Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando

Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando is a premier, onsite resort. It is the located at the entrance to Universal Studios, and puts guests as close as you can get to the theme parks and Citywalk. When planning a trip to Universal Orlando, this premier resort should be one to consider!

Choosing a hotel is one of the first steps in vacation planning. And, it’ s not always an easy choice! Guests who visit Universal Orlando have eight onsite hotels to choose from, ranging in price and amenity offerings. Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando offers amazing amenities, beautiful rooms, and a fantastic experience for your family.

Why Choose the Hard Rock Hotel?

Let’s just put it out there….location, location, location. While location isn’t the ONLY factor in choosing Hard Rock Hotel, it really is a prime amenity of this Universal Orlando Resort. Hard Rock Hotel is the closest of all the onsite resorts. It is right outside the entrance to Universal Studios. You really cannot get any closer. A quick walk through the bamboo trees along the gorgeous path, and you are at the theme parks.

With this nearby location, there is also a water taxi. But, walking is faster almost all the time. By the time you wait for the water taxi, you probably could have walked the path.

With this nearby location, guests are also privy to a security entrance before you enter the theme park. It’s so easy to go through the security check point and walk right up to the gates.

Free Unlimited Universal Express Pass

As a guest of one of the three Premier Onsite Resorts, guests have Universal Unlimited Express Pass included in their tickets when they stay at Hard Rock Hotel. This is an amazing perk! Universal Unlimited Express Pass lets you arrive to the Express Pass queue, and bypass the standby line so you wait less in line. It’s amazing. Depending on time of year, lines can be so long! So having the perk of Universal Unlimited Express Pass takes care of the wait for you and you can enjoy your favorite attractions over and over.

Hard Rock Hotel has an Amazing Pool Area

The pool at Hard Rock Hotel is 12, 000 square feet of beautiful waters and fun for your family. Guests can rent cabanas at the pool, to allow for some personalized service and space as well. It is also equipped with cold, complimentary water stations, swim diapers, as well as sunscreen at the towel stations around the pool. How awesome is that?!

The pool at Hard Rock Hotel literally rocks. They have an underwater sound system, playing music while you are swimming! It is has a beautiful sand beach area, and the landscaping is gorgeous. It’s a large area, with plenty of chairs and space for everyone.

The kids in your family will love the water slide at the pool! There is also a splash play area for younger ones, water fountains, hot tubs, and a pool bar.

The Rooms at Hard Rock Hotel

Hard Rock Hotel has rooms with a very hip, musical vibe to them. They are very well themed, and spacious. They have taken the classic rock theming and brought it into the rooms! The rooms at Hard Rock Hotel will sleep five guests, with two queens and a rollaway. There is music and memorabilia everywhere! Where else can you stay with drumsticks on the wall, or height measurements of your favorite artists on the mirror in your room?

The Hard Rock Hotel also offers suites for guests, as well as Club Level options. Guests at Club Level have access to the Rock Royalty Lounge during their stay. The Rock Royalty Lounge serves complimentary continental breakfast, snacks, desserts, and appetizers during various times of the day. They also have a stocked refrigerator with sodas, waters, alcoholic beverages. In the evenings, you may see a Universal Team Member pouring wine and other specialty drinks for guests.

For those who want more space, Hard Rock Hotel offers suites from 650 to 2,000 square feet. These have living space, sleeping space, kitchen amenities, and some even have a baby grand piano!

The Theming of Hard Rock Hotel

The Hard Rock Hotel is a well themed hotel, full of rock and roll classic and modern day theming. You will truly feel like a rock star when you arrive at this beautiful hotel to start your Universal Orlando vacation! It has a lounge feel to it, relaxed, and very laid back.

Sometimes, you may find an artist in the common area, playing music! Taking time to walk around the hotel to see the memorabilia is well worth your time! There are music videos playing in the lobby, signed posters everywhere, outfits, signed records…it’s truly themed after the great art of rock and roll.

Food at Hard Rock Hotel

Hard Rock Hotel is right next to Hard Rock Cafe, Orlando~ the world’s largest Hard Rock Cafe. This is definitely worth enjoying while you are there. It is not a hotel restaurant, but right next door and guests should definitely check it out!

At the actual hotel is the famous The Kitchen. This table service dining location is great for everyone ~ even families. It has a children’s play area, with a TV and activities. They have a nice menu of sandwiches, appetizers, burgers, flatbreads, drinks, and kid friendly foods. The Kitchen also serves breakfast. They are most famous for the Kitchen Sink Cake!

The Kitchen also offers an Acoustic Brunch. That is exactly what it sounds like. Brunch, with live acoustic music in the background.

The Palm steakhouse is also located at Hard Rock Hotel. Guests can enjoy appetizers and drinks at the Velvet Lounge, or grab and go options at the Emack and Bolio’s Marketplace. The beachclub offers poolside meals and drinks as well.

Overall, the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando is a fantastic onsite resort option for everyone. Families who want close proximity to the parks, guests who want a more grown up vibe, and those who appreciate rock and roll~ any one will love their stay here!