Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando debuts renovated rooms following $40M Renovation

Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando amps up the vibe with stylish new guest rooms, marking the finale to $40 million in upgrades throughout the iconic property.

Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando is debuting newly-renovated guest rooms and suites, the encore to a multi-year, nearly $40 million renovation. Encompassing guest rooms, along with the hotel’s signature restaurant, The Kitchen, its chic lobby bar, Velvet Bar, and the building façade, the show-stopping renovations breathe new life into a hotel well-known for its music and entertainment-infused experiences.

Owned in a joint venture partnership made up of Loews Hotels & Co, Universal Destinations & Experiences and Hard Rock International, Hard Rock Hotel is one of the destination’s Signature Collection hotels.

Inspired by the colors and textures of a California sunset, the new room design leans heavily into oranges, blues and ambers. Driftwood accents and handmade macrame fixtures are new additions that transport guests to a different time and place. Design firm KTGY, known for their innovative storytelling, focused on creating an evocative aesthetic inside to create synergy with the California modern mission-style exterior.

“We’re thrilled for our guests to experience a new look and feel when they check in next,” says John Power, managing director at Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando. “Think of a place where you would hang out and listen to your favorite band lay down a new track in the studio. That is the vibe the designers created in our new rooms.”

Returning guests will be happy to see some of their favorite elements still feature prominently in the rooms, like the newly-elevated record artwork on the walls and the fan-favorite mirrors with celebrity heights.

Beyond the rooms, guests also get to experience a priceless collection of music memorabilia and live music – including poolside DJs, the weekly Acoustic Brunch in The Kitchen, and the Velvet Sessions and Velvet Unplugged concert series.

Family-friendly and located in the heart of Universal Orlando Resort, guests of Hard Rock Hotel are just a short walk, complimentary water taxi or shuttle ride away from all four Universal Orlando Resort theme parks – Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay and the new Universal Epic Universe. Guests staying at Hard Rock Hotel Orlando have rollercoasters in their backyard and receive an exclusive package of theme park benefits including free Universal Express Unlimited ride access to skip the regular lines at participating Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure attractions (theme park admission required), as well as Early Park Admission, free resort-wide transportation and more.

Hard Rock is recognized globally for world-class entertainment, stylish and contemporary design and unparalleled service. Guests of all Hard Rock Hotels enjoy an experience that infuses music as the key differentiator. The Sound of Your Stay program invites travelers to connect with music in immersive ways, from streaming expertly-curated playlists with Tracks to spinning classic and contemporary vinyl on record players with Wax or playing a premium guitar delivered to your room with Picks.

Hard Rock Hotel Orlando is now part of Unity by Hard Rock, a global loyalty program allowing guests to earn and redeem rewards at participating Hard Rock locations. For program details and benefits offered for stays in Orlando, visit Unity by Hard Rock.

For more information or to book a stay at Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando, visit https://www.universalorlando.com/hardrock.

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