Universal’s Best Premier Hotel?! Hard Rock Hotel Orlando 2023 Full Review

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  • Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
  • In today’s video, we talk about the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando 2023. This is one of three premier hotels at the Universal Orlando Resort that include unlimited express passes with your stay. Today, we show you around the entire Hard Rock Hotel Orlando 2023 and even give you a Hard Rock Hotel Orlando room tour! Check it out and let us know what your favorite part of this hotel is.
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Комментарии • 412

  • @ThePughTwo
    @ThePughTwo  Год назад +32

    Which hotel would you like to see a review at next?! Love you guys!

  • @johnniet007b
    @johnniet007b Год назад +27

    I'm almost 100% certain your channel has grown big enough that the Pugh Two could negotiate a free night in the Graceland Suite to showcase it! Also, you guys are just nailing a niche-within-a-niche with these hotel reviews. I would devour a channel where you guys just travel around the world reviewing hotels.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +4

      😂😂 that would be amazing, but I’m not sure the hotels really see the value in content creators. We tried to reach out not long ago just to tour a room for a video, and couldn’t get anywhere unfortunately lol. We would love that, too! Maybe that’s what we’ll do if we ever “retire” from theme parks! 🤣

  • @mzfyt1031
    @mzfyt1031 Год назад +7

    There is something to be said about every time a notification pops up for new Pugh Two video that I immediately click it in the middle of another video. 😁 Thanks for all the great content!

  • @GRIMMBLINGIBBON
    @GRIMMBLINGIBBON Год назад +7

    The Graceland suite is incredible!
    Had the good fortune of being upgraded to it once a few years ago.
    The bath in the window, which you access through the shower, is kind of weird but what a view!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +2

      Oh my gosh, that’s amazing! How lucky!! Lol

    • @Afineaddition
      @Afineaddition 11 месяцев назад

      They upgraded you to the Gracelad Suite? Somehow I can't believe it lol

  • @denisesovay2139
    @denisesovay2139 Год назад +7

    FUN FACT: On this day, March 20th, of last year we checked into the Hard Rock Hotel for the first time ever!! So funny y'all posted this today!! We've stayed there one other time since. But also tried Portifino and when booking most recently, Portifino was cheaper than HRH!
    And yes, the second Queen is a catch all bed for luggage, clothes and whatever!! 💜💚

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      Oh that’s so funny! We love Portofino, too, but HR is just so close to the parks! Lol

  • @TheOnlyRuindel
    @TheOnlyRuindel Год назад +7

    Just the short walk to the parks is worth so much. Especially for a mid day break. Unlimited express pass cannot b beat!

  • @therau05
    @therau05 Год назад +3

    Awesome review, you two! I just booked a room here for HHN, but have never stayed onsite. Really looking forward to it, keep up the great work!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      That’s so exciting! The hard rock is the best for HHN because it’s so close!

  • @comeonman9138
    @comeonman9138 Год назад +5

    My wife and I always stay here for our yearly Halloween Horror Nights vacation. Perfect vibe. Perfect walking distance from the parks.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      It’s the best during HHN! Walking is literally faster than the boat! 😂

    • @turbotoommyguns1971
      @turbotoommyguns1971 4 месяца назад +1

      It's absolutely the best place for HHN, we love it as well

  • @Seoulsearch616
    @Seoulsearch616 Год назад +1

    Lots of info about this hotel I've never seen anyone mention, like the guitars and pics. Thank you for including these fun little tidbits! 🌹

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      Absolutely! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @chellyberry4434
    @chellyberry4434 Год назад +1

    I kid you not this is so exciting and helpful I will be checking in tomorrow! I’m so excited so many cool fun tips I haven’t seen yet I have to do the guitar pick keep sake. This hotel looks amazing it will be my first stay here.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      Oh that’s so exciting! We hope you’re having a great time there!!

  • @jem10510
    @jem10510 Год назад +4

    We absolutely use the second Queen as the storage bed! It’s the catch-all or the east way to spread everything out.
    Hard Rock is out of our budget but this was a great video!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      Yes!! Otherwise you’d have to put it all on the floor! Lol

  • @heidimargaret306
    @heidimargaret306 Год назад +1

    Hi guys, your the first I’ve seen mention making a guitar pic outta your room key, what a fun idea,I hope one day to stay there, tyfs 😀❤️

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      It’s so cute! We hope you get to soon!!

