I've stayed here twice with a third trip booked for a couple weeks from now. I've always had a great time at the Hard Rock. Let's get the obvious out of the way. This hotel is super expensive. Like, really really expensive. For me, it boils down to a matter of convenience. For visiting the parks next door, there is no better place to stay. You're within five minutes from the front gate, and your room key doubles as an unlimited Express Pass. Aside from the convenience, this hotel still has a ton to offer. From the minute you step in the door, you're bombarded with relics of rock and roll history. There is something interesting to look at around every corner. The rooms are stylish and clean. The food and drink is on par (including the high prices). The pool, although lacking a portion with any significant depth, is a great place to relax and recover from three days of walking in the parks.
I've stayed here twice with a third trip booked for a couple weeks from now. I've always had a great time at the Hard Rock. Let's get the obvious out of the way. This hotel is super expensive. Like, really really expensive. For me, it boils down to a matter of convenience. For visiting the parks next door, there is no better place to stay. You're within five minutes from the front gate, and your room key doubles as an unlimited Express Pass. Aside from the convenience, this hotel still has a ton to offer. From the minute you step in the door, you're bombarded with relics of rock and roll history. There is something interesting to look at around every corner. The rooms are stylish and clean. The food and drink is on par (including the high prices). The pool, although lacking a portion with any significant depth, is a great place to relax and recover from three days of walking in the parks.
The thing that stands out about Imo's pizzas is the cheese. It's different, creamy almost. I'm a fan. I ended up with a three topping 12" (bacon, ham, pepperoni), and it stuffed my wife and me. The huge strips of bacon were impressive. Pricing is also pretty good. All in all, I'm satisfied with my first Imo's experience.
I stayed here one night for a recent weekend trip. I had an absolutely great experience in this hotel. The staff was super nice. The room was great. My only complaint would be the attached mall. It seems to be on the decline. Last time I was here there were a lot more stores. Now it's mostly gift shops and poor quality local fast food. The hotel is within walking distance (15-20 minutes) of most downtown attractions. My wife and I parked the car and walked everywhere the entire weekend. The check-in cookie was a nice touch. I would wholly recommend staying at the Union Station Doubletree.
The quality of the sculptures are anywhere from "they probably shouldn't display this" to "I'm wholly impressed and creeped out." The first few floors hit the major historical points you'd expect. There's a small section dedicated to super heroes. The self guided tour takes a hard turn in the Chamber of Horrors. I loved it and wish I could have spent more time walking through, but my wife was terrified and kept a brisk pace. If you're checking out the arch or other downtown attractions stop by and check this place out.
The roads are great to look at, but I think my car hates me for driving on them. I didn't visit any of the restaurants, but I did walk through the wax museum. If you're a fan of historic architecture stop by. It's worth checking out.