HARD ROCK HOTEL information

[CoachBagFanatic]

We have stayed in the Hard Rock twice for a total of 35 days and only on one night did we wake through noisy neighbours.

I would be more concerned being on the reception floor and being close to the lobby as our first night was spent in one of these rooms. We heard music early in the morning and thought it was our lads' tv next door but it wasn't it was music from the lobby, we could also hear the elevator dinging and people walking to their rooms on that floor as it was right at the entrance. We complained, after being up 30 hours or so, a disturbed night like this was not ideal and were moved to a higher floor well away from the entrance to that floor. It was perfect from then onwards and the beds are so comfortable.

We were there in July and the hotel had such a party vibe it was fantastic. It was quieter in December but still felt cool to stay there.

I would definitely recommend staying there.

Thanks wicket2005. Just the info I was looking for. My son has wanted to stay there and we thought it would be nice to bring his friend with us next year as well. We ate at the Kitchen one night for dinner and took a look around and thought the vibe was really great and the people were fantastic. We would love to go during December but can't afford to take our son out of school anymore. Being in 7th grade he has a tremendous work load. Not that he wouldn't be able to play catchup but we just don't want to put him in that position. So it will be summer vacations for us from now on. Thanks again.

 

[Jessiet]

Have a great trip Fanatic and share your joyful trip with us....

 

[BLBCB]

Yes I remember finding the room numbers on here which ones have the hide abed and it's a good thing I had those. They had no clue when I checked in what I was talking about. I had requested one of the 2 rooms I knew had one and the check in staff had no idea that those rooms had hide abeds. lol

I just asked if I got one of the rooms I requested. Then I knew we got it lol

If you tell them when you call you want a Deluxe Double Queen when you book they will deny it and say there isn't any. You have to just request a certain room that you know has it to get it.

Where did you find the room numbers and the bed configerations? I've searched for a map of the resort or bed configs. and can't find anything.

 

[daisymae]

There are two basic room configurations - regular and deluxe in both king or two queen beds (besides the suites). If you are staying on club level, most rooms are the regular size - 375 sq ft. There are four rooms that are deluxe (500 sq ft) and you need to request those if you want them - no guarantee, but I also called three days in addition to requesting when I made the res. They are rooms 7019, 7041, 7099, and 7101. 7041 and 7019 are next to each other down the hall from the club room - not a bad location. I have rooms 6090 and 6092 as good deluxe rooms not on club level. If you are looking for a pool view room, I would ask for higher level room, because trees and foliage block a lot of the lower level views. On the floors, I think the lower numbers are near the elevators and the higher numbers are further from the elevators.

 

[kevin harrison]

There are two basic room configurations - regular and deluxe in both king or two queen beds (besides the suites). If you are staying on club level, most rooms are the regular size - 375 sq ft. There are four rooms that are deluxe (500 sq ft) and you need to request those if you want them - no guarantee, but I also called three days in addition to requesting when I made the res. They are rooms 7019, 7041, 7099, and 7101. 7041 and 7019 are next to each other down the hall from the club room - not a bad location. I have rooms 6090 and 6092 as good deluxe rooms not on club level. If you are looking for a pool view room, I would ask for higher level room, because trees and foliage block a lot of the lower level views. On the floors, I think the lower numbers are near the elevators and the higher numbers are further from the elevators.

There are also King suites at 750 square feet as well as kids suites.

 

[CoachBagFanatic]

There are also King suites at 750 square feet as well as kids suites.

Kevin, Have you ever stayed in one of the kids suites? We are looking to book one of these for next June. We have one son(13) and we will be taking his best friend (13). Thought this would be a good room for all of us.

 

[minimandymouse]

Would like to stay for 3 nights to do Universal/IOA/Seaworld
Thre will b 4 adults 3 children 16 12 10 does anyone have any ideas
Oh it will be April/May 2010
as cheap as possible

 

[bubba's mom]

Would like to stay for 3 nights to do Universal/IOA/Seaworld
Thre will b 4 adults 3 children 16 12 10 does anyone have any ideas
Oh it will be April/May 2010
as cheap as possible

Uh...not to be rude, but have you read the FAQs & the stickies?

