Poolside cabanas and three restaurants await before theme park adventures begin. Guests fuel up with breakfast, then head out to explore nearby attractions.
Universal's Hard Rock Hotel, near Universal Studios Florida, offers a lively atmosphere with a poolside bar, on-site shopping, three restaurants, a gym, beach volleyball, sauna, and steam room. Families love the arcade, free in-room WiFi, and dry cleaning services.
Florida Center, a neighbourhood in Orlando, is home to Universal's Hard Rock Hotel. Some of the area's popular attractions include Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Florida. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Universal CityWalk and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Orlando travel guide
5800 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32819
What's nearby
Universal Orlando Resort
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Universal Studios Florida
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Universal CityWalk
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Universal’s Islands of Adventure
12 min walk - 1.1 km
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Orlando Station
11 min drive
Sand Lake Road Station
18 min drive
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
21 min drive
Restaurants
Mel's Drive-In
5 min walk
Louie's Italian Restaurant
3 min drive
Today Cafe At Universal Studios
13 min walk
Richter's Burger Co.
4 min drive
NBC Sports Grill & Brew
11 min walk
About this property
Universal's Hard Rock Hotel
Upscale family-friendly hotel near Universal Orlando Resort
Located close to Universal Studios Florida and Universal CityWalk, Universal's Hard Rock Hotel provides a poolside bar, shopping on-site and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and American cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as beach volleyball. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An outdoor pool along with a waterslide, cabanas and sunloungers
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a free theme park shuttle and early theme park entry
Express theme park tickets, valet parking (surcharge) and express check-out
A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
Guest reviews say great things about the pool, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 650 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Mini fridges, on-request microwaves and coffee/tea makers
Parking on site (USD 36 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Valet parking on site (USD 45 per night)
Limited on-site valet and self parking
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 40 for adults and USD 5 to 20 for children
3 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
beachclub
Emack and Bolios
The Kitchen
The Palm
Velvet Bar
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Beach volleyball
Early theme park entry
Express theme park tickets
Gym
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Shopping
Steam room
Waterslide
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Early theme park entry
Express theme park tickets
Free theme park shuttle
In-room cot
Laundry facilities
Microwave on request
Mini-fridge
Outdoor pool
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli
Waterslide
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
24-hour business centre
Computer station
Conference centre (5,995 square foot of space)
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Pool cabanas (surcharge)
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Spa
In-room massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
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7 floors
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Free cot
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
IPod dock
Pay films
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave on request
Mini-fridge
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
^Requires theme park admission. Valid only at participating rides and attractions in Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure, during normal theme park operating hours. Not valid at Universal Volcano Bay or at Universal Epic Universe. Excludes separately ticketed events. Benefit is non-transferable and valid only for guests of Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Hard Rock Hotel® and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, for the number of guests staying in the room for the length of hotel stay. Express ride access is a separate line with a shorter wait time at participating rides and attractions. Present valid room key card to the attendant upon entering the queue for a participating ride and attraction. Parks, attractions, operational times, and benefits are subject to substitutions, change, availability, capacity and/or cancellation without notice, and not guaranteed. Additional restrictions may apply.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 40 for adults and USD 5 to 20 for children
Self-parking fee: USD 36 per night (in/out privileges)
Valet parking fee: USD 45 per night
Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
In-room microwave fee: USD 15 per night
Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Hard Rock Hotel Orlando
Hard Rock Hotel Universal Orlando
Hard Rock Hotel Universal Orlando Orlando
Hard Rock Orlando
Hard Rock Orlando Universal
Hard Rock Universal Orlando
Hard Rock Universal Orlando Orlando
Hotel Hard Rock Universal Orlando
Universal Hard
Universal Hard Rock Orlando
Universal's Hard Rock Hotel ®
Universal's Hard Rock ®
Frequently asked questions
Does Universal's Hard Rock Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Universal's Hard Rock Hotel?
As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Universal's Hard Rock Hotel on 10 Mar 2026 start from AU$1,258, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Universal's Hard Rock Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Universal's Hard Rock Hotel?
Self-parking is available for USD 36 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 45 per night.
What time is check-in at Universal's Hard Rock Hotel?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Universal's Hard Rock Hotel?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Universal's Hard Rock Hotel located?
Located in Florida Center, this family-friendly Orlando hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Universal Orlando Resort, Universal CityWalk and Universal Studios Florida. Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal’s Volcano Bay are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Reviews
Universal's Hard Rock Hotel Reviews
9.2
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Nice hotel ambience. Pool a bit like a zoo but you are staying here for express passes and to be able to walk to the park. Room ok size. Double sink which helpful but bathroom lighting shockingly poor! Just remember you are paying 5 star prices for the benefits. The room is more 4 star.
Rohan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
9 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Definitely the best resort in the Orlando area. Beautiful, clean property, excellent & always friendly service, great food & drinks. Very comfortable room & a wonderful pool area with a good variety of music.
Nice! Very handy to the park. Beautiful pool area. Nice store and restaurant. However the waitress in The Kitchen needs some training on guest relations. Would definitely use this resort again!
Not enough front desk staff for the growing line; too long of a wait.
Natalie
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christopher
24 Oct 2025
Don’t recall breakfast included, may have missed it. But the hotel and grounds were very clean, staff was super nice. Lobby bar had great food and cocktails. The walk to the park was short, and also access to water taxi for the slightly longer but scenic route
We just had a much better overall experience at Sapphire Falls from our prior vacation. We felt more welcomed. Cleaning staff was pretty good and the beach club was awesome. The staff at check in could have been more welcoming.
The staff was courteous. Self parking was a breeze. The hotel was conveniently located to the Universal Parks. We loved taking the water taxi to the parks and the included Express Pass Unlimited. The only downside of our stay is that we were placed next to the staircase in the location the absolute furthest away from the elevator. It took so long to get to our room that the first time we located it we couldn’t believe the hallway was THAT long! Mattresses were super comfortable!
Excellent stay at another Loews Hotels. Hard Rock is very close to parks. Beautiful walk from hotel. Also has excellent amenities for your use. The service around the hotel is excellent. Pool service at cabanas is wonderful!
Room was not very clean. Visible hairs on the bed and bathroom. Wall was too thin? Could hear people's conversations next room. Room needs to be updated. I was expecting it to be very lavish and luxuriouse but it wasn't.
Kyung Min
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Justine
26 Jan 2026
Check-in was good and went quickly. When we arrived at our room, we noticed the art on the wall was broken and there was nails sticking out where the piece of art was missing.
It was also later in the evening when we arrived so we did not have any locations inside of the hotel to get filtered water besides requesting it from the bar/restaurant where they could fill a cup and the Fiji bottled water to purchase.
We also love the water taxi and walkways that make it easy to get to the park.
Upon using the shower in the room, we noticed a piece of blue painters tape on the shower tile like it was supposed to be covering something that could be broken.
Overall wasn’t super happy with our experience for the price. Felt like amenities could be better and room could absolutely be in better shape for the price.