Universal's Hard Rock Hotel Orlando

The Universal Hard Rock Hotel is designed as a California mission style estate, the home of a sophisticated rocker, complete with an eclectic collection of memorabilia. From video screens showcasing the biggest musical names of our time, to the resort-wide stereo system, the 650-room resort is designed with the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll in mind, so that every guest feels like a rock star. Universal Orlando’s award-winning resort immerses guests in an experience entirely different from their everyday lives.

Located onsite at Universal Orlando, The Hard Rock Hotel continues to astound guests with its architecture and impressive assortment of rock memorabilia - direct from the collection of Hard Rock Café International. One of the many unique features of Hard Rock Hotel is boasting one of Orlando's largest heated outdoor swimming pools - including a zero-entry sand beach, 240ft slide, and 12 underwater speakers.

Guests at Hard Rock Hotel also enjoy exclusive privileges at Universal Orlando including free transportation via water taxi and/or shuttle bus. Also, just show your room key at most rides and attractions at both Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure where you can skip the regular lines with Universal Expresss ride access all day, every day!!!

Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando

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The heart of rock n’ roll beats throughout the entire 650-room Hard Rock Hotel. 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.

Hard Rock Hotel's Pool Area

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Guest accommodations at Hard Rock Hotel are contemporary and spacious. Each room features different decorative rock-n-roll memorabilia and upscale amenities such as a cd-stereo system, custom cabinet refreshment pantry, cordless telephone, and elegant bedding. Hard Rock Hotel offers guests different dining and lounge options such as the Sunset Grille, Hard Rock Beach Club, Starbucks, Emack & Bolio's, The Velvet Lounge, and the world- renowned Palm Restaurant. Camp L'il Rock provides kids with a special place to call their own with supervised child-care and daily activities. Located just a short water taxi ride away is Universal's Citywalk nighttime entertainment complex which includes dining (including the Hard Rock Café), shopping, and world-class entertainment venues (including Hard Rock Live).

Newly-built guest rooms are decorated in a California mission style architecture, and come with individual climate control, coffeemaker with complimentary coffee, remote control color TV with cable, Pay-Per-View movies, mini bar, direct dial telephone , modem/data port connection, bathrobes, iron with board, and an in-room safe.

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Aerial Photograph of Universal Orlando's CityWalk Lagoon and Islands of Adventure Theme Park

April 2005
HARD ROCK HOTEL FACT SHEET

FACT SHEET:

The Hard Rock Hotel is designed as a California mission style estate, the home of a sophisticated rocker, complete with an eclectic collection of memorabilia. From video screens showcasing the biggest musical names of our time, to the resort-wide stereo system, the 650-room resort is designed with the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll in mind, so that every guest feels like a rock star.

ADDRESS

Hard Rock Hotel
5800 Universal Boulevard
Orlando FL 32819-7888

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 following suites feature a parlor area withsurround 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.
  

Hard Rock Live Concert Venue

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

RESTAURANTS AND LOUNGES

• The Kitchen – The Kitchen serves up an eclectic array of cuisine, serving up some meals hand-picked by your favorite rock stars. From Sammy Haggar’s seared sea scallops to Dee Snyder’s braised short ribs, The Kitchen offers something for every appetite.
  
• Palm Restaurant - Open for lunch and dinner, the famous New York steakhouse and bar comes to Orlando. The Palm’s menu 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.
  
• Hard Rock Beach Club - Casual and quick poolside service as well as a self-service counter with a full bar. The menu offers burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads and other foods.
  
• Velvet Bar - The hotel’s gathering place located on the lobby level. Cocktails, wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres are available. Guests will be served at the bar or in the lobby area.
  
• 24-hour room service

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

DINING AT HARD ROCK HOTEL

Guests Can Dine Like A Rock Star At Hard Rock Hotel

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.

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.

Reservations are recommended.

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.

If dining in is more your style, Hard Rock Hotel offers a 24-hour room service menu to all guests.

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