Cigarette smoke is an issue in the casino, and unfortunately makes its way to other areas of the building, too. Several restaurants and a pair of bars surround the casino, creating a lively atmosphere. A gift store next to the lobby sells Hard Rock merchandise and rock music can be heard in most common areas. Glass display cases showcase memorabilia such as an Elvis suit, guitar signed by the Rolling Stones, and photographs of Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin. The Hard Rock style is big, flashy, and brimming with the spirit of rock and roll. Although the line is lifted from a Guns 'N Roses song, it applies to this hotel, with its huge casino, 27 holes of golf, concert venues, large indoor/outdoor pool, La Bella Spa, and variety of bars and restaurants.
Over the front doors of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Albuquerque is the quote: 'We got fun and games'.
