This may be one of the last bastions for smokers who miss the days of lighting up whereever and whenever they wanted... I would recommend that the casino spend some of the earnings from myself and others and invest in a new ventilation system, cause the cigarette/cigar smoke here is horrendous. Â I've been to Vegas and Atlantic City before and no where is the smoke this bad....
Besides the smoke, it is nice for Tampa to have such a nice entertainment complex with plenty of bars and restaurants along with a very cool hotel. Â I liked that they expanded the gaming options, have plenty of food options, a dedicated poker room, and plenty of parking. Â Most of the casino floor, like most other casinos is full of slot machines and other gaming machines. Â There aren't that many table games but probably just enough as they're usually completely full. Â
I've had dinner at the buffet (Fresh Harvest) and the sushi place (Rock N' Raw Bar), both places offer an enjoyable "less smokey" area and a great selection of food all reasonably priced and pretty good... Really besides the cigarette and cigar smoke, I'd probably come here more often...
This is a really nice entertainment complex.
They have probably 6 or more different restaurants - Asian, upscale, food court, hard rock cafe, and a few more.
We had dinner in the Hard Rock cafe one. Â Very nice looking restaurant inside. Â Later a live band got up and played a bunch of summery songs (Bryan Adams).
The food was just what you'd expect from a Hard Rock cafe - perhaps slightly better flavor and quality.
We had a great time and would go again if in the area.
This is about the bar/night life, not the gambling. Â This club isn't the worst ever, but it really does suck for being super conservative. One, they pour drinks using shot glasses so they don't over serve, which is fine, but you would expect the Hard Rock to be a little cooler than that. (I think that's pretty lame anyway.) And last night the bartender was a complete jerk when I ordered 2 shots, which he said policy is he can only serve one at a time...he made me feel like an a-hole for standing at the bar to wait until an appropriate amt of time lapsed before he served me another shot and opted to lecture me about the friend I had met there. Apparently while I was off dancing, she was "cut off" and she just up and left. Â So he was questioning me whether I wanted the 2nd shot to give to her and I had to "promise" to take it in front of the bartender. (yes, I'm totally serious.) So don't go to Hard Rock expecting a hip and happening place and certainly don't expect to get drunk in their "restaurant turn night club...." (yeah really cool Hard Rock.) Â I didn't know this when I decided to go here, I would have just gone to DT St. Pete, but we decided to try something new. Lesson learned and maybe you will pick DT St. Pete instead of this stupid place. Â I guess you can take comfort in knowing you can OD in their hotels without hassle (Anna Nicole Smith, John Entwistle), but you absolutely will not get drunk at their bars.
Review Source:Very smokey, but they have added an area that I have discovered around the 5 dollar blackjack tables that is fairly smoke free. Â The hard rock cafe is really good. Â They have added a lot more parking in the last couple of years. Unfortunately there are no free drinks which I think is ridiculous and they also don't give very many comps for food or drinks for regular players like me. Â There are lots of options for types of games to play and lots of slot machines.
Review Source:Well honestly, I had lived in Tampa for 8 years and had never been to the casino and I really had no desire to. Â I hadn't heard very good things and I'm not a HUGE gambler (although I can easily be persuaded and become addicted). Â Seminole Hard Rock exceeded my expectations.
First of all, this place is HUGE! Â I couldn't believe how sprawling it is and I was glad to be with a friend who frequents the casino so that he could point me in the right direction. Â I joined The Players Club (which, by the way, gives you a $5 credit to spend on drinks or food) and was on my way. Â I promptly lost $20 in a slot machine. Â I then won that plus $60 more back on roullette! Â At this point, I quit.
We stopped by the pool bar as it was FREEZING in the casino for the $5 mojito special of the month. Â The bar was out of fresh mint so she gave us bacardi drinks instead. Â Definitely not a bad deal, and a very nice pool. Â The Hard Rock is a good Vegas alternative in the Tampa area.
After a trip to Vegas earlier this year, the casino fever is more appealing than ever.
