Las Vegas Weekly

4455 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, 89169
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Phone: 702-693-5000
Fax: 702-693-5557
http://www.hardrockhotel.com

Arguably one the coolest joints in town, the Hard Rock Hotel houses some Vegas' best entertainment, restaurants and nightlife.

At Hard Rock, it's all about the music. From the light fixtures made out of drum cymbals and guitar shaped door handles to stage costumes and tools of the trade of legendary musicians displayed on the walls, the hotel screams rock and roll. The Hard Rock's newly remodeled Joint has hosted some the biggest names in music--from The Who to Bob Dylan to hometown heroes, The Killers.

Aside from the music venues, the pool at the Hard Rock is one of its biggest attractions. Spread out over 4.7 acres, the pool area features swim-up blackjack, a bar and grill, private cabanas, a bevy of secluded nooks, a waterfall and an extensive live music venue with a dance floor. During the summer, the pool transforms into the uber cool and deboturous Rehab club on Sunday afternoons.

The resident nightclub Body English fuses European elegance with a rock star bachelor pad and it often a hot spot for visiting celebs and popular DJs. Vintage rock memorabilia lines the walls at Wasted Space, Hard Rock's anti-club.

Restaurants at Hard Rock are just as hip as the rest of the casino. Pink Taco serves up Mexican dishes as well as a Central American-Caribbean menu. Nobu, one of five worldwide Japanese-specialty restaurants from famed Nobu Matsuhisa satisfies a different taste. If you want vintage Vegas, then AJ's Steakhouse is your place, with piano-player and all. For round-the-clock cuisine, Mr. Lucky's 24/7, is sure to ease your appetite even after a Vegas-all-nighter. If you're craving a piece of meat try 35 Steaks + Martinis, the restaurant and lounge offer a the traditional steakhouse feel with a rock 'n' roll twist.