Guests of Deluxe Universal Orlando On-site Hotels Enjoy:
SKIP THE REGULAR LINES FOR FREE with Universal Express Unlimited ride access; per person per day (purchase of a valid theme park admission required)
Complimentary Water Taxis
Priority seating at select Restaurants throughout the resort
Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, one hour before the theme park opens (valid theme park admission required)
Complimentary shuttle busses to and from both theme parks and CityWalk®, plus guided walking paths to make getting around the resort fast and easy so you can make the most of your time
Complimentary delivery of merchandise purchased throughout the resort to your hotel
Resort-wide charging privileges with your room key card
Complimentary scheduled transportation to nearby SeaWorld®, and AquaticaTM
Universal Orlando character appearances with some of your favorite theme park characters
Golf Universal Orlando® program, providing preferred tee times and complimentary transportation to select area golf courses: Windermere Country Club, Grand Cypress Golf Club
Resort Details
- Beach ClubWhether you’re sunbathing, relaxing in a cabana, playing in the sand, or just waiting on an important call, you can kick back at the Hard Rock Hotel’s beachclub poolside bar and grill. Enjoy a light snack, a refreshing drink, or one of our beachclub cocktails.
- Emack & Bolio'sA true Boston experience, Emack & Bolio’s serves award-winning ice cream, sorbets and frozen yogurts. This ice cream parlor is the perfect way to cool off on a hot day.
- Palm RestaurantWorld-renowned for its prime cuts of meat and succulent Nova Scotia lobsters, along with classic American fare and Italian specialties, Palm Restaurant is the perfect place for a hearty meal in a classic New York style atmosphere. Open for dinner.
- The KitchenFood and rock music have never come together the way they do at The Kitchen. With the look and feel of a spacious kitchen in a rock star's mansion, the restaurant walls are adorned with culinary-themed memorabilia from many of the celebrity guests who have stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel® and cooked for guests. The Kitchen offers New American Cuisine in a casual atmosphere with just enough rock ‘n’ roll attitude to spice things up! Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Velvet BarIt’s Orlando's coolest spot for cocktails and conversation. Drop in for a chilled martini or kick back with some appetizers and enjoy the tunes. Velvet provides the perfect atmosphere for aspiring musicians and their groupies to hang out and get discovered. Velvet is located on the hotel's lobby level and opens up to The Veranda with outside seating.
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service†
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting,Offsite†
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services†
- Coffee shop†
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service†
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting, Offsite†
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services†
- Coffee shop†
- Complimentary wireless internet
- Concierge desk
- Currency exchange†
- Elevators
- Exercise gym†
- Game room
- Gift/News stand†
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars†
- Outdoor pool
- Parking†
- Pool
- Restaurant†
- Room service†
- Safe deposit box
- Shuttle to local attractions
- Smoke-free property
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Valet parking†
- Wakeup service
- Business Services†
- Internet Access†
- If you dream of a sophisticated wedding fit for rock ‘n' roll royalty, look no further than the Hard Rock Hotel. A winning combination of wedding planning expertise and stylish venues transforms every wedding into a memorable event. Take your vows by the
shimmering pool, followed by a reception in the elegant Avalon Ballroom. Welcome your guests with cocktails on the spacious Woodstock Lawn, or decorate this outdoor venue with superstar glamour and rockin’ entertainment. We will assist you in organizing every
detail, from catering to videography. You can also surprise your guests with a private event at Hard Rock Café® and Hard Rock Live® at Universal Orlando® Resort—because when it comes to celebrating your special day, we want to deliver whatever you can dream
up.
The Hard Rock Hotel’s enviable amenities create an alluring setting for pre- and post-festivity fun. Dive into our outdoor pool and groove to the underwater music, unwind in a themed cabana, enjoy a day of golf or spa rejuvenation. We can also plan an outstanding itinerary for your group at Universal’s Islands of Adventure®, Universal Studios® and Universal CityWalk®—for a wedding your guests will never forget.
Over 6,000 square feet of function space
2,964 square foot Avalon Ballroom
9,000 square foot Woodstock Lawn
Up to 250 guests
Unique catering with Vegetarian & Kosher options
† Fees may apply
- Fitness center on-site †
- Hot tub2 Outdoor Hot Tubs
- Outdoor pool
- PoolThere is 1 pool on site. 12,000-square foot sand beach pool featuring an underwater stereo sound system and:
Interactive play area for children, including a 260-foot water slide
Two (2) Jacuzzis
Private cabanas available for rent: includes TV and DVDP (prices vary by season)
Sand volleyball court, Ping Pong, Shuffleboard
- Golf †Golf Course located within 5 Miles of Property.
