March 9, 20214 yr On 3/1/2021 at 3:29 PM, 646empire said: Official opening is confirmed for the summer, Renovations are underway, they have started to hire management for the HardRock Cafe also they have received a large Guitar but it hasn’t been installed yet. Also if they ever add a hotel it may be one of their new Reverb properties, we shall see: https://reverb.hardrockhotels.com I believe the one in Atlanta is around 11-12 stories tall
March 9, 20214 yr 21 hours ago, Ucgrad2015 said: My guess would be max 7-8 floors on the parking lot just northeast of the garage currently How would they be able to link the hotel and casino with the garage in the middle? I assume they would want a more direct routes between the two and not have their guests walking through a garage.
March 9, 20214 yr If it were my decision, I'd put the hotel on Court St in the roughly 120'x400' footprint south of the garage where the access drive and roundabout are currently. Not my decision, though, and I have no idea what the casino owners will decide. Edited March 9, 20214 yr by jwulsin
March 10, 20214 yr The Greyhound bus station does have a for sale sign out in front of it... "It's just fate, as usual, keeping its bargain and screwing us in the fine print..." - John Crichton
March 10, 20214 yr 20 minutes ago, Cygnus said: The Greyhound bus station does have a for sale sign out in front of it... Really? That’s interesting. I really wish they would outfit the riverfront transit center and move ops there
March 10, 20214 yr 33 minutes ago, Cygnus said: The Greyhound bus station does have a for sale sign out in front of it... Pics or it didn't happen!
March 11, 20214 yr 6 hours ago, jwulsin said: Pics or it didn't happen! I'll be honest I was expecting fake news, but it's true.
March 11, 20214 yr I wonder where they're going to move it. As far as I know that stop does pretty well.
March 11, 20214 yr 23 hours ago, jwulsin said: Pics or it didn't happen! 17 hours ago, shawk said: I'll be honest I was expecting fake news, but it's true. 😮 I was driving by sometime in late January and saw the for sale sign posted. Forgot about it until the recent HR news. "It's just fate, as usual, keeping its bargain and screwing us in the fine print..." - John Crichton
March 12, 20214 yr I think if there was a developer smart enough they could easily attract an apartment tower on that plot of land and market it for the younger/kids free crowd who are attracted to going out and blowing lots of money on gambling and alcohol.
June 4, 20214 yr Saw some guy on a lift this morning. He was working on the sign facing 71. Perhaps there is some external branding imminent.
June 4, 20214 yr 8 minutes ago, Rabbit Hash said: Saw some guy on a lift this morning. He was working on the sign facing 71. Perhaps there is some external branding imminent. I’ve been told the big grand opening might be pushed back to September/October unfortunately, due to construction delays. They are really spending some big cash on projects in the building. On the bright side the first big piece - Hard Rock Cafe is scheduled to open in 3-4 weeks, they are starting the training of the service team next week.
June 4, 20214 yr My only question is this: WHERE IS THE BUFFET? It isn't on the website! I want to speak to the MANAGER!!! "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 4, 20214 yr OK Karen, you have to remember that buffets are going to be one of the last things to come back after COVID.
June 4, 20214 yr 24 minutes ago, GCrites80s said: OK Karen, you have to remember that buffets are going to be one of the last things to come back after COVID. Cincy's best Chinese Buffet (Twin Dragon) has been open all along. They put up plastic shields around the buffet lines and made if cafeteria style.
June 4, 20214 yr 26 minutes ago, GCrites80s said: OK Karen, you have to remember that buffets are going to be one of the last things to come back after COVID. SILENCE!!! "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 4, 20214 yr 6 minutes ago, Ram23 said: Cincy's best Chinese Buffet (Twin Dragon) has been open all along. They put up plastic shields around the buffet lines and made if cafeteria style. About the 2nd or 3rd call I was allowed to take myself when I started in the video game business in Florence was from one called Double Dragon. I'm looking at the Caller ID and wondered how something called "Double Dragon" was calling the retro gaming store. Like did someone kidnap my girlfriend and it was the captors inviting me to fight my way to her?
June 23, 20213 yr I didn't get photos since I was driving down Reading, but the Hard Rock added a bunch of openings to face Reading and I assume that's the Cafe. I like that everything won't just be internally facing and the beige monolith is getting broken up a little bit.