  • @TrevorEmahizer
    @TrevorEmahizer Год назад +2

    Thanks for a great review! We've stayed at the Hard Rock once, February of last year for our family trip. Our last couples trip in December was at Royal Pacific, BUT we are staying in a 3 bedroom suite in June, as we've convinced my family to come spend a week with us at our favorite place on the planet! Hard Rock is awesome being so close to Studios and the rock and roll theme hits hard with our oldest, who is really into his guitars. RP has become our favorite anniversary hotel though, the laid back atmosphere and to be 100% honest, the lobby scent does it for us!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      We get that!! We hope you all have an amazing time on your next trip! That sounds like so much fun!!

  • @monicahamrick2394
    @monicahamrick2394 Год назад +1

    We are staying at the Hard Rock hotel in June for the first time. Thanks so much for this video. I’ve been watching all your videos to plan for our first trip to Universal Studios Orlando. ❤ Thanks for all the helpful info.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      That’s so exciting! We hope you have a wonderful time on your trip and enjoy the hard rock!! Thanks for watching!

  • @faithharshe643
    @faithharshe643 Год назад +2

    We’ve stayed at Royal Pacific twice and loved it. But, last visit, we checked out Hard Rock and Portofino. We loved Hard Rock and can’t wait to stay there this fall! The kids love the room key/express pass with their name on it. They feel so special that they have their own key. 😁

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      HR is the best!! I can see that being so much fun as a kid, too! We love it!

  • @Eddytainment
    @Eddytainment Год назад +1

    That guitar pick thing is news to me, super cool! I have a huge stack of keys, im bringing them all next trip to convert them lol😊

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      😂😂 we love it! We just learned about it a few years ago ourselves!

  • @caribsun07
    @caribsun07 Год назад +2

    We feel very much the same about Royal Pacific. The pool is great, the beds are super comfortable, and the walk to the park is longer, but it is fantastic! We feel it is worth the money, and greatly.enhances our Universal experience. Great video Pugh Two!!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      We love RP too! All the premier hotels are so nice!

  • @saintedallas
    @saintedallas Год назад +1

    Love this thorough review. Thank you

  • @sharianayah334
    @sharianayah334 Год назад +2

    I never clicked a video so fast in my life 😂.. can you review Sapphire falls? that's the hotel on our list for our daughters 6th birthday in September ... THANKS LOVE YOU GUYS !

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      😂😂 we’re trying to get around to all of them eventually!

  • @mariadagostinohannam7410
    @mariadagostinohannam7410 Год назад +5

    Stayed here during COVID in August 2020, it was awesome ..... and quiet. I like Cabana Bay better but this is awesome for the distance to the parks and the Express Pass upgrade. Also love the full length mirror in the room with all the Rock Stars' heights! And YES, always prefer 2Q beds over 1K - as the extra bed is "the staging area"!! Great review!

    • @Gforu81
      @Gforu81 Год назад +2

      Wow second person to say they like cabana bay better..good to know!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      It was a lot cheaper then, too! Lol

  • @karlamichelle9663
    @karlamichelle9663 Год назад +1

    OKAY BUT TELL ME WHY I WAS JUST LOOKING FOR A VIDEO OF YOU GUYS TALKING ABOUT THE HARD ROCK AND I GOT A NOTIFICATION THAT YOU GUYS POSTED THIS!!!!!! Thank you so much you guys are amazing... I got to meet you guys in January while you guys were filming outside of Cafe la Bamba at Universal studios and I was so glad I got to meet you. LOVE YALL

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      Lol you read our minds! We’re so happy we were able to run into you, too! Thank you for watching!!

    • @karlamichelle9663
      @karlamichelle9663 Год назад

      @@ThePughTwo Of course! I am getting married and will be back for our honeymoon at the beginning of November! Hope we get to run into yall again. ❤

  • @jmcu904
    @jmcu904 Год назад +3

    The Hard Rock Hotel is our favourite, it is gorgeous. We stayed 17 nights last year and will be back this September for 14 nights. We managed to get a look through the Graceland Suite, it is lush and hope you guys get to stay there at some point. HRH definitely has the best vibe. 👌

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +2

      That’s so cool, we’re so jealous!! Lol we’d take a tour, too! 😂 we agree about the vibe! It’s just so much fun!

