Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
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hot slutty chicks abound.
get drunk and watch your atm balance dissappear...
good tunes
I have to say that the last time I came here the service was kinda off. There is no early check in. I get there around 1:30 and my room wasn't ready yet. So I had to wait at the pool which was ok because there was alot of eye candy there. Once I got to my room which was on the pool side the view was great! However it sucks being on that side if you want to sleep in because they do sound checks at 9:00 in the morning! Around 12:00 noon they blast the music to the point where you can't even hear your TV . But heh your in Vegas. After coming back from the pool I ordered some room service the food was horrible. All an all I give this place 4 stars rather than my previous 5. I know there are upgrading the suites so I'm pretty sure they will start upgrading the regular rooms thankgod! This hotel has one of the worst service worst rooms however the hotel is the best hotel to have fun in Vegas because of the pool and all the eyecandy around......
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The best Hotel in Vegas for 21-35 age group. When I come down here with my friends it's a great… Read more »
Title: The Hard Rock Experience and Site for Sore Eyes
Hard Rock first timer confidently strolling in solo wearing 4 inch 'Jessica Simpson' red peek-a-boos, obviously bra-less, fully decorated with perfect Vegas hair and make-up, I was still slightly intimidated by the beautiful 20-30 somethings lingering the casino. Everyone had a friend and a drink in hand, some in both hands. Instantly, I knew exactly what I needed.....a friend and a drink!
Now I must interject.....This trip to Vegas was similar to every other trip to Vegas in only one way. Each time I enter the 702 I am reminded of the first time I put on a pair of prescription glasses. I stubbornly swore I didn't need those things, "I see just fine, who is she to tell me, she is crazy, jealous of my vision, a sales lady that just wants my $$!" She (my eye Dr. ) persisted and won. Leaving Site for Sore Eyes I figured I might as well flatter the lady and get my $200 worth and try the stupid things on. Wha! I was shocked I was awed I was scared! I could see....I could see too much...It hurt..It wasn't right , not normal. This couldn't be the human experience. My llfe had always existed in pales and nudes I saw smell, vibrations, I saw voices.....I saw Blossom Hill Rd. like I had never seen it before. I called my boyfriend immediately and told him I didn't know what he looked like. The world around me was so bright and full of life and texture....It was Vegas.
The great thing about the 702 is friends and drinks are free flowing especially when your bra-less. Within 10 minutes I was shooting drinks and sharing life's intimate details with Hudson, whom was already wasted and cried within 30 minutes of our conversation...no joke...He said he had fallen in love with me... Hudson from Florida was hot but an emotional drunk. I will never forget you.
Let's Yelp to the point. The point is we spent almost our entire weekend at the Hard Rock......getting dressed and un-dressed, drinking, gambling, dancing, walk'n it out, Body English-ing, Rehabing and then again and then again. No time for sleep no time for food no time to stop...Go go go! Hard Rock is always graciously awake and serving non-stop Vegas on a platinum platter and we willingly indulged. We wouldn't have had it any other way!
I must admit there was about a 2 hour window, upon check-out, that I hated Vegas and never wanted to go back. The no sleep, no food had taken its toll and I was a bit grumpy. The kind of grumpy when I've broken windows and shot bb guns. Thank goodness for Johnny Nitros hospitality and home, " I know I may be giving you mixed signals in nothing but a g-string and all but...." He whisked us away to suburban paradise and a delicious master suite where we were able to rest our tired bodies and exhausted minds on 400mg. of thread count relief. I went an entire night and kept my vow of not becoming #478.
Hard Rock it's been years since that first pair of prescription glasses, I wear contacts now, but I promise to always see you in the brightest , most dazzling, entertaining, amazing light that you are, so full of texture and life! It was an awesome experience only to be topped by my next one....."Girls and.... Jesse... when are we going back?"
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The only time I stay here is for the Rehab party on Sunday... The 11th Floor suite with the pool view which is really cool.... The decor in the room is OK... Nothing special really!!!
The main casino with limited of tables, doesn't have much to offer, accept some memorabilia from all the celebs in the glass cases around the main floor. Pink Taco is pretty good, but Nobu is definitely worth to check out. Body English Club is not bad, but can get stinky because of the carpet floor!!!
Rehab, Rehab & more Rehab!!!
