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Hard Rock Hotel® at Universal Orlando

5800 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL, USA, 32819
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Make your next meeting or event a smash hit at Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort, which offers 20,000 square feet of unique, flexible meeting and function space including meeting rooms and ballrooms, outdoor lawn and pool areas, plus The Kitchen and The Palm restaurants. Groups can also utilize 140,000 square feet of additional meeting and function space at the nearby Hard Rock Cafe® and Hard Rock Live® performance venue in Universal CityWalk.

Venue Details

ChainLoews Hotels
BrandUniversal
Built2001
Renovated2016
Total meeting space202,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms650
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA

Awards

Industry awards
Successful Meetings - Pinnacle Award

Venue Highlights

3D Event Space
Cvent Photo-realistic 3D Event Spaces give planners the ability to realize their vision down to the finest detail.

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
202,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,964 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
1,600 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
9,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
450
Seating capacity
300

Floor Plans

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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Velvet Bar
The Pantry
Avalon III
Apollo Boardroom
Woodstock Lawn
Fillmore Meeting Room

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
650
Suites
29

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 15.7 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking

Local Attractions

Universal Studios Florida

Universal Studios Florida

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Immerse yourself in the next generation of blockbuster entertainment at Universal Studios. Here cutting-edge rides, shows and attractions bring your favorite movies, television and more to life.
6000 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, FL, US 32819
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Univeral Islands of Adventure

Univeral Islands of Adventure

Recreation
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Journey through the legendary worlds of incredible heroes at Islands of Adventure. Here you’ll step right into powerful stories, myths and legends on rides and attractions that will excite all your senses.
6000 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
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Universal Volcano Bay

Universal Volcano Bay

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Enjoy the thrills and relaxation of a tropical paradise like no other. At the all-new Universal Volcano Bay water theme park, you’ll find an oasis of excitement along with laid back luxuries creating an entirely new vacation experience.
6000 Universal Bouelvard
Orlando, FL 32819
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Universal CityWalk

Universal CityWalk

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3 mins
Universal CityWalk is Orlando’s hottest spot for entertainment offers one-of-a-kind themed venues perfect for everything from small dinners to huge ceremonies and presentations. Every venue can be tailored to meet your needs with unique menus, live entertainment, and more. Buy out a restaurant for an evening reception or the whole complex for a massive block party where your attendees can let loose.
6000 Universal Boulevard
Orlando, FL, US 32819
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Universal Orlando Florida
For your next meeting opportunity, consider Universal Orlando’s world-class entertainment and Loews Hotels' unparalleled hospitality!

Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

The cancellation policy for Central Reservations will be one night’s room and tax if reservation is canceled within 5 days of arrival. Special Restrictions may apply during holidays and special events. Deposits plus tax are charged at time of booking. PLEASE NOTE: Deposits are forfeited if guest checks out of the hotel prior to the check-out date.

Additional details

The hotel’s award-winning banquet and catering staff is top shelf, knowing how to “mix it up” so attendees can enjoy an array of experiences throughout their program, from a Mediterranean-themed welcome reception at The Casbah to a six-course plated English banquet served poolside at MacArthur Park. Meeting and event locations at Hard Rock Hotel include: 1. The 2,964 square foot Avalon Ballroom 2. Fillmore Meeting Room and Apollo Boardroom 3. 11,500 square feet of outdoor meeting space

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Hard Rock Hotel® at Universal Orlando Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hard Rock Hotel® at Universal Orlando's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Hard Rock Hotel® at Universal Orlando have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Hard Rock Hotel® at Universal Orlando and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hard Rock Hotel® at Universal Orlando's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Hard Rock Hotel® at Universal Orlando developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Hard Rock Hotel® at Universal Orlando clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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