HARD ROCK HOTEL information

[karensi]

We will be staying at HRH next month. I have 2 questions, for now. I read earlier in this thread that the HRH has a laundry room on the 4th floor with 2 (!!) washers and dryers, YIKES, that hardly seems like enough, especially as I know I will need to use them. Are there any other laundry facilities in the hotel, and are there maybe more than 2 washers and dryers? Also,we will be staying at the club level, do they carry Coca Cola products in the club room ( or whatever you call the room with the breakfast treats and snacks)? Gotta have that diet coke first thing in the morning and throughout the day. Thanks for all the help, Karen

[macraven]

yes, the club lounge carries diet coke.


drink all you want.

the soda they have out are the little half cans.
the water bottles are labeled hard rock H 2 O, very catchy

[karensi]

Great! Thanks macraven :thumbsup2 , now how about those washers and dryers :confused3 , are they located throughout the hotel (on a few floors) and are there a good number of them?

[macraven]

limited floors.

i need to check my hotel map to answer which floors.
i did wander around last time at the hotel and did see them but don't remember which floors.

[Laurabearz]

I keep meaning to write Pepsi and tell them they must mucsle in on Coke at both WDW and US/IOA!!!

But I make do...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cc08b3127cce9663b4caa25300000016108AZsWLNozbNR

[joalexajeff]

:banana:

We booked the club room cause our kids, 13 and 9, will cost us a fortune eating. We called the hotel before booking and they described the continental breakfast and snacks. Since breakfast alone at Disney was over $40 per meal, we figure the added cost of the club room will pay for breakfast itself.

We also are Lowes First members (extra perks there) and got the park tickets free.

We stayed at the GF last August and luckily Disney was running the meal plan free at that time, but we still paid attention to the actual cost. Very $$$$ to eat!

[springsheri]

We're staying there in a month and I'm just curious, I have a 15 month old so I wanted to know if there are thing there that she would enjoy?

Thanks.

[joalexajeff]

Perhaps someone who stayed at HRH recently could confirm this.

Staff at HRH said that a continental breakfast is served: juices, muffins, fruits, coffee, donuts, tea, milk, etc. No hot stuff, eg. eggs, pancakes.

Drinks are available all day long and include the standard stuff, soda, juice and milk.

Evenings are varied and include chicken fingers, wings, some italian dishes, veggies, fruit, drinks, beer and wine. The staff member said the evening offerings vary each night. There is also dessert, cookies and milk.

Hope this helps.

[springsheri]

Great, thank you!

[smithjs5]

Does anyone know what time the pool closes in August at HRH?

[smithjs5]

Just booked a package with a deluxe queen room at hrh for August and the travel agent said that we had complementary concierge with our package. Is this something that everyone gets or could this be on the club level? I havent gotten the paperwork yet.

[dtuleya]

Just booked a package with a deluxe queen room at hrh for August and the travel agent said that we had complementary concierge with our package. Is this something that everyone gets or could this be on the club level? I havent gotten the paperwork yet.

Wow, I'd like to know about this too since we have deluxe queen booked for HRH in late July.

[chester91]

I have read through several threads that talk about entertainment discount at the resort hotels. what is that and how do you get it. thanks for you help

[macraven]

you need to sign up for the entertainment program by purchasing their book.
activate the card and register on line

then go to hotel sections.

ent. card discount only valid for royal pacific, not the other two.
and it is not really a discount, as it is close to rack rates.
there are some packages but for me, i do much better with AAA discounts on the room





gee, another first time poster

[chester91]

mcraven, thank you for your help. so it doesn't get me a discount off the rack rate? thanks

[macraven]

ok, i just signed in to the entertainment site and checked out the rates.

i put in sept 12 to 16 monday-friday
the ent rate is $199 plus tax

the AAA rate for the same time period is $159. plus tax

rph is the only hotel that is included in the ent book best rate program. the other 2 on site hotels will not honor it.

if you book thru ent.com and mail in the rebate form within # of days once you return from your trip you can receive: $10 rebate for a 2 night stay/ $20 rebate for 3 or 4 night stay/ $30 rebate for 5,6 , 7 night stay.

that's not enough of a rebate to offset the costs imo.

if you book a package through ent.com univacations for one of the 3 on site hotels, you can get $50 off any vacation package of 4-5 nights. $100 off 6 nights or more

with the ticket promo going on now, you would not come out ahead even with this ent package plan. you pay full price for tickets when doing a package

so, book thru ent for any on site hotel and get $50 off.

book rph and get a rebate, get $ off.

i think you come out much better by booking room/tickets separate and use AAA or APH

sorry it took this long to get the info but i had to go to 2 different sites to get it.
i used the sept dates just for an obtaining rates. this period is in the value season.

[Melanie230]

Has anyone ever stayed in a Kids Suite? I was looking at those. How big are they? Are they more expensive?

[Disbug]

I currently have a Kids Suite booked at HRH for Memorial Day week. It is supposed to be 800 + sq.ft. It has the King bed for the adults and the two twin beds for the kiddos plus a sleeper sofa. I'm not sure what you mean by more expensive? Than what type room? The AP rate is about $400/night with tax.

[DadtheKid]

My wife is sensitive to loud music. Do they play it everywhere at HRH? And, if so, is it loud?

What is APH?

[Melanie230]

Annual Pass Holder

[joalexajeff]

:wave2: Just booked a package with a deluxe queen room at hrh for August and the travel agent said that we had complementary concierge with our package. Is this something that everyone gets or could this be on the club level? I havent gotten the paperwork yet.

It depends when in August. Disney has the meal plan free if booking on site after August 13. We did this last year and saved $$$$ while dining at the best restaurants in Disney. I would call the hotel and get clarification on this.

[Sleepy]

I would want to get that clarified too. Isn't there a concierge desk in the lobby of the hotel that is seperate from Club level?

[joalexajeff]

Yes, there is a concierge desk in the lobby of the hotel. Very different from the 7th floor club level. Let us know what the hotel says.

[macraven]

I would want to get that clarified too. Isn't there a concierge desk in the lobby of the hotel that is seperate from Club level?



yes there is and they will help any guest there.
i have used them before even when i stayed at club

by the way, you are correct. this concierge is separate from club.
i believe they are universal employees and not hotel employees.

that's what one told me when i used their services last year to buy an extra hhn ticket

[Sleepy]

I thought I had remembered seeing a concierge desk in the lobby on past visits. I never used it, even when staying club level. Personally, since I only had one Club level stay and not knowing the ropes, that concierge desk in the lobby seems a bit intimidating in name alone. "Concierge" to me, means a service given to a group of people with special priviledges. Concierge and Club means the same to me at HRH in the sense that in other hotels, they use the term Concierge instead of Club for that level of service. I guess I could see where a person would be confused and think "complimentary concierge" could mean "club level" at HRH.

[Melanie230]

You know...I just checked the Disney site. WOW WHAT A DEAL! We are trying to decide whether to go to Disney in August. My family (DH, Me, DD 17, DS 7 and DD 4 can stay at Port Orleans Riverside for $1900 for 6 days and that includes food. I hear that the heat is unbearable though. I am not sure we are going to do it.

[DizGeek]

Just booked a package with a deluxe queen room at hrh for August and the travel agent said that we had complementary concierge with our package. Is this something that everyone gets or could this be on the club level? I havent gotten the paperwork yet.


Care to quote the room rate? Just curious.

[tinatark]

I've seen this asked - here is what was available when we were there - checked in 4/9, out 14th...

breakfast - 6:30 am - around 10:30 : cold cereals, doughnuts, pastries, fruits, bagels, croissants, milk - either skim or whole, coffee, orange and apple juice.

they have a refrigerator with coke/sprite/diet coke and bottled water out all day

around noon, they put out lemonade, and there are cookie jars on the two desks, with chocolate chip and oreo cookies (refilled daily) in each.

dinner snack - 5:00-7:00 pm - one night it was chinese-type food - egg rolls, fried wontons, etc.. a couple of nights it was mini corn dogs, also one night had meatballs in sauce. Fruit, cheese/crackers. The bar is open during this time.

dessert snack - I think this was 8:00-10:00 pm - alternated between two types of cookies and two types of brownies and milk

There are limited trays there if you are bringing food back to your roommates - one day I got a brown box the sodas came in to take mine back! It held more than the trays!

[joalexajeff]

Our family did Disney the last week of August and it was fine, no hotter than June or July. We stayed at the Grand Floridian which was very convenient when visiting the MK or Epcot since the GF is on the monorail. We would go to the parks early, come back about 2 pm and swim in the pool, have dinner (which was free since the meal plan was free then, too) and hit another park after that. We had a great time, the crowds were much thinner, and we used Fastpass on the more popular rides at MGM and Epcot.

[tarheelmjfan]

I'm only up to page 16 on this thread, but wanted to ask a few questions concerning the Loews First program before I forget. :blush: If they've been answered, I apologize.

We've had a Loews First membership for awhile. We've stayed at all 3 resorts, but I don't think my DH ever gave them our card or number. :sad2:

1. Is there a way to get back credits? Also, how can I find out if he did show them the card & get the credits?

2. Do you still get credit for the stay, if you book with special rates? We've booked rates including 4th night free, Entertainment rate, & FLO rate. I think that's it. :crazy:

3. We booked the FLO rate for 5 nights this time. Will we get any of the Loews First perks using that code?

4. I think my DH has lost his card, but our number does show up on the Loews website. How can we get another card?

If we don't get credit for the stays or any special perks, we won't be devastated. ;) We didn't book the hotel just for the extra perks. :p However, I would like to know what to expect, so I can attempt to get my DH to inquire about them, if we should get anything. TIA :)

[lindalinda]

You get credit for AAA rates, but not AP rates or FLO rates or ENT rates. (some ppl have gotten credit, but I think they are the exception). I doubt if you can get back credit. You could call and ask what your level is...just call and say you dont know if you got credit for your last stay and wanted to know if you were gold or platinum or whatever, and they will send a new card but it takes a couple of weeks. If you booked the FLO rate this time, you officially wouldnt get the loews perks, but sometimes they give them anyway. I would make sure your loews number is on the reservation, and when you check in tell them you are loews, but dont expect the perks, just consider it a bonus if you get them.

[macraven]

I'm only up to page 16 on this thread, but wanted to ask a few questions concerning the Loews First program before I forget. :blush: If they've been answered, I apologize.

We've had a Loews First membership for awhile. We've stayed at all 3 resorts, but I don't think my DH ever gave them our card or number. :sad2:

1. Is there a way to get back credits? Also, how can I find out if he did show them the card & get the credits?

:)



back credit, yes it is possible but not easy to get.

there was a problem with my loews card. i have been at gold now for a couple of years and should be at platinum.
i called loews about this in february this year and inquired about my card status.
due to a computer glitch, i did not get credit for many of my stays.
i requested to be given credit for those 24 months as i showed my card and it ws noted when i booked i was a loews member.

reader digest version: you can get 12 months back credit but that is the max allowed. anything past that is lost forever.

if yu have the loews card, call once a year to verify you are receiving the credits of your stays.

