Universal's Hard Rock Hotel

A generous taste of Spain comes to Miami in the form of the cavernous Casa Juancho, which looks like it escaped from a production of Don Quixote. The numerous dining rooms are decorated with traditional Spanish furnishings and enlivened nightly by strolling Spanish musicians who tend to be annoying and expect tips -- do not encourage them to play at your table; you'll hear them loud and clear from other tables, trust me. Try not to be frustrated with the older staff that doesn't speak English or respond quickly to your subtle glance -- the food's worth the frustration. Your best bet is to order lots of tapas, small dishes of Spanish finger food. Some of the best include mixed seafood vinaigrette, fresh shrimp in hot garlic sauce, and fried calamari rings. A few entrees stand out, like roast suckling pig, baby eels in garlic and olive oil, and Iberian-style snapper. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Check-in Time:

1600

Check-out Time:

1100

Year Built:

Total Rooms:

650 rooms.650

Total Floors:

7 floors.

Rooms:

650

Price

Main courses $15-$34; tapas $6-$10,P

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Reservations

Reservations recommended, but not accepted on Fri-Sat after 8pm

Cancellation Policy

Within 5 days one night rm & tax; within 180 days, full stay

Directions

Located in the center of Universal Orlando. Walking distance to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and CityWalk.

Area

Just east of SW 27th Ave

Parking

Self-parking $12; valet parking $18

Hours

Sun-Thurs noon-midnight; Fri-Sat noon-1am

Pets

True

Attractions

Wet 'n' Wild 2 Miles / 3 Kilometers Sea World 5 Miles / 8 Kilometers Splendid China 18 Miles / 28 Kilometers Belz Factory Outlet 3 Miles / 5 Kilometers Mall at Millennia 3 Miles / 5 Kilometers Universal's Citywalk 0 Miles / 0 Kilometers Universal Studio Florida 0 Miles / 0 Kilometers Walt Disney World Resort 12 Miles / 19 Kilometers Universal's Islands of Adventure 0 Miles / 0 Kilometers Orange County Convention Center 3 Miles / 5 Kilometers

Dining

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 great food and a casual atmosphere with just enough rock ?n' roll attitude to spice things up!The Beach ClubWhether you are sunbathing, relaxing in a cabana, playing in the sand or just waiting on an important call, this poolside bar and grill serving light snacks and refreshing cocktails.Palm RestaurantBringing the legacy of its famous New York steakhouse to Universal Orlando? Resort, the Palm's legendary menu offers a variety of American fare and Italian specialties and is most famous for its prime cuts of beef and jumbo lobster.Emack & BoliosThe perfect place for your "grab and go" needs. Start your day with some fresh fruit, a bowl of cereal, or choose from a variety of pastries, doughnuts, bagels and muffins. Candy, chips, soft drinks, and other snacks are also available. A true Boston experience, Emack & Bolio's serves 19 flavors of ice cream, as well as sorbets and frozen yogurts.StarbucksLocated adjacent to Emack & Bolio's, discriminating coffee drinkers can enjoy a latte, cappuccino or drink of their choice at this coffee shop favorite.Velvet BarVoted Orlando's best hotel bar two years in a row. Chic, stylish, swank and sexy, Velvet is a bar and so much more. Drop in for a chilled cocktail or kick back with some appetizers and enjoy the tunes. Velvet Bar is located on the lobby level and opens up to the pool deck with outside seating.

Information by Frommers