Hiya
I stayed there back in 2002
The hotel was very expensive but was certainly very lovely and made for a very enjoyable and luxurious stay in MCO. The hotel is also lacking in lots of large familes and children (probably because of the room rates) so whilst there are some little ones, it was very nice to go to the pools there and not be swamped by hundreds of rug rats.
Best thing about staying at Universal properties is the included front of line pass - you show your room key on all the rides at both Universal parks and get to use Fast track. I did this repeatedly on the Hulk so in the end they just let me stay on the ride
You also get to use the boat service to and from the parks, so free and regular transportation to there and to City Walk is available.
The hotel itself was beautiful, very well landscaped and sculptured. They have a few small pools IIRC and one has a water slide - used by kids big and small! The service i recieved was top notch - as well it should have been for the charges. I ordered a cup of tea to my room one night - and got the bill for $15 - still, it was nice tea!
Rooms were of a fair size - lovely huge raised beds and i had a small suite with bath and seperate shower. I'll see if i can dig out any pictures, as this was a while back - although i do have this one on the work server which i do love ...
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The breakfast buffet was superb, all the food, especially the fruit was very fresh and tasty, but again, the buffet wasnt cheap.
The restaurants at the hotel were mainly Italian (go figure!) but of the two i ate at (Mamas being one, cant recall the other) the food was very nice.
I enjoyed my stay at Portofino, and hope to return there again. The best benefit for me was the front of line pass, and then the peace and tranquility of the place.
I think its a great choice for a honeymoon in MCO!
If there is anything you want to ask me, feel free, it has been a while since i was there so my memory is hazy so apologies for lack of detail in this - think i just convinced myself of the need for another trip to MCO!!