[tarheelmjfan]

Thanks to both of you for the info. :) It looks like none of our stays would qualify anyway. We never pay rack rate for our room there. Unfortunately, we cancelled our AAA membership a couple years ago, & haven't renewed it. :guilty: Oh well, I'd rather have the discounted rate than the perks. :sunny: BTW, do you happen to know if they give credit & perks with the seasonal rates? Thanks again :teeth:

[macraven]

Thanks to both of you for the info. :) It looks like none of our stays would qualify anyway. We never pay rack rate for our room there. Unfortunately, we cancelled our AAA membership a couple years ago, & haven't renewed it. :guilty: Oh well, I'd rather have the discounted rate than the perks. :sunny: BTW, do you happen to know if they give credit & perks with the seasonal rates? Thanks again :teeth:



i'm not sure if i follow your question correctly. so if my answer doesn't met your need, repost it for me.

if you are using Loews first card membership, you might encounter that. there are some black out dates where you do not get the amenities. last year i was at hrh for 4 nights during hhn time period. the first 3 nights were black outs, but the 4th night wasn't. i received my gifts on that night.

as far as the fan club or AAA, i do not know of any black out time periods.
there are black out periods for the AP/seasonal one. meaning, no discounts available on certain dates.

i use AAA and Loews and the stays are credited even with the discounted rate.
if you use AP (& loews) for a discounted room rate, you do not get the credit on the loews card.

[tarheelmjfan]

i'm not sure if i follow your question correctly. so if my answer doesn't met your need, repost it for me.

if you are using Loews first card membership, you might encounter that. there are some black out dates where you do not get the amenities. last year i was at hrh for 4 nights during hhn time period. the first 3 nights were black outs, but the 4th night wasn't. i received my gifts on that night.

as far as the fan club or AAA, i do not know of any black out time periods.
there are black out periods for the AP/seasonal one. meaning, no discounts available on certain dates.

i use AAA and Loews and the stays are credited even with the discounted rate.
if you use AP (& loews) for a discounted room rate, you do not get the credit on the loews card.

That's what I thought you meant. We always book with a discount other than AAA (i.e. FLO). I guess being a member of Loews 1st is of no use to us really. We'll never have a qualifying stay. :guilty: Oh well, at least we'll have a great hotel that we can take our 4-legged baby girl to. :teeth: I really appreciate all your help. :)

[shelby72]

If you get the AP Room Rate, do you still get the other perks for being a Lowes First member? I'm planning to use the AP discounts, but if I could get some free gifts it might add to the experience. My kids are 13 and 16 and this is our first "luxury" vacation, so anything I can do to impress them works for me. :)

[tarheelmjfan]

I'm pretty sure you don't. :( The AP rate is similar to the FL Res. rate. The only discount code that gets the Loews 1st perks is AAA.

If this is your family's 1st time in a deluxe hotel, the hotel alone will impress them. There's no need for anything else. :) If you want to add a special touch, you could always pick up a few things at home & bring them with you. They'll never know where they came from. :wizard:

[disneyfan67]

I just got done booking a pool view room at the HRH for August a few minutes ago and I'm looking forward to the trip. We're staying at the HRH for only 2 nights at the end of our Disney vacation and the more I see of the hotel, the more I like it. I think it will be a nice way to end our summer vacation and I won't be as sad as I usually am when we leave Disney to go home.

[Fan2CSkr]

I just got done booking a pool view room at the HRH for August a few minutes ago and I'm looking forward to the trip. We're staying at the HRH for only 2 nights at the end of our Disney vacation and the more I see of the hotel, the more I like it. I think it will be a nice way to end our summer vacation and I won't be as sad as I usually am when we leave Disney to go home.

Get a loews first card and ask for a deluxe room upgrade at check in. HRH is great. I hope you really like it too. :wave2:

[disneyfan67]

Get a loews first card and ask for a deluxe room upgrade at check in. HRH is great. I hope you really like it too. :wave2:


I applied for a Loews First card awhile back and I just checked my profile on the website. They still have all my information but do you recieve a plastic card in the mail? I used my Loews first number when I made the ressie so they should have it in the system when I check in, I hope. Do you think the chance of a free upgrade is pretty good when I check in around noon time? I really think Disney should do something along this line and have a Disney First program of some kind that works about the same.


I'm looking forward to this trip and my wife and I are excited about staying there and she's already talking about what Hard rock shirts she wants to buy! LOL!! :lmao:

[Sleepy]

........do you recieve a plastic card in the mail?

Yes, it is a plastic card. Mine took several weeks.

[Motherfletcher]

Found a thread on room assignments that should be a sticky:
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=669203

[Debs Hill]

We stayed at PBH last time and are thinking of trying Hard Rock for our next trip........my only concern is, is the resort full of teens and will I feel very old?!! Also, is it very noisy?! My worst vision is of being trapped in a spring break type situation when we're looking for a fun family trip! ha! ha!

Also, can anyone post a link to menus at Hard Rock and PBH restuarants?
Many thanks!!
Debsx

[kevin harrison]

We stayed at PBH last time and are thinking of trying Hard Rock for our next trip........my only concern is, is the resort full of teens and will I feel very old?!! Also, is it very noisy?! My worst vision is of being trapped in a spring break type situation when we're looking for a fun family trip! ha! ha!

Also, can anyone post a link to menus at Hard Rock and PBH restuarants?
Many thanks!!
Debsx

Debs, I stayed for a fortnight in September and it was fantastic. The weekends are very busy, but the pool is huge and there are more than enough sunbeds. It's not really a spring break situation at all, there was a bit of noise one night, but that happens at all hotels...I didn't see any bad behaviour.

They treated my 4 year old like royalty and she still talks about it to this day, we have made friends with a lady who worked in the Ice cream parlour.

If laying in the pool hearing The Beatles, U2, The Stones blaring out is not to your liking, don't stay there, for me it was heaven.

The moment I can get the reddies together again, I'll be there.

[Debs Hill]

That sounds great......I did have worries about lots of teenagers in beads and little else!!!!! ha !ha!
Does anyone have a link for pictures of the rooms at Hard Rock and also for a link to menus there and at Portofino?
Thanks
Debsx

[tarheelmjfan]

That sounds great......I did have worries about lots of teenagers in beads and little else!!!!! ha !ha!
Does anyone have a link for pictures of the rooms at Hard Rock and also for a link to menus there and at Portofino?
Thanks
Debsx

This is a link to most of the menus at UO:
http://allearsnet.com/uni/menu/menus.htm

This is a link to the menu for Bice @ PBH (The above link doesn't include a menu for Bice.) :
http://biceorlando.com/orlando/MENU/menu_dinner.htm

I'm not sure where you would find pics of HRH rooms. I'm sure someone around here knows. I'll look for some.

Our DS(14) loves HRH. We also really like PBH. HRH is very teen friendly, but they don't run wild or anything. We'll be staying there again next month, & can't wait.

[Debs Hill]

Thanks for the link to the menus, that's great! Does anyone have a link to pictures of the different room types?!
Debsx

[minijeanie]

can anyone give me the link to tell me the menu on club level at HRH?

Also, approx what is the price differential between a club leve room and a deluxe room?

Sorry guys, I have not been on in an while and I cannot find this in the search forum

Thanks in advance

[macraven]

can anyone give me the link to tell me the menu on club level at HRH?

Also, approx what is the price differential between a club leve room and a deluxe room?

Sorry guys, I have not been on in an while and I cannot find this in the search forum

Thanks in advance


i have stayed at club/conceirge level on many occassions. there is not set menu. breakfast is continental, snacks in the daytime in the lounge, soda and water available at all times, hor doveours / mini dinner items 5 to 7:00, sweet hour 8:30-10 was the format last year i believe. the menu changes.

beer and wine available in the evening hours.

i will tell you that last year was the most disappointing food selectons i have ever had. afternoon snack was a bag of potatoe chips in a bowl. period, that was it.
i was there for 4 nights....left on columbus day.

about the rooms, deluxe accomodates more guests than the standard room.
the couch is a pull out in the deluxe rooms and they are larger.
on the club level, there are standard, deluxe, suite, hospitality suite which is what i stayed at last year. if you go to the hrh website, you will get the details and dimensions for each room.

hth you

[sch5916]

Just reserved at HRH with APH and Lowe's # planned on staying 8/13-8/19 rate of 179. When I took off the Friday rate came down to 149.00. Yeah. Hope this helps. Susan :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[sch5916]

Hi, Now that I'm reserved for 8 /13 is there a way to request a particular room? Thank you. Susan :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[Fan2CSkr]

Hi, Now that I'm reserved for 8 /13 is there a way to request a particular room? Thank you. Susan

Yes, just call and have the room# requested put on your reservation. Have a great trip! :)

[V677]

2 months left until our 6th trip to wdw. pixiedust: :dancer: :disrocks: :welcome: :tinker: ::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo :mickeyjum :donald: :tink: :butterfly :hippie: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[macraven]

2 months left until our 6th trip to wdw. pixiedust: :dancer: :disrocks: :welcome: :tinker: ::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo :mickeyjum :donald: :tink: :butterfly :hippie: :cheer2: :cheer2:




excuse me..............did you really mean what you said above.... :rotfl2:

this is the thread for hard rock hotel.
it's at universal, not disney............. :lmao: :lmao:

[Fan2CSkr]

**Original post from RyGuy**

Posting some room #'s for Club Level Deluxe rooms. There are 4 queen and 4 king.

The deluxe king rooms are: 7016,7039,7102,and 7119.
The deluxe queen rooms are: 7019,7041,7099,and 7101.

The king deluxes 7016 and 7039 have views of the side parking lot and service areas. They also however have a view of Universal Studios in the distance. 7102 and 7119 have very nice garden and waterway views.

The queen deluxes 7019 and 7041 have views of the hotels front entranceway which is not that attractive. 7099 and 7101 have nice garden views of the great lawn and water waterway.

[silverangel879]

Does somebody know if HRH have the late checkout option?

Thx!

[Motherfletcher]

With LoewsFirst Platinum qualifying rates you get a 3 hour extension on the checkout.

[macraven]

Does somebody know if HRH have the late checkout option?

Thx!



i have loews gold and have always received the late checkout.
never had an issue with it.

if you have the loews blue, it is possible to get a delayed checkout if that room is not needed on your check out day.


when i book, i always request late check out at that time.
maybe that is why i have always received it. its on the notes in my file and viewed when i check in.

[Fan2CSkr]

Anyone can request a late check out. If they can oblige they will. I always take late flights out of MCO and request a late check out. Although I am Loews Platinum I am still asked to call in the AM of the day we check out to confirm it.

If for some reason they cant accommodate you, once you check out, have your bags stored in the luggage room and you can use the gym facilities to freshen up before you leave.