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Anyone who gave the Hard Rock under 3 stars is either an idiot or an old fart who just didn't get it.
I recently had an epiphany: the ONLY place to stay in Vegas is the Hard Rock. I don't care what anyone else has to say about it. All of those other big time casinos are too huge, desensitized, impersonal and just plain suck to stay at. I like the fact that I recognize certain employees at the Hard Rock- and they recognize and are friendly to me as well. Those huge mega casinos are fun to visit for a club or restaurant, but staying at them is like getting lost in the mall of america. Senior citizens and screaming children running up and down the hallways- uh, yea...NO THANK YOU. Kids shouldn't even be allowed in Vegas in the first place.
The Hard Rock is so fun, young, edgy, hip, beautiful, has great music and the best all-around party scene in Vegas. The only other casino that can compete is the Palms, but I still think HR is better because its just so much cooler. It has great restaurants and great entertainment. AND, its only going to get better with the expansion. Body English is arguably the best club in Vegas and Rehab is definitely the best summertime party for sure. The Hard Rock Store carries quality items that I'd actually want to buy outside of Vegas- not the cheap "Las Vegas" crap merchandise or Celine Dion memorabilia- I'm talking cute clothes, great designers and nice jewelry.
Not to mention the rooms! Their beds are so comfortable. And the rooms are decorated well- not cheesy with crappy generic furniture and floral wallpaper. They're in the process of expanding the hotel so the construction noise does suck, but you should be too drunk/hungover to be bothered by that anyways, right?! And, we must all pay some price for improvement....I just hope that the expansion doesn't take away the great vibe the hard rock has now.
Oh, cant wait to go back on opening day of Rehab...I'd move into the Hard Rock if I could.
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The plus and minus side of the hotel are the same, that's why 3 stars. It's small, it's intimate, and that works for and against it.
Easily can walk by your destination because the circle is so small and if you get busy talking, you'll have to back track, or just keep walking the circle! I like the Casino and lobby, didn't really like the joint, and body english is decent.
The bar is fun, cute intimate bar, a circle of course, plenty of flirty guys. Not this weekend but at another time I sat at an empty table and it filled up fast once i sat down, so don't be afraid of an empty table!
The food places are a grill, (forgot the name) nobu, and AGO. I skipped nobu, but ate food at both other places. And both are good. One of the chefs at the grill sent over some sundaes, with a wink. very sweet! I lost my phone at AGO, and the cutey bartender got a flashlight, and on his hands and knees found it for me! Everyone is nice nice nice!
Hard Rock has the friendliest, funniest and most accomodating employees. Everyone from the bodyguards to the taxi fetchers are funny and flirty.
It seems as though there are more men than women there....so girls take note! And they are some friendly bunch of guys.
i didn't stay at the hotel part, but there is security to prevent non-guest from going up to the guest rooms.
Interesting displays of rockabilia, so check those out! Over all, a decent, intimate and interesting off the strip hotel and casino.
I've never stayed at the Hard Rock, but the casino is fricken great!
This is one of the only places that you can sit at a table, the dealers will talk with you and you actually get service.
I've always had great times, won money, and left slightly buzzed! They play good music and it just makes you want to stay at the tables and continue playing.
The crowd is friendly and by the time you leave, everyone at your table is your new BFF:)
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went here on a sunday to eat at ago. walked around the casino for a few minutes, which was very small. it's basically a big circle.
walked over to ago and had dinner. the service there was pretty good, but i wouldn't be going back. the food wasn't all that amazing.
what gives the hard rock a 1 star review from me is the experience we had when trying to leave. we were trying to make it back to the palazzo for jersey boys. we figured we had left ourselves plenty of time to make it back (about 45 mins). we get outside and the line for cabs was enormous. the guys outside are yelling 'no taxis tonight. take a towncar. $45! $55 for this lexus! $85 for this limo.'
they run a scam with the hard rock to make money. because we were in a rush and had already waited about 20 mins, we took the $45 town car. it was a $10 cab ride over. absolutely ridiculous. on the ride to the palazzo, we kept hearing over the radio 'hard rock to base. we need two suvs ect...' the guy who drove us told us they paid the hard rock $5 for every ride they picked up there.
because of that, i will never go to the hard rock again.