A prior trip or 2 wasn't so exciting.
Recently, however, we're finding the right games and in the right parts of the casino.
We try our luck on the fake roulette and craps tables and find they are alright in a pinch since FL doesn't allow for real table play.
Typically, there's nice enough people you can chat with.
There are plenty of bars, there are usually multiple musical acts around to sit and watch or listen to. Â It's always busy, it's always great people watching and you can lose your @$$ but play it smart and you can break even or even win!
There's lots more to do than just gamble too.
Restaurants, bars, music, shops, etc.
The one thing that is terrible is you can't find a cocktail waitress when you want one and you don't get free alcohol no matter how long you're sitting/playing spending money...
After being emboldened by a Bloody Mary and 1, 2, nevermind how many mimosas, and at the urging of the rest of my group, I attempted a little gamblin'... Â I'm a cheapskate so stuck to the slots and video roulette. Â I didn't win but my fiance pocketed about 90 bucks. Â We also had some drinks at the Poolside bar. Â All in all a pretty good afternoon. Â It's not quite Vegas, but pretty darn close.
Review Source:I saw an advertisement where this was called the 6th biggest casino in the world. It is in outer Tampa, so I guess they have plenty of room and cheap land. Specific to this casino, I've been disappointed with the high limits for table games. Last I was here, I think the minimum for blackjack was $10, but those tables were (1) packed and (2) very hard to find. I assume they have a monopoly on legal table games in Tampa/St. Petersburg (but not in int'l seas where some gambling cruises go), so they probably feel no competitive pressure to offer more low-stakes games that their customers want. I also remember there being gambling areas for smokers- maybe it was everywhere- which I wish they would ban entirely.
More broadly, I enjoy games of chance (though I wish they offered games of skill or knowledge like UK pubs!) but I am troubled by the research that shows that although casinos add a few jobs to local economies, they generally also bring higher crime and suicide rates. Compulsive gamblers also generally make up a large percentage of casino profits. How that relates here is that I really hope this casino works very diligently (meaning above any beyond whatever the law requires) to counter any negative effects the typical casino has with the (I assume) massive profits they are making.
Update: I appreciate that the casino listen and responds to customer concerns! This alone gives me greater confidence that they are tackling the problem of gambling addiction seriously, and I'm more likely to return to the casino to enjoy some of their games.
I'm seriously considering making this place my air conditioned cardio route on a regular basis. My pedometer could go off the carts for a really entertaining walk around this place! The people watching is nothing short of SPECTACULAR. Good music laying throughout, giant "walking path" over a large expanse of space....plus, shops, eateries, entertainment (aside from just straight up gambling). Winner, winner Chicken Dinner!
Review Source:I'm not a regular gambler, but I've dropped some coin at the Hard Rock a few times in my life. Â I usually just do it because I'm already there, and "might as well." Â Over time, I think they've got me for about $60, so I obviously play smart. Â I think the real deterrent to gambling for me is the look on people's faces who are in there. Â No one really has the look of someone who is constantly winning, so that's pretty much all the warning I need to stay away from it. Â But, I digress. Â The casino itself is very nice. Â Everything is always very clean and orderly, unlike some places I've seen (Harrah's in NO for one). Â The staff has always been pleasant, and the bars out in the lobby are great. Â In fact, if I'm chillin' at Hard Rock, it's to listen to the live music in the lobby and hang out at the bar. Â It's a really good place for that.
Review Source:Pretty excited to find out that the hotel and casino is dog friendly. My parents came out to visit and we dropped them and their friends off at the casino. It's pretty nice in here. For me, I am not a gambling person. In addition, if you are sensitive to smoke, just note, that smoking is okay in the casino and you can definitely smell it. Glad that it is in the area. It's not my thing but if I know I have friends and family who want to go, I will definitely take them.
Review Source:I never walk out of here a millionaire ,,, minus 1 star ... ;)
The place is nice, pretty clean. I've never had a problem with service or anything else really. It is quite large and pretty easy to get lost in. I've done it a few times, I enjoy coming here, if only for the pure entertainment of people watching. That's probably my favorite thing here!