[TinkHappy]

Here is a great link of HRH pictures from The Dis...

http://www.wdwinfo.com/universal/Photos/Hard-Rock-Hotel/index.htm

I hope that works :surfweb:

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[d4est]

I have a club queen room booked. I would like a king bed, but would then need a pull-out sofa. Is there such a club room? I mean, do they have deluxe club king rooms that would have the pull-out?

[Debs Hill]

I was wondering if anyone has, or can direct me to a link that has, photos of all the different room types/views and suites to help me decide which room category to book!
Am I right in thinking that the rooms have been recently redone?!!
Debsx

[coastermom]

I know the room has changed since we stayed there last July . When we were checking out the guy told us they were installing plasma TV's for this summer. We were in a regular room and had a parking lot view which actually worked out for us because we were near the back of the hotel closest to USF and our room also over looked the old Hard Rock Cafe so we had a view of the fireworks if we were in the room at the time of the show. Search the internet there are IOA/USF forums that may have photos .

[luvdisney14]

Do they still have fireworks at universal? Is there a special show before the fireworks?

[macraven]

generally, fireworks happen during the summer time.
(maybe they will have some on the other high attendance times.)

[coastermom]

Last summer it was universal 360 . It was 3 large globes in the water with movies playing on them. There were fire works during certain parts of the movies . It was pretty good. Not a disney show but still pretty good.

[tarheelmjfan]

We thought Universal 360 blowed Illuminations out of the water. Although, Illuminations isn't my fav. of the WDW nighttime shows. We still thought Universal 360 was amazing & definitely held it's own among the Orlando nighttime spectaculars. I just wish they offered their nighttime shows year around. I guess they'd have to stay open later, during the off season to do that though.

[macraven]

they used the 360's globes during hhn last year.

but it was based on the hhn theme

[luvdisney14]

I hope they have it this year when we go early August.:rotfl:

[macraven]

http://www.universalorlando.com/calendar.html?month=7&calendar=uo_park_hours&template=uo_park_hours.html&year=2007&month=8&year=2007


early august shows the parks close at 10 pm.

let me see if i can find out on their website if fireworks will be held then.
fw usually happens during later hours

[d4est]

I wish they would show it in December!

[Melanie230]

Where does everyone eat breakfast in the morning at HRH? We are trying to decide between Club and Pool View Rooms. We stayed at RPR and LOVED the convience of Club Level, but have never been to HRH. Where do you grab breakfast and how much did it cost?

[mustanger]

would you rather the hard rock or the portofino? and is blueman going past august?

[macraven]

Where does everyone eat breakfast in the morning at HRH? We are trying to decide between Club and Pool View Rooms. We stayed at RPR and LOVED the convience of Club Level, but have never been to HRH. Where do you grab breakfast and how much did it cost?



when i stay club level, that is where i eat breakfast.

when i don't, i usually grab coffee and a pastry at confisco at ioa or at the corner shop close to the entrance at the studios side.

islands has a nice breakfast at rph.
some like the kitchen at hrh for breakfast


i'm not a big breakfast eater.
i save the appetite for places in the park

[tarheelmjfan]

We're back to eating at The Kitchen. We skipped it on previous trips, because it wasn't that great. On our last visit, we decided to try it again. From the food to the service, they had made major improvements. Everything was great! It's especially nice to leave our sleepyhead, teenage son in the bed, & enjoy a nice relaxing breakfast alone. :cloud9: We order him something a la carte to eat, while he gets ready. Also, if you find something on the buffet you particularly enjoy, you can order that a la carte on subsequent visits. At least, I have. In our opinion, a nice leisurely breakfast, & not have to get our son up early every morning is one of the best things about stay onsite & having FOTL privileges.

Another place we've eaten is Pastamore @ CW. They have a pretty good breakfast pizza, along with other options. Like macraven, we've done pastries in the park. Avoid Mel's Drive-In for breakfast. :crazy2:

I have to take meds 1st thing in the morning, so I often take fruit & pastries with me to keep in the room. I must have my morning Diet Pepsi fix, so I take those too. :p I grab a quick bite with my meds, take my shower, fix my DH coffee, then get him up. (Okay, that was probably more info than you really wanted to know, but it's a thought. :teeth: ) I've also been known to have dessert from the night before or fudge from the candy shop for a quick bite with my meds. :rolleyes1 Speaking of dessert, I miss the bread pudding from Motown Cafe. :sad1:

[tarheelmjfan]

would you rather the hard rock or the portofino? and is blueman going past august?


It depends on your interests & who's in your party. For an adult only trip, my DH & I would choose PBH. It's much more romantic, & IMO more luxurious than HRH. When we go with our DS(15), he always chooses HRH. We like it too. It's the UO hotel we can all agree on. The short walk to the parks & CW is unbeatable. Plus, there's the fact that HRH now feels like home.

I'm not sure about Blue Man Group, but I noticed you can buy tickets through August. Phamton would know for certain. I'm sure she'll chime in soon, & let you know for sure.

[Melanie230]

Do they show movies in the evenings at HRH? I thought I read somewhere that there is a nightly movie there by the pool.

[Fan2CSkr]

Last I was there it wasnt nightly but they did show a movie twice in one week. It was also a holiday weekend. The norm is once a week but I suppose that could change.

[MassMom94]

Where does everyone eat breakfast in the morning at HRH? We are trying to decide between Club and Pool View Rooms. We stayed at RPR and LOVED the convience of Club Level, but have never been to HRH. Where do you grab breakfast and how much did it cost?

We don't like to spend a lot of time or money on breakfast, and weren't impressed with the HRH choices (though we loved the hotel)! We grabbed breakfast at the (very nice, big, and uncrowded) Starbucks at CW on our way to the parks.

[macraven]

Do they show movies in the evenings at HRH? I thought I read somewhere that there is a nightly movie there by the pool.




"dive in movie night" is once a week.

it is either on friday or saturday night.

it has changed back and forth on some years.

call the hotel to find out the day it will be before your trip if you are interested and want to plan around it.

it is nice. a screen is put up on one side of the pool areafor the movie. you lay on a float raft and enjoy.........or sit in a cabana and booze it up......

[swanwed6206]

We just booked HRH for late May; I am wondering if anyone has input as to garden view vs. pool view rooms. Also, pictures of the view would be appreciated! My only experience on-site is RPR and we were very happy with the pool view rooms. TIA. :cool2:

[macraven]

We just booked HRH for late May; I am wondering if anyone has input as to garden view vs. pool view rooms. Also, pictures of the view would be appreciated! My only experience on-site is RPR and we were very happy with the pool view rooms. TIA. :cool2:



if you have the loews first card, call back and tell the ressie clerk you have the loews card and would like the free upgrade.

book a garden view and you get a free upgrade to pool view if available when you book at the hrh.

if you don'thave the loews card, go online and fill it out and submit it.
then wait a few days and call loews and ask what your loews number is.

you don't have to have the loews card when you book only the number.
most times it is never asked for at the hotel.

loews has three levels of cards, blue, gold and platinum. each color card level gives you free perks.
all give you the welcome gift.
all give you the newspaper.
all give you the free upgrade if available.

blue lets you have a 1 pm check out if available.
platinum guarentees late 2 pm check out.

for room view, the pool views have better park views especially at the higher floor levels.
garden view can be the boat dock, garden landscape or frontage drive to the entrance of the hotel.

you don't want the entrance of the hotel view......

[Fan2CSkr]

We just booked HRH for late May; I am wondering if anyone has input as to garden view vs. pool view rooms. Also, pictures of the view would be appreciated! My only experience on-site is RPR and we were very happy with the pool view rooms. TIA. :cool2:

The rooms themselves are the same. The views are all that differs. If you opt for a poolview the higher up the better for a nicer view. HRH's foliage has really grown in and blocks some views that it never used to. Some gardenviews at HRH are actually parking lot views. There are a few threads floating around with room #'s that state the view so you could request a specific room. They are titled HRH room assignments or someting like that. I will look for them for you.:)

[swanwed6206]

Thanks for the info! We booked with APH so I am not sure Leows will work for the upgrade ... ?? We are taking my sister in law and her two children so I want it to be really sepcial for them. We thought about a kid's suite but we have 6 so that is not an option; we are getting two joining rooms. I would rather not be looking out at a parking lot!!

[Fan2CSkr]

You're welcome and here is the thread on HRH room assignments.
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=669203

[macraven]

Thanks for the info! We booked with APH so I am not sure Leows will work for the upgrade ... ?? We are taking my sister in law and her two children so I want it to be really sepcial for them. We thought about a kid's suite but we have 6 so that is not an option; we are getting two joining rooms. I would rather not be looking out at a parking lot!!




if you book with the aph, you can't use the loews card for an upgrade.

if you book with aaa and loews, you can use both. upgrade valid with aaa discount.

[Debs Hill]

Which would you choose..................a bigger room (deluxe queen) or a standard room but on club level?!!!
Really can't decide what to do! Does club level have bottles of water and cans of drink that you can take to the pool etc? Thinking of money saving ideas! We have only ever been to the Poly conceirge before, would love to know how it compares if anyone out there has done both!
Debsx

[macraven]

Which would you choose..................a bigger room (deluxe queen) or a standard room but on club level?!!!
Really can't decide what to do! Does club level have bottles of water and cans of drink that you can take to the pool etc? Thinking of money saving ideas! We have only ever been to the Poly conceirge before, would love to know how it compares if anyone out there has done both!
Debsx



i have done both, deluxe, suite, and standard rooms on club and a few times on the floor 6, non club. i don't do deluxe at disney as it doesn't compare to universal hotels for me.
in past years, i have taken either 3, 2, or 1 son.
last 4 years gone solo and now i don't take a standard room.


the question i would ask you is how many people will be with you in the room? i think that will help us determine if it is worth the extra cost to stay in club.


yes, you can take soda and the half size cans of soda with you at any time the lounge is open.

if you want to know if you come out ahead by staying club to save money on soda and water........that would depend on the number of people you have in your ressie, date you will be at hrh due to rates at that time and the difference of costs between deluxe to standard room.

if the difference in cost is $100, i think you could do a stop before you get to the hotel and buy cases of water and soda for a lot cheaper.

[Fan2CSkr]

Which would you choose..................a bigger room (deluxe queen) or a standard room but on club level?!!!
Really can't decide what to do! Does club level have bottles of water and cans of drink that you can take to the pool etc? Thinking of money saving ideas! We have only ever been to the Poly conceirge before, would love to know how it compares if anyone out there has done both!
Debsx

How many people? I prefer the extra space and the deluxe rooms at HRH are huge. Staying club level or not is a personal preference. For me, I choose not. We are rarely around when the club puts out their offerings and I can buy plenty of snacks and drinks and still not spend the extra $ 100 a day. Many others will have differing opinions. :)

[Melanie230]

Ya know, last year we did RPR Club Level because it was VERY cheap. I think our room was $260 a night on club. The club level at the HRH this year since we are going in June instead of March was like $100 more per night. It just isnt worth that for me to book that. We LOVED the happy 2 hours, and the ease of breakfast every morning. However we have 2 children and one doesnt eat a lot. So a $100 more per night is too much. I am going to ask the front desk if we can upgrade to Club and see how much it will cost. I dont mind paying $35 or $50 more per night but $100 wasnt worth it for us. We are bringing a cooler that plugs in, with water, beer, and our kis favorite snacks.