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This is my favorite place to stay in Vegas. Here's my main reason- the beds. They have down mattress toppers, lush pillows, and the smoothest sheets ever. I felt like I was at home! The room service is always great, the room we got was $200 for 2 nights (STEAL) and it was really nicely decorated with a plasma to boot. I hate staying in rooms in Vegas that look like they're from the 70's. Won't name any names. But it's honestly refreshing staying somewhere hip and fun. I love the fact that Pink Taco and Center Bar are just downstairs and the crowd is always young, no 80 year olds playing slots that I saw at least, people that I wouldn't mind seeing when I'm getting back to the room at the wee hours in the morning looking like I need a week of sleep. Let's just leave it at that ;)
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My friends were playing at the Hard Rock so we chose to stay here for convenience. The room was cute, didn't spend much time in it but to sleep. Got up early to check out the pool but they didn't open till 10am. So we decided we would eat at Mr. Lucky's for breakfast. Bad choice. Food SUCKED! They burnt my pancakes and the eggs were NOT over medium as I ordered. The juice was gross, left a bad taste in my mouth. The waitress barely came by to see if i needed anything, like maybe some water to wash out the juice.
Anyway... We ate and went back to the pool and the guy said we needed our wristbands which I lost the day before but was told to just ask the concierge and they would replace them.
NOPE! They wanted to charge me $25 for wristbands to get into their stupid pool!!! Yes i drove all the way from LA to pay $25 for your stupid pool after I already paid for the room. COME ON! I was so disgusted with the attitude given that i wanted to check out and go stay somewhere else. We checked out alright and they charged me a convenience fee that covers the use of their pool and valet!!! WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????????? NEVER again Hard Rock! You blow balls! How could you charge me a "convenience" fee.... where was the convenience I got charged for? I couldn't even use your stupid pool.
So, we left and went to stay at the Venetian. We had to come back that evening for the show which I almost didn't thanks to their asshole service. I had a good time at the show. Lit and Ant Farm were great. That is the only good thing I can say.
So, they get a star for the cute room and a star for the great show which really had nothing to do with them.
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Dear Hard Rock,
I heard you had a horde of drunken and loose college girls.
I was sitting comfortably at Harrah's with friends as we decided to walk to your establishment. From my GPS it only looked like a couple blocks.
Why Hard Rock? Why? Why would you build this place so damn far away from the strip. Drunk people like to wander around. We also like to hop cabs. But then we do not like to spend excess amounts of money. Now my feet are blistered and I only made it about half way to your casino before we gave up. We walked for about ever and your little purple Hard Rock sign was still illegible.
So until you move to a better spot. I doubt you will ever have the pleasure of seeing my rampant and drunk escapades. But there are plenty of empty lots so much closer to the strip. Seriously consider it or consider hiring my brother for PR so he can comp me just about everything.
Sincerely,
Mason T.
"Spring Break '99" Road Trip Stop #15
So far away. Out of Beer. My feet hurt. The team is complaining. We are on a dirty sidewalk. Too far away from the strip. Getting kinda bummed / mad. No available cabs. Wait a second. We are piling in five people. I am riding shotgun. Forget you Hard Rock. We are going to The Palms.
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I had really good service here. My first night was in a room about five feet from ongoing construction that started at 6am. I could have reached out and grabbed onto a bulldozer, it was that close. I requested a room change. The staff was very accomodating, very friendly and I ended up with a poolside room on the top floor.
The pool area is beautiful and GREAT for people-watching. The food/drink service is a little spotty (there was a debacle with a member of my group involving a request for sparkling water) and a large bottle of water costs $7. There must be gold at the bottom of the bottle or something.
I enjoyed my time at the Hard Rock but it is a taxi ride away from the Strip. I would complain more about this but I met some of the funniest cab drivers this way. Viva Las Vegas!
On my recent trip to Vegas I spent many hours drinking and partying here with my girlfriends. The pool, hands down is one of the best places to hang out I have ever been to. What a people watching scene. They pump the music really loud so don't bother bringing an iPod while laying in the sun. Honestly people don't go here to get a tan. They come to party and meet people. You need to tip a pool guy to get lounge chairs, or you'll be walking around looking stupid. You can always get a cabana or make friends with someone who did. Which do you think we did? The drinks are outrageous though!!! One round cost us $72!!!! Did I mention there was only four of us. I'm still stunned about that one. But the service there is great and the food was pretty good. Of course the food costs less than the booze.
