I chose to stay at the Hard Rock in Vegas because it was the cheapest rate for the days I needed for a business trip. \n\nIt is way off the strip so that is to be noted.\n\nThe Hard Rock will always be the hard rock. It is catered to a younger crowd and loud music plays non-stop. There's no shortage of groups of males walking around scoping out the ladies. \n\nThe room itself:\n\nI was put in the Paradise Tower and told at check-in that a King wasn't available so I'd get a queen. There was also a mention of a $15 resort fee. I asked if it included wifi as other hotels on the strip include that as part of the fee. I was told that it did not and wifi was additional. When pressed what the resort fee covered, I was told \""amenities, such as free parking and the gym\"". So basically, the 'cheap' room rate just skyrocketed.\n\nThe rooms are quite a bit back from the actual 'lobby'. Just be warned that if you have lots of luggage, you will be walking quite a ways. \n\nMy room was on the 14th floor and overlooked the parking lot. The first thing I noticed is the scruff marks on the door as well as on the walls. The room also smelled musty and the AC wasn't on. The halls have a smoky smell lingering from all the other guests. \n\nThe bed itself seems very comfortable and the toiletries don't seem so bad. The lights by the bed won't work though which is interesting. There is one lamp by the TV which seems to work. \n\nOther reviewers mentioned the pool being restrictive and it definitely is. They have a security guard who stands out front of it and big signs enforcing their \""rules\"". They also have signs in the lobby noting their dress code after 8pm. Seems a bit much for me and way off the strip.