  • @madelinebarnett1303
    @madelinebarnett1303 Год назад +1

    ❤ love y’all! The ending was so cute. ROCK ON 🎉

  • @falgul21
    @falgul21 Год назад +1

    YOU GUYS ARE Awesome !!! so beautiful hotel is in my list for this year !! I Love that you guys took the time to stay and review this hotel... my daughter and son and wife love you soo much ... and ofcourse ME too.. again thank you for sharing .... is been one of the best review I ever see... as always .... All The Best !!!!!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      Thank you so much!! You’re so sweet! We hope you enjoy staying there!

  • @paulboliek6400
    @paulboliek6400 Год назад +5

    The Hard Rock is our new favorite premium hotel with Royal a close second. We stayed in a deluxe 2 queen room last month and were blown away by the available floorspace it had. It was cheaper than Royal for the same days. I don't know how that happened, but I ain't complaining. Cabana is still our go to if express passes aren't needed. Nice review!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      Haha every once in a while you'll find it cheaper! It's always the best feeling, too! We love all of the premier hotels, but HR is just the best!

    • @maximoo79
      @maximoo79 11 месяцев назад

      Hi we are wanting to stay in the 2 queen deluxe but there are 5 of us. Is the sofa in there a pull out bed?? Or is a rollaway needed??

    • @paulboliek6400
      @paulboliek6400 10 месяцев назад

      The sofa was a fold out bed@@maximoo79

  • @mamanothing9506
    @mamanothing9506 Год назад +1

    Love the Hard Rock Hotel. We have stayed in all 3 Premier, but the Hard Rock is our favorite! Thanks for the video guys! Blessings

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      We love it! It’s our favorite, too!!

  • @jenandjimcaton45
    @jenandjimcaton45 Год назад +3

    The pillows are Phoenix Down (if I remember correctly). When we stayed at Hard Rock, we used their texting service to ask. They are definitely on our list to purchase in the future.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      😮😮 I’m so glad I’m not the only one obsessed with them 😂

  • @jessieg5502
    @jessieg5502 Год назад +1

    What timing! I'm watching your "what to bring to Universal top 5 park bags" from 2yrs ago!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      Haha how perfect! We hope the old video was still helpful, too! 😂

    • @jessieg5502
      @jessieg5502 Год назад

      Well I see y'all have upgraded the size of bag you carry and I'm sure that because you carry more expensive accessories 😉

  • @kari.sprinkling.magic.luv8
    @kari.sprinkling.magic.luv8 Год назад +3

    The hard rock has spoiled me for other hotels. That bed and pillows are perfection! Great review, love watching yall on here! Had to add on here so it didn't sound creepy 😂

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      😂😂 I couldn’t agree more! Those pillows are the best lol

  • @skipjenn
    @skipjenn Год назад +1

    We are here now ! Pretty cool place. Even as close as this is we never came back until after the parks closed !!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      Haha we always do that too. The parks are too fun!

  • @donburks4464
    @donburks4464 Год назад +1

    thanks for sharing all this information about the hard rock planning to stay there in October
    its was fun to watch and great😎😎

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      How exciting! We hope you have a great time while you’re there!!

  • @kittykathy9532
    @kittykathy9532 Год назад +3

    I’ve never been any of the top three hotels, but I love watching videos of them. They all look so awesome including this one where you had your honeymoon! I don’t stay in the hotels very long ….they are just a place for me to sleep shower and get ready for the parks. So for me personally, I can’t see spending this amount of money. I go cheaper…I still love the Cabana Bay and Aventura hotels as my picks. Even though they don’t have the express passes, I usually stay at a slower time of year, so I don’t usually need those passes, but I always have a great time either way. Thanks for the videos as always! 🎉

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +2

      We get that!! Especially if you’re staying by yourself, they really won’t save you much money on express anyway!

  • @dennissullivan2632
    @dennissullivan2632 Год назад +1

    Thank you for everything you guys do. I really hope I can buy you a butter beer sometime

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      We really appreciate you taking the time to watch and support us!!

  • @gerry04401
    @gerry04401 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the video!! Was thinking about staying there but always stayed at cabana bay (5 times) but always had people talk about costs! THANKS!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      Absolutely! We hope it’s helpful.

