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Best Celeb Performance of 2011: Ashton Kutcher Wrecks His Marriage at the Hard Rock

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 207 5th Ave [map], San Diego, CA, United States, 92101-6908
December 30, 2011 at 9:07 AM | by | Comments (0)

It's what you've been waiting all year for--The 2011 HotelChatter Awards! We'll be bringing you the best and worst of the year all day today and part of tomorrow. Agree or disagree with our picks? Air your thoughts in the comments below.

In a way, it was over before it even began. Celebrity power couple Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore were suddenly thrown into the center of a media whirlwind when it was discovered that Ashton had shacked up with a girl at the Hard Rock San Diego—and what's worse, her "friend" was actually wiling to corroborate the entire story. Ruh roh.

After the story was leaked by this gossip blog, all sorts of details were swirling around—the confiscated cellphones, the "gaggle" of girls, the pre-sex "waiting room" (we picture them all lined up like Gaga fans at a CD signing)—but this email set the record straight. And then we found out exactly how long 'hard rock'-ing lasted. Because we were all dying to know...

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Making Last-Minute Plans This New Year's Eve? Here's Where To Party

December 28, 2011 at 2:00 PM | by | Comments (0)

The champagne is chilled. The DJs are finalizing their playlists. Your sequined outfit is hanging up in your bedroom closet. Now, all you have to do is figure out exactly what you're in the mood for. New Year's Eve is this Saturday night, and though guest lists are filling up quickly, these hotels still have openings. So whether it's a masquerade ball or a tequila tasting or a circus-themed soiree, we guarantee you'll find what you're looking for below.

For people who like to dress up

When The Americano sent us the menu for their new restaurant back in November, we salivated over the "Latin fare with a French flair"-inspired menu (Chile Rellenos, $10; Turbot (flatfish) a la Plancha, $27; Poulet Fermier, $26). Though chef Oliver Reginensi is supposedly moving onto NYC's Le Cirque, he's sticking around long enough to put together a lavish feast for the New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball (above). Choose between a three-course dinner ($95) or a four-course dinner ($200). The first comes with a glass of champagne, the second comes with a whole bottle of Moet a Deux. Take your pick. Afterwards, everyone will take to the lower level for a big ol' dance party.

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Gordon Ramsay Escapes 'Hell' at The Hard Rock San Diego

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 207 Fifth Avenue [map], San Diego, CA, United States
December 20, 2011 at 8:45 AM | by | Comments (0)

Well, well, well, it looks like we know where the first episode of Gordon Ramsay's Hotel Hell reality show will be taking place--San Diego. And how do we know this? Because chef has apparently been shacking up at the Hard Rock San Diego during filming.

Sources tell us that Ramsay spent five days at the hotel in a Multi-Platinum Rock Star Suite, a massive guestroom that measures over 900 sq.ft. and which includes a king bed; 42" flat screen TV; a living room with table seating for six; an oversized minibar with sink; an additional half-bath; VIP services at the hotel such as check-in, use of the green room and any other request you may have; and lastly an outdoor terrace.

While we might be content to just lounge around in this suite, Gordon also checked out the hotel's rock spa for a deep tissue massage and even drank coffee with the hotel staff at Maryjane's diner, just off the lobby.

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'Two Hours' Of Pleasure Lead To Divorce For Ashton And Demi

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 207 5th Ave [map], San Diego, CA, United States, 92101-6908
November 18, 2011 at 9:30 AM | by | Comment (1)

We kind of saw this coming. After six years of marriage, Demi Moore filed for divorce from her wayward husband yesterday—and we've even got the tweet to prove it. @aplusk, or Ashton Kutcher as he's known outside of the Twittersphere, made headlines all over the world last month with his extramarital late-night tryst at the Hard Rock San Diego.

During an interview with UK paper The Sun last month, Sara Leal revealed she and Kutcher spent two hours having sex in the room, before Ashton congratulated himself on his performance. Typical.

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Inside The Theme Park Rock Hotel

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 5800 Universal Blvd [map], Orlando, FL, United States, 32819
October 20, 2011 at 4:30 PM | by | Comment (1)

Here's why Hard Rock Orlando is a great home base for a visit to Universal Orlando: The vibe is "cool parents", at least that is what we liked to tell ourselves while we were on the grounds.

The giant pool, complete with sand and water slide is such a hit with kids it may be hard to drag them away from the pool and get them to the parks, so save the pool for an end of day activity.

Real rock music, not "Kid's Place Live", permeates the lobby and the common spaces, as it does at all Hard Rock's, however, as expected, this property is far more family friendly than some of the other Hard Rocks. Aside from the pool, kids will also be treated to magic tricks at dinner (Thursday nights) if you eat at Kitchen, the on site restaurant. Oh, and most important? Your room key serves as an express pass at the parks allowing you to avoid the lines -- sweet.

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Ashton Kutcher Officially Put An End To His Marriage At The Hard Rock San Diego

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 207 5th Ave [map], San Diego, CA, United States, 92101-6908
September 30, 2011 at 12:06 PM | by | Comments (0)

The week wouldn't be complete without a little celebrity-fueled hotel scandal, and we feel like the crumbling empire of Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore's marriage is as good a scandal as any.

