Universal's Hard Rock Hotel
Information & Amenities
Hotel Information: Modeled after the California Mission-style hotel popularized in the Eagles song Hotel California, this 650-room, seven-story hotel is a celebration of classic rock and roll. Arriving vacationers and business travelers are greeted by a vintage 1956 Chevy and a giant fountain with 42 guitars spouting water skyward. Elvis memorabilia graces the 1960s-style lobby and rock music fills the air.
Amenity highlights: This Orlando hotel displays a wealth of rock memorabilia, including outfits worn by Jimi Hendrix and Elvis. A 12,000-square-foot, zero-entry splash pool has interactive fountains, a 260-foot slide, and underwater speakers playing rock music. Shuttles and water taxis within Universal Orlando, as well as shuttles to SeaWorld and Wet ‘n Wild, are complimentary. High-speed Internet access is available (surcharge). Also, guests bypass regular theme-park lines with complimentary Universal Express ride access.
Insider tip: Live reggae performances are offered nightly in the gazebo at Bob Marley’s Caribbean-style restaurant in CityWalk, located in Universal Orlando. Complimentary water taxi or shuttle is available from the hotel.
Property Amenities
A 12,000-square-foot, zero-entry splash pool has interactive fountains, a 260-foot slide, and underwater speakers playing rock music. A poolside bar and rock-themed cabanas (surcharge) are additional options. Treadmills, universal machines, and free weights are available at the fitness center (surcharge).
Children enjoy their own splash pool, game arcade, and Camp Lil’ Rock providing nightly supervised childcare activities (surcharge).
Complimentary transportation for guests includes shuttles and water taxis to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and CityWalk, operating frequently from early morning till past midnight. Also, complimentary daily shuttles transport guests to SeaWorld and Wet ‘n Wild.
Additional complimentary options include Universal Express Ride Access (allowing guests to use express theme-park lines), priority reservations at “character dining” experiences at the hotel’s restaurants, and first available seating at all Universal Orlando table restaurants.
Hotel keys can be used for charging privileges at Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, CityWalk, and neighboring Universal Orlando hotels. Valet and self-parking are available (surcharge).
The hotel offers five restaurants and 6,000 square feet of meeting space. Banquet facilities, event catering, a self-service business center (surcharge), coin-operated laundry facilities, and high-speed Internet access (surcharge) are available.
Valet parking:
$18 per 24-hour period
Self parking:
$12 per 24-hour period
Fees do not include tax and are subject to change without prior notification.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Arcade/game room
- ATM/banking
- Audio-visual equipment
- Ballroom(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Coffee shop or café
- Computer rental
- Concierge desk
- Conference room(s)
- Currency exchange
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Fitness equipment
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Internet access - wireless
- Laundry facilities
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors: 7
- Number of rooms: 650
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking (valet)
- Pool table
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (24 hours)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Security guard
- Shoe shine
- Shopping on site
- Spa tub
- Supervised child care/activities
- Swimming pool - children's
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tour assistance
- Video library
- Wedding services
Room Descriptions
There are 650 guestrooms in the seven-story Florida hotel. All rooms at Universal's Hard Rock Hotel have Art Deco styling with decorative rock and roll memorabilia. Rooms include tables with two chairs, minibars, coffeemakers, CD players, cable TVs with pay movies, video-game consoles (surcharge), two multi-line phones, and high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Cribs are complimentary and rollaway beds are available for a surcharge.
Room Features
- Internet access - high speed
- Cable/satellite TV
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Video-game console
- Pay movies
- CD player
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Complimentary newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - surcharge
- Direct-dial phone
- Voice mail
- Multi-line phone
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave (on request)
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Turndown service (on request)
- Massage - available in room
- Sewing kit
- Extra towels/bedding in room
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Electronic check-out
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Window opens
- Clock radio
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Smoking rooms
Area Attractions
Universal Studios – on site
Islands of Adventure – on site
CityWalk – on site
Wet ‘n Wild Water Park - 0.5 mile
International Drive – 2 miles
Pointe Orlando Shops – 2 miles
SeaWorld Orlando – 6.5 miles
Orlando International Airport (MCO) Approximate driving time to Universal's Hard Rock Hotel is 25 minutes and distance is 15 miles.
Driving directions from Orlando International Airport:
- Heading north out of the airport, take SR 528 W/Bee Line Expwy (toll) to I-4 E.
- From I-4 E, take Exit #75A/Universal.
- Turn left onto Universal Blvd.
- Hotel is 2 miles ahead on the left.
Getting there: One-way taxi from the airport is $16-$25; one-way shuttle service per person is $16-$25; and one-way Town Car is more than $36. The best option is a rental car. Car rentals are available online. All prices are subject to change.
Getting around: Within Universal Orlando, complimentary water taxis and shuttles operate frequently from early morning till past midnight. Complimentary transportation is also provided daily to Wet ‘n Wild Waterpark and SeaWorld. For travel to other destinations outside Universal Orlando, a rental car is the best option.
Activities
The hotel’s Beach Club includes a 12,000-square-foot pool with zero-entry sand beach, 260-foot slide, and underwater speakers playing rock music. A seasonal poolside bar and rock-themed cabanas (surcharge) are additional options. Children enjoy their own splash pool, game arcade, and nightly supervised childcare activities (surcharge).
The Workout Room fitness center features cardio, fitness, and circuit training equipment as well as steam rooms and saunas, a spa tub, and lockers (surcharge).
Guests also enjoy recreational privileges at the other two hotels located in Universal Orlando. Additional amenities include a 12,300-square-foot day spa, spa tubs, bocce ball courts, lagoon pool for children, and sand volleyball court.
Guests also enjoy privileges and preferred tee times at golf courses located within 10 miles of the hotel. These include Metro Golf Club, Orange County National Golf Center, and Mystic Dunes Golf Club.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golf - miniature nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Swimming on site
- Racquetball/squash nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Running track/path on site
- Volleyball nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
Restaurants & Bars
The Kitchen - Providing a range of contemporary cuisine and comfort food. Visiting rock stars often perform cooking demonstrations of their favorite dishes at the Chef’s Table, and afterward their personalized cooking apparel is immortalized on the restaurant's "Apron Wall." Kids can dine in the Kid’s Crib and sit on kid-sized furniture while watching their favorite cartoons. Activities on select nights include Universal Orlando character dining, “Kids Can Cook” nights, and other entertainment. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Palm Restaurant - Specializing in New York steaks, prime cuts of beef, and jumbo lobster. Caricatures of celebrities are featured on the walls. Dinner only. Bar.
Velvet Bar - Located on the lobby level, with outside veranda seating. Hip, social bar featuring martinis, appetizers, and music.
The Beach Club - This poolside bar and grill serves specialty drinks and light fare such as hot dogs, chicken, and hamburgers. Open mid-morning to late evening (weather permitting).
Emack & Bolios Marketplace - Ice cream parlor serving confections such as Bye Bye Miss American Mud Pie, Deep Purple Cow, and Jumping Jack Grasshopper Pie. Starbucks coffee also available.
Location
5800 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
USA
Nearest major airport:
Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
Area:
International Drive, Florida, United States of America
Important Information
Minimum check-in age is 21.
Up to five persons per room; extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
- Pets accepted
- Check-in time is 4 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