June 23, 20213 yr I assumed the construction along Reading Road is for this: Quote The casino is building out an outdoor smoking patio that will be covered and climate controlled to protect against the elements, while hosting slot machines and table games that Goldhoff said will be the first of its kind in Ohio. and that the Hard Rock Cafe would be located in the former Margaritaville space. But that's just a guess.
June 23, 20213 yr I wonder how it will differ from other "outdoor" smoking patios. I know Miami Valley Gaming in Monroe has something similar, and this article talks about Hollywood Gaming in Dayton. https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/smoking-while-gambling-elaborate-patios-allow-casinos-racinos/zhQCYYpQbA4XbCEhmx6dnK/
June 23, 20213 yr 57 minutes ago, taestell said: and that the Hard Rock Cafe would be located in the former Margaritaville space. But that's just a guess. Yeah that makes sense. I've only been in the casino once, and it was for a comedy show so I guess I just have no concept of where stuff was, but I'm sure the Hard Rock Cafe will go in the old Margaritaville just so they can re-use existing kitchen hoods and facilities, that's a huge cost so I'm sure they won't move it. Either way I hope the street presence on Reading is improved by whatever they are doing, but I guess it can't get much worse than a blank wall since you will hopefully be able to see some activity and action from the exterior.
June 23, 20213 yr On 3/11/2021 at 8:24 PM, Troeros2 said: I think if there was a developer smart enough they could easily attract an apartment tower on that plot of land and market it for the younger/kids free crowd who are attracted to going out and blowing lots of money on gambling and alcohol. That crowd is already to the Northwest and Downtown. If a developer wanted to market units to the casino’s core audience, they’d probably be better off building a retirement home.
June 23, 20213 yr https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2021/06/23/hard-rock-cafe-opening-date.html?cx_testId=40&cx_testVariant=cx_6&cx_artPos=0#cxrecs_s In anticipation of sports betting becoming legal in Ohio, the Hard Rock Cafe will also house a Sports Book wagering site. The cafe has a stage that can accommodate a 12-piece band, with a dance floor for live music three nights a week. The Ohio Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill to legalize sports betting in the state on June 16. The bill is now before the Ohio House, and legislators have set a self-imposed deadline of June 30 to send the bill to Gov. Mike DeWine. Legislators estimate the total legal sports betting market in Ohio would be about $2.8 billion.The renovations coming as part of the rebranding include still-to-come items like new dining options, including a Harvest Buffet and Council Oaks Steak & Seafood; a Hard Rock Live music venue; and a Hard Rock Hotel. Im not familiar with the layout of the current casino. Does anyone where the hard rock live music venue would squeeze in?
June 23, 20213 yr 7 hours ago, ucgrady said: I didn't get photos since I was driving down Reading, but the Hard Rock added a bunch of openings to face Reading and I assume that's the Cafe. I like that everything won't just be internally facing and the beige monolith is getting broken up a little bit. I just went out and grabbed a few shots of the new area under construction:
June 24, 20213 yr 23 hours ago, Troeros2 said: Does anyone where the hard rock live music venue would squeeze in? When the lease was originally announced, it was reported that the second-floor ballroom would be converted into the music venue. Apparently, it will have a capacity of 2,000 placing it between Bogart's (1.5k) and Taft Theatre (2.5k). For comparison, Promowest will have an indoor capacity of 2,700 which is also about the same as the Aronoff.
July 7, 20213 yr The guitar is being assembled right as I type this near the entrance plaza for the Hard Rock Cafe.
July 20, 20213 yr https://www.wlwt.com/article/days-after-unveiling-hard-rock-cincinnati-guitar-signage-covered-up/37068673 hard rock guitar is recovered again because hard rock wants to do a new grand reopening in the fall. kinda ridiculous how they are manufacturing hype with these reopening celebrations.
July 20, 20213 yr soooooo they are going to leave the signage covered up with black garbage bag looking plastic until the fall? Idiots. If that’s the case they should have just waited to install the guitar and main signage. Also why the fall? From what I’ve heard the only thing they are waiting for is construction on the new steakhouse to wrap up, but why hold the grand opening up for that. Edited July 20, 20213 yr by 646empire
July 20, 20213 yr Another head scratcher, they installed the Hard Rock signage along I-71/Gilbert Ave. and then took them down the next day. "It's just fate, as usual, keeping its bargain and screwing us in the fine print..." - John Crichton
July 20, 20213 yr 9 hours ago, 646empire said: soooooo they are going to leave the signage covered up with black garbage bag looking plastic until the fall? Idiots. If that’s the case they should have just waited to install the guitar and main signage. Also why the fall? From what I’ve heard the only thing they are waiting for is construction on the new steakhouse to wrap up, but why hold the grand opening up for that. Maybe for the hard rock live upstairs?
