HARD ROCK HOTEL information

[cjeong]

Is there free transport to WDW from HRH?

 

[macraven]

Originally posted by cjeong
Is there free transport to WDW from HRH?

no, nothing free. i am still trying to determine the best way for me to travel from disney to universal. i will let you know what i come up with.

mears:$14 rt from disney hotels to city walk bus area
taxi: not sure but possibly between $25-35
towncar: i was quoted $30 one way

lynx: cheapest costing about $2.xx but a long trip with the transfers of bus.

some possibilites but still checking out more.

 

[Podie1956]

City Walk (five minutes away) always has a big party (for about $50) with a big band and lots of buffets. I won tickets to last year's event, the bands were Cheap Trick and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. The lead singer from AC/DC (Brian Johnson?) fot up and sang with Cheap Trick and that was lots of fun. The food buffets were quite good - full of seafood - and you had plenty of clubs to visit (liquor extra). Cha,pagne toast, of course. Outside the party, the rest of City Walk was open to everyone and there were great fireworks at midnight.

I live in Florida yet the HRH remains my favorite place to relax. I'm a Loews Platinum member but it hasn't gotten me much other than "a free upgrade if available," which never has been, a free morning newspaper, a $10 mini bar credit, and a late checkout. I'm going back tomorrow for a three day stay and they tell me they're completely booked - so much for that free upgrade!

You'll love the hotel, though! I don't know about the Club Floor, but the deluxe rooms are much larger than the standard. See if you can tour the Elvis suite - now that's a suite!

 

[BelleBeast]

We just came back from Hard Rock and stayed in a Kids Suite ( 2 twin beds and a king bed)

We felt like it was big, had lots of space but was very uncomfortable. Alot of wasted floor space and no where to sit except one very stained love seat that comfortably sat one.

Which meant if you wanted to sit and chill, someone had to lay on the beds!!

sAME THING WITH KIDS SIDE - THEY COULD ONLY SEE THE TV FROM ON THE BED AND NOT THE CUTE LITTLE TABLE AND CHAIR AREA FOR THEM.

 

[BelleBeast]

We just came back from Hard Rock and stayed in a Kids Suite ( 2 twin beds and a king bed)

We felt like it was big, had lots of space but was very uncomfortable. Alot of wasted floor space and no where to sit except one very stained love seat that comfortably sat one.

Which meant if you wanted to sit and chill, someone had to lay on the beds!!

sAME THING WITH KIDS SIDE - THEY COULD ONLY SEE THE TV FROM ON THE BED AND NOT THE CUTE LITTLE TABLE AND CHAIR AREA FOR THEM.

 

[BelleBeast]

We just came back from Hard Rock and stayed in a Kids Suite ( 2 twin beds and a king bed)

We felt like it was big, had lots of space but was very uncomfortable. Alot of wasted floor space and no where to sit except one very stained love seat that comfortably sat one.

Which meant if you wanted to sit and chill, someone had to lay on the beds!!

sAME THING WITH KIDS SIDE - THEY COULD ONLY SEE THE TV FROM ON THE BED AND NOT THE CUTE LITTLE TABLE AND CHAIR AREA FOR THEM.

 

[cjeong]

Going in January and would like to request a room if possible.
Don't know my chances, but would like to try.

If you had to choose a room in HRH, which would it be? Any photos (of your rooms & view), would love to see them.

 

[macraven]

Originally posted by 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.

just wanted to give you and everyone else a heads up.
i received my entertainment book this past tuesday in the mail.
september 7 it arrived. the universal hotels are listed again in the half price section.

the book states, "effective now you can use the coupons and discounts.............."
all expire oct 31 05.
my present ent card has an expiration date of nov 1 04 and i can still use it until then. once that expires, i will start using the new ent card

if you don't have the new book pm or email me for any info you need in it.

 

[Disbug]

I tried to book a cabana when I booked my room at HRH but they said I had to call the concierge during certain daytime hours to do this... Does that sound right? BTW, they gave me a 407 phone number, not toll free!

 

[mwaldron]

That's what I had to do. You actually speak to someone in the health club. I have #10 reserved for a couple weeks from now. HTH

 

[mwaldron]

Does anyone know if the Beach Club is closed? We were supposed to stay at HRH 9/13-17, but rescheduled due to Ivan. Approx. a week before 9/13 I got an email from the hotel saying that during our stay the Beach Club would be closed. Now we are staying 9/27-10/1, and hoping to spend lots of time at the pool. Anyone know?

 

[FeeFeeWhite]

Yes, the Beach Club is being renovated. It does not look like it will be open for a while. A server was still serving drinks and food items very quickly from the Kitchen beside the beach club.

 

[ellieb]

macraven- Can you tell me a little bit more on how the book actually works. I have been to their site and searched for HRH to no avail. Do you have to order the book and card and then call the hotel to get the rates?? This will be my first time staying on Universals Property and I really could use some help.
Thanks in advance

 

[gschmerl]

You call the hotel or Loews and ask if the Entertainment Rate is available for your dates. You do NOT need the book before you reserve your room. There is a card inside that book that you need to bring with you to show them when you check in. YOu can order the book for your home town and enjoy the discounts all year long. The hotel listings are the same in all the books. The rates for your dates may not be available yet.

 

[ellieb]

gschmerl- Thank you so much for the info. I will be purchasing my book as soon as I am done with this post.
I have one more question if you dont mind. Would you recommend me getting my HRH room now even without the discount and then check periodically for the rate to come out and just have them apply it? Will they let me do this?
Also I will be going in April 2005, approximately how long before do the rates typically come out?

Thank you so much for all your help

 

[gschmerl]

I personally have never been lucky enough to get the Entertanment rate at Universal. MANY people on these boards book at the regular price and keep calling for the discounts. Yes, they will re-book you at the lower rate. There are no guarantees the lower rate will come up for your dates though. It all depends on hotel occupancy. You can ask them when they think the Entertainment rates will come out when you call to book your room

 

[FrannyK]

Will be 1st time visitors to HRH/US/IOA on MLK weekend. Weather should be in the low 70's (which will feel quite warm to us coming from the Northeast that time of year ) I'm wondering if the pool at HRH is always open regardless of the temp and if so, is the pool heated and is there anything special at the pool on Saturday or other nights? We will be arriving on Saturday so will miss the Friday night movie. We will have our two teens. Is it worth renting a cabana if it isn't movie night? How much is the rental and how and when do you go about it? Thanks

 

[afc104]

We have been there twice for President's week and I found the pool always open regardless of weather. One evening it was misty rain and temp in 50's but we went swiming and the pool felt great. There were others in with us. We are also from Northeast so 60's and 70's feel great. On one night there was an organized volley ball game out at the pool area, but don't remember if it was a weeknight or wekend. You'll have a great time.

 

[russy]

have booked 2 night stay in october 2005 just want to know as i have heard on other sites that you can use you r room key on the day you book in and the day you check out if so how can this be when you hand in your key on leaving and what time can you check in i only want the key not bothered what time you get the room

 

[virginflyer]

have booked 2 night stay in october 2005 just want to know as i have heard on other sites that you can use you r room key on the day you book in and the day you check out if so how can this be when you hand in your key on leaving and what time can you check in i only want the key not bothered what time you get the room

You dont need to leave your room key because its not actually a key. It a card with your name on. When you checkout you dont actually have to do anything apart from leave your mini bar key at the drop box or reception.