  • @joco0592
    @joco0592 Год назад +1

    YES!! I've been waiting for this vid!! Thank you for all the insight. I hope to stay here one day!! 😁
    Also, I think I found the brand of their pillows, but I'm not sure. Sobel Westex: Hotel Sobella Side Sleeper Pillow! It was on a forum 🤷‍♂️🤣

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      Omg! I need to try those pillows! Lol I’m obsessed with them! 😂

  • @TravelandFoodieWarriors
    @TravelandFoodieWarriors Год назад +1

    We LOVE Hard Rock Hotel! The best part is the short, beautiful walk to the parks anf of course Express Pass.

  • @hardt_life4545
    @hardt_life4545 Год назад +1

    I LOVE that hotel. And the smell is amazing. Stayed there ONCE and the short walk back from HHN is amazing. Hooked for life

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      Haha yes and yessss! It’s the best during HHN!

  • @andrewmeiehofer
    @andrewmeiehofer Год назад +1

    Going to stay at the hard rock hotel in September for 1 night looking forward to it. Thank you for all the tips and tricks and greetings from the UK

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      That’s so exciting! We hope you have an amazing time on your trip!!

  • @samanthaedmonds3219
    @samanthaedmonds3219 Год назад +1

    Honestly, I think the music is clearer under the water at the pool. My favorite hotel and pool anywhere!! ❤🤘

  • @savvyw5575
    @savvyw5575 Год назад +1

    Total normal! lol My husband and I went to Vegas and we did the same thing. Put our outfits and bags on the other bed. So you are not alone!

  • @kchez110
    @kchez110 Год назад +1

    My daughter will love the guitar option. I had to stop your video to text her. Thanks so much !!!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      That’s so cool! We love it!

  • @Brittanys_pov
    @Brittanys_pov Год назад +1

    Thank you for showing this hotel! You two are awesome!! My daughter and I are staying at that hotel in May for her birthday 🎉

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      We hope y’all have an amazing time! And happy early birthday to her!

    • @Brittanys_pov
      @Brittanys_pov Год назад

      @@ThePughTwo Thank you 😊 She is turning 19 teen.

  • @stephgilliam
    @stephgilliam Год назад +2

    I don't play guitar either but that didn't stop me from having one sent to my room and noodling around on it the one time I stayed at Hard Rock. I knew I probably wouldn't be able to afford it again any time soon, so I tried to do everything they have to offer (which is a lot!). It's a really fun hotel.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      Haha that’s amazing! We might do that next time we stay here!

  • @alisonleigh100
    @alisonleigh100 Год назад +1

    I can’t wait to stay at Hard Rock again when the water taxis are running lol unlike our last visit. LOVED the Blue Suede Shoes drink at the pool bar with awesome souvenir cups!!!!!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      Oh that’s so upsetting! That drink sounds great, too. We need to try it!’

  • @shawnsprague7401
    @shawnsprague7401 Год назад +1

    Love Hard Rock…can’t wait to go back 🎸🎸🎸

  • @km123m8
    @km123m8 Год назад +2

    Another great video! Here I thought I knew it all (ha!), but I had no idea about the guitar pick souvenir. I play some guitar, so I'm definitely doing this next time we stay at Hard Rock. I just want to add two quick points that many of us know, but there's always new folks that could use the info. The included express passes are also valid the entire day of checkout. So as you said, if you have a late departure, you can still go to the parks, but you can still use the express passes until the parks close (this is true for Hard Rock, Royal Pacific, and Portofino Bay). Second, if you check-in before your room is ready, and you use the luggage services, which is a great thing, and you have a medication that needs refrigeration, just let them know and they will keep your medication refrigerated until you take your luggage to your room (it is my understanding that this should apply to all USO hotels). Rock on!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      Those are great points to add! We love that they do that for meds, too!!

  • @cbrink9955
    @cbrink9955 Год назад +6

    So far, we have only stayed at the Royal Pacific hotel. It has been the cheapest of the three premier hotels, but we are hoping to stay at the Hard Rock eventually. The express pass and water taxi make it worth the cost for us.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      We feel that!! We love how close HR is to the parks. It’s so nice!!

  • @BH4everMaa316
    @BH4everMaa316 Год назад +1

    Yes! Thank you! You answered a much needed question I’ve had, where can u go to clean up after using the pool/hot tub on day of check out! Thank you I needed this, Hard Rock is my fave too. They treated us like royalty when we were just there a couple weeks ago for my sons birthday. They even treated us to an breakfast at the Kitchen, and 🤤. Staff remembered me from checking it out in hopes of grabbing a good rate (at first the rate was LOUsY, but I caught great rates eventually and booked club level!)