- On-site EntertainmentVelvet Bar hosts the city’s only rock ‘n’ roll cocktail party on the last Thursday of every month*. Each “session” combines creative cocktails with live music from some of the hottest rock bands.
The award winning “Velvet Sessions” is a rock & roll cocktail party held in the hotel’s Velvet Bar and Lobby Lounge. Each “Session” showcases a different type of beverage theme for members to sip, shoot or guzzle along with fabulous and great live music from the nation’s best rock bands.
There is a cover charge for admission and it includes FREE drinks, finger foods and warm-up tunes, starting at 6:30pm. Cash Bars and Band from 8:00pm and onwards. Velvet Sessions is an invite-only event – You can request your invitation online!
Some of the past performers include: Joan Jett, The Romantics, Eddie Money, The Tubes, The Fixx, ABC, Foreigner and more.
*November & December are excluded
**October price varies
- SeaWorld® Orlando
- Universal Studios®
- Universal's Islands of Adventure®
- Walt Disney World® theme parks
- Skip The Regular Lines* all day!As an On-site Hotel guest, you'll receive Universal Express SM ride access to skip the regular lines* throughout both theme parks - A FREE BENEFIT WORTH AT LEAST $87 per person, per day! It's the ultimate, FREE perk for staying on-site at Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Hard Rock Hotel and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. You''ll skip the regular lines at participating rides and attractions with FREE Universal Express access in both Universal Orlando theme parks. It's the fastest way to ride and enjoy unparalleled access all day long, as often as you'd like, just by showing your hotel room key card at each express entrance. *Not valid at Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and additional attractions may be restricted or excluded during certain times. On-site hotel privileges good for hotel stay as indicated on the room key card. Only good for the number of guests staying in the room. Paid theme park admission required. Express ride access available during normal theme park operating hours only. Some attractions excluded. Not valid for separately ticketed special events. Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are subject to change without notice. **Based on peak pricing for the Unlimited Express pass, sold exclusively at the Universal Orlando theme park front gates. *On-site hotel privileges good for hotel stay as indicated on the room key card. Only good for the number of guests staying in the room. Paid theme park admission required. Some attractions excluded. Express ride access available during normal them park operating hours only. Not valid for separately ticketed special events. Based on peak pricing for the Unlimited Express pass, sold exclusively at the Universal Orlando theme park front gates.
- Early Park Admission to The Wizarding Worldof Harry Potter. Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, one hour before the park opens. Requires paid theme park admission. Early Park Admission begins one hour prior to Universal's Islands of Adventure regular opening hour for On-site Hotel guests and is valid 7 days a week. Valid only at Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Flight of the Hippogriff and Dragon Challenge.
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
12382 reviews
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Feb 08, 2026Rock star treatment blows away all other universal resorts!
It had been about 8 years since we stayed at the Hard Rock. Most recently we have been staying at the Portofino. After this last trip, I can proudly say it’s Hard Rock exclusively for us! The refurb rooms are outrageous. The bathroom and new shower design is on point. As we all know express is a must at the busy resort and the proximity to the original campus priceless. Even though we stayed for four days and included two days at Epic, staying at the original campus with this location is a much better option than being at the Helios without express. The bus to Epic was frequent, uncrowded, and just a 10 minute ride Now, for the best part of the trip, the hotel concierg. One of the days we wanted to eat at the Atlantic, but according to the app there were no reservations available. We called the hard rock concierge from inside Epic, asked if there were any tables available, and they were able to provide us an immediate set of options for dining. They even called back to make sure we got our reservations and if we enjoyed the meal. This level of service is unparalleled. We had an amazing time and felt like rock royalty!
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Feb 05, 2026
HHN stay done right
Stayed for HHN, so close to studio's. Last thing you want after a long night is walking all the way to the transport hub, Hard rock is perfectly placed to save your legs!! Free fast passes were great during the day, but exploring the hotel and all the memorabilia was perfect during a rain storm. Nice pool along with good food and drink options. Stayed club level, but only used the lounge for breakfast as we were out every evening. Would definitely stay again. Don't know if the bed was comfortable or I was just knackered after the day in the parks then to all the Halloween houses but I did sleep like a baby.
