PORTOFINO BAY HOTEL INFO...FAQ`s and more.......

[damo]

Going the end of July. Should I request a patio or balcony? They said patio are on floors 2 and 3, is that right?

We enjoyed our last stay with a patio. It was really nice in the morning to sit out there and have a cup of tea.

 

[mom4fun]

What is the difference in the Bay View room compared to Garden View room?

 

[ForceofWill]

What is the difference in the Bay View room compared to Garden View room?

Bay view you get the rooms in the V shape towards the water. Garden could be in a bunch of spots facing gardens. The whole property is nice looking, just depends what you want and where you'd stay.

My patio:

 

[wdwrule]

Do any or all of the restaurants at PBH accept passholder discounts?

 

[ForceofWill]

Benefits of the East wing patio? Fireworks while you sit and enjoy a tasty beverage from Thirsty Fish.

 

[FoxC63]

Our flights arrive at MCO at 8:30pm, we're hauling luggage, a few carry-ons and using Uber to get to PB. How much time will it take, about an hour?

 

[schumigirl]

Our flights arrive at MCO at 8:30pm, we're hauling luggage, a few carry-ons and using Uber to get to PB. How much time will it take, about an hour?

Takes us usually around 30 minutes to drive from MCO to RP, depending on traffic, but doesn`t take long at all. Sometimes more, sometimes less.

 

[patster734]

Our flights arrive at MCO at 8:30pm, we're hauling luggage, a few carry-ons and using Uber to get to PB. How much time will it take, about an hour?

Yes, possibly a little longer. Time to get off the plane, bathroom stop, and pick up checked luggage roughly 20 minutes. Request Uber and pickup roughly 5 to10 minutes. Drive from MCO to PBH roughly 30 minutes. Total time 60 minutes+.

 

[FoxC63]

Takes us usually around 30 minutes to drive from MCO to RP, depending on traffic, but doesn`t take long at all. Sometimes more, sometimes less.

Well that was a straight forward answer. Um... drink much?!

 

[schumigirl]

Yes, possibly a little longer. Time to get off the plane, bathroom stop, and pick up checked luggage roughly 20 minutes. Request Uber and pickup roughly 5 to10 minutes. Drive from MCO to PBH roughly 30 minutes. Total time 60 minutes+.

I should have said, I meant 30 minutes from getting on the road from the airport parking lot......

Not counting the before time......

 

[schumigirl]

Well that was a straight forward answer. Um... drink much?!

Tonic water tonight for me

 

[georgina]

Do any or all of the restaurants at PBH accept passholder discounts?

This is listed for Preferred

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel:

• 10% off at Mandara Spa® at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel.
  • Call 407-503-1244 to make an appointment. Valid Mon-Thurs only. Discount applies to services only. Some services excluded. Must present Preferred Pass to receive discount.
• 10% off all purchases at Galleria Portofino
• 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages at Trattoria del Porto®

website -

https://www.universalorlando.com/we...lwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#preferred-annual-pass

 

[wdwrule]

This is listed for Preferred

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel:

• 10% off at Mandara Spa® at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel.
  • Call 407-503-1244 to make an appointment. Valid Mon-Thurs only. Discount applies to services only. Some services excluded. Must present Preferred Pass to receive discount.
• 10% off all purchases at Galleria Portofino
• 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages at Trattoria del Porto®

website -

https://www.universalorlando.com/we...lwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#preferred-annual-pass

Ok thank you! I assume their other restaurants don’t accept premier discount then but good to know.

 

[patster734]

Ok thank you! I assume their other restaurants don’t accept premier discount then but good to know.

Always flash your AP at restaurants and stores. There’s always a chance that a discount exists even though the website doesn’t show it.

 

[Disney Ron]

Always flash your AP at restaurants and stores. There’s always a chance that a discount exists even though the website doesn’t show it.

I got to the part of your post that said "Always flash" and I started to get intrigued.

 

[Meldev]

Checking in a week from today for our first PB stay!! We've requested two connecting rooms, and I am so excited to get away! Planning an early morning check-in as we're staying at the Doubletree next door the night before (since we arrive that evening). We have 2 garden view rooms, any requests I should try for at check-in? Are there locations convenient to the pool, and convenient to walk to the parks? Do you recommend walking or the boat?

 

[damo]

Checking in a week from today for our first PB stay!! We've requested two connecting rooms, and I am so excited to get away! Planning an early morning check-in as we're staying at the Doubletree next door the night before (since we arrive that evening). We have 2 garden view rooms, any requests I should try for at check-in? Are there locations convenient to the pool, and convenient to walk to the parks? Do you recommend walking or the boat?

If I can see the boat I take it. If I can't see it, I walk.

 

[Deb1993]

Do any or all of the restaurants at PBH accept passholder discounts?

They did not when I was there last week.

 

[wdwrule]

They did not when I was there last week.

Oh bummer. Thank you!

 

[Deb1993]

Checking in a week from today for our first PB stay!! We've requested two connecting rooms, and I am so excited to get away! Planning an early morning check-in as we're staying at the Doubletree next door the night before (since we arrive that evening). We have 2 garden view rooms, any requests I should try for at check-in? Are there locations convenient to the pool, and convenient to walk to the parks? Do you recommend walking or the boat?

If you are looking for closest proximity to the boats, ask for West Wing or East Wing.