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Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando
Orlando, Florida, United States · Hard Rock Hotels · Accessible Luxury
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando opened in 2001 with 650 rooms a five-minute walk from the parks, walls hung with rock memorabilia and a pool that puts a sandy beach, a waterslide, and speakers underwater. Club rooms add a lounge with breakfast and evening drinks; AAA has kept Four Diamond on the house.
- 650 rooms
- Opened 2001
- Neighborhood: Universal Orlando
About Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando
- The pool's underwater sound system plays into a sandy beach and waterslide, a five-minute walk from Universal Orlando.
- Some suites include themed children's rooms; a volleyball court and kids' program sit with the spa.
- AAA Four Diamond for 2025 sits on the 650-room 2001 house.
The setting
2.4 miles from Orlando International Premium Outlets.
Restaurants and bars
- beachclub — Bar · Bar
- The Kitchen — Restaurant · New American
- Velvet Bar — Bar · Bar
- The Palm - Orlando — Restaurant · Steak house
Experiences
- Universal Express Unlimited — Free Universal Express Unlimited included with every stay, allowing shorter wait times (valid theme park admission required).
- Famed steakhouse and American-classic dining — Dining ranges from a famed steakhouse to American-classic cuisine, from fine dining to casual grab-and-go eateries.
- Hard Rock Live and Velvet Sessions — Live music and entertainment, including some famous names, with Hard Rock Live and Velvet Sessions listed as entertainment options.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
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