Canada’s first Hard Rock Hotel opens in Ontario

Hard Rock International has launched its first hotel in Canada following the grand opening of Hard Rock Hotel London, Ontario on April 21, which included owners, local leaders and VIP guests such as John Rees, SVP of Hotels for Hard Rock. 

“I was so pleased to join the local team to celebrate the first-ever Canadian Hard Rock Hotel, where music, entertainment and hospitality will come together to create truly unforgettable guest experiences. We are proud to be able to share the iconic energy of the Hard Rock brand with guests in the region and from across the globe,” Rees said. 

Hard Rock Hotel London, Ontario is part of Canada’s largest indoor entertainment complex and sits in the heart of London’s Old East Village, said to be just minutes from the Western Fair District and downtown.

Hard Rock and Dora Hotel Company collaborated with BBB Architects and Interiors to create a music-infused sensory experience for guests at the boutique hotel. 

“The property will help strengthen London’s economy, and its culture and tourism industries, and is perfectly positioned within Canada’s only UNESCO City of Music,” Hard Rock Hotel London, Ontario GM Brendon Ainscow said. 

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“As a Londoner, I couldn’t be more proud and excited to see our city officially become home to Canada’s First Hard Rock Hotel. With the addition of this hotel, London is strengthening its role as an international hub for music and culture. Our local team of over 100 employees are ready to welcome visitors from Southwestern Ontario and across the globe.”

Upon arrival, a 32-foot-high sculptural metallic guitar, handcrafted in London, Ontario, marks the entrance for a grand porte-cochere, which combines a theatrical light show and immersive surround sound music.

Kirk Geller

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