After having been here a number of times and frequenting the casino, bars, restaurants and the club, i rate this place as a 2 star, bush league place. The staff can be extremely unfriendly at times for no apparent good reason. It does not live up to what you expect from a Hard Rock establishment.
Review Source:The Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa is a very lack luster casino in my opinion. You have tons and tons of slot machines that will rape your wallet in no time. Some of the games such as one wheel of fortune that they have is clearly rigged. They set you up to win some money then you get it all taking away. Most people know this is what they do and how they make money though so it's really no surprise.
There really isn't much to the place. Just a big open room with slots and card tables.
They now have craps, but its all digital. There is no true roulette there which is a big disappointment. I asked a manager there about it and he said they will never get it. The closest people will get are the roulette slot machines and the craps.
There are poker rooms and lots of places to eat, but expect to need a new lung transplant by the time you leave if you are a non smoker. The building has very poor ventilation or they just have that many people smoking. Â
There is a lot of parking but if you don't do valet it will take you awhile to actually find a parking spot especially on the weekends even in their parking garages.
Watch out for waitresses who walk around with drinks on trays as they might spill them on you like they did to me. Waitress didn't even say sorry and just walked away leaving trash on the floor.
Drinks are expensive.
The quality of people visiting vary. You'll have nice dressed or poor dressed bum looking people who you wonder why they are even in there for.
It's a place to go if you are in town, but if you want to really gamble go to Vegas or go to CT.
DISCLAIMER: Â Review is about the casino only.
Not crazy about cookie cutter, gimmicky places.
Example: Â Planet Hollywood. Â Margaritaville. Â Hardrock Cafe. Â NASCAR Experience.
You get my point. Â
Basically, any restaurant you would find along Citywalk or Pleasure Island. Â Started to like them even less, once I found out that most of the "memorabilia" in these places are not exactly authentic, but mostly replicas. I mean, honestly? Â How many of these restaurants can have Eddie Van Halen's "original" Frankenstein guitar or Judy Garland's "authentic" ruby slippers? Â Cute as a novelty, but that's about it.
And, that's what you get at the Hard Rock Casino. Â A whole lot of inauthentic pieces of nostalgia hanging up all over the walls of the casino. Â The casino itself has a cool vibe to it, very rock and roll, with quotes from some of the greatest singers and songs in rock history all over the walls. Â However, it is hard to see them from the heavy, thick layer of smoke all over the casino. Â My husband and I have been to Vegas a number of times and do our share of casino hopping. Â We're not big gamblers. Â Dump some change in the slots, maybe a few hands of black jack for fun. Â But, nowhere, in any other casino we have visited is the air in the room absolutely unbearable and hard to breathe in! Â I don't know if it is a poor ventilation system or if it is the amount of people in the place, but even a heavy smoker would find this place irritating. Â
Aside from the rock and roll theme that really isn't more than decoration incorporated into the overall vibe of the place, there isn't a whole lot the the Casino has to offer. Â The restaurant off the Casino is your standard Hard Rock fare. Â Burgers, sandwiches, wraps. Â The dance club is always empty. Â It's labeled as an exclusive VIP club, but really, it's just a roped off area to stand around, watch women on stages dance, have really annoying dub step played by a DJ who looks so beyond bored and higher priced drinks than in the casino itself, a mere 10 feet away. Â
This brings me to the Center Bar in the middle of the casino. Good luck trying to get a table or a drink for that matter. Â I've seen lunch lines in middle schools move along quicker than the lines for a drink here. Â The waitresses are scarce and the bartenders seem completely disinterested in the fact that you have been standing there, money in hand, tongue hanging out, slowly dying of second hand smoke inhalation and dehydration. Â I also find it unusual that this casino charges for their drinks at the games. Â Most casinos don't. Â Also, I have NEVER seen a casino charge for soft drinks or coffee for designated drivers or those trying to sober up. Â Very peculiar to me. Â
Because this is the fine town of Seminole, the sign out front that says "Dress to Impress" as you walk in is blatantly ignored. Â Why bother putting the sign there if it is okay to be ignored. Â There are people in the casino who look like they just got done working on their car. Â Dirty shirts, cut off shorts and baseball caps. Â Then, in a really bizarro twist, you'll see women there who are SO overly dressed up that you'd swear they just walked in from their Senior Proms (even if prom was in 1974).
