Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Hollywood, FL 33021-2102
Phone: (800) 937-0010
- Cross Street:
- Stirling Road
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- Hours:
- Daily 24 hours
Editorial Review for Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – by Rick Munarriz
In Short
A 50-foot neon guitar lights the way to South Florida's new gambling hot spot. Rock memorabilia like Madonna's beaded bra and Elvis' corduroy pants line the lobby; rooms offer a smartly appointed escape from the noise with cozy, foam pillow-top bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets. Lavish pool areas, a Hard Rock staple, are represented here by a swim-up bar, a lazy river and thatched Chickee Hut cabanas.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyValet parking is available, but you are welcome to park for free in the massive 3,400-space lot.
Know Before You GoBecause only Class II gaming is allowed, guests play against each other, not the casino. So while there are 40 poker tables, there's no blackjack or roulette, and the 2,150 slot machines are electronically pitted against each other.
User Reviews for Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
08/25/2006 Posted by mufflerart
I found it interesting that "toughbutfair" saw fireworks at the Hard Rock on the 4th of July because they don't shoot off any on the 4th...ever. As far as the slot machines go I'm not sure what machines they must've played ,but I go once a week and I win most of the time.It's pretty easy ,you go in with $100.00 and come out with $150.00 to $1500.00 has been my experience.You have a good time and you make a little money.The shops/restaurants outside are very nice.The restaurants inside the casino are fine and service has been excellent.I've even taken my kids to the "food court" area in the casino and the outside pool restaurant a couple of times.Afterwards I head into the slot machines and spend no more than 30 minutes and I generally come out a quite a few dollars ahead.It's a nice way to spend an afternoon.
07/08/2006 Posted by toughbutfair
Although the Seminoles have been trying to offer gambling for over a hundred years, they obviously didnt plan the casino or restaurants. We went to Hollywood, FL to check out the fireworks at the Hard Rock Casino for the Fourth of July. We planned to arrive early, eat dinner, watch the fireworks, then try our luck at the casino. We arrived at the far end of the City Walk clone and walked past the standard offering of humdrum stores. Our dining choices were seafood, sushi, burgers or the steakhouse. We opted for seafood. The kitchen lost our order; the fireworks started outside the window of the restaurant while we waited; the staff wouldnt let us go outside of the restaurant to watch the fireworks; hence, we saw the base of the fireworks while waiting for a mediocre meal. Gambling in Florida is pitiful. Your choice is poker and slots. We tried out the slot machines and in fact, I actually won. Heres the problem. I spent a few minutes with the floor manager trying to understand the slots. They are all based on BINGO and the casinos never divulge your potential return on any gambling. I have an MBA and the floor manager could not explain how the slots work to me. He was courteous, but alas, Im quite sure he didn't really understand the details himself. Each machine plays against some other machines and the more you bet, the more you can win. At least in Vegas you can ascertain your odds if you want to. Florida gambling is nothing more than a scam: it is a tax on the poor and foolish. The manager explained that new laws will improve the slots. But will the transparency ever match Vegas? I doubt it. Listen If you are desperate to give your money to the Seminoles, write them a check: Go to dinner at your favorite restaurant: Watch the Macy's fireworks on TV (maybe Liza will still be around next year): And bet your kids that they wont get all As on their next report card.
Pros: Parking
Cons: Everything else
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