I just got back from 5 days at Portofino...

[lrauers]

Wow! The resort is gorgeous, the rooms were lovely and the staff was eager to please. We had 2502 and 2507, deluxe bayview club level rooms which were just a couple of minutes away from the club lounge, the boat dock and restaurants. I love club amenities:complimentary breakfast, unlimited soft drinks and water all day,a really nice Italian antipasti buffet from 5-7 with free beer and wine, cookies and milk at 9, a pool table, board games, computers with free internet service, and most of all Front of the Line privileges allow you to breeze through the parks quickly and comfortably. Also, the club staff will do almost anything for you, great for making dining reservations or helping out with transportation issues.The beach pool is definitely the most kid-friendly but the villa pool is exquisite and more peaceful. The hillside pool is small but secluded. I would suggest the far end of the east wing for the most privacy, the far end of the west wing seems noisy since it has views of the highway. Check-in was easy and our Loews welcome amenities arrived at the room almost as soon as we did. We had a nice bottle of chianti with cheese and crackers, and the kids room had cookies and milk. I read alot of negative comments before we went, but some people just like to complain. I highly recommend this hotel ( we've stayed at HRH and RPH and they don't come close to Portofino, in my opinion). I'd be happy to answer any questions.

 

[AllieKat]

Great to hear that you had such a wondeful time! I haven't yet stayed at Portofino, so I haven't seen the rooms. But the rest of the hotel that I've seen is really, really beautiful. My fiance and I are considering getting married on Universal's property & staying at Portofino on our wedding night before heading out to our honeymoon. PBH seems so romantic. Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience!

 

[klfrech]

How does the pool slide at PBH compare to the pool slide at HRH?

 

[Antonia]

I loved your reading your post - we'll be at PB for our first time Saturday!

 

[goofy!]

Welcome back Irauers. So glad you had a good time and that the Portofino was so nice. Glad to hear a great report as we will be there next month. So far, all our dealings with the PBH have been wonderful, as was our last stay 4 months ago. I can't wait to go back again! Thanks for the encouraging news!!

Antonia-
Has your DS decided how to propose yet? You have to let us know when you return on how he proposed and if he found some romantic spots at PBH. We will be there around our 21st anniversary and would love to hear from the newly romantic on the best spots to visit with DH!