Hard Rock Hotel Visit

Blog entry by: Jessica Gillon (Owner/Partner)
I had the pleasure of touring the brand new Hard Rock Hotel with catering manager Staci Tiras-Jones. Simply walking into the lobby is an experience all in itself. You are greeted by young women in the coolest boots I have ever seen! Sounds bizarre, but when you see them, you'll understand! The check in desk has four kiosks with a wall that is actually a huge screen. It displays different images from rock videos, to pictures, to random patterns of color. One really cool thing, there is a VIP/Secret lobby that is used for celebrities and suite owners. Pretty cool!

Staci and I started off with lunch in the hotel diner, Mary Jane's. The décor is kind of a classic American Retro meets modern day technology! The menu is all American and delicious! I had an incredible Buffalo Chicken Salad and for dessert (yes, I took it to that level, dessert in the middle of the day!) I had, just like mom's home cookin, chocolate cake. It was fabulous!

After lunch, Staci walked me through as much of the property as possible. There are about 17 different spaces for events, an amazing spa, a couple of bars, a pool with velour covered mattress size cushions for lounging, cabanas, rooms that have a feel of the W with a rock and roll twist and last but not least, the nationally acclaimed Nobu. I toured the restaurant while it was closed so I wasn't able to experience the food for myself, but I will definitely be coming back!

I have to say, I am so excited about this property! With their "breaking all the rules" mentality, this venue is ideal for creative, exciting and unique events!

For the client that is looking for something untraditional modern, cutting edge, technical or down right rock n' roll, this is the place for you! The Hard Rock has Events by Design written all over it!