[macraven]

Which would you choose..................a bigger room (deluxe queen) or a standard room but on club level?!!!
Really can't decide what to do! Does club level have bottles of water and cans of drink that you can take to the pool etc? Thinking of money saving ideas! We have only ever been to the Poly conceirge before, would love to know how it compares if anyone out there has done both!
Debsx

i don't know what dates you have in mind but i went to the loews site and listed may 1-4

below are the rates:SEASONAL RATE
Room only rate, not combinable with other offers
Daily Rate/Room
Approximate Cost of Stay
Room Type Description
US Dollars
US Dollars
GARDEN VIEW 2 QUEEN BEDS 375 Sq Ft Spacious room with view of the Gardens or Theme Parks Sleeps up to 5
Rate Details 269.00 807.00

POOL VIEW 2 QUEEN BEDS 375 Sq Ft Room with Spectacular View of Pool or Beach Area Sleeps up to 5
Rate Details 294.00 882.00

DELUXE ROOM 2 QUEEN BEDS 500 Sq Ft Large Living Area Contemporary Decor includes pullout Sofa Sleeps up to 5
Rate Details 349.00 1047.00

DELUXE ROOM KING BED 400 Sq Ft Large Living Area Contemporary Decor Sleeps up to 3
Rate Details 349.00 1047.00

CLUB ROOM 2 QUEEN BEDS Sleeps up to 5 Special Benefits include Continental Brkfst Fitness center access Evening beer wine
Rate Details 389.00 1167.00

CLUB ROOM KING BED Sleeps up to 3 Special Benefits include Continental Brkfst Fitness center access Evening beer wine
Rate Details 389.00 1167.00

KING SUITE King Bedroom 650 Sq Ft Suite with bedroom plus large Living Room Sleeps up to 3
Rate Details 479.00 1437.00

KIDS SUITE 800 Sq Ft King bdrm plus kids rm with 2 double beds Extra TV and Video Games
Rate Details 529.00 1587.00


standard queen non club is $269
deluxe queen non club is $349
standard queen club is $389

no deluxe queen open for the dates i listed.

difference between non club standard/269 to deluxe queen non club/349 would be: $80 a night.

if you went club level for a standard queen room it would be $389 which would be $120 more a night for the same type of room but on club level.

to me if i had to have a 2 bed queen standard room, i would not pay $120 more a night + tax for it.

try your actual dates on the website to see if a deluxe queen is available for the time you are wanting.
if it isn't, then decide if you want club for the drinks and floor level or if you need a deluxe for the extra space.

[tarheelmjfan]

We just booked HRH for late May; I am wondering if anyone has input as to garden view vs. pool view rooms. Also, pictures of the view would be appreciated! My only experience on-site is RPR and we were very happy with the pool view rooms. TIA. :cool2:

While we prefer HRH, our view at RPR was far superior to anything we've had at HRH. To have a chance of a good view, you have to be on a higher floor. As others have noted, the foliage has gotten quite high. I agree you have a better chance of getting a bad view, by choosing garden view. We've never really had a bad view, just no real view at all. We travel with a pet now & all the pet rooms have been limited to the 1st floor. We used to stay on higher floors though. We now go for location rather than view, since view on the 1st floor is pretty much a moot point. Anyway, I'd hate for you to go expecting a knock out view & be disappointed in this fabulous resort. We'd stay there, if the windows were blacked out. ;)

[Debs Hill]

Thanks for all your help so far! There will be three of us travelling, me, hubby and son (7). We are not too bothered about the view, as long as we're not looking at the parking lot and would rather have a lovely room. As it is our first stay at HRH we want to make it good...........have stayed at PBH in a fantastic Bay view room which we loved, but wanted to try something new!! Plan on spending quite a bit of time at the resort as well as at the parks.
Debsxx

[kevin harrison]

Debs, try and book a king suite, the room is massive. Club isn't worth the money. People get up there who haven't got a room on floor 7 by staying in the lift with someone who has a card....

[Ruth B]

Hello All,
just booked for 3 night at the end of july:cool1:
Haven't stayed here before but have stayed twice at RPR.
I'm going with my 12 y/o son.
I tried to book directly with Lowes but only had club room left, so have booked through Octupus(??!) and couldn't add my Lowes number.
Should i ring/email the resort direct to get them to note this?

How many stays do you need to advance pass Blue membership?
Thanks for all your help
Ruth

[DISNEYBIGGDOGG]

I booked the HRH for a standard 2 queen bed for $134/nt on the Florida resident rate. I could not believe that rate. I was looking to stay at the RPR but it was booked at the Florida resident rate. The lady who was making the reservation told me that there was a better rate at the HRH. I hope this is a good experience. There is also a 7 continuous day ticket for $86.The FOTL alone will be great. Thoughts and comments are appreciated.:woohoo:

[macraven]

I booked the HRH for a standard 2 queen bed for $134/nt on the Florida resident rate. I could not believe that rate. I was looking to stay at the RPR but it was booked at the Florida resident rate. The lady who was making the reservation told me that there was a better rate at the HRH. I hope this is a good experience. There is also a 7 continuous day ticket for $86.The FOTL alone will be great. Thoughts and comments are appreciated.:woohoo:

you will love hrh.

that price you received is sweet!

i think that the tm's at UO are so helpful. it's great that she gave you information that you didn't ask for to help you out. how else would you have known that the hrh had availability and at a cheap rate.

you will like the decor and ambience hrh has to offer.
the walk is minutes away from the parks and city walk. boats also available

sounds like you are coming out as a winner. go and enjoy your trip!

(standard queen in oct/4-8, goes for $269 prior to discounts.)

[macraven]

Hello All,
just booked for 3 night at the end of july:cool1:
Haven't stayed here before but have stayed twice at RPR.
I'm going with my 12 y/o son.
I tried to book directly with Lowes but only had club room left, so have booked through Octupus(??!) and couldn't add my Lowes number.
Should i ring/email the resort direct to get them to note this?

How many stays do you need to advance pass Blue membership?
Thanks for all your help
Ruth

i would have to check the loews site to be sure but off the top of my head, i believe it is 3 stays for a total of 6 nights to move you up to gold.

wait............i went to the benefit page.

open this link for the details. (i was correct )

http://www.loews-first.com/loewsfirst_benefits.asp

[MSUBB1]

We will be in a deluxe queen at HRH May 1 - May 6. Since you don't select "garden or pool view" with a deluxe when booking, can you request a pool view when checking in - or would it be best to call ahead? Also, I now have my Loews card, but I booked online with the MC free night & upgrade promotion - can I still get some of the membership benefits like the gift? (if so, do I need to call prior or just show them my card at check-in?)

18 days and counting until our first ever family trip to Orlando and US/IOA/SW!! :banana:

[macraven]

We will be in a deluxe queen at HRH May 1 - May 6. Since you don't select "garden or pool view" with a deluxe when booking, can you request a pool view when checking in - or would it be best to call ahead? Also, I now have my Loews card, but I booked online with the MC free night & upgrade promotion - can I still get some of the membership benefits like the gift? (if so, do I need to call prior or just show them my card at check-in?)

18 days and counting until our first ever family trip to Orlando and US/IOA/SW!! :banana:

at hrh, the garden or pool view are the standard rooms.
the deluxe rooms are in various places in the building
they have different views.
i would ask when i checked in for the view location then.
you have the landscape, front drive and pool view for deluxe.

check with loews if the mc is a qualifying stay. if it is then you will get the loews perks.
and ask when you check in if you can use the loews for perks while you stay there.
i know that rack rate and ap rates are not qualifying stays.

[macraven]

room numbers for club deluxe are:

deluxe king is: 7016, 7039, 7102, 7119
deluxe queen is: 7019, 7041, 7099, 7101

do you want to know their views?
i have that info also.


you can't book them in advance, ask for them when you check in or have them put the request in your file when you make your ressie.

[MSUBB1]

Thanks for the info, Macraven!

Our reservation is for a Queen deluxe room, but unfortunately not on the club level. If you know if any of these rooms have a pool view (specific number) that would be great!

[debra1962]

This sounds fun, anybody been here? (First Thursday of month)

[macraven]

Thanks for the info, Macraven!

Our reservation is for a Queen deluxe room, but unfortunately not on the club level. If you know if any of these rooms have a pool view (specific number) that would be great!

i called hrh conciere and was told there are 4 deluxe rooms per floor with a total of 32 for the entire building including club level having 8.

there are some with a pool view but they are scattered throughout the building in different locations per floor.

the employee, Heather, could not give me a room number for a higher up floor for queen deluxe at the time i called. she was tied up with a guest.

there about 40 some suites in the building.

[grcmag]

Hello
new to this section as i'm a diehard disney resort visitor. we are going to Universal in january 08 and would like to stay in club level room. are all these rooms on one level and same level as the the club lounge? thanks much.

[wwessing]

i called hrh conciere and was told there are 4 deluxe rooms per floor with a total of 32 for the entire building including club level having 8.

there are some with a pool view but they are scattered throughout the building in different locations per floor.

the employee, Heather, could not give me a room number for a higher up floor for queen deluxe at the time i called. she was tied up with a guest.

there about 40 some suites in the building.

I just called concierge services and was told that there are NOT any queen deluxe rooms with a pool/park view. I was told they are all "garden" view.

You know, I have noticed that one person can call and talk to someone at HRH, or any of the hotels, and someone else calls 5 minutes later and gets a completely different answer.

I sure would like a definitive answer to this queen deluxe question. I've been looking at this issue for several months and don't have a clear picture of where we would like to be in the building. Does anyone have a contact at HRH who would be able to give us some very specific information? Wouldn't it be great to have a list to post of which queen deluxe rooms are where, what's the view, what's the room number. Same for king deluxe. It seems standard garden and pool view are pretty clear. I haven't seem many questions regarding suite's (could be that you'd have to take out a second mortgage to stay a few nights in those, unless, of course you had a wonderful upgrade). I have seen many questions regarding the queen deluxe rooms however (mine included) and it seems like specific information in difficult to nail down on these rooms.

[macraven]

Hello
new to this section as i'm a diehard disney resort visitor. we are going to Universal in january 08 and would like to stay in club level room. are all these rooms on one level and same level as the the club lounge? thanks much.



club level is on the 7th floor at hrh.
the lounge for club is also on the 7th floor, located very close to the elevators.

club at rph is top floor but not at pbh.

[macraven]

the suites and deluxe rooms are scattered throughout the building but not all iin the same locations.

i listed the queen and king deluxe in the stickies. (for club)

i called the concierge to confirm the locations for club level.

[grcmag]

thanks macraven

[micksterlee]

I have seen several people talking about how self parking is a problem.How much is valet parking per day and is it worth it for a week stay?

