Portofino breakfast?

[Mickey's Girl]

Does the Portofino have a place where you can grab a quick breakfast, like pastries or bagels, maybe some fresh fruit? We're not big breakfast eaters, but would like to grab something before heading into the park

 

[Cinderella822]

Yes, I did the same thing almost every day during our last stay. You can go the Gelateria located in the Harbor Piazza. In the morning, they have a continental breakfast set up - bagels, muffins, pastries, fruit, cereal and you can also get juice and coffee. I always ran down there and got it "to go" and brought it back to the room to eat while we were getting ready. The only other place I know of at PBH to get breakfast is Trattoria, which is a nice sit down meal if you have time and would like to enjoy a nice breakfast. They have a terrific breakfast buffet.

 

[kirbsam]

you can eat it sitting outdoors overlooking the harbor, too. a very nice way to start the day.

 

[Mickey's Girl]

That sounds great! Thanks for the info! I'll be enjoying my bagel, overlooking the harbor Monday morning

 

[DiscoverUSF]

When your inside Trattoria del Porto, check out the paintings on all the columns. All four side have rather interesting artwork of underwater scenes.

 

[calgarygary]

When you check in, maybe enquire about the cost of upgrading to club status. It could make economic sense for you.

 

[Mickey's Girl]

When you check in, maybe enquire about the cost of upgrading to club status. It could make economic sense for you.

what is club status? That sounds interesting!

 

[kellymonaghan]

All the hotels have group of rooms designated as "Club Level." At Portofino it's an entire wing overlooking both the Beach Pool and the Villa Pool.

Guests staying here have access to a Concierge Lounge area near the lobby. depending on where your room is, it can be quite a hike to get there. They serve a Continental breakfast in the morning, snacks throughout the day, hors d'oeuvres before dinner and desserts late at night.

Club level at Portofino is fairly pricey, so you'd have to crunch the numbers to see if what you'll save at breakfast (the most likely time you'll use the lounge) is worth it.

The danger of Club level is that you'll be tempted to spend too much time there for the freebies and miss out on all that Universal orlando has to offer.

 

[LukenDC]

The only other place I know of at PBH to get breakfast is Trattoria, which is a nice sit down meal if you have time and would like to enjoy a nice breakfast.

I ate there once and the service was outstanding. I was very pleased.