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Feb 04, 2026
Convenient and Easy!
Our family of 5 stayed at the Hard Rock for 4 nights to visit all 3 Universal Parks. We chose to stay on the Club Level Floor 7 and loved having the availability of the Rock Royalty Lounge! Breakfast started at 7:00am, which gave us plenty of time to enjoy a yummy breakfast before early entry to the parks. There was so much variety of both food and drink choices! Since the Hard Rock is only a 5 minute walk to Universal and a 10 minute walk to Islands, we were also able to take advantage of the snack time, dinner/drink time, and desserts that the club level provided us. We didn't spend one penny on food for those 2 park days! Being so close to the parks and City Walk was such a plus!!! The shuttle bus to Epic Universe was incredibly convenient and fast. The early entry and fast passes were also more than worth it to stay here. When we arrived we were greeted warmly by the bell hop and the front desk! They were all so nice and answered all questions that we had. Picking up our park tickets was also so easy! We were lucky to have gorgeous weather when we arrived so the kids couldn't wait to get to the pool! The pool area is beautiful and the kids enjoyed the pool (with an evening movie) the day of our arrival and we enjoyed the Beach Club area! The heated pool and water slide were so much fun for them! Our room was wonderful and was cleaned daily. It was perfect for our family of 5. The whole hotel and it's grounds were clean and meticulously maintained. We absolutely loved this hotel and would not hesitate to stay here again if we returned to Universal!
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Feb 02, 2026
Nice vacations at Universal
It’s the second time I stay at this resort for a family vacations at Universal. The hotel is very nice and the pool is very pleasant. The fact that it’s so close to 2 of the Universal parks makes it worth it, especially with the fast pass that comes with it. The food at the restaurant is very good too. The staff is super nice. I highly recommend it if you want to enjoy the parks.
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Jan 28, 2026Blood in both beds
Upon checking into our room at Hard Rock Orlando on January 25, 2026, after a long day of travel, we pulled back the sheets to tuck our children into bed and discovered multiple visible blood stains on one bed. When we checked the second bed, additional blood marks were present. We immediately contacted the front desk. A staff member came to change the sheets, which addressed only the surface issue and did not resolve the underlying sanitation concern. A room containing visible blood on both beds should never have been released for occupancy, and simply changing linens does not adequately remediate exposure to bodily fluids. We then spoke with the manager on duty and were offered either free parking or a 20% discount for one night. While minor issues like missing towels or a broken lamp are understandable, the presence of visible blood on both beds constitutes biohazardous contamination, a potential health code violation, and a serious failure of basic sanitation and guest safety standards. The offered compensation was wholly inadequate given the severity of the issue. To resolve the situation efficiently, we asked our authorized travel agent to advocate on our behalf so we could continue our trip without further disruption. When our agent contacted the hotel, the manager refused to speak with her, stated she “preferred” to deal with us directly, and hung up on her. Afterward, a 50% discount for one night and free parking were offered. Given both the biohazardous condition of the room and the way this situation was handled, we requested that one night be fully compensated. This request was denied. It appears acceptable at this property to rent rooms containing visible blood and to dismiss such conditions as minor housekeeping oversights. This incident reflects a failure in sanitation standards, customer service, and management judgment, including the refusal to work professionally with an authorized travel agent. It should go without saying that another person’s blood in a hotel bed is unacceptable. Management failed to properly remedy a dangerous situation for which the hotel was entirely at fault. We are deeply unhappy with our stay, and we would caution future guests accordingly.
- AdvisoryThe following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Self-parking fee: $36 (plus tax) per room, per night Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change, this is an estimate of what you will be charged. The hotel can provide current fees and inclusions when you check-in.
- AdvisoryThe following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Valet Parking fee: $45 (plus tax) per room, per night Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change, this is an estimate of what you will be charged. The hotel can provide current fees and inclusions when you check-in.
- Current Renovations: Description: ***Important Information for our Guests***
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.
- Check In: 4:00 PM
- Check Out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 21
- General Policies:
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.
- Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed
- No Show Policy
- No Show Penalty:1 NightApplies: Sunday - Saturday 20Feb15 - 31Dec50