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September 10, 2025
Jennifer Hodges Area Director of Public Relations
ORLANDO, Fla (September 10, 2025) – Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando is debuting newly-renovated guest rooms and suites, the encore to a multi-year, nearly $40 million renovation. Encompassing guest rooms, along with the hotel’s signature restaurant, The Kitchen, its chic lobby bar, Velvet Bar, and the building façade, the show-stopping renovations breathe new ...
Read More About Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Amps Up the Vibe with Stylish New Guest Rooms, Marking the Finale to $40 Million in Upgrades Throughout the Iconic Property
July 28, 2021
Karen Handlan
As you pull into the palm tree-lined driveway, you set your sights on the iconic guitar fountain placed front and center at the entrance of Hard Rock Hotel Orlando. From that moment on, you can count on show-stopping experiences at every turn.
You might already know about the palm-lined swimming pool, great food and ...
Read More About Check out the Memorabilia Tour at Hard Rock Hotel Orlando
March 30, 2021
Jeffrey Hileman
Would you believe me if I told you that musicians and chefs have a lot in common? It’s something that took me years to realize and to this day, I keep discovering new ways these two passions of mine cross over.
When I first started playing music, I admit that I was only volunteering ...
Read More About Hitting the Right Notes on Stage and in the Kitchen
January 08, 2021
Karen Handlan
In the words of Bob Dylan, “The times they are a-changin’” and change is exactly what happened inside Hard Rock Hotel Orlando’s Velvet Bar. We knew we wanted to keep the Hotel California vibe in mind when designing the all-new lobby bar and outdoor patio. By incorporating rustic colors, wrought iron and detailed arches we ...
Read More About Turn the Spotlight on Velvet Bar
Guest post by Ken Finegan, Director of Food and Beverage, Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando. Ken holds Level 1 Sommelier Degree from the Court of Master Sommeliers.
Read More About The Inside Story of the Epic Wine List at Hard Rock Hotel Universal Orlando
