Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
4455 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Hotel Description

   Arguably one of the hippest joints in town, the Hard Rock Hotel houses some of Vegas' hottest entertainment, restaurants and nightspots.

   It's all about the music. And the world's first "rock 'n' roll hotel and casino" knows it. From light fixtures created out of drum cymbals and Fender guitar-shaped door handles to the leather-and-steel walls of the parking garage elevator, every aspect of the Hard Rock worships at the altar of rock.

   Forget Monet, Van Gogh and Picasso, the artwork decorating the Hard Rock leans more toward painted leather, denim suits and feathered boas. Leather jackets from Aerosmith, the Ramones, U2 and many more are enshrined in cases lining the casino's walls. Motorcycles once owned by Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe and Matt Sorum of Guns N' Roses guard the entrance to the casino pit, autographed guitars stretch down the main hallway and outrageous costumes and memorabilia (Madonna's underwear! Beatles' talcum powder!) can be found in every nook and cranny.

   All the memorabilia just scratches the surface of the Hard Rock's devotion to the spirit of rock 'n' roll. The entire resort has a hedonistic atmosphere reminiscent of a backstage bacchanal. At night, the casino's Center Bar is ground zero for the parade of beautiful people, while downstairs Body English fuses European elegance with a rock star bachelor pad to create a nightclub that demonstrates why Las Vegas is known as Sin City.

   Outside, the pool area is lush beyond belief with sandy beaches, tropical palms and swim-up blackjack, all catering to the bronzed bodies who have made it the place to see and be seen during the sultry Vegas summers.

   Indoors, it's not unusual to spot rock musicians, models and NBA players elbow to elbow with Vegas tourists at the blackjack and craps tables. Dining runs the gamut -- from cosmopolitan (Simon Kitchen & Bar and Nobu) to loud and fast (Mr. Lucky's 24/7 and The Pink Taco) to vintage Vegas (AJ's Steakhouse) -- with restaurants having little in common from one menu to the next save great food and service.

   The resort's crowning achievement is its showroom, The Joint, which is credited with helping reinvigorate live music performances in Las Vegas hotels. Steely Dan, the Ramones, Sting, Green Day, Ringo Starr, Duran Duran, Ozzy Osbourne, the Rolling Stones, The Who and many more have taken the stage at The Joint.

   Truly a Vegas original, the Hard Rock must be seen -- and heard -- to be believed.

Hotel Details

   Number of rooms: 646.

   Casino:  Yes, 30,000 square feet. Casino games include Blackjack, Craps, Let It Ride, Pai Gow Poker, Roulette, Slots, Baccarat and Megabucks. There also is a poolside casino area with swim-up Blackjack.

   Race & sports book: Yes, a 60-seat race and sports book, equipped with 28 televisions and two big screens.

   Restaurants:  AJ's Steakhouse, Mr. Lucky's 24/7, Nobu, The Pink Taco, Simon Kitchen & Bar and Starbucks.

   Entertainment:  The Joint, live music venue that features the hottest and brightest acts of today, tomorrow and yesterday.

   Nightlife: Body English nightclub.

   Attractions: No.

   Pool:   Yes, a 4.7-acre pool area with two pools and four Jacuzzis. During the summer months, the hotel features the pool club, Rehab.

   Health Club: Yes.

   Spa: Yes, The Rock Spa offers multiple types of massages and services. The salon, Brannon Hair, is located outside the spa in the hotel.

   Shops:   World's Largest Hard Rock Store, Love Jones lingerie boutique, Sundries, Cuba Libre Cigar Shop and Rocks - The Jewelers.

   Wedding chapel: No.

   Convention rooms:   Yes, 60,000 square feet of event space including a 6,000-square-foot conference center. Also, penthouses are available for private functions, and private dinner parties are available in all rooms.

   Business center: No.

   In-room internet access:   Yes. Internet Wi-Fi service also is available in your hotel room for a fee.

   Wheelchair accessible rooms: Yes.

   RV park: No.

   Child-care facilities: No.

   Pets allowed: No.

   Room service: Yes.

   Parking garage: Yes. Valet parking also available.

   Shuttle service to the airport: Shuttle service to and from the airport available for a fee from an outside company.

   Shuttle service to the Strip: No.

   Standard room amenities:   Air conditioning, alarm clock, radio, remote-controlled 42-inch plasma TVs, On-command movies, mini bar, desk, electronic door locks, hair dryer, telephone and voice mail.

   Hotel amenities:  Concierge, luggage service, maid service, safety deposit boxes, wake-up calls and room service.

   Check-in time: 3 pm (4 p.m. on Sunday)

   Check-out time: 11 a.m.

   Minimum age to reserve a room: 21 years.

   Policies:   Children 11 and under stay free with an adult. The maximum total number of guests (adults and children) in a room is four.

   Incidental charges:  The Hard Rock Hotel charges a $7 per room, per night resort fee. This fee is not included in your reservation and will be charged at the hotel. Hotel requires a credit card for incidental charges.