Why do you have to be so far from the Strip, Hard Rock?!?!? We went to the HR to hang out with some friends who were staying there. They mostly wanted a Spa weekend so they were fine with being so far out. For us, I would love to stay there next time we are in town with the exception of the location. The decor is typical HR Cafe style. The music is great. The drinks we got while playing slots were the best quality of anywhere we went. My husband always gets Scotch on the rocks so it's hard to hide poor quality. The Pink Taco is some of the best food we had in Vegas. I say go hang out but stay somewhere closer to the Strip unless you want to spend $1 million on cabs or have to drive everywhere.