HARD ROCK HOTEL information

[SherGoof]

Music:

We'll be there 8/15 thru 8/17.

When I originally called I was quoted 219.00 garden - then I inquired about any meal packages and was given 224.00 pool view with the two breakfasts (no promotional codes used at this time). After I got my confirmation, I inquired about AAA and ENT. They came back with the same room, meal package at 144.00.


I did the 2Day-3rd Free, but now someone at this site says the promo is over. I just got our tickets (from Maple Leaf, who price matched lowest price and waived shipping) and did call US before I ordered asking how long promo would be good for and they stated just this past weekend that there was no known stop date for promo (has been running for over the past year +).

If all fails - we'll trade for three day passes when we get there.

 

[music]

SherGoof,
I talkied to Universal about a meal plan. He told me that they don't have a breakfast package with a room. They do have lunch and dinner plan, both for $50.00 pp or dinner (3 course) for $35.00 PP. Both rates are for adults. Kids are less. These meals are in the full service restaurants.
Guess we are on our own for breakfast! We arrive in Ft. Lauderdale on the 15th then drive to Orlando the next day to start universal. Two night outside the park, place not yet determined, the two nights at HRH.

 

[SherGoof]

Music: Strange - maybe it was timing. I have email confirmation with the breakfasts included. I'll be sure to bring them with me in August.

 

[Elisascott]

We are going to the HRH for our honeymoon in early June. Does anyone know if the hotel has any special promotions or upgrades for honeymooners? Thank you

 

[Joan S.]

HI Elisascott, If you go to the Universal website and check under Hotels, the HardRock has a special Honeymoon package under rates and res. Good Luck! Joan

 

[LuvTigger]

I just booked a room at the Entertainment rate for 2 nights, 10/24-10/25. Pool view is $174. I was also quoted $162 for garden view.

I inquired about AAA and Hard Rock All Access. AAA was $207 for pool view, and she didn't tell me how much the All Access price was, but it was higher than ENT.

 

[music]

If you book a pool view room, then get lucky enought to get an upgrade, being a Lowes member, when you check in, what type of room do you get upgraded to? I now have a gardenview booked, but the pool room is only $10.00 more. Should I change to the pool view? We probably won't be spending a lot of time in the room since it's our first time to Universal!
Thanks for the help!

 

[prncess674]

Originally posted by music
If you book a pool view room, then get lucky enought to get an upgrade, being a Lowes member, when you check in, what type of room do you get upgraded to? I now have a gardenview booked, but the pool room is only $10.00 more. Should I change to the pool view? We probably won't be spending a lot of time in the room since it's our first time to Universal!
Thanks for the help!

Unless you have elite status with Lowes then you would not get an upgrade above Pool View unless you are VERY VERY lucky. Personally I wouldn't even bother paying the extra $10 a night for the pool view, it is just not worth it.

 

[wintergreen]

How does one go about getting an "Entertainment" rate? What is this?

 

[sherries]

You can go to entertainment.com and purchase a book which comes with a membership card. You can purchase for your area (Virginia) and use the membership card for your hotel discount. If you buy the Florida book, it will have other discounts for Florida businesses, and depending on the length of your stay, may not be worth the purchase price. I'd buy the Virginia or Washington, D.C. area book so that you could benefit from the discounts throughout the year. Hope this helps.

 

[wintergreen]

Thanks for the tips, sherries!

 

[disneyholic family]

does the hard rock hotel have a club level and if so, how does it compater to the portofino's club level service..

 

[AuroraluvsPhillip]

Hi guys,

This is my first time posting to these boards. I am starting to plan our vacation for April 2005. Our general plan is to stay at HRH for 3 days, then switch to Disney for the rest of the week.

A few questions:
1. When should I book room? Should I book directly now? It seems like Entertainment books offer the best discount? When does that discount go into effect? I guess I'm asking when to book my room before the place is all booked up.

2. Park passes...probably do one day at each park. Dependable places to get tickets at a good rate?

3. What about PS's for dinner? My husband mentioned Mythos. Is it 90 days like WDW?

Thanks for all the info. I've never been to Universal so I appreciate any help from the experts.

 

[Castillo Mom]

I would recommend that you book now and when the ENT for your dates comes out, just call and have it applied. I would also suggest that, if at all possible, go to WDW first and then visit Universal. I've read all over the place that FOTL spoils people and you may have a tougher time handling the lines at WDW if you go there last.

Regarding park passes, you can get a good deal with the Fan Club card. There's a really nice DISer that sends out Fan Club cards if you PM her. We got 3 days for the price of 2 through the Fan Club website. Just look for the appropriate thread on the Universal Parks board for more info. Hopefully this link will work.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=265772

Here's another link about other ticket discounts.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=327215



As far as PSs go, I can't remember off hand how far in advance you can book but you also get FOTL if you show your room key, so you may not need a PS. You get the next available table. For example, I've read reports of guests going the Hard Rock Cafe which sometimes has lines that wrap around the building and onsite guests walking up to the podium and getting the next available table. Reports are mixed when it comes to Margaritaville though. Sometimes there's a long wait even when showing your room key, but you'll definitely get in.

 

[cinmell]

Can you walk from Hard Rock Hotel to Universal? I'm just curious how you are able to get back and forth between the resort and parks.

Thanks!

 

[macraven]

Originally posted by cinmell
Can you walk from Hard Rock Hotel to Universal? I'm just curious how you are able to get back and forth between the resort and parks.

Thanks!

yes, take the shortcut.
go outof hrh through the downstairs exit at bottom of the stairs and walk around the pool area. bear to the right and exit thru the gate. you will be in the parking lot once you take about 6 steps. go left and straight ahead is the entrance to universal studios. you know you are there as you will see the universal globe.
hth
raven

 

[cinmell]

Thank you raven!

 

[macraven]

the first time we stayed at hrh (5 nights) no one clued us on the shortcut.
we would either take the water shuttle or walk from the shuttle area all the way around to the park area. whew..........long walk when it is hot and humid.

it wasn't until our 4th stay there ( we're slow) til we figured out the shortcut.
just didn't want you to make the same mistake we did..............

 

[cjeong]

We are a family of 4 with 2 young adults 17 yrs & 19 yrs - do you think this would be a good one to stay at?

We have booked a 1 pool view room with a rollaway bed. Will it be too cramped?

What is the transport to WDW from HRH? Any maps available to show modes of transport or approx travelling times from park to park (particularly from WDW to Universal)?

 

[luvdisney14]

We stayed at HRH last year with a 15 and 18 year old - they loved it and can't wait to go back. I think you will have plenty of room. They only bad thought I had about the hotel was I thought the rooms and hallways were very worn. We truly loved the pool area, we never stayed in a hotel with zero entrance to the water. Enjoy!