Kudos to the security staff though. Â In the few minutes I was standing outside waiting for our car, I did see them turn away:
1) people with questionable looking ID.
2) those already trashed upon arrival.
3) a girl who punched her boyfriend in the face (charming)
4) a woman obviously in her 40's or so, but had no ID.
5) a barefoot patron. Â (god bless central florida) Â
In the three times I have been there, there has always been some sort of fight. Â Drink throwing, cursing, fist fights. Â I NEVER see this in Vegas. Â Ever. Â Actually, that's not true...the ONE time I saw a fight break out in a casino in Vegas, about 50 security men, each beefier than the next, swooped in and ripped them apart carrying them off to opposite ends of the casino, never to be seen or heard from again. Â Gone in LESS than sixty seconds. Â
There are very few table gaming options in this casino and FAR too many penny and two cent slots of the comical and silly variety. Â Match the Mermaids. Â Cross the Kitties. No roulette there at all, at least not the live variety. Â They have the electronic variety, but for that, you might as well just stay home and play on an online gambling site. Â
And of course, this whole unremarkable experience is topped off with a huge gift shop as you leave the casino. Â Hard rock t shirts, shot glasses, teddy bears, tank tops, wallets, pins, etc. Â
If you are staying in the hotel, I guess the novelty of having the casino and restaurant right downstairs if you find yourself bored at 2 am is a fun thing. Â It's also a cool place to go after catching a show at the amphitheater right across the street while trying to sober up before making the drive home. Â Other than that, I don't think I would find myself going out of my way to be there.
I've only been here for the Casino on a Friday or Saturday. This place gets really crowded on the weekend (naturally). They have all sorts of slot machines and tables. I'm pretty sure every major (and maybe minor) card game and machines are in this casino. The one downside to this casino is that the drinks are NOT free when you are playing. Another thing is the tables, the minimum at a lot of tables are at least $20, maybe $15 if you are lucky. Another thing to be aware of, just like most casinos, you are allowed to smoke in it.. So even if you are at a "smoke free" table, definitely expect to smell it and get the smell on your clothes. Overall, not bad. I would rate it higher but I was here strictly for the casino and did not experience much else in the hotel.
Review Source:Sixth-largest casino in America? Â Something like that? Â Anyway, it is pretty big ---- four different "wings" of gaming areas. Â Minimums on a Thursday night were $15 (maybe one or two tables had $5). Â Saturday there were more $25s than $15s in the "cheapest" areas.
Drinks are NOT free when playing. Â Even playing at the non-smoking tables, you definitely get smoke on your clothes. Â Be warned.
There was something totally boss about getting a shoulder and back massage while playing blackjack. Â Amazing. Â It was $2/minute (you choose how much time you want). Â it was quite pleasant.
Lastly, there's a blackjack dealer named Ashley, who looks just like Brittney from Glee. Â Uncanny resemblance. Â Super-nice though (Ashley, not Brittney). Â And McKinsey was by far the most polite dealer I've ever had. Â Good times overall.
I love the Hard Rock... The staff is always friendly. I have always had a great experience, and I go about once or twice a month. The machines are tight, but if you pay attention and not just throw your money into every machine, you make money..at least I have. The casino host Billy is the best, and I am glad they do not offer free drinks, I come to have fun not deal with a bunch of drunks, this is responsible gambling folks, do you really want to drive the Tampa Highways with someone that just spent all day drinking for free? I have lost , and won...it is not the Casino's fault for my bad judgement. Love you Guy's The Indian's ROCK!
