Portofino or HRH?

[Gill H]

We had two nights in Portofino in 2014 and it was absolute bliss.

We did have an issue with the restaurant (booked Mamma Della’s but weren’t told it was closed for refurb, then ended up in Bice which was noisy and expensive with dreadful food and awful service!)

However, having a pizza for lunch from Sal’s Deli, sitting watching gondolas bob on the lagoon, was a golden memory.

Listening to the live opera outside in the evening was great too.

Our room was gorgeous and our bathroom was so big it could have had its own zip code.

Have to admit we got the boats every time so can’t comment on the walk.

We are staying at RPR next time as it is only one night. But probably nipping to PBR to finally eat at Mamma Della’s.

[CuteLioness]

Thanks everyone for your help.

I still haven’t decided but will do soon. The problem is I want to try both! 😂😂

[dippiedawnie]

We love PB, stayed many times but it is further from the park and if you miss the boat it can feel like a long walk. HRH is just too noisy for us-even our teenager who plays drums, guitar and loud music finds it less relaxing for a holiday. We now gravitate towards RP which we have booked again for our trip in June.

[Gill H]

Originally Posted by CuteLioness

Thanks everyone for your help.

I still haven’t decided but will do soon. The problem is I want to try both! 😂😂

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You can visit all three. Why not have a 'progressive dinner' - starter in one, main course in another and dessert in the third! Take the time to wander around and relax outside with a drink.

[Princess Ariel]

We stayed 2 nights at PB and really didn’t like it at all! We were relieved when we moved to endless summer as we found the vibe and atmosphere much better. We will prob stay 2 nights at HRH in September as we feel this will prob have more of the vibe that we prefer.

[sunshines]

It would be a tough choice for me too. What do you like about each? Are there any amenities that you would definitely be using (pool, club level)? If you stayed at one, would you visit the other?

[CuteLioness]

Originally Posted by sunshines

It would be a tough choice for me too. What do you like about each? Are there any amenities that you would definitely be using (pool, club level)? If you stayed at one, would you visit the other?

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The main problem is that I think we will prefer the vibe of Portofino but the convenience of HRH… we wouldn’t be using the pool or club level either I don’t think. And probably wouldn’t have time to visit the other. I always like to think I’ll visit the other hotels when I’m there but we never get around to it and I feel reasonably certain that this time will be no different!

[sunshines]

Originally Posted by CuteLioness

The main problem is that I think we will prefer the vibe of Portofino but the convenience of HRH… we wouldn’t be using the pool or club level either I don’t think. And probably wouldn’t have time to visit the other. I always like to think I’ll visit the other hotels when I’m there but we never get around to it and I feel reasonably certain that this time will be no different!

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Ha! I agree with you on both counts: I prefer the vibe of Portofino but the convenience of HRH. When we stayed at HRH in February I found that we took the water taxi most of the time instead of walking because we simply loved the water taxi... we didn't take advantage of the shorter walk. If we stayed at Portofino, we would probably do the same and sitting on the water taxi for a few more minutes is no tragedy. If you were going to go club I would say book Portofino because I have heard it is a better breakfast experience, but if you won't use the pool or the club, I guess it comes down to the rooms and the convenience. Still a tough choice. Ugh. Lol

[muffa2308]

Originally Posted by CuteLioness

Thanks everyone for your help.

I still haven’t decided but will do soon. The problem is I want to try both! 😂😂

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You’ll have a great trip in either tbh. In the hard rock as I type. It is loud on reception etc but that’s the theming. I personally love and it’s why we choose it. If you want peace and quiet then PB would suit better. We’ve been lucky with our room. Absolutely spectacular and very quiet garden view. No builders anywhere. I’m he HRH location is unrivalled 5 min walk. Amazing

[danisleigh]

We stayed for 3 nights at HRH last week club level and went for a look around PB. We loved the theming and it is beautiful but we love being so close to the parks at HRH and also how compact it is. However on our last night at HRH we were woken by drilling, hammering and sawing about our room at 2am! DH went to complain and bumped Into a lady doing the same. It took 2 calls and 2 trips to reception to stop it so we had an awful nights sleep. They did agree to refund us the one night but as well booked through travel republic they will refund it to them and we have to wait and hope they pass it onto us which isn’t ideal! It did sour our stay a little but once the work is done I am sure it will be as great as it used to be and we loved staying club level, we barely spent anything the 3 days we were there.