PORTOFINO BAY HOTEL Information

[Laurabearz]

This is my first post, and reading everyone's messages has been a great! Heading to PBH for the first time in two weeks, and had one question I had not found info on yet. The wife and I were thinking about using Campo Portofino one night for our 5 year old, so that we can have a night out. Do others have information on this service? When do we need to make reservations?

I can tell you that each hotel rotates which kids club is open, on certain nights, so check which night it's at your hotel... otherwise you spend a lot of time traveling from one hotel to anotehr, and the kids clubs are pricey.

 

[JessicaR]

it used to be..........

Apparently.........

 

[LJF]

I found this link gave a good summary of the various room types:

http://res.universalorlandovacation...=LtmsHotel&DestinationCode=MCO&VendorCode=UNT

Just click on ROOMS.

 

[CRSTEPHE]

I've booked the PBH for Aug 1-6 at the Super Saver Rate and I'm a Lowes YouFirst Gold Member. I'm really excited about our trip but after reading reviews on Trip Advisor I'm concerned about my hotel selection and wondering if I should cancel and book at one of the other properties. If you have stayed there recently please comment on the condition of the rooms and the commone areas. If you have current pictures of the room interiors I would love to see those too!

 

[Grace&Carolinesmom]

We stayed at PBH in April. We love this hotel. I have not read tripadvisor reviews so I cannot comment directly on that. Our hotel room and the grounds/common areas were very clean. The furnishings are somewhat worn or a little faded. Like...the upholstered chair was faded or had some faded out spots, etc. Nothing is ratty or torn up. Should they refurbish some of the items, probably. Would it keep me from staying at PBH? No. THe rooms are beautiful, clean, and have nice amenities. Wonderful staff. Fabulous food. Fun pools. Great atmosphere.HTH

 

[CRSTEPHE]

Thanks for your comments. Do you recall if the TV's were flat screen or not?

 

[bubba's mom]

Yes they are.

There are pix in my '08 and '09 trip report.

My DH never wanted to stay at PBH because of the distance to the parks (furthest)...but, since that first stay in '08, it's his favorite now.

I wouldn't be concerned with anything you read on Trip Adv. NO hotel can please ALL the people ALL time.

PBH is a Loews 4 star hotel. And, imo, it definitely lives up to at least that. (if not, just push the * on your phone and Star Services will take care of any problems you have)

Don't cancel....you will like PBH.

 

[Grace&Carolinesmom]

Yes--TV is flat screen and to add a little something extra, they even have a speaker in the bathroom with volume control so that you can listen to your TV program even when you are...doing your business

Amenities are great and should not be overlooked. 2 comfy bathrobes hanging in the bathroom. Bathroom toiletries are from Lather and smell terrific. They even have cotton swabs and cotton balls on the vanity. A nice hair dryer with retractable cord. A Keurig coffee maker with Emeril brand coffees and teas. Best in-room coffee ever! Rooms are a nice size and the bathrooms are gigantic

The food at PBH is really tasty. We have eaten room service several times(best room service food and staff we have had in any hotel), Sal's pizza, Trattoria, and food service poolside. We have yet to try Mama Della's or Bice but plan to someday.

The grounds and public areas are top notch. Beautiful and relaxing. We love it so much we have discussed going to PBH someday just for a relaxing vacation and not even going to WDW

Ignore that Tripadvisor review and have a fabulous vacation.

 

[CRSTEPHE]

Thanks so much for all of your comments. Bubba's Mom I'm going to try to find your trip reports!

 

[bubba's mom]

Bubba's Mom I'm going to try to find your trip reports!

That's easy....they are linked in my sig!

 

[CRSTEPHE]

I've read the 2008 and 2009 trip reports and I feel sooooo much better about my decision to stay at PBH. Thanks for posting such detailed reports.

 

[bubba's mom]

I've read the 2008 and 2009 trip reports and I feel sooooo much better about my decision to stay at PBH. Thanks for posting such detailed reports.

aww..you're welcome.

You will love PBH...don't worry.

and like I said...if you have ANY problems, just push Star Services on your phone to get it taken care of.

 

[damo]

This thread disappears so quickly. Wish it was a sticky.

 

[reelmom]

Trying to decide where to stay. Going back to read this thread.

 

[CRSTEPHE]

What do we need to do to get it turned into a "sticky"?

 

[gottaluvPluto]

All the hotel threads seem busy, but this one! Is the price too expensive or has it gone down hill from last year? It doesn't matter because I will be there in a couple of months.

 

[damo]

All the hotel threads seem busy, but this one! Is the price too expensive or has it gone down hill from last year? It doesn't matter because I will be there in a couple of months.

What happens is that once a thread creeps off the first page, it gets ignored and people make their own threads. This one seems to have fallen by the wayside for a bit.

 

[Qtips4Mick]

I'll be there in 10 days, cant wait! I hope I get an upgrade they said I was a blue member.

 

[gottaluvPluto]

I'll be there in 10 days, cant wait! I hope I get an upgrade they said I was a blue member.

What is a blue member? I want to be blue!

 

[gottaluvPluto]

What happens is that once a thread creeps off the first page, it gets ignored and people make their own threads. This one seems to have fallen by the wayside for a bit.

Thanks! I love PBH and I want everyone to love it too! Well, maybe not to the degree I can't get a room.