The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino can be easily recognised by it's huge neon guitar out front. But what's this Las Vegas resort all about?
One of the most famous hotel/casinos in Las Vegas has got to be the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. While still a youngster in the Las Vegas world of entertainment this up and coming rock and roll venue has become one of the most popular places for people of all ages to visit and to stay in. Let's take a look around and see if you'd like to check in here the next time you land in Vegas!
Opening in 1990, the hotel made quite a splash with a forty-five foot high neon Gibson Les Paul guitar signalling that they were open for business and ready to rock! You can sit in the Café and enjoy the musical atmosphere or move into the hotel and casino for a different experience - but whereever you are, there's sure to be music! Let's take a fast walk around the café before heading inside, shall we?
What's Las Vegas without some sort of reference to Elvis - and there's plenty of it right here! An Elvis wall awaits your adoration and admiration, the life-size statue surrounded by the various gold and platimum albums this famous entertainer earned in his short life. With "Viva Las Vegas" brightly shining overhead this is a must stop for any Elvis fan! But don't worry, there's plenty of other music memorabilia here for everyone from KISS fans to Aerosmith buffs. And don't forget to have a fast bite while enjoying the many historical exhibits hanging on the walls of this renowned restaurant!
Now that we've whetted our taste for music, let's wander into the hotel and see what they have to offer a weary traveller. With over 700 rooms waiting for you there's no doubt that you'll have a safe spot to fall when you run out of steam. Sitting right on the famous Las Vegas Strip, the hotel rooms come tricked out with the latest conveniences for the Vegas visitor.
The Rockspa is ready to cater to your every need, offering a state-of-the-art fitness center as well as a spa for the gentler touches. But why not head for the pool and do a little gambling? That's right, you can literally swim up to the gambling tables in this casino and place your bet while treading water! Of course, you can't live on gambling alone so there's also a poolside bar and grill to fill that need without you even having to get dressed again!
But you came to Las Vegas to do a little gambling, so let's dry off and wander inside to see what catches your eye. The first might be the Peacock Lounge, a high limit gaming room for those who want to play for more than just nickels and dimes - this is where the big boys play! If you're looking for a bit more of a sporting atmosphere, check out the Sports Deluxe with six flat screen monitors showing a variety of sporting events for your entertainment and gambling urges.
And what's Las Vegas without a little mystery? If you can find it, you can go to Baby's Night Club - the secret unmarked door isn't easily found, but rumor has it that it leads down underneath the hotel where you can find the best in music and entertainment with special guest DJ's weekly.
Of course the most famous entertainment venue in the hotel is the Joint, seating over a thousand guests and providing live entertainment from world-famous singers and entertainers. You never know who's going to show up for a surprise visit - or do you?
After all that you may want to grab a full meal and ponder on your exciting stay so far. The Hard Rock Hotel offers some great restaurants for you to quench that thirst and quell that roaring stomach.
If you're in the mood for Mexican cuisine, check out the Pink Taco - you can find the old classics and some new creative inventions here. But what if you're feeling more"¦ Japanese? Well, you're in luck - Nobu is one of the most famous Japanese restaurants, run by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa - you may know his name from the famous television show Iron Chef! With dishes ranging from sushi to squid pasta, these dishes are going to send you around the world!
Speaking of pasta, be sure to check out Mortoni's! This Italian-themed restaurant has a famous big brother in Los Angeles titeld Morton's, the famous restaurant filled with celebrity eaters. Who knows who you might see there?
If you're feeling in the mood for a good steak, A.J.'s Steakhouse is ready to give you the meal of a lifetime! A grand piano serenades you while you watch your choice of prime meat cooked right there in front of you while you relax and enjoy the serene atmosphere.
Mr. Lucky's available if you're not so daring, providing a hearty and familiar menu of sandwiches, soups and salads for the casual diner. And, of course, Starbucks is ready and willing to fulfil your every caffeine need.
The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is one of the most popular places to visit and stay in Las Vegas, primarily because of the many celebrities that drop in for a drink and maybe to croon a tune or two. Why not put this fresh-faced kid on your list of places to visit next time you hit the Strip? Remember; just look for the neon guitar and walk on over!
