HARD ROCK HOTEL information

[Pink Flamingo]

I have read mixed reviews on the boards and worry it won't be worth the money.

Haven't stayed club level at HRH, but have at RPR & I think they are pretty similar from all I've read. For our group (2 boys ~ 1 pre-teen who eats next to nothing & 1 teen who can put down some food), it was definitely worth every penny.

The convenience of being able to grab a quick, healthy breakfast before hitting the parks made things so much easier in the morning.

The kids loved the snacks throughout the day & having snacks/drinks/water bottles readily available meant I didn't have to pack an extra suitcase full of that sort of thing. We would usually head back to the resort during the heat of the day, grab a drink & some snacks from the club, & then head down to the pool to cool off for a bit.

We would eat our biggest meal at lunch. In the evening we would take advantage of the heavy hors d'oeuvres & then just grab a quick bite somewhere (if we even needed that ~ many nights we didn't).

I think the biggest benefit of staying club level for us was the convenience of having food/drinks available (including healthy choices) to us whenever we were at the hotel.

As far as the kids - the club level was a total surprise to them & they LOVED it. They are quite bummed that we aren't splurging on club level this year ( little do they know that we actually are for our DS's 16th birthday - but they won't know this until we check in - shhhh! don't tell).

 

[everylastbreath]

Thanks, EveryLastBreath,
Our dates are June 1-4 and we are staying Club Level too!!! Sounds like we are going to just miss each other.
I would love to know if you have stayed club level before and what you thought of it. I have read mixed reviews on the boards and worry it won't be worth the money. I will be the only adult with three teenage girls so I thought it would be easier if I knew they could help themselves to snacks and things. They are so excited and chose this trip as their birthday presents. I want them to have a trip to remember!

aaaww too bad, we could have met at the "Club"!! haha. Yes, we have stayed HRH Club (& RPH Club) I think it is well worth it, just being able to grab a drink and a snack! You could easily replace breakfast with a trip to the club, honestly the offerings for the rest of the day are kind of "snacking" stuff and I wouldn't really count on it for replacing lunch or dinner, but if your planning a later dinner, you could stop @ the club and grab a beer/wine, some chips or other snack stuff and save yourself a few bucks, right there. I know what we normally spend to just grab a few drinks & bags of chips (at WDW) and I think the club is sooo worth it. 3 Teenage Girls, you def. picked the right hotel!! Love HRH, it's so cool, they will think your the best Mom EVER! Hey, maybe we'll get your room when you check out!! haha Have a Blast!!

 

[disneygirl1972]

How late are the pools open at HRH? We might be arriving later in the evening, but I know the kids will probably want to swim. Thank you.

The pool is open 8am - 12am. Just returned Monday. We had a great time!!

 

[TheWog]

The pool is open 8am - 12am. Just returned Monday. We had a great time!!

Thank you.

 

[KerriK85]

im staying june 1-5! not club level though, we booked the day we found out about harry potter packages so we didnt have time to save for that, oh well, next time

 

[TwingleMum]

im staying june 1-5! not club level though, we booked the day we found out about harry potter packages so we didnt have time to save for that, oh well, next time

OK another person to do an in depth review ~ Hotel, attractions and dining report please.

 

[CornishPixie]

Thanks, everyone, for the great input! We are really pumped for the trip - especially after reading that the previews are going as planned. I am an early riser, so I have no issue with WWOHP being open 8-10am.
I have searched stores locally for anything HP and have made my three teenagers goody bags for the drive down. We have an 8 hour drive so want to keep them busy.
I feel better about going with club level now and I will really enjoy not having to pack tons of snacks. Guess we'll have big lunch in the park and then eat lighter for dinner. Usually do anyway. Glad they have wine/beer. Will need it after long days at the park.
Y'all - seriously, I am just as excited as the kids! Look out Harry, here we come!!

 

[CornishPixie]

WooHoo!! We leave Tuesday and plan to be in the parks by 2pm! Can't wait for HP preview Wed-Fri. I am literally addicted to these boards, I have been checking them 2-3 times a day! All the info has been awesome and very helpful.
I love that HRH has a FB site and I got the June schedule for the pool entertainment (dive-in movies, DJs, bands) there. Is there a way to get the schedules for RPR and PBR in June as well? I did not see a FB site for them. May want to pool hop and see all three resorts. Don't want to miss a thing!!