The rooms are great. Very modern and trendy and the club Body English was good too. Especially the VIP section. Had a much better time here on this trip. I'll be back. But probably not for another three years.
Where would I go if I had a huge bankroll and I wanted to party? I'd stop at the Hard Rock. Very cool scene. Can't disclose more than that though ;)
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This is my Off the Strip Spot. Infodiva was here. Pink Taco is cool.
I stayed here after Christmas in 2003. What a blast I had. I love the big expansive, modern spacious rooms. The amenities were luxurious. I had a room facing the pool area. Since it was December it was closed. I ate at Pink Taco, the 24 hour cafe. I love the circular way this hotel is designed.
What better way to party than to get drunk at one of the Hard Rock discos and then stumble to your room for an after-party. Gambling is a little pricey.... $10.00 min to play Black Jack. I forget what drinks cost. We had a bar in our room. Gin and Tonic. I kept drinking Mudslides also.
I like staying off the strip sometimes. The traffic and parking is less stressful. Here is some info on the Hard Rocks... We stayed here prior to the sale.
The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is a hotel-casino located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The property has a 646 room hotel and 30,000ft (3,000m) casino. The hotel will undergo a major expansion to be completed in 2009.
The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is an expansion of the Hard Rock Cafe franchise.
It is known for its youthful appeal, elaborate swimming pool area (home of Rehab), and exclusive nightclub Body English. Along with The Palms (another off-strip resort) the Hard Rock both appeals to the 21 to 30 crowd and those who enjoy the Neo-retro feel of Las Vegas.
The hotel was opened in 1995 by Peter Morton, a co-founder of the Hard Rock Cafe franchise.
On June 27, 2002, John Entwistle, the bassist of The Who, died at the hotel from a heart attack.
On April 6, 2006, professional skateboarder Danny Way acid-dropped off the guitar on the cafe into a quarter pipe setting a world record.
On May 11, 2006, Morton agreed to sell the property to Morgans Hotel Group for $770 million. The sale and transfer of ownership was completed in February 2007.
Address 4455 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
Opening date 1995
Previous names none
Casino type Land-Based
Theme Rock & Roll
Owner Morgans Hotel Group
No. of rooms 670
Total gaming space 30,000ft (3,000m)
Signature attractions The Joint
Body English
Rehab
Notable restaurants NOBU
Pink Taco
A.J.'s Steakhouse
Mr. Lucky's
Years renovated 2001
Website Hard Rock Hotel
I am heading back to LV 2008. I will have to check out how the remodeling is affecting the hotel. I am aiming for a package deal. Air +Hotel wish me luck.
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I was disappointed at this hotel. Nothing much going on compare to the rest of the hotels in Vegas. Over all the room is just average. I mean you do get a big plasma TV. But come on who goes to Vegas to stay in a hotel to watch TV in their bedroom? No interesting restaurant inside of the hotel.
I will not pay more than $100 dollars a night for this hotel
Casino layout that does not make you want to die, ie, you can walk across the floor and find the bathroom or the sundries shop where you can buy some overpriced batteries.
Won 150 dollars at the nickel slots. The beginning of a 24 hour lucky streak. Thanks, Hard Rock!
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Great people sightings at this smokey, semi divey casino. We stopped here to dine at AJ's and to watch Richard Cheese perform a few hours later.
The casino offered fun twists on blackjack though the odds were kind of terrible. At least the dealers were fun, full of personality and stories that while maybe not true they were totall entertaining. Even better if they are true stories.
The people watching, OMG. I have never been in a place so full of tattooed, pierced, and aging hipsters and worn out skanky women. LOVED the people watching! We had so much fun walking around and thinking up stories about people, the possibilities of their lives. Sounds silly but there wasn't a crowd that was quite so specific anywhere else during our 5 day trip.
Some fights broke out near the Starbucks and that whole hallway near Pink Taco and AJ's kind of felt like a powder keg. After the fights we pretty much cleared out of that area for good.
The taxi line is a joke. People just walk up and steal the cab, so we ended up jumping the line and doing the same after about 45 mins in line and not moving. It was too cold to keep waiting at that point.
