Universals Hard Rock

From $ 195 per night

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Florida Center
5800 Universal Blvd., Orlando, Florida 32819(407) 503-7625

Description: I took my two nephews 12 and 15 to Universal and stayed at the Hard Rock. They loved this hotel!! The activites at the pool were great for all ages, the express pass to the Universal Parks was so fantastic I would never ...Read More

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Romantic, Family-friendly
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Business Center, Dining, Fitness Center, Internet Access, Meeting Rooms, Parking, Pets Allowed, Pool, Room Service, Shuttle Service
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Great Family Hotel

by madlilly4

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

October 18, 2010

Best of IgoUgo I took my two nephews 12 and 15 to Universal and stayed at the Hard Rock. They loved this hotel!! The activites at the pool were great for all ages, the express pass to the Universal Parks was so fantastic I would never have waited in the normal ...Read more

The Hard Rock Hotel: "Nothing But a Good Time!"

by Troobabiee7

Brooklyn, New York

March 5, 2009

Best of IgoUgo The Hard Rock Hotel is the most fun of the three Universal Studio Orlando resorts. Shrouded by the sounds of guitar riffs and dripping in rock and roll history, it's the place to stay if you really want to live it up on your Universal Studios ...Read more The Hard Rock Hotel is the most fun of the three Universal Studio Orlando resorts. Shrouded by the sounds of guitar riffs and dripping in rock and roll history, it's the place to stay if you really want to live it up on your Universal Studios vacation. Themed after the Eagles famed yet mythical Hotel California, the mission-style architecture transports you right into your rock and roll fantasy. I'm a huge fan of rock music and I had the time of my life simply strolling through the grounds, listening to the blaring music and seeing all the rare memorabilia from some of my favorite rock bands and artists. Looking for a quiet, relaxing vacation? You won't find it here. While the hotel is respectful of their guests' peace and quiet, it really is the hotel most likely to be hopping at all hours of the night. Let the good times roll!

There are several different categories of rooms at the Hard Rock Hotel. On my family's trip we stayed in a standard room with two queen beds, although some rooms have one king-sized bed. If you have a preference, be sure to mention it at the time of booking. The room was spacious and clean, with a view out over a garden. Most standard rooms are garden-view rooms, with views out over trees, plants and flowers. It was pretty but we didn't really get to enjoy it since the standard rooms don't have balcony's. The amenities were abundant with a flat screen TV (which nicely cleared up space), two telephones, a large desk, coffee maker, and a vanity area separate from the bathroom which made getting ready in the morning a whole lot easier. There was also WiFi access, but while it's free in common areas, there's a $10 fee per day for gaining access in the room.

If you're looking for some extra space, there are many deluxe rooms available. The deluxe queen room has two queen beds and an extra pull-out couch, while the deluxe king room has a king bed and room for two additional roll-aways. The rooms can be pricey though. We paid $200 a night for our room, and even with four people we had enough space to spread out and get comfortable. I actually wouldn't recommend paying an extra $50 a night for a few extra feet of space unless you're traveling with more than four people. If you're really living large, there are several suites and executive rooms available, including the Graceland Suite. We were lucky enough to get a quick tour of the suite on our trip and the place was impressive! At 2000 square ft., it boasts two giant beds with leather headboards, walk-in closets, a full kitchen and a giant hot tub, all going for $2000 a night. Needless to say, we won't be staying there anytime soon!

When it comes to recreation and entertainment, the Hard Rock Hotel doesn't fall short. There are rare and spectacular pieces of memorabilia lining the walls almost everywhere you look. I loved seeing the Rolling Stone's signed gold records, the Beatles original clothing, and Jimmy Hendrix's guitar, all of which were only a very small sampling of the hotel's giant collection. Walking around the place is like stepping right into a museum of rock. It was very cool! Besides the memorabilia, the coolest thing at the hotel is the 12,000 square ft. pool which hosts live rock bands and pipes in music underwater. Where else can you go for a swim and hear the sounds of The Who even when your head's submerged? It was very unique and along with the great pool bar and live performances, the pool is worth a stay in and of itself.

If you're looking for more fun, theres a large arcade full of music-themed games and prizes, as well as a playground for kids, a fitness center and nightly rock-themed cocktail party. There were also movies shown by the pool nightly during our stay (including such musical classics as "That Thing You Do" and "Rock and Roll High School"), but we were visiting in the summer. Make sure to check the schedule ahead of time since many of these activities are seasonal. Looking for a bite to eat? The Hard Rock Hotel is the home of two world-class restaurants, a snack bar and 24-hour room service. Food's always available and the options are plentiful.

The Hard Rock Hotel is a truly awesome place. It's the place to be if you're looking for a rockin' good time on your next Universal Studios vacation. Close

From journal Universal Studios Resorts: Get Swept Away

Universal's Hard Rock Hotel

by dannynosleeves

usa, Georgia

February 17, 2005

Bring the Kids. Bring the dog. All of you can live like rock stars at the Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando. If Universal Studios and its surrounding attractions are what you’re here to see, then this is the hotel for you. This hotel is within walking ...Read more

From journal What isn't there to do in Florida?

Hard Rock Hotel

A traveler

Travelocity.com

April 18, 2007

loved how the hotel was within walking distance of Universal Studios. Great idea to have the express pass to get onto rides without waiting in lines. Beautiful pool area. Would definetly go back again!!

Hard Rock Hotel ....ROCKS!

A traveler

Travelocity.com

June 3, 2009

This was our first trip to Orlando. A friend suggested to stay at the Hard Rock and to upgrade to the CLUB level. Yes, it cost more, but the benifits are plenty. The breakfast, lunch snacks, dinner snacks, night snacks are awesome. Your room key ...Read more

Rock On!!!!

A traveler

Travelocity.com

December 4, 2008

Ok, this was our first time staying at the Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando. We have been to fla many times but never stayed. We were blown away by the quality of service from the staff to the wonderful food choices in all of thier 4 restaurants!! They ...Read more

Not impressed

A traveler

Travelocity.com

June 29, 2007

Only positive comment is that Universal parks are a walk a way and your hotel key gives you fast pass access for rides

Hard Rock Orlando

A traveler

Travelocity.com

June 4, 2007

We enjoyed our stay at Hard Rock (family of 5). The express pass is a must when going to Universal Parks. We didn't really care for the restaurants and room service charges 22% gratuities and $3.00 service fee.

Hard Rock Hotel is great

A traveler

Travelocity.com

February 26, 2007

everyone treated us like we were special guests. The hotel is very clean and the grounds are beautiful.

hotel service poor

A traveler

Travelocity.com

November 1, 2006

We had a roll a way bed reserved with the room, I remined them at check in and had to call 3 more times just to get it delivered, finally came. Then there was no bedding, called again 3 times , finally got bedding at like 11:00 pm !!! Poor service ...Read more

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