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PartyofSix · 02-06-2003, 11:46 PM

They are looking at making the 5th floor deluxe rooms pool view there conceirge level. They are waiting for contracts for the food service to be approved and things like that.

smironov · 02-07-2003, 09:46 AM

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Originally posted by PartyofSix
They are looking at making the 5th floor deluxe rooms pool view there conceirge level. They are waiting for contracts for the food service to be approved and things like that.

I have been trying to find out about this. Thanks for the info. I was wandering if you know who to contact to reserve a room on this level. We are staying at PBH in April, and would love to have concierge benefits, but no one at reservations has heard about this level being added.

CPM · 02-07-2003, 03:39 PM

I was told by management they are not taking reservations for club at PBH yet, since it is uncertain when they will open it.
You can call the hotel directly at 407-503-1000 ask for a manager & they can update you.

PartyofSix · 02-07-2003, 11:09 PM

Simon,

I agree with cpm. They are not 100% sure they are bringing it back but there seems to be all indications they are. Unless something goes terribley wrong I think they are. You can call the number and ask for Guest Services they seems to always have the most up to date info on things like this. You could go ahead and book your rooms and request the 5th floor as that was a good bet that's where it'll be offered. You can also put in that request while your there talking with guest services on the phone. You may get lucky and score a room during there trial phase>LOL Maybe they'd allow you a comp'd upgrade so to speak>LOL Good Luck and let us know if you get more up date info. That was the last i heard middle of december.

nanciea · 02-08-2003, 04:54 PM

We have reservations at PBH in April. Does any one know of a website that has a map of the property? We are suppose to be in a bay view room. Also, our reservation includes breakfast. I assume this will be a buffet, but in which restaurant?

Thanks for your help.

Mer · 02-22-2003, 11:47 AM

Does anyone know how far the Portofino is from SeaWorld???

We were going to stay across from Seaworld, but I would love to try the Portofino. We will be staying at the Yacht Club for the rest of our trip, but we wanted to stay 1 night near Seaworld.

Daryl · 02-22-2003, 01:11 PM

Seaworld is off of I-4 about halfway between Disney and Universal so in my opinion its very driveable. I've been considering the same plan. Have Fun!:D

Mer · 02-23-2003, 03:48 PM

Thanks, in checking prices for 1 night at the Portofino, the rate was $269 per night. Is there anyway to get that less expensive?? I am staying in the beginning of May. Does the entertainment book require that you stay more than 1 or 2 evenings???? Does the Loews card say you anything???

Thanks for any help.

JessicaR · 02-23-2003, 10:12 PM

It all depends on your date as to the Entertainment rate being available and if it has minimum night requirements. I just looked up www.hotelkingdom.com for May 5th and it was available for $189.00 Garden View and $220.00 Deluxe. You may also want to call Loews directly and request the "loews sweet home rate". Whne you call Loews also ask if they have ANY discounted rates available sometimes you just have to ask directly. Good Luck

Mer · 02-24-2003, 01:38 PM

OK, I just called LOEWS directly and book a room with the entertainment card. The original price was $329 for Deluxe room, and I got it for 180! Thanks for your advice!

kid@heart · 03-06-2003, 04:51 PM

What is the number to LOEWS? In advance, THANKS!

Mer · 03-06-2003, 05:07 PM

Their phone number is (407)503-1000
TOLL FREE (800)BEA-STAR

FeeFeeWhite · 03-20-2003, 11:43 AM

Who will be at Portofino in April?

taxman · 03-20-2003, 12:35 PM

I will be at the Portofino April 25, 26 & 27 - $149/nt garden view.

floridafam · 04-16-2003, 12:37 PM

Just FYI-

I called the guest services manager today about pricing for some of the suites at PBH and he said that if they bring back the concierge they have to do some construction first and that the earliest they would start it is November.