College gossip blog The Dirty broke the news yesterday that Ashton cheated on Demi by getting jiggy on the twelfth floor of the Hard Rock San Diego. The mystery lady in question is a girl by the name of Sara Leal, whose "friend" emailed The Dirty to confirm that the event had taken place, and around what time the whole thing took place. Apparently, these types of affairs don't get rolling until near sunrise. Or maybe Ashton had just been too busy playing around in the hotel bathroom.

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The Jersey Shore Might Be Going to Rehab (Not That Kind, The Hard Rock Kind)

June 24, 2011 at 1:25 PM | by | Comments (0)

Atlantic City could certainly use a boost in new hotels these days but is Hard Rock really the right option? Only time will tell.

Just when we thought The Revel would be the last new hotel in AC for a while comes news that Hard Rock International has filed for a development permit in AC to build a hotel on the southern end of the boardwalk.

The hotel will actually open in two phases--the first being a 208-room hotel with 54,800-sq.ft. of casino space. That will then be followed by an additional 27,500-sq.ft. of gaming and 642 rooms.

The Hard Rock Atlantic City will also include a Hard Rock Cafe, a 7,185-square-foot spa, a fitness and recreation area with an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool terrace.

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Zac Efron Shows He's More Than Just a Pretty Face at the Hard Rock San Diego

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 207 Fifth Ave. [map], San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
June 9, 2011 at 9:18 AM | by | Comment (1)

With so much news of guests mistreating hotel help, especially housekeepers, it's refreshing to hear an instance where someone recognizes the hardworking employees. So kudos to big spender Zac Efron for leaving a 40 percent tip at a hotel bar.

The High School Musical star stopped by the Hard Rock San Diego to party at Float and get drunk, according to TMZ.

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Hard Rock to Open in Panama, Panama Oh-oh-oh-oh

May 26, 2011 at 9:25 AM | by | Comments (0)

Hard Rock Hotel execs including Michael Shindler, Executive VP (third from left), rock out with their guitars out at the Hard Rock Hotel Panama press conference.

Now that we've got the Van Halen tune in your head, let us give you some more detes on the Hard Rock Hotel Panama Megapolis which is expected to open in December 2011 in Panama City.

The 66-story hotel will have 1,449 rooms, including a whopping 796 suites, some of which will be the brand's signature Rock Star Suites. The detes on the room designs and amenities are scant but guests will be able to create a music playlist all their own through the hotel's "Sound of Your Stay" music collection.

Throughout the property will be eight restaurants and bars, a club on the 62nd floor, a 7,800-sq.ft. Rock Spa and a Rock Shop where you can buy Hard Rock-branded gear. But sadly, no casino which means it will be more like the Hard Rock San Diego. Still a fun spot but we miss the slots.

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'Amazing Race' Winners Start Their Newlywed Journey at the Hard Rock San Diego

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 207 Fifth Ave. [map], San Diego, CA, United States, 92101
May 11, 2011 at 12:18 PM | by | Comments (0)

While the Hard Rock San Diego is readying to become a meat market, or um, party central for Memorial Day Weekend, the venue was recently the host of another kind of party. Amazing Race season 15 champs Meghan Rickey and Cheyne Whitney recently got hitched at the hotel, according to People.

The couple, who hail from San Diego, said their I-dos at the Hard Rock's Woodstock outdoor deck, which offers a nice view of downtown. If you were staying in one of the suites—specifically the Woodstock, Rock Star Gold, Rock Star Diamond or the Black Eyed Peas suites—you would have been able to see it all go down, since their floor-to-ceiling windows look out on the terrace.

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London to Get a Hard Rock Hotel (Golf Claps)

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: London, United Kingdom
April 20, 2011 at 2:37 PM | by | Comments (0)

What’s this? London to get its very own trashy Hard Rock Hotel? It sure looks like it. But honestly, it’s not a major surprise, given that every hotel group on earth either has a hotel in the city or has announced plans to open one for the 2012 Olympics.

Rumour has it that the Hard Rock will open in Leicester Square and we couldn’t think of a better fit for it location-wise. The group has been inspecting the old Odeon cinema which coincidentally has planning approved for a hotel and residential block.

The hotel will be five-star and have between 200 – 250 rooms. We wonder what Mr W over at W London has to say about its potential neighbour?

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What Really Happened with the Real Housewives at the Hard Rock Punta Cana

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: Blvd. Turístico del Este, km 28 #74, Macao, Municipio de Higüey, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
April 4, 2011 at 10:31 AM | by | Comments (2)

We told you about the Real Housewives of New Jersey bar fight that went down at the Hard Rock Punta Cana. But deets are now surfacing, and it looks like housewife Teresa Giudice is being blamed for starting the brawl.

You're probably wondering if she instigated the February 23 fight by calling someone a "prostitution whore" or flipping over a table. Nope, according to RadarOnline, all she did to get a bar-goer angry was pop open a bottle of bubbly.

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