Originally Posted By skellinton Hello, We are waffling on where we are going to stay when we go in December- on of our choices in the Portofino Inn. We would prefer there over our other choice because we would have a suite, but I have read such conflicting reports on this hotel it is starting to scare me a little. I have read glowing reviews of this place, then some downright scary ones- I can't believe that the reviews are written about the same hotel actually. Has anyone here stayed there- what did you guys think? Thanks Skell
Originally Posted By I Heart Disneyland We stayed at the Portofino in Jan 2003. We had a kids suite with a queen bed, bunk beds and pull-out sofa. 2 out of 3 of our kids are teenagers and they found the room a bit crowded. Overall though, the room was clean, we had no problems with the hotel staff, and the pool is on the small side. There is no restaurant on site, they sent us next door to the Jolly Roger restaurant--don't go, it's awful!
Originally Posted By BoyStory Here ya' go, I just found the thread in which the Portofino was discussed here before. We're all booked to stay there too in the Kids' Suite! <a href="http://mb.laughingplace.com/default.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-66779-P-1&Refresh=1005183504" target="_blank">http://mb.laughingplace.com/de fault.asp?WCI=MsgBoard&WCE=T-66779-P-1&Refresh=1005183504</a>
Originally Posted By BoyStory <<<There is no restaurant on site, they sent us next door to the Jolly Roger restaurant--don't go, it's awful!>>> Oh POOHY! We're really counting on that "kids eat free" discount there! We checked their menu on line and it looked okay. Was there anything in particular that wasn't good- or was it the service as well?
Originally Posted By Harbor1313 I stayed at the Portofino in December of 2003. The other "property" resorts (Disney or otherwise) at which I have stayed in Orlando are the Coronado Springs, the Animal Kingdom Lodge and the Contemporary Resort. Speaking of just the hotel experience alone, I would tend to rank the Portofino more highly than any of the three on-property Disney hotels described above. The room was very, very nice, and I have nothing bad, whatsoever, to say about the experience. As I recall, being a guest at the Portofino also provided certain Fast-Pass-like (although Universal has a different name for it) amenities, which were also quite appreciated. The Portofino was not cheap, but I really enjoyed the experience of staying there.
Originally Posted By ploeb909 I stayed at the Portofino in July of 03, I loved it! My kids were at the time 2,4,9. It was perfect! We would close the sliders that join the room (kids suite) and watch t.v-have a glass of wine(BYOB!LOL.The hotel staff is great and will go above and beyond, we had them put goodie buckets in the room for each of our kids.Big room, and if you dont like the JollyRodger(we never ate there) you can eat at one of the 50 plus restuarants on this street. Have a great time!
Originally Posted By ploeb909 CALLING SNOWWHITE!!! Call the hotel for your October trip! The PPH is offering $89.00 a night.AP rates.
Originally Posted By Daannzzz Harbor1313 it soudns like you are reviewing the Portofino Bay Hotel in Orlando which is indeed an awesome place (though I don't knwo that I would rate it over the AKL but that is a personal opinion). In any case I think the OP is asking about the Portofino Inn on Harbor Blvd in Anaheim. I have had a couple friends stay there and they thought it was a fine place.
Originally Posted By SnowWhite ploeb909, Thanks for the heads up on the rate. I called and they actually told me the rates have gone up from what I already have! I'll be staying at the Portofino
Originally Posted By skellinton Thanks for all your help guys- you are setting my mind at ease! I was really getting worried, there are some very scary reviews on trip advisor.com! I guess I won't worry about it anymore. Thank you so much, Molly