Your "does anyone have any ideas" statement is kind of vague. What exactly are you looking for?

 

[minimandymouse]

Uh...not to be rude, but have you read the FAQs & the stickies?

Your "does anyone have any ideas" statement is kind of vague. What exactly are you looking for?

I would really like to stay at Hard Rock
can you stay for 3 days or is there a minimum stay of 7 nights

 

[CoachBagFanatic]

I would really like to stay at Hard Rock
can you stay for 3 days or is there a minimum stay of 7 nights

You can stay there as many nights as you like. There is no set limit. The HRH has some offers going on right now but if you are looking to book for next year you would most likely have to wait. We have to wait until the new rates become available (around end of January) to book our trip for June 2010. Here's a link that may help you out. We have eaten at The Kitchen and the Palm Restaurant several times. It seems like a really nice hotel and from what I have heard they have a lot of pool activities for the kids. The FOTL (front of the line) is a definite plus as well. We just stayed at the Portofino in March so we are trying the HRH next year. It's also a short walk to Universal Studios. IOA is a bit longer of a walk but a nice walk as well. If you don't feel like walking there is a boat as well. There are a lot of restaurants to choose from. Some need reservations and some don't.

http://www.universalorlando.com/hotels.html

 

[Disney*All-Stars*]

Will be at HRH 7/11-7/16/09 and am wondering what the best room request is. We have a pool view and is that an exceptional location? We would also like a quick exit to the parks and to the water taxis from a high floor. Any help would be great! Any other tips let me know.

 

[wannabeinfl]

Can you log onto the Internet in the lobby of Hard Rock? Or will I need to pay to do it in the room. I want to be able to email my mother (who cant go with us this year pictures every night. HELP.. what's the best way for me to do this.

 

[tlinus]

Can you log onto the Internet in the lobby of Hard Rock? Or will I need to pay to do it in the room. I want to be able to email my mother (who cant go with us this year pictures every night. HELP.. what's the best way for me to do this.

We found out the hard way that the wireless you pay for in the lobby is not the same charge as in the room.....we got hit twice for the internet. My advice is to wait until you are all settled in your room and then sign up for it. It goes 24 hours and they are already set hours.....not 24 hours from when you buy it. I cannot remember what the "cutoff" time is, so be sure to ask that as you check in!!

 

[wannabeinfl]

I called today to check on the rate for getting online. In the room is 9.95 but in the lobby and near the pool it is free.. so guess I will be heading down to lobby to mail pics to Nana..

 

[Disney*All-Stars*]

I had called recently too and got the same information. I didn't know about the pool, however. Good to know.

 

[trezoc]

HI EVERYONE!! I've read most of this thread and have been stopping in frequently as my family has its first Universal trip coming up in June....can't wait! We would like to spend one day at Seaworld and will not have a car.Has anyone here taken a shuttle from the Hotel?Is it offered? Would a taxi cost toooo much? Thanks for all your help!!

 

[Ross21]

HI EVERYONE!! I've read most of this thread and have been stopping in frequently as my family has its first Universal trip coming up in June....can't wait! We would like to spend one day at Seaworld and will not have a car.Has anyone here taken a shuttle from the Hotel?Is it offered? Would a taxi cost toooo much? Thanks for all your help!!

I know that the HRH (and the other two as well) offer a shuttle bus service to Seaworld and Wet N Wild. You have to make a reservation I think at least 24 hours in advance though. With my research, I have found that a taxi cab from the HRH to Seaworld is going to be approx: $19.25 <one way>

(www .mearstransportation.com/TaxiFareEstimator.asp)

My son and I are also going in June (9 more days! yeah!!) Staying at the HRH, going to Universal, Discovery Cove and Seaworld.

Hope this helps and hope y'all have a great time!

 

[trezoc]

Thanks Ross...have an awesome trip!!

 

[nighthawks]

How can I book one night here.

 

[seadd67]

Now I do not now how much you want save but you can take a bus and the trolly to Seaworld? just a thought.Mears would be alot less headachs but they have left us staranded before and forgot about us another time so i am not real Impressed,personaly I would just take the taxi,there always one there at the park.