T R A V E L
Become a Rock Supers tar
Orlando’s Hard Rock Hotel
By Margaret Word Burnside and Aaron R. Fodiman
Photography by Gram and Noraa
The Hard Rock Hotel at Universal in Orlando is filled with millions of dollars of rock and roll
memorabilia and music-themed art.
Have you ever dreamed of being a rock star, or at least
living like one? Your dreams can come true within less
than an hour drive on Interstate 4. At the Hard Rock
Hotel on the grounds of Universal Studios in Orlando, you will
be inundated with all the rock and roll memorabilia necessary
to fulfill your fantasies.
Their Rock Royalty program is the ultimate in luxury. These
rooms and suites have evening turn-down service, cotton
signature bathrobes, and keyed access to the Rock Royalty
Lounge with its continental breakfast, library of rock and roll
magazines, evening hors d’oeuvres and sweets, as well as coffee,
teas and soft drinks.
The hotel is filled with funk and fun with over a million
dollars worth of iconic artists’ memorabilia from Elvis Presley
to Elton John. Following its recent multi-million-dollar
renovation, this property is both lively and laid back, finding
the perfect balance between classy and casual. The hotel’s
amenities are worthy of an “A-list” celebrity. Plus, as a guest at
the Hard Rock, you enjoy exclusive theme park benefits, such
as Universal Express, which allows you to skip the regular
lines; and early park admission to the Wizardly World of Harry
Potter, an hour before the park’s normal opening.
One of the Hard Rock’s newest luxury offerings is “Wine
Riffs,” a dining experience that capitalizes on the emotional
148 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2015