 

[TwingleMum]

WooHoo!! We leave Tuesday and plan to be in the parks by 2pm! Can't wait for HP preview Wed-Fri. I am literally addicted to these boards, I have been checking them 2-3 times a day! All the info has been awesome and very helpful.
I love that HRH has a FB site and I got the June schedule for the pool entertainment (dive-in movies, DJs, bands) there. Is there a way to get the schedules for RPR and PBR in June as well? I did not see a FB site for them. May want to pool hop and see all three resorts. Don't want to miss a thing!!

Alright!! Have a great trip Pixie! Can't wait to hear about Club level I'm thinking of upgrading so it will be interesting what you think. Say hi to Harry for me , tell him I'll see him real soon

 

[CornishPixie]

You got it, TwingleMom!
Wonder how early HRH will let me check in? From what I have read about the preview times, I probably need to be there by 7 - 7:30am. Do y'all know how early is too early to check in?

 

[bubba's mom]

You can check in any time.

 

[seadd67]

so I have a question for ones that have done early check In. So we are going from POP to HrH, I doo not think our room would be ready?, and going On the assumption It will not how early should we be there to make It to rope drop at Islands of adventure?. So I am thinking time to drop off our luggage(they said they will store It untill our room Is ready) check In, get our express passes(they also said that we can get them through we do not actually have the room ready) make It over to gates of the park. So I am I predicting to much time when I think we should be there by 7:30am for a 9am opening? to get all that done?.

 

[CornishPixie]

You can check in any time.

Then I will be the earliest check in they every saw! We leave tomorrow but are staying offsite tomorrow night. We have APs so planning on going to parks tomorrow afternoon and then first thing Wednesday morning...WWOHP!

 

[disneyfan61]

Are there any resort pics on this thread?? Thinking of staying here next year.

 

[luvdisney14]

We are planning to book one night at the hard rock so we won't have to wait in lines at the park. When booking a room, do they ask how old children are?
Also, do they charge for children over 17yrs old? ( I am trying to remember from past bookings)

 

[macraven]

so I have a question for ones that have done early check In. So we are going from POP to HrH, I doo not think our room would be ready?, and going On the assumption It will not how early should we be there to make It to rope drop at Islands of adventure?. So I am thinking time to drop off our luggage(they said they will store It untill our room Is ready) check In, get our express passes(they also said that we can get them through we do not actually have the room ready) make It over to gates of the park. So I am I predicting to much time when I think we should be there by 7:30am for a 9am opening? to get all that done?.

i transfer from disney resorts to the universal resorts on each fall vacation.
i leave disney around 7:30 and arrive at the UO hotel about 7:50.

you can check in at hrh and get your hotel key card.
check in your luggage and get a claim check for it.

this takes about 10 minutes tops.

go to city walk and grab a cup of real coffee.........

if the lines are long at the entrance of the park, chances are the guests will be let in early before 9:00.

We are planning to book one night at the hard rock so we won't have to wait in lines at the park. When booking a room, do they ask how old children are?
Also, do they charge for children over 17yrs old? ( I am trying to remember from past bookings)

you can have 5 people in the room without additional charges.
you do have to list the ages of the children when you check in.

each person receives their own hotel key card.

children 18 and over are considered adults.
there is an additional fee if you have more than 2 adults in the room.

 

[luvdisney14]

Do you know how much they charge for each additional adult?

 

[bubba's mom]

Do you know how much they charge for each additional adult?

$25 (afaik)

 

[SwirlyGirly]

Is there a way to make room requests by fax or email? I want to make a request but I am very shy on the phone. Thanks ))
Another question, I am intolerant to gluten and therefore cannot eat wheat products. I'm staying club level and I know that I won't be able to take advantage of most bkfst products, most appetizers and none of the desserts. That's ok bc I know the rest of my family will. However, we were planning on eating bkfst in the club every morning. Would I look crazy if I brought my own gluten free cereal with me to the club each day and used their bowls and milk? I've done this before (non-theme park clubs) to varying degrees of crew members' stares.

 

[bubba's mom]

^ if you want to make a room request, you're best off calling and speaking to someone who can put it on your res. When I said I faxed a room request, I was told (at check-in), that faxes go to the business center....not the front desk.

I wouldn't think anything of it if you took your own cereal to club. I don't think they'd care either; esp since you paid for club and aren't eating their food! Besides, you can always call Star Services and request a spoon and bowl to keep in your room if you want. We do that...call for plates, glasses, silverwear...and then just rinse and put in a drawer and reuse the rest of the week (because if you leave it out, they will take it when they clean, but not replenish it).