The Hard Rock Hotel is a luxurious hotel right in the heart of the action at the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida.
Should I Stay at the Hard Rock Hotel?
This hotel is fun for families, but also ideal for couples taking a vacation without the kids! This hotel is also one of the best choices for guests who want to be very close to the theme parks. The hotel includes complimentary Universal Express Unlimited.
In this video, you’ll learn all about why families and couples love to stay at the Hard Rock Hotel.
Transportation and Dining Options
Transportation is available to Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk by water taxi, although these spots are within walking distance. Transportation to Universal’s Volcano Bay is available by shuttle bus.
Guests can find table service and quick service dining options on site, as well as 24-hour room service.
Restaurants and bars include:
- Emack & Bolio’s Marketplace
- beachclub
- The Velvet Bar
- The Palm
- The Kitchen
Rooms at Hard Rock Hotel
Standard, Garden View or Pool View rooms feature two queen beds and can accommodate up to 5 guests.
Other room categories include:
- Deluxe King Rooms–400 square feet, king bed and pull-out sofa, can accommodate up to 4 guests
- Deluxe Queen Rooms–500 square feet, two queen beds and pull-out sofa, can accommodate up to 5 guests
- Future Rock Star Suites–800 square feet, standard king bedroom for adults connecting to a separate room for the kids, complete with a stage and cool lighting effects, can accommodate up to 5 guests, Club Level available
- King Suites–650 square feet, king bed and pull-out sofa, can accommodate up to 4 guests, Club Level available
- Hospitality Suites–1,250 square feet, king bed and pull-out sofa, can accommodate up to 4 guests
- Graceland Suite–2,000 square feet, king bed, accommodates up to 2 guests
What does Club Level include:
- Personal concierge service
- Access to the Rock Royalty Lounge, featuring continental breakfast, beverages and snacks throughout the day, and evening hors d’oeuvres with beer and wine
Features and Amenities
The main pool at the Hard Rock Hotel features underwater music! There is also a complimentary fitness center and game room.
Sound of Your Stay Program
This unique program allows hotel guests to borrow a Fender guitar or a Crosley turntable to throw a concert right in their room!
Rock Om Program
This wellness program offers a yoga mat and special yoga videos streaming on the guest room TV.
Velvet Sessions
This monthly (excluding November/December), laid back cocktail party in the hotel lobby features live performances with legendary musicians. This is a separately ticketed event, limited to ages 21+.
Benefits of Staying at the Hard Rock Hotel
Guests of this hotel can enjoy:
- FREE Universal Express Unlimited ride access to skip the regular lines in Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure (valid theme park admission required, not valid at Universal’s Volcano Bay)
- Priority seating at select restaurants throughout the resort
- Early park admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Universal’s Volcano Bay one hour before the theme park opens (valid theme park admission required)
- Complimentary transportation to Universal’s theme parks and Universal CityWalk via shuttle bus or water taxi
- Universal Orlando character appearances
- Resort-wide charging privileges with room key
- Complimentary delivery of merchandise purchased throughout the resort to your hotel
- Golf Universal Orlando program
- Complimentary access to select live entertainment venues at Universal CityWalk for the length of stay
- Complimentary WiFi
- Complimentary use of Body Rock Fitness Center
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