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      All the hotels will let you do that, too! Not just HR! That’s amazing! We’re so glad you had such an amazing stay. And happy belated birthday to your son!!

  • @JustAlanDoingAlanThings
    @JustAlanDoingAlanThings Год назад +1

    I love that poster of Elvi Presl😂
    That plectrum idea is really cool. They need a selection of different room keys with attractions or characters from the parks

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      The posters are so cool!! We love the decor at the HR!

  • @markhowson9694
    @markhowson9694 Год назад +1

    I approve of the workout demonstrated in the vlog! 😄

  • @patrickfuchs2648
    @patrickfuchs2648 Год назад +1

    Hi, first of all thanks for the great videos. we're coming to the hotel in july, it's like that you can go from the park to the hotel and back at any time, isn't it? greetings from Germany

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      Hi Patrick! Yes, absolutely! You can leave and re-enter the park as many times as you would like as long as you have a valid ticket!

  • @itsalluniversalparks
    @itsalluniversalparks Год назад

    We LOVE the Hard Rock Hotel, it's AMAZING!

  • @hardt_life4545
    @hardt_life4545 Год назад +1

    I had no idea about the guitar pick
    Cool

  • @kjc2987
    @kjc2987 Год назад +1

    Love that tip on the fitness center! We’ve only stayed at RP due to price among the premiers but would love to try Hard Rock.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      Oh it’s so nice! You can do that at all the hotels, too!

  • @lauraw2074
    @lauraw2074 Год назад +1

    Staying at the Hard Rock is on my bucket list for sure !

  • @jimreilly1030
    @jimreilly1030 Год назад +1

    Thanks guys another super fun video. Our favorite place to stay at Disney is Pop Century because it was the first place we stayed at when we took our girls for the one and only time we were going to go . Joke was on us no one treats the disabled better and we have been there ten times in eighteen years,we live in Pennsylvania not real close. When we go to Universal we think Endless Summer is where we will stay because we are never in the room. Love watching you two so much fun 🎉

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      We love that so much!! It always amazes us the lengths the parks go to make everything as accessible as possible. We hope y’all have an amazing time at Universal, too!

  • @skipjenn
    @skipjenn Год назад +1

    Great timing !!
    We’re going to stay a night at Hard Rock for the first time ever ! Passholder rate for mid April was too good to pass up.
    We’re afraid we’ll be so spoiled by the short walk we won’t want to stay over at Dockside/Surfside anymore.
    Can’t wait to get down there and check it out.

    • @skipjenn
      @skipjenn Год назад +1

      Oh , and we ALWAYS get 2 queens so we can lay out the luggage. Your not alone , lol

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      That’s so exciting!! We hope you have an amazing time on your trip!!

  • @katf6178
    @katf6178 Год назад +1

    I play guitar so it would be fun to stay at Hard Rock. You guys are not the only ones that use the second bed as the catch all or "luggage bed" we do it all the time.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      Haha we’re glad it’s not just us!!

  • @lisakapcheck
    @lisakapcheck Год назад +1

    Agree this is our fav hotel!! Love the breakfast at the kitchen. We also do 2 beds, we use 1 as a bed to come back to the room and relax when we’re sweaty and gross 😂

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      We do that, too! Lol the junk bed is also the sweaty bed!

  • @fredkoury9264
    @fredkoury9264 Год назад +1

    We do the junk bed thing too!!! Awesome

  • @Ariadne147
    @Ariadne147 Год назад +1

    I’m so happy to see the Hard Rock hotel because I its unlikely I’ll stay there because I choose to spend my money elsewhere. But it’s cool to see it and hear about your wedding! My go tos are Cabana Bay and Sapphire Falls. So I used to love getting king rooms until I realized how great it was to have a luggage bed! Now I always get two queens.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      Those are great hotels too!! We stay at the HR for two reasons: express and how close it is to the parks! Lol if you can ever find a great deal on a room there, it’s worth it!!

  • @TN..ThemePARKMom
    @TN..ThemePARKMom Год назад +1

    Staying there in 3 days, hopefully I can run into you two.. 😊

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      We’ll be around! We hope you have a great time!

