The
heart of rock n’ roll beats throughout the entire
650-room Hard Rock. From the moment guests enter
Hard Rock Hotel, they are surrounded by the spirit
of music. Video screens and speakers play the hottest
videos and music, and throughout the hotel, an eclectic
assortment of rock memorabilia that includes Elvis’s
rhinestone jumpsuit, footwear from Elton John’s
closet, and some of Madonna’s famous ensembles let
guests get up close and personal to their favorite
rock stars. Dining at Hard Rock is a far cry from
the craft services table, with restaurants including
the Palm Restaurant, a steakhouse straight from
New York, known for its prime beef cuts and lobster,
and The Kitchen, where you can dine on the favorite
dishes of rock icons. To top off the day, the chic,
urban setting of Velvet Bar in the main lobby can
smooth out the evening. Hard Rock Hotel also has
more than 15,000 square-feet of meeting space.
Hard Rock
Hotel opened in January 2001 at Universal Orlando.
Guests have a variety of rooms and suites to choose
from, including the King, Club and Graceland Suites,
the Hospitality Parlor and Kid’s suites. Rooms
feature three black and white pieces of art from
the Hard Rock Café private archives and a selection
of rock star wake-up calls from celebrities like
N’Sync and Dee Snider. The hotel was designed
as if it was formerly the estate of a rock star
who might have acquired a collection of rock memorabilia
on his decades of “road trips.”
The rock
‘n roll excitement of this “Hotel California”
mission style property continues at the trendy
outdoor pool area. Surrounded by lush palm trees,
visitors can sun bathe on the white sand beach,
sip cocktails around the sparkling blue pool,
and slide down the 260-foot water slide-all while
listening to the hottest music playing on outdoor
speakers. And to make sure swimmers don’t miss
their favorite songs, there are 12 underwater
speakers, as well.
ADDRESS Hard Rock Hotel
5800 Universal Boulevard
Orlando FL 32819-7888
PHONE: (407) 503-7625
SELECT AWARDS
AAA
Four Diamond Award (2002, 2003, 2004,
2005)
Conde
Nast Traveler Magazine’s Gold List –
“World’s Best Places to Stay” (2005)
Successful Meetings – Pinnacle Award
(2003)
GUEST AMENITIES/SERVICES
All rooms include the
following:
Integrated entertainment
center with CD player
Three black and white
pieces of art from the Hard Rock Café private
archives
On-command in-room movies,
video check-out and remote control TV with cable
channels
Smart Room Technology
for automated heating and air conditioning
Integrated entertainment
center including remote control color TV with
cable channels, in-house video channels, on-demand
movies and CD player/radio with Hard Rock CD’s
and stereo speakers
In-room safe
Two dual-line telephones
with voicemail system
Selection of rock star
wake up calls
Refreshment pantry
Coffee maker & coffee
Iron & ironing board
Hair dryer & make-up
mirror
Separate bath and vanity
area with two separate sinks (one inside, one
outside)
High Speed Internet Access
- $9.95/day
Turn-Down Service
Loews Loves Pets
Home Sweet Loews – Loews
offers extra items that you may have forgotten
to bring with you.
ROOMS
Garden View Rooms
- A spacious room accented with Hard
Rock theme.
Pool View Rooms -
A room overlooking the Hard Rock Hotel’s pool
area.
Deluxe Room -
A larger room with additional seating area.
Hard Rock Club -
The room is located on the Club Level Floor
featuring large screen television, fax machine,
cordless phones, complimentary continental breakfast
and evening hors d’oeuvres, honor bar and 18-hour
concierge service.
SUITES
Kid’s Suites – Hard
Rock Hotel has 14 children’s suites. These include
an adjoining room for children that can only
be accessed through the main room. The main
room features a king bed and standard room;
the adjoining children’s room mirrors the decor
of the adult room and has two single beds and
a small table and chair set. The suites also
features a parlor area with surround sound stereo
system with CD player, service pantry, under
counter refrigerator, large screen remote TV,
fax machine and wet bar.
The King Suite –
This suite features a parlor area with one king
bed and adjoining pool view room with two queen
beds.
