Universal Orlando Resorts

After a hot day on the links, return to Loews Portofino Bay Hotel for a relaxing afternoon at the beach. The large beach pool has a sandy coastline, two Jacuzzis, cabanas, a play area for the kids, waterfalls and weekly dive-in movies. This Orlando luxury hotel has been awarded four diamonds from AAA. There are brightly decorated kid suites for families that feature separate bedrooms, hospitality suites that include dining tables and a sitting parlor, and luxury suites with a kitchen, wet bar with refrigerator and a service pantry. The Presidential suite adds an in-room whirlpool, fireplace and study. Portofino Bay also has a Mandara spa, eight restaurants and a poolside pizzeria.

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
5601 Universal Blvd.
Orlando, Florida 32819
(888) 430-4999
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Loews Royal Pacific Resort has also received a four-diamond rating from AAA. Suites range in size from 335 square feet to 670 square feet. You can get in shape for your day on the links at the fitness center, which includes state-of-the-art equipment like a 12-piece universal weight machine, four treadmills, two elliptical trainers and a Smith press machine. When you get back from the course, head straight for the steam room and sauna to relax those tired muscles. Try a massage in the gymnasium if you decided to walk the course. The hotel features a massive lagoon-style pool. If you get back from the golf course on Saturday evening, check out the Wantilian Luau, which includes an all-you-can-eat buffet and hula and fire dancers.

Loews Royal Pacific Resort
6300 Hollywood Way
Orlando, Florida 32819
(888) 430-4999
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The AAA four-diamond Hard Rock Hotel stays true to its rock and roll origins by providing a CD player and MP3 docking station in every room. Elvis fans might want to consider staying in the Graceland suite that includes a hot tub and 2,000 square feet of space in which to practice long putts. Entertainment includes weekly dive-in movies projected onto a huge screen by the pool. The centerpiece of the Hard Rock is its collection of rock music memorabilia that includes a white leather outfit worn by Elvis and a guitar played by Eric Clapton. Every Thursday night from May through August features a live concert and Camp Lil Rock offers supervised children's programs.

Hard Rock Hotel
6800 Lakewood Plaza Dr
Orlando, Florida 32819
(407) 503-3463
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