  • @jenniferroehl4630
    @jenniferroehl4630 Год назад +1

    We love the Hard Rock! Always splurge and stay on the club level. Feel it's worth with all the free beverages and food!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      It’s the best! We need to do club level soon, too!!

  • @jenniferpak5899
    @jenniferpak5899 4 месяца назад

    Is the pool heated? Asking bc we're going there end of Dec and I think the weather will be much cooler than summer months

  • @krystlenickerson504
    @krystlenickerson504 Год назад +2

    We 100 percent use that second bed as storage! The belly button peep hole is for humans like me, Tyler! My favorite part was Anna going under the water after the slide and her feeties just popping up😂😂😂

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      😂😂 my sunglasses also went flying and it took me like 10 minutes to find them 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️

    • @krystlenickerson504
      @krystlenickerson504 Год назад

      @The Pugh Two hahahah yeah, it's a bummer. You either don't wear the glasses and squint while recording, or risk losing them!

  • @luckycharmsone287
    @luckycharmsone287 Год назад +1

    You can always ask what brand pillow they use.
    You can pay to have a microwave if they have any available OR you can go to the first place you mentioned for food...the snack shack place and use the microwaves there for free from my understanding.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      We didn’t know about using their microwaves! That’s a nice little hack! I’ve looked up the brand before, and I think it’s just a hospitality company that only sells to hotel, unfortunately.

  • @zallman7526
    @zallman7526 Год назад +5

    I still prefer Cabana Bay over any on-site resort. The vibe is amazing and the theming does it for me. I like hard Rock, specifically the distance to the parks obviously, but it feels slightly sterile to me. Ive only stayed at Portofino on one visit but I was not digging it, very unpopular opinion I know. Royal Pacific is my favorite Express pass property by a mile. LOVE IT! I had a room at the hard rock once that was right beside the stairs that went down to the dock/delivery area, we walked right out of there and through the employee parking lot and was at security. SO badass!

    • @Gforu81
      @Gforu81 Год назад

      This is good to know! We stayed at cabana bay and loved it ...would love to stay at hard rock but can't afford.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      Oh wow, that’s crazy! We love CB, too!

  • @LoneStarRocker
    @LoneStarRocker Год назад +1

    Keep on rockin!

  • @lavetaloca7790
    @lavetaloca7790 Год назад +1

    🎸 I don't play guitar so I get something I can play - the turntable and rock collection on vinyl!!!🎶🎵

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      That’s such a cool option, too! Probably don’t have to put as much of a hold down either 😂

  • @amyheeg3552
    @amyheeg3552 Год назад +2

    I love the pillows too! I ended up calling and asking Universal, I think guest services. They gave me the name and I can’t remember it- smaller company. The pillows are not cheap, but I ordered a bunch for my house and no regrets.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      Haha oh my gosh, I need them!! I’m so jealous! 😂🤣

  • @mikefischer9327
    @mikefischer9327 Год назад +1

    If I ever get to go to Universal again, I’m staying here. Love this hotel. Once again your hotel review was great fun. And yes, one bed is for sleeping, the other is for piling my stuff on 😊

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      HR is the best! We’re glad we’re not the only ones too! Lol

  • @ChrisTarricone
    @ChrisTarricone Год назад +1

    We also use the second queen as the luggage stand. I think the king room in Royal Pacific the only room we actually use the drawers in.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      Haha we never use the drawers either. Who has time for that?? 😂

  • @misssugarcookie5645
    @misssugarcookie5645 Год назад +5

    I love the Hard Rock Hotel but the premier hotel prices have risen dramatically lately,despite giving excellent services and amenities I would only consider staying here if there were 3 or 4 guests in occupancy in the due to the included express pass,which would make it worthwhile.Thank you for the tour and info❤️

    • @lscales6131
      @lscales6131 Год назад +2

      Completely agree. Price wise it’s only worth it if you have 4 or more in the room. I still love HR over the other 2 premier hotels. Due to pool, distances, and theming.

    • @christinar7900
      @christinar7900 Год назад +1

      Prices have definitely increased since the reopening. However , you really can find good rates if you have an annual pass and are flexible with your dates. Especially at Portofino because they have so many rooms.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +2

      We totally agree! It’s crazy how expensive these hotels have gotten!!

  • @JamesDonohue-wo9tv
    @JamesDonohue-wo9tv Год назад +1

    Without a doubt it is our favorite hotel to stay at as well. The vibe is killer.

