Hard Rock Hotel or Roayal Pacific?

[Simba05]

Ok... i have now narrowed my choice of hotels down to these two hotels.

I really cant decide on which one i want to go to...driving me mad

Can anyone help me make my mind up!
It will be for 5 nights in july with my DH, DD(20) and DS (16).

[Bozza]

We've stayed at both hotels multiple times, and they are both lovely. The good news is that there is no "wrong" choice.

However, I'll say last time we stayed at the Royal Pacific we noticed the room feeling somewhat more cramped than our previous stays at the Hard Rock.

If you're doing the "Dibb classic" of one-night-for-express thing, then the lack of space may not be too much of an issue. However, like you, we tend to stay for four or five nights, and particularly with children the age of yours, you may appreciate the extra space that the HR will give you.

If you like sushi though, visit the Orchid Lounge at the Royal Pacific if you can - it's a lovely space to chill out in after a long day in the parks.

[NewtoOrlando]

We’ve stayed at both and I would agree with Bozza, both are lovely hotels and the rooms are slightly bigger at HRH, I prefer the asthetics of RPR but prefer the location of Hard Rock, it’s literally an 8 minute walk to the studios possibly less. We preferred the pool at HRH too.

[keith1973]

They are both great but the hard rock hotel is the better one in my opinion

[IndianaMac]

We've stayed at both, much preferred the grounds, ambiance and more chilled vibe to Royal Pacific.
Walk to City Walk is a matter of ten minutes or less (with the advantage/temptation of Margaritaville on the way!).
We were going back to Royal Pacific this summer before Covid put paid to it...

[shona]

We have stayed at both, prefer location of HRH but like RPR pool area better. I would take whichever you can get the best deal on.

[Katnic1]

I’ve stayed in both, Plus Portofino bay and out the 3, I would choose Hard Rock based on its location. (We are going back to Hard Rock in October) You can’t go wrong with any of them to be honest, all nice.

Would also recommend club upgrade, if not too much more.

[sbuck93]

Stayed at both and loved both, would probably book which ever is cheaper (usually RPR)

[gjdjud]

Stayed at both. HRH is a better location, not there is much in it but overall I'd say RPR. Its cheaper if staying for Express Passes. It's a lovely hotel and a better pool area.

[Florida virgin]

We're staying at RPR - but we are doing The Dibb special of just staying one night for the FOLP - so literally just sleeping there.