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Hotel overview
The coolest hotel on the planet. Live like a rock star and savor the perks of rock ‘n’ roll royalty with impeccable surroundings, laid-back luxurious style and show-stopping service. Supremely talented chefs offer culinary nirvana from a famed steakhouse to delicious American classic cuisine. The sweeping California mission-style design—inspired by classic rock music—welcomes you to escape to a sensational world with a palm-lined swimming pool featuring underwater music, incredible rock memorabilia and exceptional entertainment—including famous names live in concert. Plus, hotel guests receive exclusive theme park benefits including:
- SKIP THE REGULAR LINES with FREE† Universal Express Unlimited™ ride access for most popular attractions in Universal Studios Florida™ and Universal’s Islands of Adventure™, including your favorites in both lands of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. That’s a value of $129.99 per person, per day!** (Valid theme park admission required. Not valid at Universal’s Volcano Bay™).
- EARLY PARK ADMISSION* to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ or Universal’s Volcano Bay™ (valid theme park admission required).
- FREE WATER TAXIS & SHUTTLES so it’s always a quick hop between your hotel and the parks.
OTHER EXCITING BENEFITS:
- RESORT-WIDE CHARGING PRIVILEGES with your room key.
- COMPLIMENTARY MERCHANDISE DELIVERY to your hotel from shops across Universal.
- COMPLIMENTARY CITYWALK™ ACCESS^ to select venues for the length of your stay.
- PRIORITY SEATING at many restaurants throughout Universal.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ Legal: HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s18)
Early Park Admission Legal: *Early Park Admission begins one (1) hour prior to regularly scheduled park opening to either Universal Studios Florida™ or Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ as determined by Universal Orlando and Universal’s Volcano Bay™. Valid at select attractions at each park. Additional restrictions may apply.
Universal Express Unlimited™ Legal: †Based on average price of a 2-Park Universal Express Unlimited™ pass ranging between $99.99 and $169.99. **Benefit valid only for guests of Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Hard Rock Hotel® and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, for the number of guests staying in the room for the length of hotel stay. Additional restrictions may apply.
Hotel & Universal Orlando Resort™ Legal: Hard Rock Hotel ® Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), Inc. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2018 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.
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Hotel details
Hotel advisories
The Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando is completely smoke-free. Smoking is only permitted in designated outdoor locations. A $200 cleaning fee will be added to the guests' folio for smoking in the guest rooms.
There is a mandatory daily fee for self-parking.
General policies & fine print
Cancellations made inside of 5 days prior to arrival incur a 1 night hotel penalty plus tax and applicable product penalties.
Modifications, including name changes, are considererd a cancellation and cancellation penalties as listed above will apply.
No shows incur a 1 night hotel penalty plus tax and applicable product penalties.
A major credit card and photo I.D. is required upon check-in to cover phone or incidental charges.
Guests attending a convention at the hotel may not use this package for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be charged directly by the hotel.
Room taxes are included in the vacation price.
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando is completely smoke-free. This includes all guest rooms as well as all interior common areas.
There are four designated outdoor locations where smoking is permitted.
A $200 cleaning fee for smoking in guest rooms will be applied to guests folio.
- No Show Penalty: 1 Night Applies: Sunday - Saturday 20Feb15 - 31Dec50
Ratings & reviews
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12335 reviews
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Jul 07, 2025Excellent location, underwhelming experience
We stayed club level in a standard 2 queen room. It was a decent sized room, but no microwave and tiny mini fridge, the also wanted to charge $8/bottle for Fiji water when they offer water for free in the lounge. The Rock Royalty Lounge was convenient, however I was very disappointed that they only offered beer and wine in the evenings, both contain sulfites which I am allergic to. Most hotels that offer a “happy hour” like this have a clear liquor option for this reason, like a premixed margarita or Bloody Mary. The big problem we had was out by the pool on Friday evening after the movie. My son was being climbed by another kid and his head pushed under water while he yelled help several times. Not one of the lifeguards looked in his direction. We were 3 rows back in the sand, so it took a moment, but we intervened and he finally was able to get away and out of the pool. Between the sand and pool there’s a sidewalk edge and it drops off suddenly. He rolled his ankle on that edge and fell. His knee landed on the edge of the sidewalk; cut and bruised his knee pretty bad. I flagged down a staff member, wearing black lifeguard stuff and asked for a first aid kit. She told my son she’d go get some neosporin, bandaids, and an ice pack. Then came back a few minutes later flatly stating they (lifeguards, I presume?) aren’t allowed to carry that stuff and security would have to bring it. She said it would take 7 minutes, very specific so I assumed they were on their way. She disappeared. 15 minutes later, no security or staff in sight, I help him hobble back into the hotel where we wait at the front desk in our damp swimsuits for several more minutes while he bleeds down his leg, lines not moving… we had to give up and just go back up to the room and makeshift bandage him until we could buy some overpriced bandaids at the park. Horrid HORRID response to an injury. Their lifeguards can blow their whistles at kids hitting other kids with pool noodles, but can’t blow it at a child actually pushing and attempting to hold my son’s head under water while he yells help, or tend to an actively bleeding and bruised injury.
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Jul 04, 2025Great for families
We stayed in a club room double queen for five nights with two kids. Staff all really friendly and place is spotless. Would say it’s worth upgrading to club as you get value for money with breakfast, snacks and drinks, not to mention the two hours of alcohol between 5-7. I think the food at dinner drastically needs to improve though. It’s very stodgy and samey although breakfast spread is very good. Special shout out to Nan who was very friendly to everyone. The pool is a great way to take a break from the parks and DJ Viral is excellent. Would definitely recommend.
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Jun 28, 2025
Amazing experience
We booked this hotel for Father’s Day weekend! It is in a great location and super well maintained! Great long weekend!! We did the club level which was nice for a snack or breakfast in the morning. The staff in there will help with any reservations you may want or need! Don’t hesitate!
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Jun 24, 2025
Fast Pass - Fast Pass - Fast Pass.
By staying at Hard Rock we had fast passes for most of the rides - essential if you are only there a couple of days. Hotel was great. Good location being able to walk to the parks (or get the river ferry).
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Jun 17, 2025No water every day. ‘Nuff said. Nightmare
Imagine checking into a hotel and them casually saying as they slide your keys across the counter “Oh, by the way, no water in your room all day.” Huh? Wait…Aren’t I paying $800/night?? *smile* That’s correct sir! Don’t book here. And with this kind of underhanded lack of communication, don’t ever book here. I can’t even flush my toilet. And when the water is on….wont even get warm enough for a shower. They helpfully offered we could use the gym shower if we wanted. $800/night Save yourselves. Stay away. Cancel if you still can. Tell your friends.