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Hard Rock Hotel

Updated 7/26/2022 Be sure to request a Resort Guide at the front desk so that you can have the most up-to-date information about resort happenings and schedules.

Live like a rock star and savor the perks of rock ‘n’ roll royalty with impeccable surroundings, posh laid-back style, and show-stopping service when you stay at the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort. Supremely talented chefs offer culinary nirvana from a famed steakhouse to delicious American classic cuisine. The California mission-style design—inspired by classic rock music—welcomes you to escape to a sensational world with a palm-lined swimming pool featuring underwater music, rock memorabilia, and recreation featuring live music—including some famous names. Your stay here rocks even more, because you get all the exclusive benefits of staying in Universal Orlando.

Hard Rock Hotel’s standard guest rooms blend comfort and style in garden and pool view rooms. The deluxe rooms are oversized for maximum comfort and include a pull out sofa. Guests can score exclusive access to the Rock Royalty lounge, which includes continental breakfast and drinks and snacks throughout the day, when booking a club level room. These rooms are located on the seventh floor for an elite experience like no other. If you need a little more space, Hard Rock Hotel offers a variety of suites to meet all needs, whether you need a spacious bedroom, additional kids’ room, living space, a kitchenette, or a baby grand piano.

Dining options at Hard Rock Hotel will not disappoint. The Kitchen is a hot hangout, famous for amped-up American favorites. The breakfast buffet at The Kitchen is a great place to start your day. The Palm, a famous New York steakhouse, is the place to find a superb meal in an uptown atmosphere. The menu features an Italian-inspired list of world-renowned steaks, massive lobsters, and much more. Born in a Boston basement as an after-hours hangout for touring musicians, Emack and Bolio’s has a rock star reputation for award-winning ice cream, smoothies, and coffee. Suave and stylish with a VIP vibe, Velvet Bar is the perfect place to catch up with your entourage over cocktails and appetizers. The Beachclub bar and grill offers both restaurant and poolside service, featuring frozen cocktails, fountain drinks, appetizers, and more, which can be ordered and enjoyed right from your lounge chair.

One of the most unique features at Hard Rock Hotel is the 12,000 square foot pool that features an underwater sound system. You can hear your favorite tunes above and below water. The pool area also has a water slide, two hot tubs, a real sand beach, and a volleyball court.

The Sound of Your Stay program allows you to choose from a menu of 20 different Fender guitars that can be delivered to your room. Wax is the latest component to Hard Rock’s music program, offering guests a Crosley turntable and choice of 10 iconic records to enjoy.

And speaking of music - memorabilia is abundant throughout the hotel, including Elvis’ pajamas, John Lennon’s suit, Paul McCartney’s guitar, and more

Missing your video gaming system? No worries - just visit the Game (Not) Over game room, located next to the pool. And if you need one last souvenir, visit the Rock Shop in the hotel lobby to pick up your favorites.

Resorts guests who have a vehicle will be charged $28 per night for self-parking.  Valet parking is offered for $37 per night.

Why stay at Hard Rock Hotel?
  • FREE Universal Express Unlimited
  • Early admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
  • Fun, free and easy transportation
  • Priority seating at restaurants
  • Resort-wide charging privileges
  • Have your theme park purchases delivered to the resort

Our thoughts on Hard Rock Hotel:
  • You can’t get any closer to the action of the theme parks and City Walk than Hard Rock.
  • If you are a music lover, you can spend part of a day roaming the halls and corridors looking at all of the memorabilia.
  • If you have a fifth person and require a rollaway bed, it will be a tight fit in the standard rooms.

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