We'd totally go back for gambling, dinner at AJ's, and/or a show. I don't think I could take many days of that scene but it's fantastic for a few hours.
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My stripper friends like to hang at the pool. The memorabilia is cool, who knew those people were so tiny?, I mean Prince, Alanis Morissette & Shania Twain could share their size 2 outfits! Lots of celeb sightings...Jenna Jameson, and Vern (Minnie Me from Austin Powers), my friends have pictures of naked Vern & a bed full of hot chicks in one of the rooms. My problem is NOT that there are a lot of attractive guys to see, it's that they're with their boyfriends.
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I've come to the conclusion that I'm just not cool enough for this place. I don't have the right clothes. I don't have the right car. I don't have the right hair. I'm not handsome enough. I don't have enough money. I'm not from L.A. I'm not tall enough. I don't have the right career. And I don't know the right people. Aside from that this place has some interesting memorabilia but I'd steer clear of the restaurants. None have proven to be that great. If you're a guest the rooms are okay and the pool is cool. They also have a nice on-site gym.
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Minus one star for being off the Strip, but other than that, five stars for the casino (we didn't stay here). We went to the Body English club to see Metal Skool and then got a bite to eat at the 24-hour cafe next to the casino (the cafe had friendly, fast service and the food wasn't half bad).
I liked the feel of the casino itself, and the fact that it had rock 'n' roll memorabilia without being obnoxious like a Hard Rock Cafe restaurant. The casino is pretty small -- you can't get lost in here like you can other Vegas casinos -- but felt comfortable, not cramped.
And here's the kicker: We were just walking around the casino and stopped to watch a roulette table for a couple minutes when I saw this guy who looked like "Bobby Bacalieri" from "The Sopranos" but I assumed it was just some bozo from Missouri or something. But then my boyfriend was like, "I think that IS him." So that was sweet (it was him). He gave us a friendly nod and seemed to be having fun playing roulette (though he was no high roller, let me tell you). And he was totally nice about taking a picture with us (check it out).
If the Hard Rock is good enough for Bobby "Baccala," then it is good enough for me.
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We came here hoping for late night eats. What we got was a gaggle of 14 to 18 year old girls and old women trying to relive their glory days. Just our Luck Fall Out Boy just finished playing the Joint. Now, I'm really not that cool. I have no idea or care what they sing. It was a good thing that I was pretty drunk or else I wouldn't be able to handle this Craptastic place. Probably the worst Casino.
We did however hit the jackpot in penny slots.That made it fun, and the "free" drinks were strong. The Hard rock is off the strip and they should keep it there.
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The casino is a little bit smaller then the normal ones, but it's off the strip and within walking distance from The Doubledown!
I had the pleasure of staying here for a week in September 2006 and can't wait to go back. They decor is lined with all sorts of cool stuff. I really liked the framed black leather jackets on the walls, the 'Depeche Mode' jacket along with other band styles.
The first thing I did when I got here was at the Pink Taco - I had always wanted to eat at one of those places. The room had internet access and there was a flat screen TV in it, although I spent most of my time working, drinking, or passed out, so not too much TV time.
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I love this hotel! And now that the Morgan's group has bought it, I can only imagine it will improve!
Great pool, no need to watch what your saying while you're drinking (read NOT kid friendly...the way Vegas was intended!)
Great eye candy
You can actually SEE from one side of the gaming floor to the other, so you aren't lost in a maze, just trying to find your friggin room.
Every room has double french doors that open up to the outside. This may not be a big deal to most, but I'm not personally used to recycled air with tons of smoke, ech. This is one of the best features in my personal opinion.
Service here is fabulous, I've stayed at many strip hotels, including, venetian, paris, among others. Hands down, hard rock, no questions. You want it, they bring it. They still know what customer service is all about.
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In the zoo that is Vegas, this place is terrific. The rooms are so cool...spacious and sleek and just plain cool. The deep jacuzzi tub and the rain showerhead were a nice touch, as were the bathessential products.
Located off the strip I could still see the sunrise over the desert mountains from the room. The casino was cool wih excellent music blaring all over the hotel. That and the usual rock star paraphanalia (the Johnny Cash display was really cool) makes this place a nice place to crash if you are in Vegas, and the rates are really really reasonable considering the size of the room. The Pink Taco is their signature Mexican restaurant, and folks come over form other resorts to eat there. Maybe its the name, right?