[MassMom94]

I have seen several people talking about how self parking is a problem.How much is valet parking per day and is it worth it for a week stay?

I was there last August and self-parking was not a problem at all. Have things changed?

[Melanie230]

Self parking was no problem while we were there. I would highly suggest requesting Room 6092. GREAT VIEW~

[luvdisney14]

What was the view of?

[seobeglobal]

well, i've never been at the HR hotel, is it worthy?

[Melanie230]

What was the view of?



http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1502879

[Melanie230]

well, i've never been at the HR hotel, is it worthy?

I will say this. I have stayed at both RPR and HRH, and if I got the HRH for the same price as RPR I would chose RPR over HRH. HRH has a GREAT pool, and it is a lot closer, BUT the noise level there, and the cost it isnt worth it.

[idgystripes]

This question is off subject but here goes...I have a club question-- What is the Loews upgrade from club level? Is there an upgrade available? I'm only a blue level. Also, can you take the food out of the club area, like if my family is still getting dressed, can I bring breakfast & coffee back to our room? I'd love pictures of HRH club stuff if anyone has some...thanks

[macraven]

This question is off subject but here goes...I have a club question-- What is the Loews upgrade from club level? Is there an upgrade available? I'm only a blue level. Also, can you take the food out of the club area, like if my family is still getting dressed, can I bring breakfast & coffee back to our room? I'd love pictures of HRH club stuff if anyone has some...thanks



i'm not sure if you mean what is the upgrade after club? if that is your question, the answer is there is not an upgrade.

you can take the food and beverages to your room. i have seen many adults take a tray from the lounge for food for their family back to their room.
when the lounge is full and busy, i have done that so to avoid the loud chatter that early in the morning.

i'm not functional without morning coffee......:rolleyes1

[idgystripes]

That was my question-so, no upgrade from club. I guess if your on club you don't need an upgrade? :)

[macraven]

That was my question-so, no upgrade from club. I guess if your on club you don't need an upgrade? :)

correct

[tiggerguy2000]

I have stayed many times at the HRH and if anyone wants to know if the club level is worth the extra say $100.00 a day i would say YES YES YES.I have 3 kids and if you put together the breakfast,drinks all day and the evening food and adult drinks you will be saving $50 to $75 dollars a day over the $100.00.The food is top notch from the reasurants downstairs.I will stay concierge every time because it is well worth the extra money and on the top of the concierge resort list.The HRH concierge is better then Disney except the polynesian which has now put the price tag to high.

Our last two stays we only went to a resturant just one time because my daughter wanted to eat at the hard Rock.You will be surprised how much food they put out every day breakfast and dinner.

tiggerguy :thumbsup2

[idgystripes]

I'm excited to check it out. Before we had club level booked I was planning on making a grocery stop on our way in. Would you say I can skip that? I do like having bottled water handy especially at night, and a few beers in the room would be nice. Can we get all that from the club area? Mac said we can take food to our room, do they mind if you take beverages out as well?

[macraven]

you can take beer, snacks and food to your room.

if you have a lot to carry, ask the tm in the lounge to give you a tray so you can carry it to your room.

i've done that before.



you can get snacks and beverages, water, soda throughout the day.

if you want something your family really likes for a snack, then stop at a store before arriving at hrh.
snacks vary per day in the lounge.

you won't need to pick up soda if you like coke products.
water also available in the lounge.

but i think it is at 10 pm when they close the lounge down for the night.

[idgystripes]

great--thanks!

[scammermom]

What types of movies are shown in the Dive In Theater?

Thanks!

[macraven]

usually family type of movies.

[GreyStr0ke]

Does anyone have any reccent pictures of the Deluxe Queen Room at Hard rock?

[TwingleMum]

I'm not showing any rooms available in HRH or Porto Fino for 2 nights in April. Also the rate at RP was really high. Any good source of discounts?? Whats up in April that no rooms are available??? Thanks

[macraven]

available rooms will show up later for your time period at those hotels.

[jtdl]

How bad are the obstructed view rooms? The customer service rep I spoke to said they are usually palm trees, view of a lower floor roof or parking lot. Anything worse? I booked an obstructed view at $183/night in January, standard room at RPR is $171.

[longing4disney]

I have stayed many times at the HRH and if anyone wants to know if the club level is worth the extra say $100.00 a day i would say YES YES YES.I have 3 kids and if you put together the breakfast,drinks all day and the evening food and adult drinks you will be saving $50 to $75 dollars a day over the $100.00.The food is top notch from the reasurants downstairs.I will stay concierge every time because it is well worth the extra money and on the top of the concierge resort list.The HRH concierge is better then Disney except the polynesian which has now put the price tag to high.

Our last two stays we only went to a resturant just one time because my daughter wanted to eat at the hard Rock.You will be surprised how much food they put out every day breakfast and dinner.

tiggerguy :thumbsup2

This sounds great. We are booked in HRH from 9 to 13 December. We have already made full payment. Will they entertain our request to change our standard room to club level? How much more do you recken we will have to pay for the change if we are still allowed to do so?

[vellamint]

Hi! I just booked two rooms through the AAA website for next August. I have a Loews number but dont have the card (can I get another?) and also need the rooms to be connecting. Both rooms are reserved in my name but AAA does not let you do both at the same time....you first book one room and then go back and book the second room. Do I just call the HRH directly or Loews to request these things? There are six of us and I would like us to be together. Also...are we going to be upgraded to the next level (what is that) if it is available? I currently have garden/pool view. Should I request close to elevator or high floor? I feel at a total loss when it comes to a Universal Hotel and need help - lol. (I have read this whole thread already) I also dont see that they took any deposit from my credit card.....I thought I read that they do but it is almost a week already and nothings been taken.

I am also considering changing the dates from the first three days of our trip to the last three due to comments about being spoiled by FOTL.....that sounds like a good idea and the rates are the same but I am hoping Disney will come out with the free dining that week....decisions decisions!!

Thanks in advance for any and all help.

[d4est]

Anyone have club deluxe pics to share? I would love to see some. Esp. king rooms. tx!

[tink4ever]

Sorry for the stupid question but what is the Dive in theatre? We haven't been to US/IA in years and we are spending thanksgiving weekend there so I am brushing up. Thanks:cheer2:

[bengalbelle]

I admit I have not read this whole thread---I've read the last few pages.

Really, $12/day for self parking at HRH? How much is valet? Is there a AAA (or other) discount for parking?

[d4est]

Sorry for the stupid question but what is the Dive in theatre? We haven't been to US/IA in years and we are spending thanksgiving weekend there so I am brushing up. Thanks:cheer2:

Dive in theatre is where they show a movie at the pool, so instead of dRive in, it's dive in!

Sorry, bengalbelle...I don't know the answer to your question.

[macraven]

Anyone have club deluxe pics to share? I would love to see some. Esp. king rooms. tx!

i had a king suite this month
i could post those pics if you want.


about the parking fee, i heard it was increasing to $15 soon.
my charge was $12 for a car, self parking and valet was $16 this month at hrh.


that what was on my ressie but i used car service this time.

[4greatboys]

We paid $18 for valet parking the first weekend of Oct.

[macraven]

this was what was listed for parking for early october. I copied it from my recent ressie:


Deposit 1 night room rate, plus tax
Cancellation 5 days prior to arrival
Check-in time 4:00 PM
Check-out time 11:00 AM
Room Tax 12.5%
Self Parking $12 per night


valet must have increased after i left.

[4greatboys]

It was the very beginning of Oct 4-6.

[macraven]

that is close to the time period i was there.
oct 4- 9.


i booked months ago so maybe my rate was before the increase.
i heard people talking in the lobby about a parking increase that was going to be implemented.

[Aptor]

Thanks thinking of trying to grab a room in January. Stayed at Portofino prior so might try this one. This should be good information:banana:

[terryfromhawaii]

We've stayed at both in the past (HRH in 2003 and PBH in 2005) on club levels. What we remember about HRH's lounge was that it was better stocked than PBH's lounge. When things ran out at PBH they sometimes just said "that's all there is," and didn't refill the items, but this would be when it was still far from closing time. Can anyone tell me their experiences with both if you've been to both? Also, does anyone have any updated pics of HRH's food offerings in the lounge. TIA!

[yellowfish78]

Are there laundry facilities at HRH? Cost and location?

[grcmag]

hello

has anyone noticed if you can get soy milk at hrh? we are going to be on club level in january and wondered if you could get it there or in a shop on property. thanks much.

[wwessing]

Are there laundry facilities at HRH? Cost and location?

There are laundry facilites at HRH. I think there is only one, or perhaps two, laundry rooms for the hotel. It seems like the facilities are limited, with only a few washers and dryers.

EDIT: Earlier when I posted I thought the more detailed information was on the HRH website, however it is not. I located the specific information in my book by Kelly Monaghan titled Universal Orlando 2008, which I would highly recommend purchasing if you don't have a copy. There's great information, such as the following. . . . . there are small laundry rooms located on the second and fourth floors near the elevators. They only have 2 washers and dryers each and the cost is $2.50 to wash and $2.50 to dry. I would suppose the prices can change anytime.

[dmkeller]

My husband and I would like to take our two kids (ages 13 and 16) and 2 of their friends to HRH in March. I see that the rooms say maximum occupancy of 5. Will they let you have 6 in there and just pay extra, or will I have to get a suite? I can't afford a suite!!!!

[bubba's mom]

My husband and I would like to take our two kids (ages 13 and 16) and 2 of their friends to HRH in March. I see that the rooms say maximum occupancy of 5. Will they let you have 6 in there and just pay extra, or will I have to get a suite? I can't afford a suite!!!!

First, welcome to the DIS!!!!

I believe the Florida law states no more than 5 to a hotel room.....unless it's a "mini condo" or something like that...but, no, you will be limited to 5....sorry... :guilty:

[Debs Hill]

Bump!!!!

[orlandothebeagle]

It can be a real walk to the elevators from your room, but that is nothing, it was amazing, brill, wish I was going back this year!!

[todd1971]

any balconies @ HRH?

[FireandIce]

no,not that I know of.

[Not My Fault!]

We stayed at HRH for the first time Feb. 15 - 18. A great place with tons of fun and interesting paraphinalia. Will definitely stay there again (likely October of this year). We did have a dreadful time checking in: 40-45 minutes at the counter with no explanation offered. Anyone else have similiar issues at check-in?

[macraven]

in my stays, i have not had a lengthy time at a check in line unless i arrived there late afternoon. at hrh, you will get all the time you need when checking in at the counter.
they try to be thorough with all guests when they check in.

when the crowds start to back up at the counter area, they usually add more staff at the counter.


the waits i endure are the length of time it takes to get the room once you have checked in.


no balconies at hrh.........just answering one of the above questions with this one.

[FloFlo71]

Hi, can I ask what sort of food is served in the HRH club lounge for breakfast and dinner? Is it just snack type or are there hot foods served also?

[kevin harrison]

The check in at HRH is the only issue I had there. We had travelled for 9 hours, an hour in the airport, then had to wait 45 mins to check in.

