Sunday, December 14, 2008
Another Great Stay at Portofino Bay
We'll be leaving Portofino Bay after a lovely 4-day stay in room 2509, with its smashing view over the Piazza and the soaring Christmas tree, which gets lit every night at 6.
Of the three Loews hotels at Universal Orlando, this has always been our favorite (the others are Hard Rock Hotel and Royal Pacific Resort). And the view as you drive into the hotel has never ceased to astound me.
I noticed one change: It used to be that "club level" was synonymous with location. In other words, if you were in a "villa" room (as we were), you had access to the club lounge.
This is no longer the case. Now you need to specify that you want "Club Concierge Level" when you book. On arrival, you will be given a special gold room key that grants access to the lounge.
The new policy raises a number of questions in my mind, which I have not yet gotten answers to. But until I track down the full story, remember that if you want club level privileges, you must specify "club concierge level." Just booking a room in the "Villa Wing" won't do it, apparently.
Of the three Loews hotels at Universal Orlando, this has always been our favorite (the others are Hard Rock Hotel and Royal Pacific Resort). And the view as you drive into the hotel has never ceased to astound me.
I noticed one change: It used to be that "club level" was synonymous with location. In other words, if you were in a "villa" room (as we were), you had access to the club lounge.
This is no longer the case. Now you need to specify that you want "Club Concierge Level" when you book. On arrival, you will be given a special gold room key that grants access to the lounge.
The new policy raises a number of questions in my mind, which I have not yet gotten answers to. But until I track down the full story, remember that if you want club level privileges, you must specify "club concierge level." Just booking a room in the "Villa Wing" won't do it, apparently.
Labels: loews hotels, portofino bay hotel, universal orlando
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Jurassic Park Kids Suites Come to Royal Pacific Resort
Loews Hotels has officially unveiled its $8.5 million renovation of the Royal Pacific Resort. The redo features such upscale touches as flat-screen TVs in all rooms and "new guest rooms and corridor designs [that] have been reinvigorated with a lush tropical color palette of pale aqua, lime, mango and melon for a distinctly charming look."
But the big news, the real news is the introduction of Jurassic Park-themed kids suites. From the press release:
Now all the resort hotels have kids suites and RPR's JP suites are the perfect treat for your dinosaur-obsessed little ones.
But the big news, the real news is the introduction of Jurassic Park-themed kids suites. From the press release:
The hotel is also adding eight Jurassic Park-themed kid's suites. These popular suites, currently the only accommodations of their kind in the world, offer privacy for mom and dad, while the kids stay in a separate sleeping room that features custom Jurassic Park wall murals, artwork from the making of the movies and Jurassic Park-themed beds and furniture. A stay in one of these suites is the perfect way for guests to add to the adventures they enjoy at Universal Orlando's theme parks. Parents appreciate the added safety feature that only allows access from the children's room into the adult's room, and not into the hallway.
Now all the resort hotels have kids suites and RPR's JP suites are the perfect treat for your dinosaur-obsessed little ones.
Labels: jurassic park, kids suites, loews hotels, royal pacific resort
