We're staying in the Hyde Park area about 10-15 minutes away. Go to the Fairfield in across the street. I'm all for convenience of going right up to your room but paying $700 for a standard room is crazy. We never stay there, however, and that is because of the ridiculous room prices they charge.

We also appreciate the live entertainment. My husband and I are fans of the Capital Grill and other fine steakhouses, and this one ranks right up there. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has 5000 slot machines, 50 table games and offers restaurants including Food Court & Rock N Raw as well as nightlife. Anyway, I digress, definitely go to Council Oak. There is a reason why Vegas casinos have the empire that they have. They could learn a thing or two because the more you drink, the longer you'll spend money. When you go through the amount of money that you go through in an hour, or six, would it kill you to offer free drinks in little glasses? Certainly not, and that is one reason why the Hard Rocks in Florida will never be Vegas. The one criticism that we have is having to pay for drinks. I've never won at the Hard Rock, but it's a fun vibe in there and we've had a good time every time that we've gone. probably because my husband and I love Las Vegas and wish there were more casinos in the local area.

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