The New HRH Tower Suites and HRH Beach Club Open Just in Time for the New Year

By Elise French

Want to ring in 2011 in absolute luxury?  Well, you’re in luck!

Unlike anything seen in Vegas or around the world, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas is opening HRH Tower ~ an all-suite tower located at the south end of the famous Hard Rock property – on December 28.

“Our goal was to stay true to the property’s innovative and trend-setting style while creating an edgy and decadent rock ‘n’ roll experience not offered anywhere else in Las Vegas,” said Phil Shalala, Hard Rock’s Chief Marketing Officer.

Check out what’s waiting for you when you check in to the HRH Tower:

7 Penthouse Suites

The seven Penthouse Suites include: Infinity, Nirvana, Provocateur, Platinum, Ultra Lounge, Stones, and Sex & Pistols. The Penthouse Suites range from one to two master bedroom/bathroom chamber accommodations. The bathrooms include Grohe bath fixtures including rain showerheads and six handheld shower sprays. Suites are decorated with various textures including black crocodile leather, wood planks, patent leather walls, marble floors, opaque glass walls and more.

Some are more elaborate than others; the Nirvana Suite for example is designed with a Moroccan flair. The entrance leads to an outside beach area with a private plunge pool and two enormous four poster draped daybeds. In one of the master bedrooms of The Provocateur Suite is equipped with a seductive interactive projection system built in to an enormous bed that projects onto the wall behind the bed and onto the bed itself.

8 Spa Villa Suites
In each of the eight Spa Villa Suites (two of which are duplex suites), the great room is highlighted by a floating coffer ceiling which extends above the “Spa Bed” and leads to the outdoor private patio. The patio with lounge seating, fire pit and plunge pool provides a tranquil sanctuary. Should one so desire, the private patios then lead out to the main Hard Rock pool area. Each Spa Villa has an area where in-suite spa services can be rendered.

Vanity Nightclub

The centerpiece of the new nightclub, a multi-million dollar chandelier lit from within by LED lights that can change color and even broadcast images, overlooks the entire dance floor. The 14,000 square-foot venue features two marble bars, a sunken dance floor, 50 intimate VIP booths, an outdoor terrace including five cabanas with direct access to a sky bar and a ladies’ lounge that will truly impress. The ladies lounge will include six individual vanity stations and a full length three-way mirror with staff on-hand to fix broken nails, style hair and spruce up makeup.

Reliquary Spa

The centerpiece of the 25,000 sq. ft. spa is the Roman Bath for guests to be seen, socialize and commiserate with private cabana-type alcoves and lounge space. The Bath House has capabilities to turn the space into an entertainment area for small parties and group functions. It has 21 treatment rooms, a private studio for pole dancing lessons, a fitness center and of course the property’s famous and expanded Brannon Salon.

Casino Space
Where the old Joint used to house rock ‘n’ roll bands since 1995, the Hard Rock has transformed this area and now encompasses more than 30,000 sq. ft. of new casino space. The area includes a slot bar, blackjack tables, High Limit Lounge, as well as the Lux Bar. The casino space is where guests will walk through to get to the new HRH Tower Reliquary Spa and Vanity Nightclub, and is adjacent to the VIP entrance welcoming all HRH Tower guests into the casino.

And just in time for the new year, HRH Tower is offering room rates starting at $119!

THE HRH BEACH CLUB

Located just steps from the new all-suite HRH Tower, HRH Beach Club features an expansive pool area, sandy beach, 17 daybeds and 24 luxury cabanas.  A unique island pool, which remains 20 degrees cooler than the main body of water, creates the perfect place to chill when temperatures hit triple digits (and believe me, they do!). Additional Beach Club attractions include a Bar & Grill, eight luxurious Spa Villas, swim-up blackjack and a gaming lounge.

“We are once again redefining the day-life pool scene in Las Vegas with our new HRH Beach Club,” said Phil Shalala, CMO of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. “The Beach Club creates a refined atmosphere and escape for guests to unwind. We are looking forward to continuing to create incredible experiences for locals and tourists alike this summer with all of our added amenities.”

The HRH Beach Club Bar & Grill is adjacent to the new poolside gaming lounge and directly below SKYBAR.  Three peek-a-boo cutouts in the floor of the SKYBAR infinity pool above act as skylight windows to the Bar & Grill, offering diners a teasing glimpse of the action. The Bar & Grill features specialty cocktails including the Beach Club Blue Hawaiian, Tropical (Crime of) Passion, Sunday Bloody Sunday and Mai Tai One On, plus imported and domestic beers and fresh fruit smoothies. Breakfast options include the Breakfast Burrito, Breakfast Stack, Fresh Fruit, Granola Parfait and a variety of pastries.  Signature snacks and appetizers include Pita Chips and Hummus Dip, Chicken Quesadilla, Loaded Nachos and a Rock n’ Roll Sushi Combo.  Guests may also choose from a number of Mr. Lucky’s Pizzas and a variety of salads, wraps, sandwiches and fruit.

Reliquary Spa & Water Sanctuary poolside massage treatments ~ signature Ancient Cane Massage, Deep Tissue, Swedish and Reflexology ~ are also available for HRH Beach Club guests.  For the ultimate spa getaway, the new HRH Tower Spa Villas are an indulgent experience on their own, featuring private access to HRH Beach Club and the Spa. Designed to combine a city loft feel with the spirit of a private townhouse residence, the two-story Villas are adorned with sleek interior furniture and organic finishes.  The industrial staircase and floor-to-ceiling glass façade spans about 30 feet high, while the opposing floor is a polished concrete tile with white Venetian plaster wall finishes.  For those to whom discretion is of the utmost importance, there is an area where a private attendant can perform in-room spa treatments and mani/pedi services. Outside, you can relax in the tranquil sanctuary of a private plunge pool with direct access to the new HRH Beach Club.

Known for having the best dealers and most attractive servers in Vegas, Hard Rock is upping the ante with Hell’s Belles dealers in bikinis at the new swim-up gaming area with nine new tables including seven Blackjack, one dice game and one Roulette Wheel where more than 60 gamers can play at once. High-rollers who meet the minimum requirements can catch some rays and keep the games going by reserving a table outside for an exclusive game.  For those who want to play their favorite casino games ~ table games, video poker and slots ~ in the comfort of their cabana, mobile gaming will launch later in the season.

For more information on both The New HRH Tower Suites and HRH Beach Club, visit www.hardrockhotel.com.