Universal's Hard Rock Hotel®
Universal's Hard Rock Hotel®
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- Pets allowed
- Swimming Pool
- Free WiFi
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
When staying at Hard Rock Hotel® at Universal Orlando guests can skip the regular lines with FREE^ Universal Express Unlimited ride access at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure. Exclusive to guests staying at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel®, and Loews Royal Pacific Resort. (Valid theme park admission required; select attractions. Not valid at Universal Volcano Bay or Universal Epic Universe.) Breeze into one of the Universal parks up to an hour earlier than regular guests with Early Park Admission* (valid theme park admission required; select attractions). A 12,000-square-foot pool with underwater music and rock and roll memorabilia decor is on site. Guests can also enjoy American fare at Palm Restaurant on site for dinner. Velvet Bar features a full bar and appetizers. Free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, and an iPod docking station are available in each room. All rooms are decorated with rock music-themed decor. This hotel provides complimentary shuttle busses and walking paths around the resort, so it’s just a quick hop to Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and Universal CityWalk.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- 4 restaurants
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
Lynne
United Kingdom“The hotel was lovely and very clean. Closer to Universal than IOA but obviously not too far. Can also get a water taxi to parks and back if legs are sore from all the walking or too hot.”
Ashleigh United Kingdom“Excellent location, very clean and staff were very friendly.”
Kelly United Kingdom“It was very close to Universal Studios, it was exceptionally clean and smelt divine. The staff were very friendly. It was funky and played great music. Nice pool.”- Emma United Kingdom“Great location for Universal, nothing else near. Great getting express passes as part of booking. Water boats were excellent”
Vesna
Australia“Great location particularly if you are visiting the universal theme parks. The fact that they are within walking distance is so convenient. And the unlimited express pass is an awesome perk of staying here. The pool area was great with lots of...”- Ian United Kingdom“Location is unmatched when visiting Universal Resorts as it is an easy (if sweaty) walk to the park entrances - closest of the premium hotels. Fast pass for all the family meant that for us, as a family of 4, it was great value. We ate in the...”
- Victoria United Kingdom“Locations was excellent a short walk to all of Universal facilities, pool was cool and uncrowded, room clean and comfortable”
- Paul
Ireland“Within walking distance of Universal Studios Florida and Island of Adventures” - Andrew United Kingdom“excellent location, comfortable beds, express passes with stay”
Mark United Kingdom“We loved everything about the Hard Rock. Everybody was so friendly and the evening entertainment was brilliant. The rooms were very comfortable and Universal was on our doorstep.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants4 restaurants on site
- Palm Restaurant
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forDinner
- The Kitchen
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Velvet Bar
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forDinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceModern
- Beachclub
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forLunch • Dinner
Resort facilities of Universal's Hard Rock Hotel®Great facilities! Review score, 8.9
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- 4 restaurants
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Breakfast
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Refrigerator
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Evening entertainmentAdditional charge
- Entertainment staff
- Table tennis
- Games room
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPrivate parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs US$33 per day.
- Valet parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Reception services
- Concierge service
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centreAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Minimarket on site
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Car hire
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Heated pool
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness
- Steam room
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Water slide
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Fitness centreAdditional charge
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
House rulesUniversal's Hard Rock Hotel® takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Requires theme park admission. Valid only at participating rides and attractions in Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure, during normal theme park operating hours. Not valid at Universal Volcano Bay or at Universal Epic Universe. Excludes separately ticketed events. Benefit is non-transferable and valid only for guests of Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Hard Rock Hotel® and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, for the number of guests staying in the room for the length of hotel stay. Express ride access is a separate line with a shorter wait time at participating rides and attractions. Present valid room key card to the attendant upon entering the queue for a participating ride and attraction. Parks, attractions, operational times, and benefits are subject to substitutions, change, availability, capacity and/or cancellation without notice, and not guaranteed. Additional restrictions may apply. Based on the weighted average price of a 2-Park Universal Express Unlimited pass ranging between USD 124.99 and USD 389.99 per person.
Valid theme park admission and Universal Orlando hotel validation required. Early Park Admission begins up to 1 hour prior to regular scheduled park opening to: (a) Universal Studios Florida and/or Universal Islands of Adventure as determined by Universal Orlando; (b) Universal Volcano Bay (weather permitting); and/or (c) Universal Epic Universe (opening 2025). Valid at select attractions at each park. Park-to-Park admission required to board the Hogwarts™ Express. Benefit is non-transferable. Parks, attractions, operational times, and offerings for the Early Park Admission benefit may vary and are subject to substitutions, change, availability, capacity and/or cancellation without notice, and not guaranteed. Additional restrictions may apply.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Universal's Hard Rock Hotel®
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Room options at Universal's Hard Rock Hotel® include:
- Quadruple
- Double
- Family
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Yes, Universal's Hard Rock Hotel® is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Universal's Hard Rock Hotel® is 6.2 miles from the centre of Orlando. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at Universal's Hard Rock Hotel® can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- American
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Universal's Hard Rock Hotel® has 4 restaurants:
- The Kitchen
- Palm Restaurant
- Velvet Bar
- Beachclub
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Check-in at Universal's Hard Rock Hotel® is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The prices at Universal's Hard Rock Hotel® may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Universal's Hard Rock Hotel® on this page.
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Universal's Hard Rock Hotel® offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Fitness centre
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Games room
- Table tennis
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Evening entertainment
- Entertainment staff
- Happy hour
- Swimming Pool
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness
- Steam room
