Portofino suite

[apparition]

You're welcome!

If you want the Portofino suite next to the boat dock ask for rooms 3133-3135 and 3137. We were there for Thanksgiving and it was wonderful! It is literally the closest room you can get to the boats. We sat in the parlor at night with the french doors open and watched the bay- it really is beautiful. Hope you have a great trip!

Should I ask for rooms 3135 and 3137? That would be the bedroom and parlor? Also, did you happen to take any pictures of the room with french doors? I appreciate the info very much!

 

[dsmom]

3135 is the parlor. 3133 is the king bedroom- it also has french doors to the bay. Room 3137 is the two queen bedroom- also having french doors to the bay. I would just ask at check-in if they could add on the extra bedroom- if it's not too busy I do not think it would be a problem.

I did not take any pictures the last trip but if you do a search for PB pictures just look for pictures of the west wing by the boat dock. If you are facing the west wing look for a short wall around one of the rooms - that would be room 3137- the two queen bedroom. It will be the first enclosed patio you see if you are facing the west wing with the boat dock right behind you.
I wish I had taken pictures but my son got sick that trip and we had to leave early. Let me know if you have any more questions!

 

[goofy!]

Just talked to my friend at the PB(she works in the exec. office) She said there are only 6 villa suites and 6 portofino suites. Two of the villas have the balconies and 4 don't. Two of the Portofino suites have patios- one is right next to the boat dock- one is further down but still in the west wing facing the bay. 4 of the portofino suites do not have a balcony and are higher up in the west wing. I am just passing along info given to me- hope this helps.

Good to hear. I had always heard there were more Portofino suites than Villa. No wonder it is sometimes harder to book them.

Although, I do personally know of at least 3 Villas that have balconies. The two in the west wing with the big balconies and then the one over the club lounge that has the small walk-out balconies. My guess is she didn't count the smaller walk-out balconies as true balconies.

Thanks again for the inside info!!!

 

[bubba's mom]

Just talked to my friend at the PB(she works in the exec. office) She said there are only 6 villa suites and 6 portofino suites. Two of the villas have the balconies and 4 don't. Two of the Portofino suites have patios- one is right next to the boat dock- one is further down but still in the west wing facing the bay. 4 of the portofino suites do not have a balcony and are higher up in the west wing. I am just passing along info given to me- hope this helps.

Wow....that is really amazing! I thought there were way more Portofino suites (don't ask me why ) I could understand the small amount of Villa's, but Portofino's??? Makes me realize to book as soon as rates are released...if you just hesitate a week or so, they might all be gone ..... wow....just that quick .....amazing

 

[dsmom]

Hi Goofy! You are right about the villas - one has the balconies like the beach club ones at disney. I guess they do not want to classify them as true balconies- if you were expecting one of the huge balconies and got one of those I guess you would be disappointed? I have never been in the Villa suite - I am hoping one day!

Bubbas mom! I know what you mean - I thought there were a LOT more villa and Portofino suites available! I guess you do have to book them early. We tried over New year's to get one and was told they were all long gone. Whe is your upcoming trip? Can't wait for your next trip report!!

 

[Motherfletcher]

OK, dsmom, you are our official inside link to PBH! We've stayed in 3 different Villa Suites but never a Portofino. I want the Govenatore! How about you Goofy?

 

[dsmom]

Hi Motherfletcher! I am STILL waiting for a Villa suite! I want the one on the top floor of the West wing! Every time we are there I look up at it and dream! Have you ever seen the Presidential Suite? I think the fireplace would be great.

 

[goofy!]

OK, dsmom, you are our official inside link to PBH! We've stayed in 3 different Villa Suites but never a Portofino. I want the Govenatore! How about you Goofy?

Dsmom, you are now our official GO-TO dis'er for the Portofino!

We have the Villa in March, but heck - perhaps they can upgrade it to the Presidente. Where are the Govenatore(s)? I know where the Presidente is, the top floor of the building with the restaurants/club lounge is, just look for the chimney. Actually forget the Presidente - it is too far from the boats

The first West Wing Villa by the elevators would suit me just fine, but I wouldn't refuse the Governatore .

 

[dsmom]

The Govenatore is right below the Pres. suite- at least one of them is. I was told there were two of them. One of the bellhops told me the other one is in the Villa wing- 90 degrees west of the Pres. if you are outside facing it. He said it was the one with the ornate balconies. I would love to stay in any of them!

 

[dsmom]

The Govenatore is right below the Pres. suite- at least one of them is. I was told there were two of them. One of the bellhops told me the other one is in the Villa wing- 90 degrees west of the Pres. if you are outside facing it. He said it was the one with the ornate balconies. I would love to stay in any of them! If you go to the luxury guide to Disney web site and check Universal resorts it shows nice pictures of all the suites and describes them.

 

[Motherfletcher]

I'm trying to do the math on these suites. They advertise 45 spacious suites.
Pres. 1, Gov. 2, Villa 6, Hospitality couldn't be much more than 6 because of there size and villa court view, Portofino 6 comes to 21. There are 24 kid's suites?