How's Hardrock these days?

[pee_win]

Staying at Hardrock next month. I know it's off the strip but our group is a lot of golf so we cut back on hotel expenses. Any tips/tricks?

[KG25]

Not great. Stayed there last August. The only thing I liked about the place was the happy hour at Pink Taco.

[Tara Denise]

I was just there last week (TR pending cause I'm lazy and have to wait until people tell me what pictures I can post lol)...it was ok, but definitely a pain in the ass getting back and forth at night. It wasn't as bad as I thought it'd be, but the guys my friends hooked up with the whole trip paid for cars to get us a lot of the time lol so my POV is skewed. But I think as long as people go into it aware that they will have to pay for cabs when it comes to nightlife- it's not that bad.

[BayAreaOlli]

Pink Taco Happy Hour and Brunch is great, otherwise its a bit beyond its prime. But if you are okay with it just being your base and don't mind the transportation to and from the strip than you'll be okay.

[news21]

I stayed there in February of this year. Room was nice other than airport noise. Food is alright, not many gaming tables. The no outside drink and food is dumb but we brought are own beer and cooler didn't have any problems, I heard they check in the summer time.

[SelfMade]

Expect to see a lot of Ed Hardy shirts.

[So fresh So clean]

Stayed there last month, had a great time. Nice pool area w swim up tables, good restaurants and overall good vibe.
Cabs are actually less from here to strip areas as they take the back roads everywhere, meaning zero traffic.
I like the HRH.

[justinssvc]

Staying at Hardrock next month. I know it's off the strip but our group is a lot of golf so we cut back on hotel expenses. Any tips/tricks?

I have stated at HRH for years. I love the HRH tower, nice rooms, good pricing. The food there is good, Pink Taco and Lucky's for cheaper eats, Nobu for the sushi. If you want an awesome steak go to DelFrescos right up the street.

BJ tables aren't the best game, no surrender, etc but the crowd is always interesting.

The pool is fun, there different areas depending on your vibe, plus swim up and all that stuff.

You can get anywhere on the strip for a $15 cab ride. If $15 is what you're worried about when coming to town, then you're in the wrong place.

[donniejay]

Expect to see a lot of Ed Hardy shirts.

No kidding! I wouldn't say JERSEY SHORE status but it's a little bit of an older midlife crisis crowd (late 30s) in ed hardy and affliction.

The casino was pretty boring, and nothing special about the room (besides the bed). Our room actually had an opening where you can get outside on the roof which was a little weird. However, rooms were dirt cheap and it was super close to the airport.

This was way back in 2011-2012 when Vanity was still a hot spot.

[ffarc105]

How long is the wait to get in on Sundays? What time should we arrive? thanks

[HeySuburbia]

No kidding! I wouldn't say JERSEY SHORE status but it's a little bit of an older midlife crisis crowd (late 30s) in ed hardy and affliction.

The casino was pretty boring, and nothing special about the room (besides the bed). Our room actually had an opening where you can get outside on the roof which was a little weird. However, rooms were dirt cheap and it was super close to the airport.

This was way back in 2011-2012 when Vanity was still a hot spot.

This statement sums it up perfectly!

[kp3205]

Stayed there last month 4/24-4/27 for a few days for R&R after going to 2 conferences out in CA.

$20 sandwich got me an upgrade from the casino tower to the paradise tower facing the pool which from what I understood is a newer tower like the HRH suite only tower.

Try not to get the first 2 or 3 floors facing the pool as they power wash the pool area starting at 7 AM.

Casino is extremely quiet except for 11 P- 2 AM it seemed.

Cab ride to Caesars was $18 due to some traffic going to but $14 coming back just to give you an idea of $$.

Due to the bad weather by Vegas standards Rehab on that Sat was dead with the guy from Black eye Peas dj'ing not named Will.I.AM.

Pink Taco's has a good happy hour and liked Culinary Dropout also.

I didn't see the Jersey Shore/Affliction people there as much other than the store that was empty along with the other shops 99% of the time when I passed by. Honestly I think it has become a 35 yo+ crowd dynamic that don't want to be on the strip anymore and most probably drive in.

It is what it is. It had it's day and he Vegas strip has blown by it.

[dnix]

Its not my first choice, but Ive never had a bad stay there. IMO it is the most cab friendly. Quickest and cheapest ride to the airport, and to any hotel on that side of the strip. I cant think of any reason Id go to Caesars, so all of my cabs were really cheap. Ive been in both towers and both had decent rooms. If your on the HRH email list, you can get some really good deals that make it worth staying there over Harrahs, Ballys, Rio, Palms, or similar hotels. Compared to PH or something similar, it would really just depend on your budget, and how you prioritize location, room cost, ect.

[pee_win]

Thanks for all the feedback. Luckily my entire group is aware of the location. Like I mentioned, we are playing golf 2 full days and we have a rental car so anywhere we go during the day will be fine. No issues cabbing it out for a couple nights to party.

So sounds like I need to try to do a sandwhich trick for Paraside Tower (higher floor). Good to know about Pink Taco.

[BigPimp]

I think folks who are 35 and older are going to Hardrock based on its reputation when those folks were 25 years old. Seriously.