PORTOFINO BAY HOTEL Information

[thedisneymom]

I had booked directly with Univ if I recall correctly with an entertainment rate.

 

[tomsueg]

I had booked directly with Univ if I recall correctly with an entertainment rate.

Thanks for the response thedisneymom

 

[thedisneymom]

It was my pleasure!

 

[TENIA66]

HELLO AGAIN

YOU ALL ARE GETTING FABULOUS RATES FOR YOUR STAY...I'M STAYING 24 THRU 26, DEPARTING 27 OF MARCH 2OO5, CURRENT RATE IS 374 FOR 2 BED QUEEN BAY VIEW......HOW DO I DO BETTER THAN THIS??? I BOOKED DIRECTLY WITH UNIVERSAL...DISCOUNT CODES ANYONE>>>>

TENIA

 

[seabiscuit]

June 12,-June 18 Deluxe Rm $179 a night.

 

[thedisneymom]

Great deal! That's better than the entertainment rate I got last year.

 

[harmonize4me]

I booked a king deluxe at Portofino directly through universal. When I requested West side with balcony they told me they would make a note but couldn't guarantee it and that it would depend on whether it was available when we arrive. Does anyone have any tips on how I can increase my chances? Also, do all balconies face the bay or pools? Thanks!

 

[thedisneymom]

Some say at the Disney hotels to fax your room requests 4 days before your arrival. If I remember correctly the wing faces both sides because it runs between the beach pool and the bay(boatdock area). You may want to check me on this one and make sure I'm not thinking of the villa wing. Don't get your hopes up for a balcony there are very few. Either way you can't go wrong at this hotel. All views seem lovely and there are many outdoor places to sit if you don't get one of those "cherished" balconies.

 

[Motherfletcher]

I've tried the fax route at PBH at least 4 times without any luck. The best bet is at check in and I haven't done well there either!

 

[murrayhaven]

just got off the telephone checking availability 3/21-3/23 for a standard room. regularly $374, with the AP $249!

 

[murrayhaven]

just got off the telephone checking availability 3/21-3/23 for a standard room. regularly $374, AP rate $249!

 

[jamesskripchuk]

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone knew the best way for a discount during August.

We stayed at the HRH two years ago and got an awesome rate with the Entertainment card. My wife would really like to try the Portofino Bay. I called Universal and they told me they don't do Entertainment book discounts anymore. The best they could do was AAA for about $255 for a Garden View.

Any suggestions.

Thanks

Jim

 

[ksdave]

Call and ask what the Preferred Annual Passholders rate is. It is usually a pretty substantial discount. If you find a great rate, buy the PAP online before you go. Then you can also get discounts with the PAP on park tickets for the rest of your family, 20% off all merchandise, food discounts, free parking, etc., etc.

 

[harmonize4me]

Hi! My husband and I will be staying at the Portofino end of May. I requested a Deluxe King on the West Side after reading many helpful posts here. Just wondering if any of you have stayed in a particular room that you really loved and would reccomend. Something romantic - maybe had a view of water with balcony. I know these are few and far in between but I figure it never hurts to ask right? Thanks!

 

[thedisneymom]

Someone on this thread mentioned a king room with a bay view room 2333(not sure if its a deluxe). You can check with PBH by calling them directly and ask about bay view rooms and numbers.

 

[JessicaR]

Hi! My husband and I will be staying at the Portofino end of May. I requested a Deluxe King on the West Side after reading many helpful posts here. Just wondering if any of you have stayed in a particular room that you really loved and would reccomend. Something romantic - maybe had a view of water with balcony. I know these are few and far in between but I figure it never hurts to ask right? Thanks!

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[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

Is there a coin operated laundry at PBH?
Thanks

 

[JessicaR]

Is there a coin operated laundry at PBH?
Thanks

No, not at PBH, they do have washers and dryers at RPR and HRH. You could plan a few hours at one of these hotels by the pool and bring your laundry. They allow pool hopping.

They have dry cleaning and laundry services at Portofino and it is very expensive.

 

[Kaitysmom]

I am a newby to USO and have booked a AAA Bay View Room (two queens) for three nights in December for $227.20. How does this sound? I have opted not to go for club as there are too many negative reports here and we will probably be spending a lot more time at the parks as we haven't been in so long. Do you think we'll have any chances of getting a balcony or are these only offered for the suites? Is the West Wing the way to go for easier boat access?

 

[thedisneymom]

You can request a balcony but it is not guaranteed(there aren't many). The west wing is the way to go if you want close to the boatdocks. You have requested a very nice location with a lovely view. Enjoy!