The 24 hour room service menu will satisfy anyone, and they have a great menu called "The Morning After", loaded full of hangover fixes.
There is loads of nightlife here, Body English nightclub and more. I might add that I hate Vegas (was here for family reasons) and hate the casinos, so my review is based on the Hotel, and the room and the food.
If you ain' into the rock scene, go for the room. Great space.
Dear Hard Rock Hotel,
I hate you. No really, I do. Ok, maybe it's not so much you but your patrons. Bleh. All that attitude and silicon can suck it! And I question your choice in music...c'mon Maroon Five and Matchbox 20?? More like SOFT Rock rather than HARD Rock....you are one step away from playing John Tesh.
Ok, I've trashed you enough. Let me tell you why you got 3 stars outta me. I was in Vegas on business and met up with friends who happen to be out in the area. They wanted to hit up their usual spot, The Pink Taco, so we did. Afterwards they wanted to gamble so we hit up some slots (go big or go home, right?! haha) and for the FIRST time since I turned 21 (nine years ago) I was carded at a slot machine. THANK YOU.
Sincerely,
S-dawg
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While this hotel definitely has a different vibe than the others located on the strip, I really enjoyed my stay here.
The casino is drastically smaller than the ones in other hotels, but it's kinda nice how intimate it is. The tables and slot machine surround a bar in the middle, with shops and places to eat on the outside.
Now on to the rooms... they are sooo nice. Very classy, very modern, very clean. The beds are super comfy, and theres a big HD plasma tv in every room. Balcony doors open up to a nice view of the outdoor pool area, and a backside of the Strip. I love the glowing lights of Vegas, but it was a really nice change to stay somewhere not in the middle of the hustle and bustle. I really enjoyed it!!
Where do all the brilliant legal minds stay when they are in Vegas for a conference?
At the Hard Rock Hotel, clearly.
Actually, when the admin lady at my firm told me where I would be staying I think she said something more along the lines of: "Well, I know the conference is at the Four Seasons, but I booked you at the Hard Rock Hotel! That's where all the young kids stay these days--it has a pool, a bar, and a casino!"
(I didn't have the heart to tell her that the Four Seasons has all those things, too.)
Awesome. Not only do I have an uphill battle to prove to opposing counsel, that no, I'm not in court because it's "bring your daughter to work day," but now I gotta somehow prove that I'm Four Seasons worthy to my firm, too. Maybe when I make partner...blarf.
And, turns out, not just "young kids" stay here.
On my way to my room, after a hellish couple of days at work, an ok flight, and getting smacked in the face with the Vegas heat, one of the casino patrons decided that I needed a little smack somewhere else!
Yep, mama got goosed.
The gooser was, in fact, likely an early 20s frat boy, but his DAD, who was so mortified by his son's behavior, was not. However, good ole' dad may want to look at his own behavior if he is baffled by his son's, cuz although he apologized profusely, he also tried to "buy me off" and gave me $50 worth of chips and called me "sweetheart." Um...
I left it for housekeeping.
I think housekeeping deserves it more than my ass does.
So, in terms of "older people" there was the Mob-Boss-Dad, me, and ahh, yes. How could I forget the old guy in my room?
After the goose-pay-off episode, I trekked up to my room only to find that it was being, um ....vigorously occupied.
Yikes! No!! I don't want to see this!! ...Wait, er...where is her other leg? Shit. She must do yoga. Fuck!! Abort, Abort!!! Old man balls!!!!!
To the people of 261: Bravo to you--especially to the old man for baggin' such a flexible kitten.
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The Hard Rock is the type of place you want to stay at when in Sin City. It's fancy and expensive and makes you feel like you're in Vegas. I had a big ass room with a big ass 50" plasma screen and it made working in Vegas that much easier. When I turned on the 50" plasma for the first time the in-house music channel was playing Social Distortion, which I took as a good sign.
However, it's funny that they have complimentary pencils in the rooms instead of pens; I suppose you have to minimize The Hard Rock debauchery somewhere and at some level.
The only downside of my stay was the room next door to mine was occupied by Rap type dudes who blasted their "music" insanely loud for 2 of the 3 nights I was there.. but when you stay at The Hard Rock that's what you have to expect. I'm not a rookie: I had earplugs.
