Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

Independently owned and not affiliated with Hard Rock Cafes or other Hard Rock hotels, the resort is casual to the point that office staffers are required to wear jeans, and is coolly contemporary rather than grungy. Guests enter under a 90-foot neon guitar and find a hotel chockablock with rock-'n'-roll memorabilia, including some 600 costumes, guitars, and concert posters. The Hard Rock is on Paradise Road, a straight two-mile shot from McCarran Airport, two miles from the convention center, and less than a mile from the Las Vegas Strip

 

The Hard Rock's facilities include the Cuba Libre Cigar Bar and The RockSpa, a full-service health-and-beauty spa that provides steam rooms, spas, Vichy showers, a fitness center, and offers body treatments and massage. Shuttles whisk guests to The Strip without charge.

 

This hotel offers 670 guestrooms and suites in two 11-story towers overlooking the pool area, the mountains, and the Las Vegas Strip. Contemporary room decor features platform beds with leather headboards, sea-green carpeting, velour furnishings, deep-purple drapes, and French doors that open for fresh air. Color photos of rock-'n-rollers adorn the walls. High-tech amenities include CD players and television Internet access (via MSN-TV) with a wireless keyboard. Bathrooms have stainless-steel sinks.

 

Simon - Chef Kerry Simon's contemporary restaurant offers indoor and poolside seating in an ambience of blond-wood floor, theatrical lighting, and exhibition kitchen. New American cuisine such as stuffed lobster and new-age meatloaf is the culinary theme, along with steaks and pasta.
Nobu - Part of renowned Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhisa's empire that stretches from London to New York to Tokyo, this sleek restaurant of river stones and bamboo features a sushi bar and dishes such as shrimp and lobster in spicy lemon sauce as well as multi-course omakase (chef's choice) dinners.
The Pink Taco - This rustic, casual Mexican restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. A taco maker works near the entrance.

A.J.'s Steakhouse - Contemporary adaptation of classic American steakhouse: polished blond wood, leather banquettes and booths, and walls of gold drapes. Prime-grade beef is served.
Mr. Lucky's - Open 24 hours for soups, salads, sandwiches, sundaes, and other fare. Decorated with Las Vegas memorabilia, including two of Bugsy Siegal's tuxedos.
Starbucks - This popular chain serves coffee and pastries.