Hospitality Parlor
– The Hospitality Parlor includes a parlor
area and adjoining Garden View room with one
king bed.
Club Suite -
Located on the Club Floor, these suites feature
a parlor area with one king bed and adjoining
Hard Rock Club Room with two queen beds. Club
Floor amenities are available to guests.
Graceland Suite –
The largest suite located on the Club Floor,
The Graceland features a parlor area and adjoining
Hard Rock Club Room with two queen beds. Club
Floor amenities are available to guests.
EXCLUSIVE GUEST BENEFITS
At Universal Orlando everything
is within walking distance, including Universal
Studios, Islands of Adventure and CityWalk. Guests
at Universal Orlando on-site resorts enjoy exclusive
privileges throughout their stay, including:
Universal
Express preferred access to theme park rides
and attractions all day, every day
Courtesy water taxis
and bus transportation between the resort, theme
parks and entertainment complex
Priority seating at select
Universal Orlando restaurants & shows
Complimentary package
delivery of in-park purchases to guest rooms
Resort ID cards to charge
merchandise, dining and entertainment throughout
Universal Orlando
Length-of-stay tickets
are available for purchase to enjoy unlimited
admission to the two theme parks
Lobby
and Reception Area
Three separate check-in
desks for personal service
Safe deposit boxes
Concierge/guest services
ATM machines
Retail store featuring
appealing proprietary Hard Rock Hotel line of
merchandise
Parking
and Transportation
Valet and self parking
Guests will have access
to the theme parks and CityWalk via shuttle
bus, water taxi and a garden walk.
MEETING SPACE
5,800 square feet of
meeting and pre-function space
9,000 square foot function
lawn located near the boat dock
Full-service Business
Center
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Beach Pool area featuring
water slide, zero entry pool with a white sand
beach, underwater audio system, three interactive
pop jet fountains, two whirlpools, music-themed
private cabanas, a game area with lawn checkers,
beach volleyball and shuffleboard, and a children’s
pool creating a Southern California beach atmosphere.
Fitness Club with workout
room, steam room and sauna.
Camp Lil’ Rock, a supervised
children’s recreation facility
The Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando is home
to one of the finest collection of music memorabilia,
but it is also home to some of the finest dining
in Orlando. From high-energy to low-key, Hard Rock
Hotel has restaurants for any rock ‘n’ roll taste.
If dining in is more your style, Hard Rock Hotel
offers a 24-hour room service menu to all guests.
Reservations are recommended for most restaurants.
To book seating, call 407-503-DINE.
The
Palm Restaurant - Hard Rock Hotel
is home to Central Florida’s only Palm Restaurant,
the famous New York City steakhouse. Open for
lunch and dinner, The Palm offers a variety of
American fare and Italian specialties, but is
most famous for its prime cuts of beef and jumbo
lobster. The walls of each Palm Restaurant are
covered with caricatures of local notables and
celebrities.
The Kitchen - For those looking
for an exciting dining experience, The Kitchen
serves up an eclectic array of cuisine, serving
up some meals hand-picked by your favorite rock
stars. From Sammy Hagar’s seared sea scallops
to Dee Snyder’s braised short ribs, The Kitchen
offers something for every appetite. Guests at
the restaurant can see into its open-air kitchen
and might even catch a celebrity cooking up a
meal along side the chefs. On select nights, character
dining is available, where children can dine with
some of their favorite cartoon characters from
Universal Orlando’s theme parks.
The Hard Rock Beach Club - Families
“on the go” will appreciate the speedy service
of the Hard Rock Beach Club, where they can pick
up a snack or a quick bite on their way to or
from Universal’s theme parks. The restaurant also
offers poolside service for those who want to
“chill out” next to the hotel’s pool.
Velvet Bar - For those interested
in a little nightlife, Hard Rock Hotel has the
perfect setting – Velvet Bar. Located just off
the main lobby, the chic Velvet Bar serves up
cocktails, wine and beer late into the evening,
along with a selection of appetizers and hors
d’ouvres. On the last Thursday of each month,
the hotel hosts “ Velvet Sessions,” a hip
cocktail party in the lobby featuring a different
national musical act each month.