Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, also known as 'The Guitar Hotel', is a hotel and casino resort near Hollywood, Florida, United States, located on 100 acres (40 ha) of the Hollywood Reservation of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.^[2] The property currently has one hotel tower, a 140,000 sq ft (13,000 m²) casino, large poker room, a 4 acres (1.6 ha) lagoon-style pool facility with a center bar and many private cabanas, restaurants, shops, spa, bars and nightclubs, and the Hard Rock Event Center.^[3][4][5] A large expansion was completed in October 2019.^[6]

Hotel[edit]

Indulge your senses at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s fine dining restaurants. Available day and night, innovative menus include fresh, inspiring cuisine served daily, alongside award-winning wine lists. Please select one of our restaurants to book a table.

• Tampa Reservation Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. March 2004 the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino officially opened for business. Conveniently located just off I-4 at North Orient Rd on the Seminole Indian Reservation in Tampa. 5223 Orient Rd, Tampa, FL 33610.
• The Seminole Casino Hotel is located in the heart of Southwest Florida on Highway 846, 5 blocks south of Highway 29, between Miami & Naples. It is approximately 35 minutes from Naples or Ft. Myers and 90 minutes from Miami and Fort Lauderdale.

The resort currently has a 12-story 'classic Hard Rock Hotel'^[7] with 469 guest rooms and suites.^[8] Guests are greeted by a 50-foot (15 m) tall signature Hard Rock guitar, (based on a famous Gibson electric guitar model) at the entrance of the hotel, along with a massive LED advertising screen at the front of the main parking garage. The resort has 120,000-square-foot (11,000 m²) of meeting space, including a 38,000-square-foot (3,500 m²) exhibit hall.

The Hard Rock's $1.5 billion property expansion project added a 450-foot (140 m) 'Guitar Hotel'^[9] with 638 rooms and a seven-story 168-room 'Oasis Tower' overlooking the pool cabanas^[7]—these new buildings were scheduled to open on October 24, 2019,^[6] several months in advance of Super Bowl LIV being held in Miami on February 2, 2020. The expansion also included a 42,000-square-foot (3,900 m²) 'Rock Spa', and over 20 new dining and nightlife destinations. Between the existing 12-story hotel, new Guitar Hotel, and new Oasis Tower, over 1,200 hotel rooms became available in October 2019^[10].

On May 9, 2014, Seminole chairman James Billie announced a $100 million upgrade of the tribe's casinos, with much of that spent on the Hard Rock Hollywood location, including an improved entryways, center pool bar, pool facility upgrades, updated hotel room and suite interiors, and a new restaurant.^[11] As of March 2019, the tribe's upgrade budget was significantly increased to over $2.4 billion, split mainly between this location and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa.^[12]

Casino[edit]

The current casino layout covers over 140,000 sq ft (13,000 m²) featuring slot machines and various table games including blackjack, baccarat, mini baccarat, Pai Gow poker, Let It Ride and three card poker.^[13] The casino does not have live craps and roulette, although there are electronic versions of those games available. As of June 2018, the poker room is located in a former ballroom area, relocated from its prior venue due to ongoing construction work.

Blackjack is the most popular card game in the United States and was an addition to the casino. In a deal valued at $1.1 billion, former Governor Charlie Crist gave the Seminole Tribe a license for blackjack in its casinos. In exchange, The Seminole Tribe loaned the State of Florida $1.1 billion over the course of two years. On July 3, 2008, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that the governor's agreement was unconstitutional, but table games continue to operate because the Federal Department of the Interior approved the now-invalid pact with the state.^[14] The addition of blackjack to the Hard Rock casinos in Hollywood and Tampa gave credibility to its claim of being a major gambling destination.^[15]

Entertainment[edit]

Hard Rock Live[edit]

Hard Rock Live is a 7,000 seat multi-purpose theater, which opened on October 25, 2019 with a concert by Maroon 5. The theater replaced a 5,500 seat arena of the same name, which hosted different types of events including musical acts, comedians, boxing and other smaller events, along with a residency by Billy Joel. The arena was razed in March 2018 as part of the property-wide expansion which included the new theater.^[16] During construction of the new theater, events were held at the temporary 3,500 seat Hard Rock Event Center, which hosted acts like Britney Spears on her Piece of Me Tour.^[17]

Notable incidents[edit]

Model Anna Nicole Smith, who was staying at the resort, died in her hotel room on February 8, 2007. An autopsy ruled her death was caused by a drug overdose.^[18]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

1. ^'Tribe opens Hard Rock casino'. Florida Today. Cocoa, Florida. AP. May 11, 2004. Retrieved March 3, 2018 – via newspapers.com.
2. ^'Fact Sheet'. Ictv1.com. Retrieved 11 August 2010.
3. ^'Dining & Restaurants - Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood'. Seminolehardrockhollywood.com. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
4. ^'Nightlife & Entertainment - Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood'. Seminolehardrockhollywood.com. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
5. ^'Hard Rock Event Center Concerts & Shows'. seminolehardrockhollywood.com. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
6. ^ ^ab'The New Hard Rock'. seminolehardrockhollywood.com. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
7. ^ ^ab'Hotel'. seminolehardrockhollywood.com. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
8. ^'Rooms & Suites - Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood'. Seminolehardrockhollywood.com. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
9. ^'Guitar Hotel Tower At Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Begins To Rise'. Fort Lauderdale Daily. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
10. ^Doss, Laine. 'Here Are All the Food and Drink Spots Now at Hard Rock Hollywood'. Broward Palm Beach New Times. Broward Palm Beach New Times. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
11. ^Sortal, Nick (9 May 2014). 'Seminoles plan to spend $100 million this year'. Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
12. ^'The New Hard Rock'. seminolehardrockhollywood.com. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
13. ^'Casino & Gaming - Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood'. Seminolehardrockhollywood.com. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
14. ^Farrington, Brenda (July 3, 2008). 'Florida Supreme court nixes casino pact'. The Seattle Times. AP. Archived from the original on 2016-04-01. Retrieved March 20, 2012.
15. ^Hafenbrack, Josh (April 22, 2009). 'Crist, Seminole tribe unveil $1.1 billion deal'. Sun-Sentinel. Archived from the original on April 24, 2009.
16. ^'George Lopez Brings 'The Wall World Tour' to Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Saturday, May 26, at 8 p.m.'seminolehardrockhollywood.com (Press release). February 20, 2018.
17. ^Maslow, Nick (January 23, 2018). 'Surprise! Britney Spears is taking her Las Vegas show on tour in the U.S. and Europe'. Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
18. ^Goodnough, Abby; Fox, Margalit (February 9, 2007). 'Anna Nicole Smith is Found Dead in Florida'. The New York Times.

