSanchezProductions 2 года назад

The hotels are incredible

@gayelyn.howard Год назад

I've stayed 3 times at the Portofino. You will love it. I've even heard the opera singers on their balcony. Trust me once you stay here you won't want to stay anywhere else at Universal!

@steph903 2 года назад

Great Video PCDev! We have a visit soon there for our first time 😊

@kimmykat9 2 года назад

We stayed in the east wing several years ago. The only thing that I didn't like was the distance from the front desk to our rooms. It was a LONG walk with our luggage.

@KayCeeTX21 2 года назад

We will be arriving at portofino bay resort on Monday! So so excited!!!

@jeninaslicer352 Год назад

Good Morning! Have you stayed at Sapphire Falls yet? I value your videos and opinions on the resorts. Your vids are thorough and down to earth. You’re the reason we chose Cabana Bay.

@CallmeYeru 2 года назад

I was looking for a nice hotel. Not really specifically theme park "themed" to take my partner on our anniversary. And this is perfectly themed!!!! Very relaxing atmosphere. Loved it 😍

@pwexperience357 2 года назад

Awesome tour Dev! Can't wait to check out this resort for myself soon :)

@melanieknight4503 2 года назад

Aww looks amazing, and very relaxing 😍

@tpmartins 2 года назад

Sal’s Market Deli has good pizza. Express past is a must at the park. Can’t wait to stay there in December. Hope you enjoy your time there.

@patriciamiller1523 2 года назад

Always stay here! Love ❤️ it so much! Bice is a fabulous place to eat also if you stay there Dev.

@gayelyn.howard Год назад

My favorite resort at Universal is Portofino Bay. Riding the boat back from the park to it seems like I'm actually riding into Vienna.

@car2029 2 года назад

We love staying there.

@sarahford5688 2 года назад

Dev, if you go back to Portofino’s Piazza at dusk, Opera style singers perform every evening from the balcony. It’s free and so charming!

@matthewgrear3260 2 года назад

I ate at bice earlier this year and it’s yummy

@EdwardSanchezProductions 2 года назад

Your videos are the best

@star_platinum2821 2 года назад

you should do a video comparing the disney hotels and universal hotels , such as portofino compared to grand floridian price , amenities , services etc . I bet universal comes better rating then any of disney hotels

@cyndibanfi8514 2 года назад

I enjoy the resort vlogs. Thank you

@SS-or7mz Год назад

If you stay on that west side it's quite the walk to and from the parking garage. It's around a 14 min. walk to the park, right at twice the distance of Hard Rock. Other than that it's very nice. There is also another pool I would consider the "quiet" pool. We just prefer Hard Rock because of the walking distance and because it is just so homey and comfortable to us.

@matthewcalland3153 2 года назад

Hi Dev - how does this compare to the Hardrock and which would you recommend between the two resorts? Interested as looking at staying at one of these in October. Great video and content as always and keep up the good work.

@tpgslg1283 Год назад

Had to make a second comment: WHAA?? We did not know about 2-4pm large for small gelato! HELLO Plus a shoutout to your critique of Disney. Too many vloggers are Disney shills. It's refreshing to hear someone being honest. Thanks Dev! *waves at Bianca* Hope you are all safe and sound post-Ian! We have not stayed at the Portifino but did do a splurge trip a few years back staying on the concierge level at Hard Rock. It was amazing and worth every penny! Make sure to get a record player for your room. :)

@harrietb9648 2 года назад

Definitely would consider staying at Universal over Disney! Especially at the moment without the perks

@kingthistledad1594 2 года назад

I stayed there for 1 night loved the room and hotel did get to go into tge shop in lobby but would of loved hotel specific merch to take home

@hippyrockstar 2 года назад

Great vid! Thanks for the info.

@12vguy47 2 года назад

Hi Dev love you man. Been in nine times going in November

@JGREGO201 2 года назад

Good morning Dev.. Hopefully you'll get to spend a day or 2 there.. Is it possible to do a vlog/video of your top hotels/resorts around the theme parks. My favorite so far is the Double Tree near Seaworld but maybe we all would like your picks of your top 10 hotels around and or near all theme parks. That would be great if you can.. Thank you again for another great video. Be safe and stay blessed my friend

@JeromeThePrince 2 года назад

Hey Dev! Do you have any recommendations for shoes to wear during HHN or when visiting the parks?

@l.c.8798 2 года назад

I usually wear athletic sneakers! Adidas Boosts, etc.

@robinrodriguezlopez 2 года назад

This place looks huge!

@ivypowell7221 Год назад

Excellent

@l.c.8798 2 года назад

This is amazing!! I was hoping you'd review this resort! Is it pet friendly? 😃

@jadeannew 2 года назад

It is! You can take dogs for a small surcharge

@l.c.8798 2 года назад

@@jadeannew thanks! Do you know if there's a limit on pets, and what the charge is?

@jguygytttuh 2 года назад

Sapphire falls has my vote

@MissaLifeStyle Год назад

By far, we love Universal over Disney. Express passes, water taxi and food options!! Last time I stayed at Disney the resort was nice but zero food options and the hotel smelled like smoke. Also, Disney parks neeeeed to adopt the Universal bands Volcano Bay has. Could you imagine checking in for a ride you just go back to when it’s time vs staying in line at Disney for 2 hours in the heat? Also restaurants are far superior at Orlando with the exception of the Disney $300/meal restaurants with A/C. 😊

@jeanettepelletier4840 2 года назад

I thought about staying there. The hotel looks beautiful. But the King Suite at the Royal Pacific is bigger then Portofino's. I still like there space. But I hope to try their restaurants.

@BuzzDoesDisney 2 года назад

Dev, do you know how Universal does with food allergies? We are slowly creeping towards the time where my whole family will be tall enough to enjoy the parks fully and that’s my main concern

@PCDev 2 года назад

Hello Julie! From my own personal experience Universal is very accommodating when it comes to food allergies. Especially at the restaurants the server will always ask us first thing. When it comes to quick service throughout the parks be sure to say you have an allergy. I hope that helps!

@k_lxndo Год назад

You can totally use the pools I know ur not supposed to but I used to work there they don't really care :)

@heathers1295 2 года назад

Hello, do you know if the boats are wheelchair accessible?

@mariahl2449 2 года назад

Yes the boats are wheelchair accessible! The captain lays down a ramp from the dock to the boat and there is room at the front of the boat for wheelchairs to sit

@shahjehan Год назад

Universal Orlando is killing it. There's a reason why we're still AP holders instead of Disney.

@td3141 2 года назад

I’ll take Universal Premier Resorts over Disney hotels any day. My wife and I visit Universal 2-3 times a year and we always stay at Portofino Bay or the Royal Pacific. Didn’t care for the Hard Rock.