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Hotel Policies

Browse our Hotel Policies for answers to frequently asked questions about topics from check-in times to pet policies. It features a wealth of information sure to make booking a stay or event at our spectacular on-site hotels a breeze.

Premier Hotels

  • Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
  • Hard Rock Hotel®
  • Loews Royal Pacific Resort
Preferred Hotels
  • Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
Prime Value Hotels
  • Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort
  • Universal Aventura Hotel
Value Hotels
  • Universal Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites
  • Universal Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites

Premier Hotels

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
5601 Universal Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32819
Reservations: 1-888-273-1311
Phone: 407-503-1000
Fax: 407-503-1010

Hard Rock Hotel®
5800 Universal Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32819
Reservations: 1-888-273-1311
Phone: 407-503-ROCK (2000)
Fax: 407-503-ROLL (2010)

Loews Royal Pacific Resort
6300 Hollywood Way
Orlando, FL 32819
Reservations: 1-888-273-1311
Phone: 407-503-3000
Fax: 407-503-3010

Room Reservations
Meeting Attendees/Individual Call-in for Group Blocks: 866-360-7395

Mandara Spa® at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
407-503-1244

Lost & Found
Hotels: Call the hotel main line and ask for Lost & Found
Universal Studios Florida’s Lost & Found: 407-224-4244
Islands of Adventure Lost & Found: 407-224-4245

Restaurant Reservations
LOEWS PORTOFINO BAY HOTEL
Bice Ristorante: 407-503-1415
Mama Della’s RistoranteSM: 407-503-DINE (3463)
Trattoria Del Porto®: 407-503-DINE (3463)

HARD ROCK HOTEL®
The Palm: 407-503-7256
The Kitchen: 407-503-DINE (3463)

LOEWS ROYAL PACIFIC RESORT
Islands Dining Room: 407-503-DINE (3463)

Hotel Services

Business Center:
Each of our hotels offers a Business Center in order to provide services and conveniences to assist guests attending a business meeting or on vacation who just need to stay "in touch".

Services Overview:

  • Copying, including high volume collating
  • Outgoing facsimiles
  • Packaging and mail service, including FedEx & UPS
  • Secretarial services
  • Cell phone and beeper rental
  • Access to a personal computer
  • Laptop rentals
  • Assistance with overheads/presentation material
  • Office supply selection available for sale
  • Computer and Internet Services
  • For Notary Public services, please contact the Concierge Desk
Fees apply, hours subject to change.

ATM Machines
  • Loews Portofino Bay Hotel: located adjacent to the main lobby
  • Hard Rock Hotel®: located adjacent to the main lobby near the ballroom
  • Loews Royal Pacific Resort: located adjacent to the concierge services desk
Cribs & Rollaways
Cribs are complimentary. Rollaways are available through Star Service Hotline. The fee for rollaway is $35 per day, plus 12.5% sales tax. Available on a first come, first served basis. Only one rollaway is allowed per room.

Microwaves & Refrigerators
The fee for Microwaves and Refrigerators is $15 each per day, plus 12.5% sales tax. Available on a first come, first served basis. Only one Microwave and Refrigerator is allowed per room and are available through Star Service Hotline.

Currency Exchange & Check Cashing
Services available at the front desk of each hotel.

Laundry, Dry Cleaning and Special Services
Our hotels provide a timely and efficient service based on the guest’s needs. Services include laundry, dry cleaning, quick pressing, and shoe shine service. If necessary, Express or Same Day Service can be requested. Hours of Operation: Available 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; 7 days a week

Star Service
Call Star Service to request anything to make your stay more comfortable. Whether it’s a special amenity or a toothbrush, just pick up the phone in your guest room to make a request.

Wireless Internet
Enjoy complimentary* wireless internet access in each guest room and most common areas of the hotel or upgrade to Premium Plus* wireless internet access for optimal entertainment and business needs.

*Premium wireless access is complimentary for up to 4 devices per room for a 24-hour period 1pm to 1pm.

*Premium Plus wireless access is $14.95 for up to 8 devices.

Hotel Policies

Age Requirements
Guests must be 21 years of age to book a hotel room and provide proper identification upon check-in.

Check-In/Check-Out
Check-in at 4:00 PM
Check-out at 11:00 AM

Your Universal Express Unlimited ride access (restrictions apply) is valid from the time issued by the front desk until the Universal Orlando theme parks close, the day of your departure. Pre-registering is allowed at the hotels at Universal Orlando Resort the morning of your arrival date; you will be issued your Universal Express Unlimited pass to use in the theme parks all day for Universal Express access, if needed.

There are 3 check-out options: By Television, Express Check-out or Traditional Check-out available at the Front Desk

Modification Policy
Modifications to existing reservations are subject to availability at time of change.

Deposit Requirements

  • Equal to one night’s room rate plus tax.
  • The credit card will be charged within 5 business days of the booking date.
  • Arrivals within 5 days of booking will have their credit card charged upon hotel check-in; full cancellation policies apply.
Acceptable Forms of Payment
The following major credit cards may be accepted for deposits:

For reservation deposits, cash and traveler’s checks are not accepted.

  • Discover/NOVUS
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • Diners Club
  • Japanese Credit Bureau (JCB)
  • Carte Blanche
Once a guest arrives at Universal Orlando, all of the above forms of payment, plus cash and traveler’s checks, will be accepted for additional hotel charges.

