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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

4455 Paradise Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (800) 693-7625
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

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Editorial Review for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – by Mar Yvette

The Draw
Las Vegas' undisputed king of rock-and-roll hotels, the Hard Rock signaled the trend of a newer, cooler Vegas ever since it opened its gold guitar-handled doors in 1995. True, it's set off the beaten Strip path, but this place has no trouble reeling in the crowds thanks in large part to its two not-so-secret weapons: The Joint and the Beach Club. The former is the music venue which has seen everyone from The Rolling Stones to Velvet Revolver rock its stage, while the latter is an outdoor playground featuring a nearly mile-long pool replete with a sandy shore, thatched roof cabanas and walking hard bodies in perpetual "Spring Break" mode.

The Details
By Sin City standards, the casino itself is relatively small, with a simple circular layout--but that's a good thing. It makes elbow rubbing between celebrities (often spotted playing blackjack) and hot singles inevitable. Along with the "Tower of Power," an imposing display of LCD monitors, guests can pore over the mind-numbing amount of rock memorabilia, ranging from Axl's guitar to vintage Beatles merchandise and a wall devoted to Elvis. The calmest part of the hotel: The spacious, minimally decorated rooms, set with rare tour posters and French doors (which actually open), and amenities like a Bose CD stereo system, cotton robes and cable TV.

Hits: The pool area is truly unbeatable and the on-site restaurant choices--Mr.Lucky's 24-hour diner, Nobu, Ago and Pink Taco--make it unecessary to step foot onto the Strip. Plus, how cool is it to get into a leopard-print elevator and have (the non-Muzak version of) Aerosmith blasting?

Misses: Those who want to shop with their winnings will have to head out to one of the other big casinos--the few onsite boutiques are pretty one-note and limited.

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Looking for a fun place to chow down? Check out the always-happening Pink Taco at the hotel for some creative Mexican.

The Extras

There's plenty of people-watching on the outdoor pool, where the bikini babes and the men who drool over them sun on the beach or throw back a pina colada and take to the swim-up blackjack tables.

User Reviews for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Citysearch (27), Trip Advisor (2 ), Fodor's (4 ), All (33)

4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/17/2006 Posted by bootsytown

Their pool is great if you like to show of your bod or check out others. Plus they actually play decent (comparably) music in their casino, as I should hope they would. And I loved the flat screens and purple shiny bedspreads, best hotel decor I've seen in Vegas. Body English was just ok, I wouldn't pay to get in.

3 Star Rating: Average

11/13/2006 Posted by muranodiva

Well I had been here when they opened and totally forgot what it was like so I recently went back with my boyfriend on a trip for the weekend. I remember why I had forgot it. The casino area is dinky, and I do mean tiny. The little area that they have for shopping doesn't have too much variety in it and it's a little overpriced. The 24/7 diner that we went to really was horrible for service and food. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone I liked, unless they gave you a free room.

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05/16/2008 Dropkick Murphys
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05/23/2008 Stephen Marley
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05/30/2008 Ozomatli
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06/27/2008 Smash Mouth
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07/04/2008 Steel Pulse
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07/11/2008 Rusted Root
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07/18/2008 De La Soul
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Editor's Review

Reinterpreting the swanky vibe of old Vegas for the rock-and-roll generation.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

Looking for a fun place to chow down? Check out the always-happening Pink Taco at the hotel for some creative Mexican.

More Insider Tips

Hotel Information

Smoking

  • Yes

Parking

  • Lot

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • Discover

Recognition for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

2006 Editorial Winner - Airport Hotel
2007 Audience Winner - Airport Hotel
2006 Audience Winner - Airport Hotel
2006 Audience Winner - Boutique Hotel

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