Mary Wagner
From what I hear, the Tampa casino is nothing compared to the Orlando one. C'est la vie. They charge you for every drink (which are overpriced), the food there is pretty sub-par and the amount of VIP crap is annoying for a person who likes to go casually. Their parking is a nightmare, but at least it's free. People always say "while you gamble, the casinos take care of you." Not true. They take forever to get you drinks and when they do it's $10 for a Bloody Mary. Comps only come if you spend half your paycheck (and lose, of course).
Save yourself the trip. Go to the beach or something.
My sister and I went to check out the Hard Rock Casino. One might think that I am really into gambling since I went to two casinos in two weeks but I actually don't gamble at all. We just went to check it out and see what the fuss was about.
We paid $18 for a martini and a raspberry vodka soda at the bar. Not surprising that the drinks were expensive.
On the menu it said the cocktails go up in price $1-2 each after 11pm.
Who does that!? And also, at least have the decency to set different menus out when 11pm hits so ppl don't know they're getting screwed. I thought this was really lame.
The casino was pretty inside and had lots of nice light fixtures and decorations. I got  a picture with Lady Gaga's cape!
We had lunch at the Rock n Raw sushi bar. We were skeptical but it actually ended up being pretty good! Prices were reasonable and we got plenty to eat. Service was friendly.
The casino is huge and kind of a maze.
We left smelling like smoke of course. We got in some really great people watching!
I'm glad we went to check it out but we both agreed once was enough.
Since I'm pretty sure I'm the reason they have the new wing, I would like some royalties. Â This place can always turn your frown upside down for a while to people watch, tap on the machines or rub it like buddha, then turn it upside down again as you walk to your car with empty pockets!
Review Source:I'm reviewing the casino only as I've not stayed at the hotel as of yet.
Do you love slot machines, black jack, and poker? Â Than you may call this heaven. Â Wall to wall to even more walls of flashing, blinking, dealing, etc.
There must be a million slot machines in this place, plenty of them for low-ballers who like the penny slots. Any type of theme or tv show you can think of has probably been turned into a slot game here. All slots have the paper voucher cash out too so there's no pouring quarters in a bucket.
I'd never played much black jack or poker before, mostly because I have a hard time blowing at least $10 per hand but they have since added more $5 tables, however they are always packed. They also have a new virtual roulette which I still haven't found an empty seat on.
The staff is generally unfriendly but I might be that way too having to put up with thousands of greedy, smoking, drinking people every day. There are also several quality restaurants inside that I should review separately.
We recently moved to Tampa and thought we'd swing by the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. I love the Hard Rock for all the rock-n-roll memorabilia they have. Though we found this place not exactly dropping the coins like you hear in other places and the prices of the beer was a little steep. Most casinos that I've been to offer free drinks to those gambling, Not at the Hard Rock!
The hotel looked nice enough and the pool area was very inviting with live bands performing made us want to grab a cold beer and relax by the pool and unwind. The staff was very friendly from the casino floor to the restaurant. Our food was delivered fast and looked and tasted great! We ordered the sampler plate and didn't waste a bite, it was all good but again it was a little pricey.
A large police presence in the parking lot made for a welcome visit as I felt safe leaving my car. I don't know the history and probably don't want to know but I felt my property would be secure as I played like a kid in a candy store at the Hard Rock.