Hotel Taxes
Universal Orlando hotels will include applicable taxes to be collected each night of a guest’s stay. These taxes are included as a percentage of the room charge.

Florida State Sales Tax 6.5%
Orange County Occupancy Tax 6%
12.5% Total Tax

Cancellation Policy
6 days or more prior to stay: Full refund
0-5 days prior to stay: Charged one night’s room rate plus tax

PLEASE NOTE: Deposits are forfeited if guest checks out of the hotel prior to the check-out date.

Loews Loves Pets
  • Pets are permitted with a $100 fee per stay.
  • No more than two pets may occupy any one guestroom
  • Guests with pets must be booked into a pet friendly room category (upon arrival if guest is reserved in a non-pet room they will be re-assigned to one)
  • Arrangements must be made with housekeeping for daily room cleaning
  • Dogs may be walked in designated areas only
  • If the dog's behavior results in complaints by other guests, the owner may be asked to board the dog in an outside shelter
  • Pets are not allowed in the pool/lounge or restaurant areas
  • Pet friendly rooms include:
    • Loews Portofino Bay Hotel: Garden View & Bay View rooms only
    • Hard Rock Hotel®: Garden View rooms only
    • Loews Royal Pacific Resort: Standard Rooms Only
  • Club rooms do not participate in the program
  • Your pet(s) should have all recommended vaccinations currently up-to-date, and you agree to obtain and provide current records from a licensed veterinarian regarding your pet(s) should Loews Hotels request this information from you at any time.

Guests with Disabilities

Guest Room Accessible Features

  • Entry doors are 36” wide
  • Doors with peepholes at 3’6” from the floor
  • Closets with rods at 48” high
  • Toilets with hand bar
  • Bathroom choices
  • Roll-in shower stall with adjustable shower head or combination show/tub with adjustable shower head, tub seat, and hand bar
  • Closed-caption television
  • Smoke detector with light
Sight & Hearing Impaired Features
  • All entrances to individual guest rooms will include the room number in Braille, the international language of the blind
  • Hearing Impaired Kits (that include a TDD relay service) are available from Star Service and may be used in any guest room

On-call amenities

Each Loews Hotel provides a Home Sweet Loews menu of “little extras” to make every guest’s stay more comfortable. Whether guests forget something, or they prefer certain items in their rooms, Loews makes sure it’s there. Our on-call amenities include everything from special pillows to night lights. It’s all about making the guests feel at home, at Loews.

Meeting Planners/Groups

Universal Orlando Resort Meetings & Events has a wide variety of options available for Meeting Planners. For more information, please visit our dedicated website at www.uomeetingsandevents.com for more information or call 1-888-331-9108.

If you are part of a group that is booked at one of the Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando Resort and need to make a reservation, please call 1-866-360-7395.

Parking and Transportation

Parking

Your choice of self or valet parking is available.

Overnight Guests*:

  • Self-Parking: $28 plus tax per night, per vehicle
  • Valet Parking: $37 plus tax per night, per vehicle
Day Guests*:
  • Self-Parking: $45 plus tax per day, per vehicle
  • Valet Parking: $42 plus tax per day, per vehicle
*Rates subject to change without notice

Transportation Services

Resort Wide Transportation

Complimentary resort wide transportation includes shuttle buses and water taxis. Each hotel is also within walking distance to Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk.

Airport Transportation

An airport shuttle service is available for hotel guests arriving into Orlando International Airport through Mears Transportation. Visit the concierge desk for details.

  • Departure Point from Airport: Ground transportation area on lower level of airport.
  • Departure Point from Hotels: Porte Cochere of each hotel. Fees Apply
Rental Car Services

Car Rental desks are located next to Attraction Ticket Center located in the lobby and are open 7 days a week.

To make a reservation, please call:

Hard Rock Hotel®: 407-503-2156
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel: 407-503-1156

*Based on availability

Smoking Policy

The Hotels at Universal Orlando Resort are smoke-free.

Our non-smoking policy will apply to all areas of the hotel with the exception of designated outdoor areas.

Cleaning fee for smoking in guest rooms is $200.

Green Programs & Florida Green Lodging Certification

The Loews Hotels and Hard Rock Hotel® are certified members of the Florida Green Lodging program. All three properties utilize cost-saving 'green' practices that reduce waste, conserve natural resources and prevent pollution, including:

  • Reduce energy and resource consumption
  • Use of biodegradable or recycled products
  • Linen and towel re-use
  • Recycling bins in common areas, guest room newspaper recycling
  • Food donation or composting
  • Education and communication of team members and guests

Severe Weather “No Questions Asked” Cancellation Policy

At Universal Orlando Resort, we know how important your vacation is to you and your family. We appreciate how much you’ve been looking forward to experiencing the adventure of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, riding the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, experiencing The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man®, kicking back by the pool, and enjoying all the action and excitement Universal Orlando Resort has to offer.

And while we can guarantee an incredible vacation experience here at Universal Orlando, we unfortunately can’t make any guarantees about the weather. However, we can make your travel planning stress-free with our “No Questions Asked” cancellation policy. In the event you are not able to travel to Orlando due to an active named storm impacting your travel, we’ll help you re-schedule your vacation or give you a complete refund – no questions asked. Your safety and peace of mind come first when you’re visiting us, and we hope to see you here soon!