[tlinus]

Hi, can I ask what sort of food is served in the HRH club lounge for breakfast and dinner? Is it just snack type or are there hot foods served also?

continental breakfast

hot foods for the "dinner hour"

with a family of 5 we were able to save on breakfasts and dinners this way - we ate lunch at the parks or citywalk

they have a "SweetTreat" every night as well - IIRC its 8:30-9:30

I put the lounge offerings in my trip report.....just buzz through really fast if you want to see:thumbsup2

[FloFlo71]

Thank you, will take a look at your trip report.

[amystevekai&bump]

are there fridges in the rooms??:thumbsup2

[damo]

are there fridges in the rooms??:thumbsup2

No. There is a mini bar. You can rent a fridge.

[Terriberry]

are there fridges in the rooms??:thumbsup2

You can get one for $15.00 per day

[FireandIce]

You can get one for $15.00 per day

$15 ? They charged me $25 :headache:

[Not My Fault!]

The check in at HRH is the only issue I had there. We had travelled for 9 hours, an hour in the airport, then had to wait 45 mins to check in.

Kevin, I'm curious about this. Did you wait 45 minutes just to get someone at the check in desk because it was busy? Or did you spend 45 minutes with an agent once you got to the desk?

We had a similar experience: 40 minutes with an agent at the counter (not in the line). Strange.

[Not My Fault!]

$15 ? They charged me $25 :headache:

I slipped a $10 bill to a service worker in the hallway and he brought me one no charge...:cool1:

[kevin harrison]

Kevin, I'm curious about this. Did you wait 45 minutes just to get someone at the check in desk because it was busy? Or did you spend 45 minutes with an agent once you got to the desk?

We had a similar experience: 40 minutes with an agent at the counter (not in the line). Strange.

There was a huge line and only two people dealing with it.

[kevin harrison]

I slipped a $10 bill to a service worker in the hallway and he brought me one no charge...:cool1:

I just told reception that I need a fridge for my medicine. Free for a fortnight !

[amystevekai&bump]

thanks everyone - I'll ask upon arrival - Its not for medication but for baby food etc so would be very handy!!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[Not My Fault!]

I just told reception that I need a fridge for my medicine. Free for a fortnight !

Ah, but of course!! The old "medicinal purposes" trick...works every time.

[Joan S.]

Hi, We will be staying at the HRH in May.With Loews Gold I have been upgraded to a DELUXE room. There are only 4 of us but my two teen boys need seperate beds. Do all DELUXE rooms have 2 queen beds and a pull out sofa?? Or do I need to have this info put on my reservation?? Thanks, Joan

[tlinus]

Hi, We will be staying at the HRH in May.With Loews Gold I have been upgraded to a DELUXE room. There are only 4 of us but my two teen boys need seperate beds. Do all DELUXE rooms have 2 queen beds and a pull out sofa?? Or do I need to have this info put on my reservation?? Thanks, Joan

did you reserve the queen deluxe room? if so then you will be fine. they come with 2 queen beds and the pull out sofa.

hope this helps :flower3:

[Joan S.]

did you reserve the queen deluxe room? if so then you will be fine. they come with 2 queen beds and the pull out sofa.

hope this helps :flower3:

Thanks!! :thumbsup2 Joan

[amystevekai&bump]

how much does it cost to hire a cabana?? Is that for all day?? And what does that price include??? - thanks alot!!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[illill]

Does the happy hour at HRH include premium drinks, like Patron?, or just well drinks?

[wwessing]

how much does it cost to hire a cabana?? Is that for all day?? And what does that price include??? - thanks alot!!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Once you rent a cabana it is yours from pool opening to closing. Rates vary from date to date and also which cabana you rent. From what I have seen, they can be as little as $125 up to $200. You would need to call and talk to the folks in the fitness room. . yes, that's where you make your reservations, to get specific information about the date you are interested in.

[amystevekai&bump]

Once you rent a cabana it is yours from pool opening to closing. Rates vary from date to date and also which cabana you rent. From what I have seen, they can be as little as $125 up to $200. You would need to call and talk to the folks in the fitness room. . yes, that's where you make your reservations, to get specific information about the date you are interested in.

thanks ever so much - I will look into it (have booked one for our day at Aquatica and have to think if we can afford two!!):goodvibes :goodvibes

[wwessing]

thanks ever so much - I will look into it (have booked one for our day at Aquatica and have to think if we can afford two!!):goodvibes :goodvibes

We did the same. We have a cabana booked for HRH, then found out about Aquatica. I went ahead and booked one for Aquatica as we figure that's really a place where you would take advantage of a cabana more so than HRH. The cabana's come highly recommended around here and there are some who don't make a trip without a cabana/pool day. We are keeping our reservation for the HRH cabana, but will see what it is like around the pool before we make any final decision (DH said if we get the Aquatica cabana we had to let the HRH one go :sad2: ) I haven't cancelled it yet and he agreed to wait and see. We have a week at HRH and our cabana reservation is for our last full day there, so we've got time to make that decision. I think you are supposed to cancel like 48 hours before your ressie, but I'll be checking with them soon to make sure. I don't want to be locked into the rental if we feel we don't need it and I also don't want to hang on to a reservation someone else might really want to make. The good thing is we are going during a slower time (end of April/beginning of May) so it's not like we are holding it up during a peak time.

Do you mind me asking when you made your Aquatica ressie??

[lizzyfish2]

I amtrying to find out abut the $150 coupon book I am supposed to recieve at the HRH for booking thru AAA. Any info?

[ky07]

I amtrying to find out abut the $150 coupon book I am supposed to recieve at the HRH for booking thru AAA. Any info?

There are some free merchandise with purchases at some of the shops, including The Oakley Store, the Pearl Factory, and Rosie's Irish Store. There's 10% off at Richters Burgers, Cafe La Bamba, Confisco Grill, Thunder Falls Terrace, Cafe 4, Cinnabon, Blondie's, Islands Dining Room or Jake's American Bar at RPR, Emack & Bolio's at HRH, and Starbucks. 15% off at the Kitchen at HRH. $5 0ff merchandise at Hard Rock Cafe and buy one get one free drinks at different CityWalk bars. There are also free with purchase appetizer coupons at Mama Della's at PBH and Latin Quarter and a free kids meal coupon at Pastamore.
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[disneyloveNY]

Has anyone stayed at any of the suites at the HRH? Were they nice? Worth the extra money?
Thanks:goodvibes

[todd1971]

Just booked a cabana for Sunday April12 @ HRH. The rate was $160. Can't wait for a great week.

Have a Club reservation @ HRH, any quick recommendation for room numbers?

Thanks!

[macraven]

Has anyone stayed at any of the suites at the HRH? Were they nice? Worth the extra money?
Thanks:goodvibes


i stay in the king suites at hrh.
i get the free upgrade being a platinum card holder.

you have more room.

you have a king bed, sofa, chairs, dining room table, etc.
if you go to the website, take a tour of the suite

for me, if i did not get the free upgrade, i would not take the suite.
i am rarely in my room when i go during HHN time.
i spend a majority of my time in the park during that event.

and i go solo.

if you have a few people in your party, yes, it should be worth the extra cost as you have a lot of room in the suite...

tip: lift up the king bed to the wall sometime. see what picture is on the bottom of that bed. little known tidbit here that not many are aware of...

Just booked a cabana for Sunday April12 @ HRH. The rate was $160. Can't wait for a great week.

Have a Club reservation @ HRH, any quick recommendation for room numbers?

Thanks!

if you are on club level, you get a discount on the cabana. did you book the themed cabana? they are kewl !!

the room numbers are different for the view you have and type of room you have.
need more 411 before i could give my opinion on room number.


have a great trip. you will enjoy everything there !!

[LeslieR]

Sorry if this question has been asked before~I looked but didn't see it.

Can you take a small cooler to the pool with you? We will have drinks and snacks in our room and I was wondering if we could carry our own drinks to the pool area or do they frown on that sort of thing?

Thanks.
Oh, one more...When i book my room at the Hard Rock I'm thinking about requesting an obstructed view room. Does this mean they wont give me a Lowes card upgrade (i'm blue level) ? Is the savings worth it in your opnion? I figure we won't be in the room much and when we are it will probably be dark out anyway .

[macraven]

Sorry if this question has been asked before~I looked but didn't see it.

Can you take a small cooler to the pool with you? We will have drinks and snacks in our room and I was wondering if we could carry our own drinks to the pool area or do they frown on that sort of thing?

Thanks.


it is a laid back atmosphere.
many do that.

don't feel shy if you take a small cooler with you to the pool area.


have a great time there!

[bubba's mom]

Oh, one more...When i book my room at the Hard Rock I'm thinking about requesting an obstructed view room. Does this mean they wont give me a Lowes card upgrade (i'm blue level) ? Is the savings worth it in your opnion? I figure we won't be in the room much and when we are it will probably be dark out anyway .

Depending when you are going, Blue Level entitles you to an upgrade IF it's available. You are still booking a standard room, so it should be available to you. If you are going in peak time, doubtful any upgrades will be available at arrival....but, never hurts to ask.... Hope for the best, prepare for the worst! :thumbsup2

[LeslieR]

Thanks macraven and bubbasmom--we'll be going early August, which I'm guessing is the busy time. No big deal if we don't get upgraded...we will be getting in very early on Sunday the 3rd so hopefully they might have something available??

As for taking a cooler to the pool, I guess we should just act like we know what were doing and don't attract any unnecessary attention...??? lol

Thank you both for your responses!

[macraven]

Sorry if this question has been asked before~I looked but didn't see it.

Can you take a small cooler to the pool with you? We will have drinks and snacks in our room and I was wondering if we could carry our own drinks to the pool area or do they frown on that sort of thing?

Thanks.
Oh, one more...When i book my room at the Hard Rock I'm thinking about requesting an obstructed view room. Does this mean they wont give me a Lowes card upgrade (i'm blue level) ? Is the savings worth it in your opnion? I figure we won't be in the room much and when we are it will probably be dark out anyway .



i came back to see you added a question.


you can ask for an obstructed view at the hrh.
and if you get it, the room will be discounted.
if you booked gv on blue status, you will get pool view but the price will be at the obstructed rate.

the floors up to the 5th have some rooms with less desirable view.
by that i mean, the foliage and trees have grown up more since the buidling was made.

you can have some view but likely not a complete view out of the window, therefore it can be a reduced rate. to get the info on which rooms have that this issue, the front desk has that knowledge.


i have requested obstructed views before to get a discounted room.

when i made platinum, i went to the suites and the view was not an issue.

[LeslieR]

Thanks macraven~we're hoping for an upgrade but if we don't get it, no biggie...We're going in early August so I expect it to be busy.

[LeslieR]

Thought of another question...In the rooms do they supply glasses or disposable plastic cups? I've seen a really gross news story on the glasses used in hotel rooms (and the coffee pots too) So I'm hoping for plastic!