I am a person who is prone to vices... I have not developed a gambling vice because I have not lived near a casino ...I first visited the Hard Rock Casino with my parents because my father loves gambling....I have recently moved from Texas and near to where I used to live there were casinos but it was about a  3 hour drive, so it was normally a day trip or a weekend trip....the things I liked about  the casino are the number of slots, the closeness to my home in Tampa, the niceness and helpfulness of the employees..ect  ..the pool section is amazing ...I loved the pool section.... for my entertainment dollar, I would rather spend money on a few drinks and lounge at the pool than lose money at the tables or slots...I visited and spent $10 on a long island iced tea and another $1 on tip .. it was meh.. not a $10 drink...I got my player's card and all of the employees in that station were terrific and super helpful....they do have a giveaway for free cars but the station was down :-(...there were tons and tons of slots but not many table games.....I do not think I would win money from gambling, so when I play my strategy is to play as long as I can....I like to play video poker but my mother likes the slots (which I do not understand at all)... but I was on a lucky streak....I came in with $40 and left with $250.. happy happy!!!...it is fun winning but that was a 1 time thing...I thought the casino was sort of nice if you are into slots, I only saw a few video poker machines, but maybe I was not looking hard enough, they all were around the bar with the $10 drinks....I thought it was weird too to be at a casino that charged you for drinks, most of the places I have visited give free drinks if you are playing and have plenty of soft drink and coffee machines to serve yourself if you do not want alcohol....sure, there were servers with trays of cocktails, but they had a tray, I think they were service vodka and coke or rum and coke or something, but no drink orders  and they were very few and far between...but I guess that can be a good thing because, without alcohol, I can only stand about an hour of gambling...another thing is the air quality is bad...it was the smokiest casino I have ever been to, but I did not see too many people smoking...there was a haze of smoke in the whole casino...all of the smoke bothered me so much that I had to get up and spend some time in the non smoking section and I have a pretty high tolerance  (I am an ex smoker and I used to live with a very heavy smoker with no complaint)...
The hard rock casino is a fun time for a weekend night but I cannot see myself making a habit of it because they do not have free drinks :-( and the environment is a little uncomfortable with the smoke
I've only been to their casino and I love that its only an hour away from Orlando yet it feels so far. The atmosphere is typical of most casinos with the exception of over priced burgers and fries at the Hard Rock Cafe.
I had some luck on the Breakfast at Tiffany's slot machine and as a lover of the movie, it was a fun one to play.
Of course we know it is not Las Vegas, but per Tripadvisor figured it would be worth going. To sum it all up, it's a castle of secondhand smoke! Â We are non smokers and have gone out to clubs which had smoking and could tolerate it more than this place!
We were very disappointed that we could not enjoy ourselves for all the smoke. Soon as some hit the door, they were lighting up cigs. SMH.. Why not invest in some of  those high power fans to vacuum some of this smoke out??? We were not the only patrons cutting our visits short because of this.
Nice looking hotel and heard the buffet was delicious, yet sadly we will never know... Doubt we will  ever come back unless it changes to non-smoking or clear divisions of smoking and non-smoking areas. Oh well, can not win them all. Maybe if some happy competition moves in town, things would be interesting.
Stayed here in August of 2012 and was blown away by the accommodations. Awesome room with great amenities. Very stylishly decorated with a great sound system and stocked bar. Watch out on bar, if you pick up a bottle out of the fridge you get charged automatically so drink up and enjoy because you just paid for it. Reasonable prices though really. However, unlike other casinos Ive been to, there are no free drinks so regardless if you just spent hundreds on a slot, you still gotta buy your drinks for $10 each. Gets pricey. Thumbs down on that.
The Casino itself is quite large with tons of parking and offers a huge selection of table games, more than Ive seen in many Vegas casinos in fact. Decent  food options, awesome room, and great overall rock n roll vibe obviously. If you are staying in Orlando, its about a 45 minute drive.
Came here on a a Saturday night and this place was packed! It was difficult to find an open spot  anywhere - tables and slots.
Our cocktail waitress was friendly. How she remembers orders and faces? Beats me.
People are allowed to smoke in here. Not sure if that's a standard in FL, but I'm not used to that in Philly. Then again... I don't frequent casinos. There's a vending machine for ciggs here.
All in all, I didn't run into any rude people. Everyone was pretty much doing their thang. By the end of the night, Mister got a nice sum of winnings at three card poker. Thanks, Hard Rock!
I have been here twice in the last months  and love coming here to play Texas hold Em but recently have gotten use to liking  the slot machines also, be careful witch ones you choose.
