Hard Rock Hotel @ Penang

The latest place to check out in Penang is Hard Rock Hotel. My family and I decided to visit the newly-opened hotel despite the heavy traffic congestion. On the way to the hotel, we even witnessed an accident between two imported cars drove by out-station drivers.

Once we reached the hotel, we were certain that the long journey is worth it because Hard Rock Hotel is not any ordinary hotel. It portrays a modern and fun environment, no matter you are working there as a janitor or as a public relation officer. The employees are not dressed in suits and black ties, but they wear polo t-shirts and surf pants to give the hotel occupants 'the holiday feel'. Besides that, you will not hear the normal 'Have a nice day' at Hard Rock Hotel because the staff wishes you 'Have a rocking day'. Totally matches the theme and concept of the hotel.

The rooms are nicely furnished with the latest gadgets (flat screen television, DVD player etc), plushy guitar-themed cushions and different portrait of rock stars for each room. The show room I visited has Elvis portrait in the bathroom. My favourite part of the hotel is several rooms which links directly to the swimming pool. You can just jump into the swimming pool from your balcony, isn't that cool? The hotel is right by the beach and they even have a man-made beach (for people who are afraid of jelly fish perhaps?)

Hard Rock Hotel is never complete without Hard Rock Cafe which is situated right beside the hotel. The cafe was decorated the rocking-style and we promise to return to try the food although it's quite pricey. But with great ambiance and music, the money paid is totally worth it. There is also a Rock Shop not far from the cafe. The shop sells an assortment of Hard Rock merchandises like t-shirts, bears, badges, key chains etc. Enough said, lets check out some rocking pictures.

Hard Rock Hotel (view from the main road).
Hard Rock Hotel (view from the pool).
Ceiling lights. It changes colour from blue to green to yellow to red.
Welcome to Hard Rock Hotel (engraved on the floor).
The flower pot tells you that you are at Hard Rock Hotel.
Funky signboard.
Pictures of famous rockers are displayed along the corridor leading to the hotel rooms.
Hotel bed.
They even have a club for kids to hang out while their parents chill at the pool or beach.
My favourite part of the hotel. Rooms' balcony by the pool.
A picture of the pool.
Another picture of the pool.
One more.
More.
Mosaics of The Beatles on the wall.
The Beatles.
Some exhibits at Hard Rock Hotel.
More exhibit.
Costumes worn by iconic rockers.
Joey Allen's guitar.
Cute uniform of the janitor.
Replica of Michael Jackson in front of Hard Rock Cafe.
Hard Rock Cafe's doorknob.
Rock Shop.
The iconic Hard Rock guitar.