02-06-2003, 11:46 PM	#76
PartyofSix TripMomma + 4 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: S.E. Georgia Posts: 2,115	They are looking at making the 5th floor deluxe rooms pool view there conceirge level. They are waiting for contracts for the food service to be approved and things like that. __________________ Tammy Offically PARTYOFNINE

02-07-2003, 11:09 PM	#79
PartyofSix TripMomma + 4 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: S.E. Georgia Posts: 2,115	Simon, I agree with cpm. They are not 100% sure they are bringing it back but there seems to be all indications they are. Unless something goes terribley wrong I think they are. You can call the number and ask for Guest Services they seems to always have the most up to date info on things like this. You could go ahead and book your rooms and request the 5th floor as that was a good bet that's where it'll be offered. You can also put in that request while your there talking with guest services on the phone. You may get lucky and score a room during there trial phase>LOL Maybe they'd allow you a comp'd upgrade so to speak>LOL Good Luck and let us know if you get more up date info. That was the last i heard middle of december. __________________ Tammy Offically PARTYOFNINE

02-08-2003, 04:54 PM	#80
nanciea Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2	Map of PBH resort We have reservations at PBH in April. Does any one know of a website that has a map of the property? We are suppose to be in a bay view room. Also, our reservation includes breakfast. I assume this will be a buffet, but in which restaurant? Thanks for your help.

02-22-2003, 01:11 PM	#82
Daryl DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 1999 Posts: 648	Seaworld is off of I-4 about halfway between Disney and Universal so in my opinion its very driveable. I've been considering the same plan. Have Fun!:D __________________ Daryl

02-23-2003, 10:12 PM	#84
JessicaR DIS Veteran I wanna shoot aliens in the AM too! The Grinch is rude in a funny sorta way run to the hams! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 14,894	It all depends on your date as to the Entertainment rate being available and if it has minimum night requirements. I just looked up www.hotelkingdom.com for May 5th and it was available for $189.00 Garden View and $220.00 Deluxe. You may also want to call Loews directly and request the "loews sweet home rate". Whne you call Loews also ask if they have ANY discounted rates available sometimes you just have to ask directly. Good Luck __________________

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02-07-2003, 03:39 PM	#78
CPM Stands up in the Spider-Man ride for a better view Universal Orlando onsite resorts expert Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: A Beach in Florida Posts: 9,000	I was told by management they are not taking reservations for club at PBH yet, since it is uncertain when they will open it. You can call the hotel directly at 407-503-1000 ask for a manager & they can update you.

02-22-2003, 11:47 AM	#81
Mer Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 94	Does anyone know how far the Portofino is from SeaWorld??? We were going to stay across from Seaworld, but I would love to try the Portofino. We will be staying at the Yacht Club for the rest of our trip, but we wanted to stay 1 night near Seaworld.

02-23-2003, 03:48 PM	#83
Mer Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 94	Thanks, in checking prices for 1 night at the Portofino, the rate was $269 per night. Is there anyway to get that less expensive?? I am staying in the beginning of May. Does the entertainment book require that you stay more than 1 or 2 evenings???? Does the Loews card say you anything??? Thanks for any help.

02-24-2003, 01:38 PM	#85
Mer Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 94	OK, I just called LOEWS directly and book a room with the entertainment card. The original price was $329 for Deluxe room, and I got it for 180! Thanks for your advice!

03-06-2003, 04:51 PM	#86
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03-06-2003, 05:07 PM	#87
Mer Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 94	Their phone number is (407)503-1000 TOLL FREE (800)BEA-STAR

03-20-2003, 11:43 AM	#88
FeeFeeWhite No longer needs to beg for updates at the Universal Orlando onsite resorts...well, at least she doesn't have to beg LOUDLY... Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Always at DW & UO in my mind! Posts: 1,328	My 100th Post Who will be at Portofino in April?

03-20-2003, 12:35 PM	#89
taxman Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: coral springs, fl Posts: 100	I will be at the Portofino April 25, 26 & 27 - $149/nt garden view.

04-16-2003, 12:37 PM	#90
floridafam DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 8,123	Just FYI- I called the guest services manager today about pricing for some of the suites at PBH and he said that if they bring back the concierge they have to do some construction first and that the earliest they would start it is November.

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