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| - Nirvana Pool is the calmer, more relaxed sibling of the famous Rehab Pool at the Hard Rock. Instead of bumping loud house/electronica and remixed pop tracks, Nirvana Pool's speakers emit classic rock and alternative tunes to the likes of Nirvana (what else do you expect to hear at a pool named after the famed grunge band?), Led Zeppelin, Smashing Pumpkins, Bush, Soundgarden, etc. etc.
The pool is divided into two jointed areas - a sand pool and a regular tiled pool, so you can choose whether to stick your toes in the sand or keep them clean on concrete. They also have a separate warmer tub pool in which you can relax and play some BlackJack while submerged in water.
As for food and drinks, the menu is the same as at Rehab Pool. Standard pool-side fare such as sandwiches, burgers are available, but they also offer several delicious large salads as well as some rice bowls (meat & vegetarian options). The drinks are pricey just like they are everywhere in Vegas, but the Hard Rock pool bartenders make them nice and strong. My favorite is the Paloma with Belvedere vodka (grapefruit juice, Triple Sec, splash of sprite) - it kicks that hangover to the curb in just a couple of sips!
There are a few large day beds that people can reserve (with a standard minimum charge towards food & booze), as well as several cabanas that offer more privacy, lots of shade, sun beds in front of it and a couch and TV on the inside of the cabana.
So far the staff has always been great - very friendly and quick to take your order and return with your goodies. Beach towels are provided on one end of the pool and the restrooms are close by. They also have several tables set up for beer pong if you feel inclined to party hard with your buddies!
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