The new grand entranceway at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &
Casino Tampa is now the home of Elvis Presley's iconic 24-karat gold leaf grand
piano.
The grand entranceway, which features gold and glass design
elements along with two curved escalators, is part of the property's ongoing
$700 million expansion, which will be completed in the fall. A grand opening
has been scheduled for October 3.
As part of the grand opening weekend, country artist Keith
Urban will perform on Friday, October 4, in the property's new 1,500-seat Hard
Rock Event Center. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.
"We're honored to have Elvis's priceless piano on
permanent display here at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa,"
said Jim Allen, Hard Rock International Chairman and Seminole Gaming CEO.
"Hard Rock has such a deep connection to music history, so it's fitting
that this fantastic piece of memorabilia is here at one of the most successful
casino properties in the world."
Presley's grand piano was played by the "King of Rock
and Roll" inside a music room at his Graceland home in Memphis, Tennessee.
He originally purchased the piano for his mother in 1955 and installed it in
his new home on Audubon Drive. The piano was placed into storage for 10 years
after Presley's mother's death in 1958, until Priscilla Presley decided to
adorn the piano in 24-karat gold-leaf finish as a Christmas gift and in
celebration of the couple's first wedding anniversary.
Hard Rock International acquired the piano as its 80,000th piece
of memorabilia.
The Elvis piano joins more than 500 other pieces of the most
evocative and valuable pieces of music memorabilia at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa,
including such fan favorites as The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin and many
more. A sampling of these pieces can be seen through the self-guided
memorabilia Rock Walk tour on the Mezzanine Level of the property.
Expansion Details
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa's expansion
includes a new 14-story hotel tower with 562 guestrooms and suites, three
ultra-lavish pools and extensive gaming space.
The casino complex has already completed expansions to its Poker Room,
Mezzanine Level Casino/Rock Walk and Orient Road Garage. It will also unveil a
new spa, food and beverage options, retail stores, and arrival experience.
Three new outdoor swimming pools dot the 60,000-square-foot
expanded pool and deck area and will feature 20 cabanas, 700 lounges and
daybeds, two DJ booths and more.
The completed 245,000-square-foot casino brings the new
gaming experience to nearly 5,000 slots, 179 tables and a state-of-the-art
poker room with 46 poker tables. For the ultimate VIP experience, the new hotel
tower will feature a private gaming parlor, with exclusive check-in and private
elevators.
In addition to the Hard Rock Event Center, a
17,000-square-foot grand ballroom will host conventions, trade shows, private
events, large-scale poker tournaments and concerts, including 60 major
entertainment acts each year.
The expanded, 26,000-square-foot Rock Spa® & Salon will
feature 13 treatment rooms, including a Rhythm & Motion room, Hammam, and
two VIP suites, plus a hair and nail salon, barber shop, and co-ed aqua lounge.
Upon completion, a total of 14 restaurants and bars will
keep hungry hearts happy, including the addition of Constant Grind, a casual
sit down or grab and go hot spot; the Pool Bar & Grill, an upbeat, full
service restaurant; and an Italian fine dining concept that will further
elevate the property to true culinary destination status.
An upscale wine and spirits experience will join the retail
offerings, presenting the opportunity to enjoy wine by the glass and sample
featured wines available for purchase.
Additional retail concepts will feature jewelry, cosmetics, and men's
and women's fashions.
Rooms are available to book now for resort stays beginning
in mid-July.
Architect of record for the expanded Seminole Hard Rock
Hotel & Casino Tampa is Klai Juba Wald of Las Vegas. Interiors design is led by Wimberly
Interiors, New York. Landscape designers
are EDSA of Fort Lauderdale.
About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
Owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida,
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is one of the largest and most
successful casinos in the world offering award-winning gaming, hospitality and
entertainment. The casino features more than 4,000 of the hottest slot
machines, 138 table games and a state-of-the-art Poker Room featuring 46
tables. Additionally, the property offers a smoke-free Mezzanine Level Casino.
The hotel is AAA Four Diamond rated and the property proudly offers seven
award-winning restaurants, including the upscale dining venues Council Oak
Steaks & Seafood and The Rez Grill. Renovations and expansions set to debut
in the fall of 2019 include a new hotel tower with over 500 rooms, three
ultra-lavish pools and expansive gaming space. The property will also unveil a
new Rock Spa® & Salon, meeting space, entertainment venue, arrival
experience as well as new food and beverage options. The resort is located off I-4
at North Orient Road and Hillsborough Avenue, about 10 minutes east of downtown
Tampa. For more information, please call 866-502-PLAY or visit us online and
via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.
About Hard Rock International
With venues in 74 countries including 186 cafes, 241 Rock
Shops®, 29 hotels and 12 casinos, Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the
most globally recognized companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard
Rock owns the world's most valuable collection of music memorabilia, which is
displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its
collectible fashion and music-related merchandise available in global Rock
Shops and online at https://shop.hardrock.com. HRI owns the global trademark
for all Hard Rock brands including Hard Rock Live performance venues. The
company owns, operates and franchises Cafes in iconic cities including London,
New York, San Francisco, Sydney and Dubai. HRI also owns, licenses and/or
manages hotel/casino properties worldwide. Destinations include the company's
two most successful Hotel and Casino properties in Tampa and Hollywood, FL.,
both owned and operated by HRI parent entity The Seminole Tribe of Florida.
Another exciting Hotel & Casino location includes Atlantic City. Hard Rock
Hotels are in vibrant city and resort destinations such as Bali, Cancun,
Daytona Beach, Desaru Coast, Ibiza, London, Los Cabos, Orlando and Shenzhen.
Upcoming new Hard Rock Cafe locations include Kathmandu, Nepal, Kyoto, Japan,
Asuncion, Paraguay, Puerto Madero, Argentina and Chandigarh, India. New Hard
Rock Hotel, Casino or Hotel & Casino projects include Amsterdam, Berlin,
Budapest, Dublin, Madrid, Maldives, New York City, Ottawa, Sacramento, Dalian
and Haikou in China. In 2018, Hard Rock International was recognized as a
Forbes Magazine Top Employer for Women and Land Operator of the Year at the
Global Gaming Awards. In 2019, Hard Rock International was honored as one of
Forbes Magazine's America's Best Large Employers and Forbes Magazine's Top
Employer for Women. For more information on Hard Rock International visit
www.hardrock.com.