PORTOFINO BAY HOTEL Information

[mtblujeans]

What transportation does everyone use from MCO to the resorts?

 

[macraven]

i use car service but this year, i might use the one that does a lot of transporting with the universal hotels.

if you book a package with them to include transportation, you will see their name there.

i believe if i listed it here, it would be ******** out.

 

[mtblujeans]

i use car service but this year, i might use the one that does a lot of transporting with the universal hotels.

if you book a package with them to include transportation, you will see their name there.

i believe if i listed it here, it would be ******** out.

Oh, ok. I didn't realize they had transportation available with their packages. Clearly, I am not being very attentive. I'll take a look....

 

[TigerKat]

Oh, ok. I didn't realize they had transportation available with their packages. Clearly, I am not being very attentive. I'll take a look....

I must be in the same boat you're in, I booked my hotel and don't see anything about transportation?

 

[bubba's mom]

I tried to post this morning...too darn slow

I'm w/ macraven. She referred us to a car service that we had no problems with. We usually hire them (w/ grocery stop) to the parks and then walk over to the Holiday Inn to the Budget there and rent a car to finish our vacation (visit family). If we didn't go anywhere else, we'd have the car service roundtrip.

 

[damo]

I must be in the same boat you're in, I booked my hotel and don't see anything about transportation?

There are a few travel agencies that offer packages with transportation. The packages you get with Loews and Universal Orlando Vacations, do not offer transportation.

 

[La2kw]

Help!
Is there a laundry room at PBR? We've stayed before, but never did laundry before.
Thanks!

 

[rpbert1]

No Laundry room at PBH. You will have to go to HRH or RPR

 

[La2kw]

No Laundry room at PBH. You will have to go to HRH or RPR

Thanks for the info. Since we don't want to travel to another resort with our dirty clothes, we'll just pack enough to last us until we get to our DVC unit which comes with a washer/dryer. We just were hoping to pack a little lighter.

 

[jerseyboy99]

i use car service but this year, i might use the one that does a lot of transporting with the universal hotels.

if you book a package with them to include transportation, you will see their name there.

i believe if i listed it here, it would be ******** out.

macraven, what car services are you referencing? I only need transportation from MCO to PBH and back.

 

[BurleyGirl]

For our one-way service from MCO to PBH in 10/08, we used MH Transportation. It was $55, and they offered a grocery stop, but we did not take it. I would use them again. I don't know if I can post their website on here without getting in trouble, but if you PM me, I'll send you their link.

 

[MRS AR]

For our one-way service from MCO to PBH in 10/08, we used MH Transportation. It was $55, and they offered a grocery stop, but we did not take it. I would use them again. I don't know if I can post their website on here without getting in trouble, but if you PM me, I'll send you their link.

I am planning on using a transport from MCO on our upcoming May trip. PM me the name of the service you are talking about please. Also what was the type of car that picked you up? We have a party of 5 adults so we will need something like a suv/or van. Thanks for the info.

 

[Rileygirl]

Hi there

friends of mine have booked three nights at Portofino Bay this August. Lucky them!

I have a question -- they have booked a garden view room - can they ask to upgrade to concierge on check in? Would that be at a discounted rate? or would it be the same as if they paid for it in advance? I understand it would depend on availability, but as they are going only for three nights, there may be a chance-- I just wondered if it was a possibility. They are undecided as what to do.

Also, they dont have a loews first card - should I tell them to apply for one before there trip? Is there any benifit in doing that now, I understand they totally changed the whole structure for loews cards, and its not worth it for one time users.

TIA

 

[Rileygirl]

Ok, I went back and read most of this thread, and found out that in the past, people were able to upgrade onsite to concierge -- but the last post I coulld find concerning this was at least 8 months old- do they still do this?.

Has anyone had recent experience with this? What was the cost? My friends dont drink, so it would mostly be about getting a fast breakfast, and maybe some nighttime nibblies -- the rack rate cost difference is about 120 from the garden room to the concierge room -- and they dont think that would be worth it. However, I have seen reports on this thread of the cost to upgrade onsite was anywhere between 50- and 75 bucks -- I think they would go for it then. I am hoping some of you vets will take mercy and answer this question -- pretty pretty please

I made them get a loews card (sign up for the program) just in case that helps in any way -- it cant hurt I guess.

Also, if they upgrade to concierge, would it change the room type they would get? I dont think it will, but I am not sure on this point. Anyone know?

TIA

 

[damo]

Ok, I went back and read most of this thread, and found out that in the past, people were able to upgrade onsite to concierge -- but the last post I coulld find concerning this was at least 8 months old- do they still do this?.

Has anyone had recent experience with this? What was the cost? My friends dont drink, so it would mostly be about getting a fast breakfast, and maybe some nighttime nibblies -- the rack rate cost difference is about 120 from the garden room to the concierge room -- and they dont think that would be worth it. However, I have seen reports on this thread of the cost to upgrade onsite was anywhere between 50- and 75 bucks -- I think they would go for it then. I am hoping some of you vets will take mercy and answer this question -- pretty pretty please

I made them get a loews card (sign up for the program) just in case that helps in any way -- it cant hurt I guess.

Also, if they upgrade to concierge, would it change the room type they would get? I dont think it will, but I am not sure on this point. Anyone know?

TIA

You are right that it is usually somewhere between $50 and $75/night for the club service. Their room will not change since since the club room where they serve the food is just that, a room, that can be accessed by anyone, not a floor like it is at the Hard Rock or Royal Pacific and many other hotels.

 

[Rileygirl]

Thank you, Thank you Damo! I truly appreciate the reply!

 

[jimpossible87]

Im on my way to The PBH Sept 29th and cant wait. Its only my 2nd time there. We stayed last year in a bay view room which was very nice but it was the dead last room in the hall of the west wing and you really had to look left to see the "bay" was kind of dissappointing. The hotel itself is one of the nicest Ive stayed at in Orlando. Anyway Im a Leows first member and one of the perks says u get an upgrade which we didnt but I wasnt sure if we were supposed to ask or not. Anyway this time Ill ask. I got a deluxe room for this trip and dont have a clue what I should ask for or if I should just be ok with what I get? WHat do you guys think is the right way to do that stuff when checking in? I always feel uncomfortable asking for things.

 

[bubba's mom]

What level You First are you w/ Loews?

If staying at PBH, you want the west wing to eliminate the long walk around the water to/from the boat.

 

[commdoc]

I agree, ask for the West Wing. We were on the 3rd floor of the villas. Short walk to the beach pool, restaurants and the boat.

 

[mtblujeans]

Im on my way to The PBH Sept 29th and cant wait. Its only my 2nd time there. We stayed last year in a bay view room which was very nice but it was the dead last room in the hall of the west wing and you really had to look left to see the "bay" was kind of dissappointing. The hotel itself is one of the nicest Ive stayed at in Orlando. Anyway Im a Leows first member and one of the perks says u get an upgrade which we didnt but I wasnt sure if we were supposed to ask or not. Anyway this time Ill ask. I got a deluxe room for this trip and dont have a clue what I should ask for or if I should just be ok with what I get? WHat do you guys think is the right way to do that stuff when checking in? I always feel uncomfortable asking for things.

I'm curious as to what you find when you ask about the upgrade. I was hoping for an upgrade, too.

We don't even HAVE any Loews properties in our state so the only time I use the You First is when we go to Orlando....every few years.

ETA: Is there transportation from USO to WDW and back?