Harry Potter-esque Hotels

I might be the only one in the world who hasnt read the Harry Potter books. Does that make me a criminal? Perhaps, but Im the kind of guy who doesnt want an excellent book to ruin a good movie, so Im biding my time. But let me tell you, I love those Harry Potter movies. Love em! And while they may not immerse me in the world of Potter quite as much as reading Lady J.K. Rowlings words, it will have to do for now.

Yet just as the last book was written, the last movie is nigh on the horizon. In June, the adventures of Harry, Ron, and Hermione will grace the silver screen for the last time. So I started thinking (always dangerous), where can I continue the adventure in real life? Which of the worlds most luxurious hotels are the most Harry Potter-esque, and perhaps can give me a nice place to read those books once and for all?

The first one to come to mind was the easiest. The Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando, a Loews Hotel. While the romantic setting of an Italian fishing village might not bring to mind Hogsmeade in all its glory, it will allow you front of the line access to Universal Studios Islands of Adventure amusement park, home to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando This themed land is torn directly from the pages of the Harry Potter opus, and in fact was personally approved to the last detail by Rowling herself. And with the Loews brand giving world class luxury and service, the Portofino Bay Hotel is worth its weight in Fizzing Whizbees. (more)


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