Out of all the slot machines I highly recommend "Battle ship" it has to be one of my favorites, easy to win money and it is fun at the same time also anther one called 'Feeling lucky" Â in the battle ship one I put in $20 and won $56 and in the Feeling lucky I went from $56 to $80 bucks ( + 14 bucks)
The only thing(s) I do not like about this place is that you are allowed to smoke anywhere and being I am not a smoker I have to put up with this people smoking next to me and being expose to second hand smoking also some of the employees here do not know anything so you have to find the right people to ask.
Over all it is a great place to spend some money and time and have fun, they have plenty of places to eat but they are very expensive, I suggest to sign up for the players club witch gives you discounts and you earn points when using the slot machines or if you are playing at a table.
Local Casino gets points for not making me fly to Vegas or Atlantic City to gamble.
that being said the casino is a bit small on the gambling floor side of things, only a tiny bit of tables and it's hard to find a penny slot machine. Â
I play penny slots more for entertainment than to win anything, if I'm looking to make money I'll play blackjack.
the restaurant selection is weak though, the Rise is flavorless and lackluster. Â I have yet to try this particular Hard Rock Cafe but I have been to others and I can't imagine it's much different.
The rooms here are nice, but they can be overpriced depending on the day. Â If you play enough to get a free room, though, then the room price is just fine. Â :)
The casino has recently expanded with more machines and more table games. Â We've repeatedly heard that the slots are tighter here than the Hard Rock in Hollywood, and all we can say is stop while you're ahead. Â LOL
They also recently reopened the pool and it's very nice. Â Overall, this is a fine place to go if you feel like gambling and don't want to pay for a flight to Atlantic City or Las Vegas.
The place is branded as a Hard Rock and having lived in Las Vegas, and now living near the Hard Rock in South Florida, that has a certain brand image to live up to. Â This one did not live up to the hype, but what is one to expect out at this end of Tampa. Â I guess and if your in the mood for some poker and blackjack, where the heck else are you going to go? Â My review is likely not going to stop you. Â And the next time my degenerate gambling friend says, hey, let's go to the hard rock, I'll likely go again with him.
It's highly annoying that they charge for drinks at the tables.
It is a rather large casino though. Â They have all your basic games and more slot machines than a hot chick has friends on facebook. Â Still wish they would push and get Craps approved in Florida, that would likely put me in a better mood while I pay for my drinks at the Pai Gow table.
I had my Bachelorette Party at the Hard Casino and Hotel and we all had a blast. Â The hotel and casino have a very cool rock and roll vibe and you can find rock memorabilia throughout the lobby and hotel. Â The hotel rooms are very modern and clean. Â The bathroom was large enough for three girls put on make up at the sink at the same time (major plus).
We had an amazing steak dinner at the Oak Lounge which included complimentary glasses of champagne for myself and the bachelorette party. Â My one gripe about dinner was that we had dinner reservations and still had to wait thirty minutes for a table.
They removed one of the main night clubs and replaced it with a Hard Rock Cafe which has a dance floor. Â We arrived too early so their really wasn't much dancing and the live band was cheesy. Â If you are not a smoker you will be disappointed to know that the entire downstairs area allows smoking. Â By the end of the night I felt like I had smoked a pack by breathing in the air.
Very impressed with our breakfast. Â It was reasonably priced and very good. Â Arrive early to avoid a line to get into the dining room. Â The pool was great. Â Arrive early or be prepared to not get a lounge chair. Â There are cabanas for rent. The pool is only for hotel guests, but guest passes are available for $30 and includes use of the showers and steam room in the hotel spa.
Overall, we were pleased with our experience. Â It was cheaper than flying to Vegas and a fun spot to hold a bachelorette party. Â I am not sure if this is the type of hotel I would want to go to with my husband due to the heavy smoking, long waits, and expensive prices. Â That said it was a neat spot to try once.
I have to give Seminole Hard Rock a five star rating because every time I stay here, they confuse me with Primo the famous rockstar and upgrade me to a jacuzzi suite.
I can't explain the treatment any other way. I've never played a dollar at any of the slots or table games, other than some poker. I don't have a players card, and I don't have any connections at the hotel. Yet every time I'm there I get the upgrade, and that makes Primo so happy.
