Centrally located at Universal Orlando, Universal's Hard Rock Hotel® Universal’s guests receive Free* Universal Express Unlimited ride access to skip the regular lines at most popular attractions in Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure (valid theme park admission required). CityWalk nightlife is 5 minutes' walk away and accessible by water taxi. Early Park AdmissionƗ to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal's Volcano Bay water theme park 1 hour before the theme parks opens. (Valid theme park admission required; select attractions.) A 12,000-square-foot pool with underwater music and rock and roll memorabilia decor is on site. Guests can also enjoy American fare at Palm Restaurant on site for dinner. Velvet Bar features a full bar and appetizers. Free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, and an iPod docking station are available in each room. All rooms are decorated with rock music-themed decor. This hotel provides complimentary shuttle busses and walking paths around the resort, so it’s just a quick hop to Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and Universal CityWalk.