  • @lacybug1026
    @lacybug1026 Год назад +1

    I ordered annual passes for the first time this year and I’m wonder when they become active? Like are they active when I pick them up or when I use it for entry?

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      That’s so exciting! They start the first time you use them to enter the parks!

  • @karenchabal9584
    @karenchabal9584 Год назад +1

    We always use the extra bed to store our things we get from the parks, also for our book bag.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      We’re glad we’re not alone! Lol

  • @johnmurphy5179
    @johnmurphy5179 Год назад +1

    Good to see that you stopped at the hard rock for your wedding anniversary a little bit later than originally planned

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      Haha we actually had some family in town, and they let us goof around in their room for a little while 😂 it was nice to visit, though! Lol

  • @lourdescolon3786
    @lourdescolon3786 Год назад +1

    Hi my friends! Nice Hotel!

  • @Ken_Leivonen
    @Ken_Leivonen Год назад +1

    Hi Anna & Tyler! This a very complete review of the Hard Rock Hotel. Since this is your favorite hotel, I am a little surprised that you do not frequent The Hard Rock Cafe. If you like the memorabilia in the hotel, they have tons more in the Cafe. The Hard Rock is my favorite as well. Ken

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      We love it, but it’s gotten so expensive! Lol we love the cafe, too! We’ve eaten there a few times, but we’ve eaten at others too!

    • @Ken_Leivonen
      @Ken_Leivonen Год назад

      @@ThePughTwo it is all about demand and to be honest, I expected that demand would have fallen off by now, but maybe a lot of people bought APs and want to get the most out them. I know a lot of people gave up their Disney APs and purchase Universal. But it could also be that people want them with the coming of Epic Universe. It will be interesting to see how things play out with the economy this summer.

  • @PotocnjaksOdyssey
    @PotocnjaksOdyssey Год назад +2

    Please Please review the Portofino!
    Maybe explore the club level and the benefits of club level

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      We’ll get there eventually!! Lol

    • @PotocnjaksOdyssey
      @PotocnjaksOdyssey Год назад

      We come April 29th for our honeymoon I’d love to see y’all do that before we come as this is my first time ever going to universal!

  • @Wookietzu
    @Wookietzu Год назад +1

    Hubby loves to get guitar picks made from our room keys. Just ask at the front desk

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      It’s such a cool souvenir!

  • @freedomfighter6549
    @freedomfighter6549 Год назад +1

    Will be there staying for 4 nights during HHN! Our family has stayed at all of the Universal Hotels and when it comes to HHN specifically, its the best because its a short walk around the corner!! Not even worse waiting on the boat!!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      We LOVE staying here during HHN. It’s literally quicker than walking to the boats 😂 it’s the best.

  • @dustinsensenig9798
    @dustinsensenig9798 Год назад +1

    I stayed at the Dockside hotel at Endless Summer Resorts. My sister and her husband did that junk bed thing, and I had a room to myself also. However, I had an air vent blowing on me all night! I had to double the blankets and use my hoodie, and beanie😮

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      Oh wow, that’s crazy! Lol we love endless summer!!

  • @decipher8121
    @decipher8121 Год назад +1

    I love this hotel. My wife and I stayed in it about 2 months ago. We ate at the Kitchen and really enjoyed it. I think they have the best wings and brussel sprouts in property. I really want to book it again and take our 2 girls. They love the pool and I know my oldest will really enjoy the slide. Next you should review Aventura or Sapphire Falls.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      We’re slowly making our way around to all the hotels, so we’ll get there eventually! Lol

  • @mark35mi
    @mark35mi Год назад +1

    You both are winners to me. :)

  • @BigBaldandBeardiful
    @BigBaldandBeardiful Год назад +3

    I work at a hotel and I've always wondered why some guests would get a room with 2 beds and only sleep in one... perhaps this "Use one for luggage and one sleeping" idea would explain that! 😂

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      😂😂 it’s the storage bed! Lol

  • @davidodell4695
    @davidodell4695 Год назад +1

    Love the Hard Rock!!!!

  • @abigailnora
    @abigailnora Год назад +1

    I have read that you can also rent a record player which I def want to try on my next stay! (Er, my first stay. I've only ever done Portofino before lol.)

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      Yes, you can! It’s so cool!!