The jacuzzi room is awesome. Mini hallway leads to a huge bathroom with rain-shower and giant jacuzzi with sliding windows that open to the bedroom. Plush robe, bath salts, loofah and green-tea soap products... I'm in heaven! Did I mention the two guitar-shaped chocolates on the king size bed?
Although I'm a big Starwood and Hilton points collector, I easily forego that for the awesomeness that is Seminole Hard Rock's treatment of Primo. I'd gladly be their spokesman, I like it that much.
Primo has but one suggestion: Add an iPod adapter to the awesome stereo A/V system, and this room would be complete.
I'm sorry but I just don't get all the recent negative reviews of this place. To me it just looks like a lot of people seem to find things to complain and whine about.
Hello - it's a CASINO. Not everyone wins.
Hello - it's a CASINO. People are allowed to smoke there in Florida.
Hello - it's a CASINO. On weekends most tables will have high limits.
Hello - it's a CASINO. In Florida. Agreement with the state is to not give away free drinks since it is a Native American facility.
Hello - it's a CASINO. They are in the business to make money.
That all being said, I had a fun time here this past weekend celebrating Father's Day with my parents. Contrary to some of the previous reviews here this casino does offers some great comps based on your level of play and frequency of visits. That is how it is determined to whom gets what. My mom got free rooms for both of us, we were compted on all our meals, and even received a nice discount on the poolside cabana we booked for all day on Sunday. Make sure you join the players club and use your card on all slot and table games to build up your points. I have only been here a few times before and received mailings for free rooms, free slot dollars, and free meals already.
This casino is huge, tons of machines over multiple gaming rooms, and table games of blackjack, poker, and others. Table limits are in the $15-$50 range on weekends. Live band and DJ plays in the small bar/ lounge area up front by the check in desk. Mixed crowd of mostly older 20's up through seniors. There are a few bars to hang at. Gets crowded and jumping on weekends.
The rooms are terrific. Nice size. Super comfy bed. Large flat screen TV. Great bathroom and toiletries. Tivoli stereo system. In-wall safe. Bath robes. Very clean. Cool decor. Rock star portraits on the walls. The whole casino and rooms are in the process of being outfitted for wifi in the next few months. Also has a nice little gym to get a workout in that is free to use if staying there. Spa services too.
The pool area is wonderful and chic. Long rectangular pool surrounded by tropical plants and trees, cabana's all around, bar area, hot tub, waterfall, waitress service all day, and lots of lounge chairs to kick back in. I partied all day Sunday with my dad for Father's Day there. We had a cool waitress who served us a lot of beers, bloody marys, and shots throughout the day. Nothing like hanging out in the cabana with cigars, cold beers, and the ball game on our flatscreen. Not to mention the fun people watching at poolside.
Had burger platters with fruit delivered to our cabana for lunch. Burgers here are pretty tasty with applewood smoked bacon. Large fruit cup in a large martini glass came with it. Also had dinner at the buffet. As most buffets go it has its pros and cons. Nothing special here but nothing too bad either. Reasonably priced, but line to get in can be long. Mom got a casino host to usher us right in - yes! Had breakfast at the Green Room which is their diner. Breakfast there is always good. Large farmers omelette with grits and an English muffin. Tasty coffee too. There is also a small food court to grab a quick bite, a steak house, and a sushi bar.
Staff and service is nice and attentive. Most I have come into contact with have been friendly. I thought the casino floor and bathrooms were pretty clean overall. Can get a bit smokey, but that can be expected at a casino. Rock music is playing all day, and there is a lot of music memorabilia to discover everywhere here. Slots can be tight but my mom won a good amount over the two days. Sometimes you just have to be lucky with what machines you play. Blackjack was fun and I broke even so nothing to complain about. The casino is bright and hopping. We all had a great time here. Is it Vegas or Atlantic City? No, but it does a good job as a gaming spot for the locals in the Tampa area and surrounding towns. Will definitely be back!
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