Further reading[edit]

• 'Are You Ready to Play?'. Sun-Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. April 23, 2004 – via newspapers.com. Grand Opening Party, May 11
• Holland, John (May 12, 2004). 'Odds-on favorite'. Sun-Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida – via newspapers.com.
• 'Vegas-style slots debut at Hard Rock casino'. The News-Press. Fort Myers, Florida. AP. January 29, 2008 – via newspapers.com.
• Sortal, Nick C. (June 7, 2008). 'It's a big deal: Blackjack starts June 22'. Sun-Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida – via newspapers.com.

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Coordinates: 26°03′05″N80°12′36″W / 26.051318°N 80.210034°W

5223 North Orient Road,FL 33610Tampa

This Tampa, Florida 90,000-square-foot music-themed casino boasts cascading fountains, 5 restaurants, and 3 bars and is opposite the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre. Guests will be 11.2 km from Busch Gardens amusement park.

A flat-screen cable TV and coffee-making facilities are provided in all rooms at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa. An en suite bathroom, bath robes, and an alarm clock radio are included.

Guests can download unique music playlists upon check-in. Concerts are hosted at one of the many lounges at this Tampa Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino as well.

Council Oak serves steaks and seafood alongside live music. Rise Kitchen and Bakery features fresh bread, sandwiches, and salads. Rock 'N Raw sushi bar is available.

Tampa International Airport is 24 km away. The property is also 11.2 km from Channelside Bay Plaza and 19.2 km from Raymond James Stadium.

Rooms: 14

Hotel Chain: Hard Rock

Facilities of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa

General

• WiFi available in all areas

Food & Drink

• Restaurant
• Room service
• Bar

• Special diet menus (on request)
• Vending machine (drinks)

• Vending machine (snacks)

Pool and wellness

• Fitness centre
• Spa and wellness centre
• Massage

• Outdoor pool
• Outdoor pool (all year)

• Swimming Pool

Reception services

• 24-hour front desk
• Newspapers

• Luggage storage

• ATM/cash machine on site
• Concierge service

Common areas

• Shared lounge/TV area

Entertainment and family services

• Casino
• Entertainment staff

• Nightclub/DJ

• Evening entertainment

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Cleaning services

• Dry cleaning

• Daily housekeeping

Business facilities

• Fax/photocopying

Shops

• Barber/beauty shop
• Gift shop

• Shops (on site)

Miscellaneous

• Non-smoking rooms
• Facilities for disabled guests
• VIP room facilities

• Lift
• Heating

• Air conditioning
• Designated smoking area

Safety & security

• 24-hour security
• Security alarm

• Smoke alarms

Safety features

• Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
• Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
• Process in place to check health of guests

• First aid kit available
• Thermometers for guests provided by property

• Face masks for guests available

Physical distancing

• Physical distancing rules followed

• Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Cleanliness & disinfecting

• Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
• Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
• Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays

• Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
• Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies

• Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & drink safety

• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

• All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

• Delivered food is securely covered

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Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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Parking

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Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Policies of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa

These are general hotel policies for Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa. As they may vary per room type; please also check the room conditions.

Check-in

From 16:00 hours

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to property type.

Children and extra beds

Free!Up to two children under 18 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

The maximum number of total guests in a room is 4.

There is no capacity for cots in the room.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Accepted credit cards

• Mastercard
• Visa
• Discover
• American Express

The property reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

Food & beverage

At the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Tampa, your enjoyment is always the number one priority. That's why a wide variety of dining options is available to you. The Green Room is open 24 hours a day and is the perfect place for everything from Steak to Eggs. The Food Court features Shake N Burger, Sirricos Pizza, Vicos Burritos, the Asian Palace and Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream. And, Floyd's Mediterranean-style cuisine is a great choice for dinner.
Don't miss Floyd's new happy hour, The 4:59 Club every Friday! No cover, drink specials, live entertainment. It's the best way to start the weekend early!

Room information

250-luxurious rooms and AAA 4 diamond rated hotel is the perfect place to rest after you've rocked all night into the morning... Contemporary, spacious rooms offer a vacation retreat with an emphasis on meeting your every need. Chicly furnished rooms include everything you need for a perfect stay.

Area information

Conveniently located just off I-4 at North Orient Road, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is approximately:
-5 minutes east of historic Ybor City, once a thriving cigar-making center
-10 minutes from Busch Gardens, a wildlife theme park with safari excursions
-15 minutes from Lowry Park Zoo, with manatees, an endangered species
-15 minutes from Florida Aquarium, with fish and birds native to Florida
-20 minutes from Tampa International Airport
-10 minutes from downtown Tampa
-60 minutes from many popular Orlando-area attractions

Important information

Please note only pets weighing under 50 pounds can be accommodated.
Guests must be 21 years of age or older in order to check in.