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Hard Rock Hotel has 650 rooms and 29 suites, which come in various configurations. Standard rooms are 375 square feet and have either a garden or pool view; the pool view is an upgrade. Deluxe rooms come in either king (400 square feet) or two queens (500 square feet), with the king sleeping three and the queen sleeping five.
Our deluxe room had two double beds and plenty of space. The decor was predictably modern, but understatedly so, with neutral tones of cream and brown, and black-and-white artwork. There was a pullout sofa, a small table and chairs, as well as a small bench-style seating area out by the door. There was plenty of space and storage for two adults and two kids. The bathroom was somewhat cramped and slightly dated with a temperamental shower. A separate sink area outside of the bathroom offered an extra large vanity area, and much-appreciated extra storage for toiletries.
All rooms have a Keurig coffee makers, an iron and ironing board, hairdryer, in-room safe, mini-bar, a 32-inch flat-screen television, and true to the hotel's rock roots, a great entertainment system with CD player. Suites have iPod docking stations. While Wi-Fi is free in the lobby, you'll pay to access it in your room. Rollaways are $25 per day, which always annoys us.
Suites range from 650- to 2,000-square feet, giving families a bit more room to spread out. There are also special Kids' Suites, which have a separate sleeping area with two twin beds, a second bathroom, a brightly- colored storage unit, and a small table with cushioned stools. Club-level rooms give you access to a seventh-floor lounge, which serves a daily continental breakfast, evening sweets, afternoon hors d'oeuvres and beer and wine.
If you are staying in a pool view room, be aware that the pool and Beach Club are open well into the evening, and it can get a bit noisy.
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