  • @thehangoverpodcast2534
    @thehangoverpodcast2534 Год назад +1

    We stayed at the hardrock in December when we went and I immediately told everyone we must have somehow got "The Shining" suite since we had blood on the mirror and the top of the headboards looked like the hedge maze 🤣

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      😂😂 nope they’re all like that! Lol

  • @mikehankins8438
    @mikehankins8438 Год назад +1

    Love you guys. I really would like to see you two playing golf together. Maybe at a Disney course.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      Haha maybe! We’d have to get some practice in before that!

  • @kevincampbell9757
    @kevincampbell9757 Год назад +1

    I love havin a queen bed to myself ,,,simple reason I don’t get punched every time I snore every 10 seconds 😂😂

  • @kristihicks9549
    @kristihicks9549 Год назад +1

    ❤❤🎉🎉 I am so glad y’all did this video…. I have two rooms booked for September one at Lowe’s Royal pacific and one at Hard Rock ….. I am having a hard time deciding as this is my husbands first time to Universal. We are staying for 5 days and I am torn…… thought about split staying them but then I loose the Premier pass discount and savy traveler discount……… Please help!!!! Lol 😂

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      😂😂 you can’t go wrong with either one! We love how close the HR is to the parks, personally!

  • @thecoolestdad
    @thecoolestdad Год назад +1

    I'd love to stay at the Hard Rock Resort, but can't afford it. We are however staying at Endless Summer Surfside at the end of June. Five nights this trip. YAY! Question: Has there been any word pertaining to the resort parking fees being done away with, since Disney did away with theirs?

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      The premier hotels have gotten so expensive, but surf side is a great hotel! We haven’t heard anything about the parking, but that would be great!!

  • @chandlerjohns02
    @chandlerjohns02 Год назад +2

    I loved our time at the hard rock in 2021! I wish it weren’t so high.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      😂😂 I’m hoping you’re talking about having a room on a high floor? 🤣

    • @chandlerjohns02
      @chandlerjohns02 Год назад

      @@ThePughTwo It, Tyler. IT. I wish IT weren’t so high. I didn’t say “I wish I weren’t so high”. Although that would be taking the hard rock theme to the next level. 😂

    • @chandlerjohns02
      @chandlerjohns02 Год назад

      @@ThePughTwo And no, I was talking about the current pricing. I was looking at booking a trip in October of this year, and the first time I took the fam I made a huge mistake. Hard Rock, unlimited express passes, and everything that goes with it. Now my wife is spoiled and always want express passes, so it looks like we’re going to be checking out Portofino Bay if we do the trip. My little Cabana Bay trip went from $2200 to $3700. 😵

  • @bmp4223
    @bmp4223 Год назад +1

    The second bed us definitely a junk droor for clothes, items we bought and stealing the pillows off the bed... I like a lot of pillows too... one trick order instacart when you check in and get your water, snacks, liquor, etc lol

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      Haha we love it! We’ve done that before, too. It’s a great way to get the essentials!!

  • @mgoose6836
    @mgoose6836 Год назад +1

    Another great video from Tyler Freeze and Anna Blinkin!😂

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад +1

      😂🤣 so glad you enjoyed it!

  • @LunaMothMage
    @LunaMothMage 9 месяцев назад +1

    My honey and I have done that with the beds. The bed that held some of our things also became our snack table as well.

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  9 месяцев назад

      Haha that’s exactly what it’s for, right??

  • @cheriemccoy-bricker9840
    @cheriemccoy-bricker9840 Год назад +1

    Hard rock is my fav because of location but I have an upcoming trip and I've booked Portifino Bay. I've never stayed there so I'm anxious to check it out. It was acutally cheaper than the hard rock!! So I had to give it a try. I also booked it for HHN at $330 a night. HRH was more than double!!

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  Год назад

      Portofino is awesome!! You’re gonna love it! That’s an amazing rate for HHN, too!

  • @terrymann7062
    @terrymann7062 Год назад +1

    Yes! We do the two Queen beds every time. One for sleeping and the other for FUN…..er, luggage.

  • @jomomma6347
    @jomomma6347 5 месяцев назад +1

    If you stay there and get express tickets do I have to purchase the Halloween horror night tickets seperately

    • @ThePughTwo
      @ThePughTwo  5 месяцев назад

      Yes and the express doesn’t work for Halloween horror nights!