Universal's Hard Rock Hotel 
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5800 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, 32819
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One of three Loews hotels at Universal Orlando, the 650-room Hard Rock Hotel is a fantasy getaway for music fans, designed to look like a wealthy rock 'n' roll star's Southern California manse. It's filled with cool collectibles like a rhinestone-encrusted jumpsuit worn by Elvis, one of Elton John's outlandish costumes, and boots worn by the likes of Mick Jagger, Baby Spice, and June Pointer of the Pointer Sisters. A fancy fountain with 42 guitars spouting water sets the stage, and as soon as you walk through the doors you start hearing the omnipresent rock music—even the swimming pool has 12 underwater speakers. Dining, too, takes on a celebrity edge, with favorite dishes of rock stars like Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray on the menu at The Kitchen.
Rooms exhibit an Art Deco flair and are filled with more rock 'n' roll memorabilia from the Hard Rock Café's vast collection. Plus you can get a wakeup call from celebs such as James Brown, Alice Cooper, or Vince Neal of
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The On-site Hotels at Universal Orlando Resort are committed to providing our guests and associates with a smoke-free environment. Beginning March 1, 2011, the On-site Hotels at Universal Orlando Resort will begin transitioning to a smoke-free environment with an anticipated completion date of May 1, 2011. Our non-smoking policy will apply to all areas of the hotel with the exception of designated exterior areas of the hotel. Please inquire at the front desk for the location of these areas. A cleaning fee of $200 will be applied for smoking in guest rooms.
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Children aged 3 - 5 , 6 - 12 and 13 - 17
- You can use the rides' express entrances
- Camp Lil' Rock has activities Friday & Sat nights
The Spread:
Part of Universal Orlando, the Hard Rock Hotel is a good bet for families because of its easy theme-park access and Loews branding. Like all Loews hotels, the property caters to families with programs such as Loews Loves Kids (check-in gifts and board games to borrow); Loews Loves Pets (any size dog is welcome and gets a treat); Healthy Kids (menus with smoothies and other nutritious options); and Family Concierge (a designated person to recommend family activities in the area).
Kids of all ages enjoy the themed resort's rock-and-roll memorabilia, and 14 of the 650 rooms and suites are designed for families with specially decorated attached kids' rooms.
Why Families Love It:
The Hard Rock Hotel's close proximity to Universal Studios is the initial lure. Staying here comes with privileges, too, including preferred access to most park rides and attractions, courtesy shuttles, and priority seating at
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