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Out of 543

Portofino Orlando	Average Price: $356 Check Rates

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5601 Universal Boulevard

Orlando, 32819 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 28 of 59
Average review rating: 4.13

OpinionWell Value Index: 2

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (11) , Expedia (39) , Travelocity (22) , TripAdvisor (1217) , YahooTravel (54)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. Getting up early for the first 7 am shuttle for Harry Potter early entry is made a little more tolerable when you can grab a coffee, bagel and yogurt at the convenient deli on the piazza level near the water shuttle.

"A Civilized Way to Have a Theme Park Vacation " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/7/2012 Vote

2. The boat shuttle to and from Universal was a great way to get to the parks.

"Great Escape from busy Parks! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/5/2012 Vote

3. We loved taking the water shuttle to the park in the morning and really enjoyed the uncrowded luxury of having the Harry Potter park to ourselves for the first hour.

"Charming and Luxurious. We'll be back. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/1/2012 Vote

4. Boat shuttle is a great way to get to the entrance of both parks.

"Perfect weekend getaway with group of friends " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/17/2011 Vote

5. The hotel provides a free water shuttle to the parks, which comes by about every 10-15 minutes, you can also take the walking path (about 15 min), or you can take a bicycle taxi (free from the hotel, just required to tip the person) that will take you there on demand.

"Definitely worth it " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/23/2011 Vote

6. The free shuttle boat got busy and sometimes it was quicker to walk the 15 minutes to the parks.

"Great location for the parks, large rooms and family friendly hotel. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/15/2011 Vote

7. Love the shuttles to the park--this is worth every extra penny that you may pay, plus the front of the line passes that are included are the ONLY WAY TO GO.

"EXCELLENT! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/24/2011 Vote

8. They also offer free shuttles to seaworld.

"Very Good Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/18/2011 Vote

9. The hotel's location and complimentary boat shuttle to the parks and City Walk was convenient.

"Beautiful hotel, great staff, fun pool, good food, relaxing boat. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/11/2011 Vote

10. - Charming and convenient water-taxi shuttle to the theme parks.

"Very good for what it is: close to the theme parks " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/21/2011 Vote