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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, Virginia

Last facts check Oct 12, 2026

Also known as: Bristol Casino – Future Home of Hard Rock

Resortsouthwest-virginia · bristol

Open 24/724/7Hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

Local time in Virginia: —

Note: Hard Rock Bristol OP home page: open 24/7/365.

  • 50Tables
  • 14Poker
  • 3Dining
  • 1,500Slots

Entry rules

  • 21+ · photo ID21+PHOTO ID21+ · photo ID at the door
  • casualDress codecasual
  • in designated sectionsMarked zones

Virginia casino gaming age is 21 and operators require photo ID on the floor. Smoking policy is not archived per property except Hard Rock Bristol (designated areas on the main floor plus a separate non-smoking level) — confirm on property.

Address500 Gate City Highway, Bristol, VA 24201

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City & catalog shortlists

Same venue, other doors — city pages and ranked shortlists this floor already belongs to.

Is this the right stop?

Match your trip to what this floor actually offers — not a marketing slogan.

Come here if you want

Good match

  • Poker

    A real poker room is part of the visit

  • Live table games

    Live dealer tables on the official count — not slots-only.

  • Sportsbook

    Race & sports book on campus

  • A real slot floor

    A measured slot bank on the official count — denser than a corner tavern.

  • Sleep on campus

    Hotel rooms tied to this stop — no shuttle scavenger hunt.

Pick elsewhere if you want

Maybe skip

Honest mismatches — a neighbour may fit these better.

  • A tiny casual card room with two tables

    Poker inventory here is built for a proper session.

Felt floor

Games

Table and slot counts are operator-published floor totals — the Virginia Lottery publishes monthly revenue and licences, not authorized unit counts.

Gaming zone

  • Table games

    50

  • Slot machines

    1,500

  • Poker tables

    14

How to play

90-second game guides

Short primers for the main casino games — the full set every time, whether this floor deals them today or you are browsing nearby.

All guides

Poker room

Open to the public

A real poker room sits on this campus — table count from the regulator report. Stakes, games dealt, desk phone, and how to find it live on the room page.

Open full poker roomStakes · games · desk · guides

Race & sports book

On the casino licence

Licensed race & sports book on campus — the desk visitors walk into. Floor area and desk file live on the sportsbook page; we do not paste the full book here.

  • Sportsbook
Open sportsbook pageFloor area · desk file · book facts

Book floor

On the casino licence

Hotel

The stay is half the trip — rooms, towers and what is a short walk from the elevators.

Stay on property

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol

Guest rooms

300

300 rooms

Check rooms on the official site

On campus when you stay

  • 3 dining anchors
  • Unity by Hard Rock · Hard Rock International

Why overnight guests pick it

Plain-language reasons to sleep here if you have never stayed on the Strip.

  • 01300-plus rooms (press — no exact OP inventory)Hard Rock grand-opening release (14 Nov 2024): 300-plus hotel rooms. Hotel page lists types only (Deluxe Queen, Deluxe King, Silver Suite, Gold Suite) — no published headcount. Integer 300 is the press floor, not a counted inventory.
  • 02Room types and sizes (OP home)OP home: Deluxe Queen / Deluxe King 375 sq ft; Silver Suite 707–720 sq ft; Gold Suite 825–853 sq ft. Hotel page: Sleep Like a Rock bedding, 65" TVs, Rock Spa bath essentials; all listed rooms fully accessible.
  • 03Resort fee $24.95 / nightOP FAQ: all reservations subject to a $24.95 per night resort fee, waived for Icon and X Unity by Hard Rock members only. All guest rooms non-smoking ($250 cleaning fee if detected).

Getting there and parking

Parking, fees, and getting around — the practical stuff.

  • ParkingNo parking fee for guests

    Free parking · Valet

    OP FAQ: complimentary self-parking (hotel guests unload at the porte-cochère then self-park). Valet complementary for hotel guests; non-hotel valet $12 per night (Star / Legend / Icon Unity −$2; X-Card complimentary). Event parking fees subject to change.

Players club

One card for play, hotel and dining at linked properties.

Players club card

Unity by Hard Rock

Works across: Hard Rock International

Learn about the club

Where to eat on campus

Signature rooms and easy anchors — name, mood, done.

Campus dining · 3

  • OP dining page: classic-American steakhouse (USDA prime, wood-fire / Josper); dine-in 21+.Council Oak Steaks & Seafoodsource
  • On campusHard Rock CafeOP dining page: Legendary Burger; dine-in 21+; Sun–Thu 7AM–10PM, Fri–Sat 7AM–2AM.source
  • Drinks & bitesYOUYU Noodle BarOP dining page: Mandarin / Cantonese / Szechwan / Vietnamese / Indian noodle bar; dine-in 21+.source

Campus history

Campus milestones first — opening, landmarks, then the film moments people still recognise.

Opened

2024-11-14

Previously known as: Bristol Casino – Future Home of Hard Rock

  1. 01

    2022

    Temporary Bristol Casino – Future Home of Hard Rock opened

    Virginia’s first casino.

    2022-07source

  2. 02

    2024

    Permanent Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol grand opening.

    2024-11-14source

Worth knowing

Verified facts worth remembering before you walk in — numbers first, then the quirks.

Handy notes

  • Tip 01

    Virginia Lottery lists HR Bristol, LLC among approved facility operators (approved 2022-04-23).

    source · Oct 12, 2026

  • Tip 02

    Hard Rock press release (14 Nov 2024): more than 50 table games. OP does not say whether the 14 poker tables are inside that count. Hard Rock press release and OP casino page: nearly 1,500 slot machines (OP FAQ says over 1,400; smoke-free section has over 120).

    source · Oct 12, 2026

  • Tip 03

    Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol replaced the temporary Bristol Casino – Future Home of Hard Rock, which opened in July 2022 as Virginia’s first casino.

    source · Oct 12, 2026

Operator and licence

Who runs the property, which Virginia Lottery facility operator licence covers the floor, and where to verify the numbers.

Who runs it

Hard Rock International

Licensee
HR Bristol, LLC
Works across
Hard Rock International · Unity by Hard Rock
Type
Resort casino
Area
southwest-virginia

Licence & registry

Regulator
Virginia Lottery
Licence type
Casino hotel
Name on the Virginia Lottery list
HR BRISTOL, LLC
Virginia Lottery registry id
va-vl-hard-rock-hotel-casino-bristol
Facts checked
desk research · Oct 12, 2026 · licence Oct 12, 2026

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers before you go — tap a question.

What is the minimum age to enter Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol?

You must be 21 or older to be on the gaming floor at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol. Carry a valid government-issued photo ID.

Is there a dress code at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol?

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol dress code: casual.

Is Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol open 24 hours?

Yes. The casino floor at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How many table games does Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol have?

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol has 50 table games.

How many slot machines does Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol have?

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol has about 1,500 slot machines.

Does Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol have a poker room?

Yes, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol has a poker room with 14 tables.

Does Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol have a sportsbook?

Yes, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol has a sportsbook inside the casino.

Does Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol have a hotel?

Yes — Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol with about 300 rooms.

Is parking free at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol?

Yes, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol offers free parking, including valet.

What players club does Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol use?

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol uses Unity by Hard Rock (works across Hard Rock International).

When did Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol open?

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol opened in 2024-11-14.