[BettyCv]

Hi Leslie,

Here is a link to my HRH trip report, if you haven't already looked at it.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1481054

We requested an obstructed view, and we certainly got one! LOL! The picture makes it look worse than it was - there were sheers AND curtains on the window. You could pretty much block out the view but still have some light come in if you only closed the sheers. We did not get an upgrade, but we were using an AP rate (it was worth it for us to buy one AP) so I don't think we qualified for an upgrade due to that. I believe our rate was $129!

At the time (last summer) they did NOT provide disposable plastic cups (they did provide disposable COFFEE cups) but things may have changed. I bet if you asked for some, you'd get them (see my pic of the lobby lemonade area - they certainly have them available).

Have a great trip!

[todd1971]

Does HRH have onsite WiFi access??

[leanne11]

refrig any fee? also we saw a boat and a bus to the parks but walked a walkway, now that we're older where do the boats and busses go and how often? is there a food court type of place to grab a hot quick brkfst in hrh or on way to parks?

[macraven]

Does HRH have onsite WiFi access??

yes

i think the fee runs from 3 in the afternoon to 3 in the morning.
ask before you set yourself up with it.

if you are checking in at 2, then you would want to wait until 3 for the services.

[macraven]

refrig any fee? also we saw a boat and a bus to the parks but walked a walkway, now that we're older where do the boats and busses go and how often? is there a food court type of place to grab a hot quick brkfst in hrh or on way to parks?


yes, you can rent a fridge for a nightly fee.

at hrh, if you leave the building on 1st floor by the resturants, go to the left around the pool, follow the signs, stay left for the boat dock.


if you want the bus, walk around to the edge of the hotel path towards the guitar. the bus is in that parking area on the right.
it doesn't make sense to take the bus though as just a few more feet and you will be at the park.

i have taken the bus in the evening and daytime once to see the other hotels.
the bus goes to all three of them to the front door entrance.
the hotels are beautiful lit up at night.

the water taxis let you out in city walk area.
you are halfway between both parks on the other side.
you have to walk up stairs to get to the main level for park entrance

[TerryCRZ]

Hi guys!

I already posted a similar question on another thread but thought I'd try my luck here.

I booked a Florida resident rate of $199. for a weekend night at PBH. I also now have a Lowes Blue membership. I read that they cannot be combined. Has anyone encountered this issue and are there other ways to book and still get the perks or should I just be glad that I got the Florida res. rate? I mean I am very happy, don't get me wrong, I just want the Lowes membership to serve some kind of purpose. Could I maybe strike up the issue at front desk upon check in and see if as a first timer they are willing to impress me to return with an upgrade at least. I really don't care for a view. What I want the most is a pull out sofa for my 5th guest. I read that the standard rooms don't come with it. I know that the rate I got was marvelous considering PBH's prices but I don't want to get stuck with the rooms nobody wants just cause I live in Florida. Living nearby means I am likely to return more often... giving them more business...Can I try the whole "get more more with honey than with vinegar' and see where this gets me? Can anybody feel me?

Help:surfweb:

[TerryCRZ]

I just realized this was a HRH thread. Well if anyone could still answer my questions...:flower3:

[tlinus]

yes

i think the fee runs from 3 in the afternoon to 3 in the morning.
ask before you set yourself up with it.

if you are checking in at 2, then you would want to wait until 3 for the services.

its $9.95 for 24 hours of access, but I think mac is right on the timeframe.....its somewhere from 2 -4 in the afternoon to 2-4 in the afternoon.

Will have a definative answer in May (Jim needs access for work and I can sneak on to say hey!!!)

[Tinker-tude]

Has anyone stayed at any of the suites at the HRH? Were they nice? Worth the extra money?
Thanks:goodvibes

We stayed in a kid's suite and thought it was well worth it to have a room separating us from the kids. Peace and quiet at the end of a day at the parks is PRICELESS to us. And the suite was really nice, with a lot of space. The kids loved their room. The extra t.v. had a mini DVD player hooked to it, and video games. Our suite had bright cube shelves to put their stuff on, and a little table and chairs. The kids bathroom was connected to the main bathroom, so they couldn't lock themselves in accidentally. We're reserving a kid's suite again on our next trip.

[damo]

Hi guys!

I already posted a similar question on another thread but thought I'd try my luck here.

I booked a Florida resident rate of $199. for a weekend night at PBH. I also now have a Lowes Blue membership. I read that they cannot be combined. Has anyone encountered this issue and are there other ways to book and still get the perks or should I just be glad that I got the Florida res. rate? I mean I am very happy, don't get me wrong, I just want the Lowes membership to serve some kind of purpose. Could I maybe strike up the issue at front desk upon check in and see if as a first timer they are willing to impress me to return with an upgrade at least. I really don't care for a view. What I want the most is a pull out sofa for my 5th guest. I read that the standard rooms don't come with it. I know that the rate I got was marvelous considering PBH's prices but I don't want to get stuck with the rooms nobody wants just cause I live in Florida. Living nearby means I am likely to return more often... giving them more business...Can I try the whole "get more more with honey than with vinegar' and see where this gets me? Can anybody feel me?

Help:surfweb:

The deluxe rooms come with a twin sized pullout at PBH. You should be able to get a FLA rate for those rooms as well. It will be higher than the standard rate but you should be able to get one.

The Loews blue wouldn't entitle you to a standard to deluxe upgrade anyways. You can still use your Loews blue for access to the gym facilities.

Here is a thread to help you out. http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=19072671#post19072671

[Laurabearz]

Just thought I would post my Dates and rate...

August 12th 14th 2 rooms needed

Rack $299
AAA $256
AP $219
Obstructed AP $204

[Hedy]

Just booked HRH for July fourth! I got a discount (such as one on July fourth would be) with my All Access Club membership. :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[wicket2005]

I have just booked a room direct with Universal for July for an extra room. We already have one made through our TA.

Just wondering how long they keep the room assigned to me in case our plane over to the USA is delayed. Normally I believe the TA would take care of delayed arrivals to the hotel but with the new room I don't know whether I have to inform the hotel if our plane is substantially delayed that we are still coming.

[Hedy]

Do the rooms at HRH have a safe? How big is it?

[kevin harrison]

They have safes, not huge, but I got my camera and camcorder in ours with no problems.

[macraven]

I have just booked a room direct with Universal for July for an extra room. We already have one made through our TA.

Just wondering how long they keep the room assigned to me in case our plane over to the USA is delayed. Normally I believe the TA would take care of delayed arrivals to the hotel but with the new room I don't know whether I have to inform the hotel if our plane is substantially delayed that we are still coming.

your rooms are held until midnight of the day you are to arrive.

you can call them if you will be delayed so they hold the rooms for you.


it would be wiser to call the hotel direct instead of the TA if you will be delayed. What if your TA is not available and you would have to leave a voice message instead of talking directly to them?

[wicket2005]

Thanks for that. I will take Hard Rock's phone number with us and ring them from the airport if we are going to be excessively delayed.

[marioeliz]

Has anyone ever stayed at the HR and the rooms were filthy? Well I went 2 months ago to preview the room so I can decide between the HR or the RP and when I got to the room at the HR it was so dirty. Their were stains everywhere. I was wondering if anyone has encountered that beacause I still want to stay there really bad!

[wicket2005]

Currently at Hard Rock and no problems whatsoever with cleanliness of the rooms. We had to swap rooms because of the noise so can say the 4 rooms we have had have all been clean. Doing a trip report in the UK Trip Reports under Itś Nice to Share if you want to read bits about Hard Rock.

Basically you dont want a room anywhere near the lobby. Our first set of rooms were 3089 and 3087 and were just a couple of doors away from the lobby. It was the main entrance for people on this level, you could hear the music from the lobby in the room right through the night, people were noisy in the corridor and you could hear the elevator pinging.

So at 6 am this morning we went to reception and asked for two other rooms. They readily agreed and we are now on the 5th floor which is so much more peaceful. Yesterday we were up well over 24 hours so it wasnt very good not being able to have a goodnights sleep.

[disneycatz]

Finally making DD's dream come true...we're going to celebrate her birthday at Universal July 21 for 3 days:woohoo:

BUT...we are on tight budget. Does anyone know if there is an area in Hard Rock like in the Disney alls-star food court- allowing you to bring your own muffins etc. and use their toasters & microwave:confused:

How do all you seasoned Universalists have a budget meal in the AM?

This will help us have a couple of good Citywalk dinners and maybe Mythos (is it worth it??) or Confisco character breakfast ( well, maybe not- she is turning 13!!)

All help appreciated by this very seasoned Disney family but Universal newbie.



P.S. at Disney, we eat our home bought cereal & muffins & buy milk & OJ at Goodings)

[macraven]

Finally making DD's dream come true...we're going to celebrate her birthday at Universal July 21 for 3 days:woohoo:

BUT...we are on tight budget. Does anyone know if there is an area in Hard Rock like in the Disney alls-star food court- allowing you to bring your own muffins etc. and use their toasters & microwave:confused:

How do all you seasoned Universalists have a budget meal in the AM?

This will help us have a couple of good Citywalk dinners and maybe Mythos (is it worth it??) or Confisco character breakfast ( well, maybe not- she is turning 13!!)

All help appreciated by this very seasoned Disney family but Universal newbie.



P.S. at Disney, we eat our home bought cereal & muffins & buy milk & OJ at Goodings)

no toasters in the rooms.
in the Kitchen, the resturant on the first floor you will find the appliances but it is available for the guests eating there.

you could stop at a publix and buy the $4 styrofoam ice chest. buy milk and cereal there if that is what you want for breakfast. also pick up snacks, bottled water, sodas if you want to cut back on snack and beverage expenses.
fill it with chest with ice and have it sit in the bath tub during the day when you are at the park. your milk will stay fine then.

bring with you paper bowls, plastic spoons, etc to use for your breakfast in the room. i don't do the breakfast in the room. i do coffee that they provide in the rooms and eat lunch early. i have less of an appetite when the temps are high.


or you could do breakfast at city walk. one of the places has a great cheap breakfast you can buy.

let the front desk know about 4 days in advance before you arrive you will be celebrating a birthday. it is like disney, a hit or miss thing if anything is done for the occasion. you can order a cake 48 hours in advance and it will be brought to your room. plates and utensils will be provided along with balloons for the birthday person.
cakes are unique and range in price depending on the number of servings you need.

the character dinners at the hotels are very good.
each hotel has them a couple of nights per week. call in advance to the hotel you are staying at and find out what entertainment will be there when you are.
same for dive in movie night at the pool. all hotels have that also.
you can go to any of the three pools since you are a guest at one of them.

hope your b'day celebration goes great!
enjoy.

[bubba's mom]

you could stop at a publix and buy the $4 styrofoam ice chest. buy milk and cereal there if that is what you want for breakfast. also pick up snacks, bottled water, sodas if you want to cut back on snack and beverage expenses.
fill it with chest with ice and have it sit in the bath tub during the day when you are at the park. your milk will stay fine then.



