Hard Rock Hotel makes Forbes list

The Hard Rock Hotel in London, Ont. officially opened on April 16, 2025. (Reta Ismail/CTV News London)

London’s Hard Rock Hotel is now featured in the Forbes travel guide.

Officials say it’s the first time a hotel from the Forest City has made it to the exclusive list.

According to a statement, Forbes the only independent, global hospitality destination rating system in the world and is seen as a foremost authority by travellers who frequent luxury properties internationally.

The statement went on to say, “They [Hard Rock] are the first London property to be included in the guide and ratings involve a rigorous process of quality assessment across many aspects of hotel experience and operations.”

Located inside the former Kellogg’s Factory on Dundas Street, the hotel opened for business last year and features 164 rooms.