Also, unlike me, most of the patrons could give two sh*ts that they were standing next to a Gold album award for Molly Hatchet's 'Flirtin' With Disaster' album.
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Not really my scene.....off the strip, wayyyyy to crowded seriously no room to even walk, we didn't even get drinks cause the bar was packed.
I will probably not come back again.
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Nice, different type of casino venue. I enjoyed looking at the celebrity clothing on display. I found that very interesting. I have to go back because I did not think to buy a "Hard Rock" tee shirt.
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I usually stay at The Bellagio or with family when I'm in Vegas, so maybe it isn't fair for me to review a non-resort type of place.
The Hard Rock Hotel is small and boring. The casino is so little it's impossible to lose someone if you tried. There's no poker room, and only a handful of restaurants, one bar. Maybe some people like that, but considering that the pool is closed during the winter months, what else is there to do? It's also far enough off the strip that you can't simply walk outside to get to somewhere better.
These things aren't really what guarantees that I'd never voluntarily stay here again. The morning after we arrive, I get woken up by a jackhammer cracking cement directly under our window. We were on the 9th floor, and it was still insanely loud. My boyfriend had to call and get a different room because it was going on all day. When I spoke to them, they didn't seem to register how annoying it would be to be on vacation and unable to sleep in. After a few hours they get us a new room, no offer to help us move our things, and they put us in another room on the opposite side of the building, also with construction under the window. Same story the very next morning. We also noticed that several of the guest rooms were having work done on them. I know that HRH isn't anywhere close to the same scale as Bellagio, but when they are doing construction on a certain floor, they don't put you within 2 floors, either direction, of the offensive sound. I guess that would be kind of hard since they were re-doing the exterior. In my opinion, though, you should advise people that construction is going on. I guess that would require them to compensate people in some way, but isn't that better than having pissed off guests that will never return?
Better yet, we got home and the boyfriend sees a $55 charge on his AmEx from the minibar. Neither of us had anything from the mini bar in either rooms. Lovely.
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Las Vegas 'Ho' tel tour comes to...
Stop 3:
The Hard Rock...Someone pretty cool once said 'what's in a name?' I say 'Hard' is appropriate...bed is very comfy, the rooms are teeny-tiny. That's about the only thing that was. *smirk*
I was in Sin City for 2 days and saw the inside of 5 rooms...stay tuned and I'll tell you why.
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I really like the vibe of the HR and its one of my favorite casinos to hang out at. My only problem with the place is NO POKER ROOM. C'mon people..get with it. I would play here all the time!
Basically all hotels in Vegas can be evaluated on who goes to the pools.
Hard Rock and The Palms are where the hardbodies and rockstars are found.
So if you've ever been to a Hard Rock place anywhere in the world, this is more of the same. All of the waitresses look like they're starfucker groupies, so it's hard to pick them out from the LA tourists.
On the bright side, there will be no hillbillies with their slack jawed spawn in tow here.
Make sure to put in your time at the gym before hitting the pool here or you'll be that guy/girl.
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When my beloved Texas Longhorns were playing the Mobilehoma Sooners a few years back, the press had decided that OU would beat my team. As victory was apparent for the Longhorns in the 4th quarter, those of us in the burnt orange and white were able to cheer "OVERRATED.....OVERRATED". That is pretty much what I want to do every time I walk into the Hard Rock.
I enjoy partying in Vegas just as much as the next person, but everytime I go to the Hard Rock, it gets a little more thuggish and a little less tolerable. Last time I played craps, I was the only one playing while everyone else was playing the Field. Ugh, nothing worse than Field betters. Anyway, for my trendy, fun, young hotel experience, I would pick the Palms anyday. We are officially finished with the Hard Rock.
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I wish we had stayed here...I hear the pool party on Sundays is the place to be at but what is a Bambi to do after dancing and gambling all night and sleeping all day. I missed the afternoon pool party. Regardless I won some money playing slots at the bar and watched a live band rock the house. Meanwhile a large group of dudes and a few ladies are nearby trying to get into Body English for 2 and 1/2 hours. Suckers we had more fun at the bar with free entertainment than these fools standing there waiting and hoping and wishing...finally the guy at the door said to the crowd "NOT TONIGHT" ha ha ...
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