That's what we do ::yes:: (just don't forget to buy ice at Publix too, as your room may not be ready and all your 'colds' would sit w/o ice!) Also get cream cheese and bagels, donuts and danish for breakfast...it's not our normal healthy breakfast, but, it's temporary and is cheap :teeth:

We've also used the individual cereal cups w/ the pull off foil lid and brought spoons too...that worked great too!

[disneycatz]

:wizard: That's what we do ::yes:: (just don't forget to buy ice at Publix too, as your room may not be ready and all your 'colds' would sit w/o ice!) Also get cream cheese and bagels, donuts and danish for breakfast...it's not our normal healthy breakfast, but, it's temporary and is cheap :teeth:

We've also used the individual cereal cups w/ the pull off foil lid and brought spoons too...that worked great too!

Thanks, Bubba's. We are pretty set now, thanks to all. We will do bagels (UNTOASTED) & cereal. In another thread, someone suggested Cinnabon & Pastamore in the AM.

We are very familiar with Goodings by Disney Village- do you know where the Publix is by Universal?

:flower3: Thanks, again!

[bubba's mom]

I think there are a couple, but I don't know where they are....I'm always in the backseat of the car service's car we hire.... Maybe Publix' website can help?

[jillybeene71]

I posted this earlier on another post...these are the publix stores near universal. All of these are in the area...dont know which ones closest, maybe you can call. Hope this helps.

4606 S Kirkman Rd
Orlando, FL 32811-2891
Main: (407) 293-7673
Fax: (407) 298-5365

opened till 11

9930 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
Main: (407) 996-8400

opened till 10

7640 W Sand Lake Rd
Orlando, FL 32819-5112
Main: (407) 226-3315
Pharmacy: (407) 226-3360

opened till 10

[DeblovesPoohbear]

Finally making DD's dream come true...we're going to celebrate her birthday at Universal July 21 for 3 days:woohoo:

BUT...we are on tight budget. Does anyone know if there is an area in Hard Rock like in the Disney alls-star food court- allowing you to bring your own muffins etc. and use their toasters & microwave:confused:

How do all you seasoned Universalists have a budget meal in the AM?

This will help us have a couple of good Citywalk dinners and maybe Mythos (is it worth it??) or Confisco character breakfast ( well, maybe not- she is turning 13!!)

All help appreciated by this very seasoned Disney family but Universal newbie.



P.S. at Disney, we eat our home bought cereal & muffins & buy milk & OJ at Goodings)

We just got back from the HRH, loved it
We have 2 young boys, 5 and 8 who are not huge breakfast eaters
We stayed for 5 nights and we went down to the Starbucks alot
The have fresh juices, bagels, muffins,cerelas
The prices are pretty good too
Have fun! :)

[disneycatz]

We just got back from the HRH, loved it
We have 2 young boys, 5 and 8 who are not huge breakfast eaters
We stayed for 5 nights and we went down to the Starbucks alot
The have fresh juices, bagels, muffins,cerelas
The prices are pretty good too
Have fun! :)

ooooh! 5 nights......the boys must have had a blast:goodvibes

I guess we're pretty much set- we'll bring fruit,yogurt, cereal & take advantage of the starbucks (my now 13 yr old daughter is quite happy with that) and other suggestions we were given and will be happy!:cool1:

:tinker: Thanks!

[DeblovesPoohbear]

ooooh! 5 nights......the boys must have had a blast:goodvibes

I guess we're pretty much set- we'll bring fruit,yogurt, cereal & take advantage of the starbucks (my now 13 yr old daughter is quite happy with that) and other suggestions we were given and will be happy!:cool1:

:tinker: Thanks!

There also is a place called Emack and Bolio's that has THE BEST ice cream ever!!!! :thumbsup2

[provencio]

Is this a good hotel for a family kids, 10 & 13?

[Tizzy_Meliss]

Absolutely! :thumbsup2

All the hotels are great for kids, but my kids loved the HRH. It has a fun Rock n Roll vibe to it. Emack and Bolio's has awesome ice cream. The pool plays music that can be heard underwater at the pool, there is a slide at the pool, dive in movies, they play games with the kids there too. In November they had a few little projects scheduled for the kids too. We were there Tday week and they were making gingerbread houses with the kids.

[debraW76]

How much do the enforce the 5 per room rule? We have 4 kids - all of them are really small and are wanting to stay in one room. How do they enforce the occupancy rule? Does everyone need a keycard to go to the pools? I am really embarressed to ask but i guess my real question is, what are the chances that will we get caught?

[Melanie230]

I dont know how much they enforce the rule, but you will be missing one key card for your front of the line access since they will only allow you 5 people per room. You do not need a key for each person to go to the pool.

[bubba's mom]

5 people per room is FL state law

[debraW76]

thanks melanie320. i understand about the express pass and i dont think it is a big deal for us because our smallest is only 34" and cannot ride most of the rides anyway. so we will probably not get an express pass for him.

yes bubba's mom. again i understand that is florida law and like i said i am embarrassed to even be asking. i also speed on the interstate and i dont always come to a complete stop at stop signs. :eek: i hope this doesn't make me a terrible person.

i am not sure if we will try it or not. we usually stay in a condo when vacationing but we wanted to try an onsite property and cannot afford two rooms.

if anyone else has any experience with this please comment.

[wicket2005]

To be honest I think you should stay in a condo and not try to fit 4 kids into one bed. The double beds are not that big and I cannot imagine the children getting a goodnight's sleep. Whereas in a condo I would presume all the kids will have their own beds and will get a decent night's sleep.

If it is difficult to afford two rooms just save up till you have the money there. In my opinion, the onsite hotels at Universal are the best hotels to stay at and we wouldn't consider staying anywhere else now so if I was in your position I would save.

I wouldn't like to turn up at Universal and be caught out with having one too many kids for the rooms. I would presume because it is a law and it is a business it would not break the law, it is different to an individual, personal law breaking ie speeding.

[debraW76]

Good point. thanks.

[d4est]

I thought the beds were queens...unless you are in a king room, of course...

[macraven]

the five people to a room is due to the fire code in orlando.

the hotel has to abide by it or be shut down.

that is why they enforce it.

they have to report the number of people per floor regularly to management.
in case of a fire, evacuation, the hotel guest list would be used to account for everyone there by floor/room.

if housekeeping detects more than 5 in the room, they report it.


but if you have an issue with 6 in the room, you could be asked to leave without a refund.

do what you want.
we are not the moral police here, just answering your question you had how do they enforce the rule of 5 to a room.

[ADP]

Does anyone know what the pool hours are at the Hard Rock? When the lifeguards go off duty and the slide closes?

[wicket2005]

We stayed there from 9th to 23rd July and over those days the pool was open till 11 pm, I don't know what time it opened.

[yellowfish78]

Does anyone have a photo/list of the room service menu at HRH? (I couldn't find it on the website...)

[jlbf06]

Thinking of booking a kidsuite at HRH - could anyone advise whether this would have club access please? thanks!

[Melanie230]

Yes when you book HRH you get unlimited FOTL access with your room key

[bubba's mom]

Thinking of booking a kidsuite at HRH - could anyone advise whether this would have club access please? thanks!


No...you have to purchase the club.

[marioeliz]

I know it's been asked before but couldn't find the thread. Does Uni really enforce the amount of guest that you specify in one room? I have a party of 5 and was thinking of telling them that it was only gonna be a party of 3. The FOTL is not that big a deal for the rest of the party since 2 of us are AP holders and going to the parks early before hhn. We're staying at the HR by the way.

[d4est]

Yes...they do. 5 in a room is Florida state law. It is for your safety, really. In the event of a fire or some other disaster, the only way they can no that everyone gets out of the building safely is to check guest lists. If a name's not there, they won't know someone is missing.

This was discussed the on the page before this if you want to read what was said there...

[champdds]

Why do you need to lie about it ?

[crashbb]

Why do you need to lie about it ?

It would be cheaper for them - anything to save a buck.

It would only be a problem if you were caught (like most things). The hotel, due to the fire code, is supposed to know exactly how many people are in the hotel (and in which room), so lying about this can cause big problems.

[champdds]

Whoops, there is no reference to what size room they have..I didn't think about it, since I will have five in my room, but we have a queen deluxe, so okay at 5...but if it states four..it means four/room...Rules are rules ! Live with them, or find another hotel....



DAvid:cool1:

[crashbb]

Even if the you are at/under the maximum occupancy of the room, you'd save money by leaving adults off of your reservation, since you pay extra for any adults more than the first two.

Plus, the hotel is still supposed to know how many people are in the room. Even if 5 people in the room isn't a fire code violation, by fudging the number of people in the room, the total hotel/floor count is now off.

[TinkandPan4ever]

Our two DD will be staying at this hotel they are ages 18 and 20 we will be staying at another hotel onsite. Is this a pretty safe place?

[macraven]

Our two DD will be staying at this hotel they are ages 18 and 20 we will be staying at another hotel onsite. Is this a pretty safe place?

if you aren't 21, you can't rent a room there.
they enforce it.

now, if they are going with you or an adult 21/over, no problem.

yes, it is safe.
i go solo and stay there.
never an issue on security.

[marioeliz]

I have 4 adults and 1 child staying in the same room. Do they all have to be with me when I check in to get the FOTL cards? Do we really need to rent a rollaway for the 5th person because we were going to bring an air matress and do they have a microwave you can rent?

[wicket2005]

No, you just have to tell the receptionist the names and ages.

[marioeliz]

Thanks!

[cruiserkaren]

Any one know if the cribs at HRH are pack n plays (like a playpen) or a port-a-crib?

[cruiserkaren]

Any one know if the cribs at HRH are pack n plays (like a playpen) or a port-a-crib?

Well I'll answer my own question in case someone wants to know in the future.

The cribs at HRH are port-a-crib types. Wooden, with a fitted sheet and a bumper pad. It was the nicest crib I've seen/had at a hotel.

[msminniemouse]

I got a AAA rate of $187 for obstructed view for end of Aug. Is this a good rate? How is obstructed view type of room?

When I called about rates I was told that HRH is no longer associated with Lowes program, only RPR and PBH were. Is there any type of program to get upgrades at HRH?

[Catrinabeach]

Here's some pics we took of our room in August. It was club level.

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp64/catrina_beach/universal065.jpg

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp64/catrina_beach/universal066.jpg

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp64/catrina_beach/universal067.jpg

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp64/catrina_beach/universal0682.jpg

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp64/catrina_beach/universal069.jpg

This is a little storage area when you first come in that has a closet and bench. We used it to keep all the luggage out of the room area.

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp64/catrina_beach/universal070.jpg

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp64/catrina_beach/universal071.jpg

The welcome gift we received

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp64/catrina_beach/universal087.jpg

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp64/catrina_beach/universal088.jpg

http://i398.photobucket.com/albums/pp64/catrina_beach/universal089-1.jpg

[tlinus]

Is that 7041? Look at my trip report - we stayed there in June :thumbsup2

[macraven]

the room catrina beach showed is a deluxe double queen room.