Hard Rock Hotel

Pros: Beautiful hotel, very kid friendly, close proximity to parks, Express Pass.
Cons: A la carte items that should normally be included.

During our recent vacation to Florida, we knew we would be visiting the Orlando area and that we wanted to go to Universal Studios Theme Park. Where better to stay than on the property itself, I ask? No where! It pays to stay here at the Hard Rock...

Pros: Theme park express passes, Clean, Upscale, Luxurious pool
Cons: Small room, overpriced food and extras

We have always wanted to stay at the Hard Rock Hotel. Early in the spring we found a great online vacation package that included the Universal theme parks. We went in early October which is off season for tourist and the perfect weather for outdoor ...

Pros: Proximity to parks and Citywalk. VERY comfy beds. Express pass.
Cons: No good restaurants. Pricey odds and ends. Trendy atmosphere. Inexperienced staff.

My wife and I stayed at the Hard Rock when it first opened - the day we checked out, they had only been open for a few weeks and were setting up a stage in the front of the hotel for the Grand Opening celebration.

The hotel itself is very...

Pros: So so close to Universal. The coolest place to be.
Cons: We had too much fun here to list any cons.

The Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando is the way to go when visiting Universal Studios. It is so close to the park, that you can get to the front gates of Universal Studios in less than 10 minutes from any room in the place. The proximity of the hotel is...

Pros: Exciting Atmosphere, Great Location, Fun Events, A Hotel For All Ages
Cons: On the expensive side.

I stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal in Orlando this past Halloween. I wasn't on vacation, or business travel. I actually heard about an event that the hotel puts on once every month called "Velvet Sessions". The hotel was relatively ...

Pros: Front of the line access to rides, on Universal Property. Safe...
Cons: Not as nice as the Portofino Bay Hotel, shallow pool, nickel and dime fees...

As you drive up to the hotel you are immediately impressed by the design and guitar statue out front. Check in was quick, but the hallways leading to rooms split several times and walks to the elevators can be long if you get a room at the end of a...

Pros: Express pass to the parks
Cons: poorly run

We just got back and I felt like I had to write some comment. We arrived around 6PM the Wed. before Easter. I had paid a deposit for two club level rooms,(so they already had over $800 of my money). When I checked in the desk informed me that there ...

Pros: Express Pass, Close to parks.
Cons: Bad service, dirty

My family and I were staying there for new years eve and day. Made a reservation for 4 people. Called few days earlier and made sure they had 4 people down and 2 beds. Got to the check in counter, lady was a snot. Double checked it was for 4 ...

Pros: Pet Friendly, Free transportion to the theme parks, Great restaurants, shops and pool
Cons: I do not like paying an extra 15.00 a day to park at the hotel

My family and I have stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando 3 times in this past year, and have had a terrific experience everytime.Our main reason for choosing an on-site hotel was that we travel with our dogs, and when i say dogs, i do mean ...

Pros: Wonderful pool with sand, concierge, great service, friendly staff, VERY close to parks, park passes.
Cons: NONE!!

Me and my family stayed here for 5 days in June. We were incredibly impressed. At first, we were thinking of staying at a Disney Hotel. But the low prices and perks of staying at a Universal Hotel won us over. We are very glad we did. This is the best ...

Pros: The building didnt collapse and we got to leave
Cons: Are you kidding me? Where to I start!!!!!!

Chapter One.Planned a vacation with my wife without the kids. First trip in over seven years together so we figured we would have some fun, check out universal and stay at the Hard Rock. What a mistake!!!! We pre paid and booked this vacation over three ...

Pros: Very nice, price is average, easy access to Universal Studios
Cons: charge you for every little thing possible,

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel last Oct. Since the Sept. 11 attacks we did get a good deal. I cost us 125.00 a night.

When you first pull up you see a big fountain with guitars shinning down. The hotel is very nice from the...

Pros: EXPRESS PASS, Cool Place to Stay
Cons: A Little Pricey, Not Too Concerned about the Details

Hard Rock Hotel - Orlando can be summed up truly in two words - Express Pass. This pass, which ...

Pros: Elegant, beautiful, perfect location for Universal
Cons: not a good spot for small children

My wife and I stayed at the Hard Rock for a week over the X-mas holiday, having concluded that the Disney resorts were equivalent in price but not as well appointed. First of all, the Hard Rock has the look and feel of a trendy big city boutique ...

Pros: Pool, Closeness to Parks, Service
Cons: Average Rooms, Loud at night, Trendy & Rude Guests

Let me say this first, the hotel is good. It is the people that stay there that are the real problem. I would consider ourselves seasoned Orlando travelers since we have been there six times in the last ten years.

My wife, my three daughters...