July 20, 20213 yr I was in the casino on the day they had the ribbon cutting for the Hard Rock Cafe. They are still in the process of installing the memorabilia around the main casino area. They are still also working on building the "Smoking Patio West" which is the new area that's under construction along Eggleston. The top floor of the Hard Rock Cafe is still under construction as well. So I'm guessing they want to finish all of the above before having a true grand opening event for the Hard Rock Casino later in the year, even though the Cafe is already open.
July 22, 20213 yr https://www.columbusunderground.com/cota-to-buy-greyhound-station-mixed-use-development-planned-bw1/?fbclid=IwAR2zl9LanQpY3gpkvtobwJq0saj5zCH_V5qxlbXHFpjfgoV1ny2Rgu-VtEk Columbus transit authority buys Columbus grey hound station for mixed use development…it would be nice if Hard Rock or someone buys the current for sale grey hound station and creates something worthwhile there as well.
July 22, 20213 yr 2 hours ago, Troeros2 said: https://www.columbusunderground.com/cota-to-buy-greyhound-station-mixed-use-development-planned-bw1/?fbclid=IwAR2zl9LanQpY3gpkvtobwJq0saj5zCH_V5qxlbXHFpjfgoV1ny2Rgu-VtEk Columbus transit authority buys Columbus grey hound station for mixed use development…it would be nice if Hard Rock or someone buys the current for sale grey hound station and creates something worthwhile there as well. Didnt someone up thread say the Casino already bought the greyhound station? Also if it’s for sale doesn’t that imply greyhound already has a new Cincinnati station/location in mind? Where is it I wonder????? Edited July 22, 20213 yr by 646empire
July 22, 20213 yr 1 hour ago, 646empire said: Didnt someone up thread say the Casino already bought the greyhound station? Also if it’s for sale doesn’t the imply greyhound already has a new Cincinnati station/location in mind? Where is it I wonder????? maybe the underground transits terminal at the banks?
July 22, 20213 yr 23 minutes ago, Troeros2 said: maybe the underground transits terminal at the banks? I hope.
July 23, 20213 yr 23 hours ago, 646empire said: Didnt someone up thread say the Casino already bought the greyhound station? Also if it’s for sale doesn’t that imply greyhound already has a new Cincinnati station/location in mind? Where is it I wonder????? Greyhound still owns it. For sale sign is still there as well.
October 8, 20213 yr https://www.wlwt.com/article/pete-rose-to-make-first-bet-as-hard-rock-casino-holds-grand-opening/37894292 Official Hard Rock branding is opening October 29th with an "inaugural bet placed by Pete Rose" and a performance from Earth Wind and Fire.
October 20, 20213 yr Lolol they fixed that...but it's still the future home of Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati Edited October 20, 20213 yr by Dev
October 20, 20213 yr 25 minutes ago, Dev said: Lolol they fixed that...but it's still the future home of Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati Looks good and about time!! The Guitar at the main entrance was really nice can’t wait for them to unwrap it too. On a side note I’ve only been hearing good things about the casino with Hard Rocks renovation and management of the property. Edited October 20, 20213 yr by 646empire
October 20, 20213 yr It’s been a beautiful transformation of the property. Looks very classy and glitzy. Anyone know when hard rock live is supposed to open?
October 20, 20213 yr I've never been to the casino before, but I might swing by now to get a "Hard Rock Cincinnati" tee shirt. Gotta get one before it changes names again.
October 20, 20213 yr 27 minutes ago, Ram23 said: I've never been to the casino before, but I might swing by now to get a "Hard Rock Cincinnati" tee shirt. Gotta get one before it changes names again. LOL, true. Although I think Hard Rock will be keeping this property for the long term.
October 21, 20213 yr On 10/20/2021 at 11:56 AM, Dev said: It's driving me insane that they did this sign in just a sans serif typeface. Missed opportunity to use the stylized text logo. Somebody was probably paid very well to make this terrible decision. Bah! Edited October 21, 20213 yr by Rabbit Hash Somebody was probably paid very well to make this terrible decision.
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