Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure and skip the regular long lines. This Universal Express program is one of the main reasons tourists flock to this re creation of the seaside village of Portofino, Italy. The hotel is an AAA rated four diamond resort located at Universal Orlando, just a short water taxi ride away from Universal's Citywalk nighttime entertainment complex. At Citywalk, guests can dine, shop and enjoy world class entertainment venues. Party Pass includes a night's access to CityWalk clubs and venues. As guests stroll through the Harbor Piazza area and along cobblestone streets, sidewalk cafes and quaint shops await their attention. The Portofino Bay Hotel offers eight restaurants, lounges and cafes, including local favorites, such as Delphino Riviera, Mama Della's and Trattoria del Porto. The hotel also boasts three swimming pools and the world renown Greenhouse Spa. The Portofino's 750 guestrooms and 27 suites features Italian furnishings, refreshment pantries, coffeemakers and dual port telephones. Condé Guests at the Portofino Bay Hotel can show their room keys at most rides and attractions at Universal Studios Nast Traveler magazine named the hotel to its 2003 2004 Gold List of the World's Best Places to Stay. The Portofino was Orlando's only hotel to make Travel and Leisure magazine's list of Top 500 hotels in the U.S. and Canada for 2002 2003. In a classic Italian style, the Portofino Bay Hotel is a truly upscale and unique option, offering the ultimate location close to all the attractions of this sunny tourist mecca.