RIVERSIDE HOTEL, Fort Lauderdale – Your ideal downtown stay
Hotel Overview
Riverside Hotel - Historic downtown hotel near Fort Lauderdale Beach
The Riverside Hotel is located on Las Olas Boulevard, three miles from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The hotel features two on-site restaurants, Wild Sea Oyster Bar and Grille and The Boathouse at the Riverside, and an outdoor heated pool. Guests can access Fort Lauderdale Beach via the Sun Trolley, Water Taxi, B-Cycle, or Echo Car. The property includes a fitness room with Cybex equipment and a business center with five meeting rooms. The lobby has terracotta-tile floors, potted palms, and murals of South Florida birds. The hotel is ADA compliant, offering rooms with roll-in showers and visual alarm strobe lights.
Additional perks of the hotel
Riverside Marina accommodates boats up to 150 feet
Pet-friendly rooms for pets up to 75 pounds
Free wireless internet access in all terminals
Private boat dock available for guests
Preston's Wine & Martini Lounge with an outdoor courtyard
Concierge service for tours, transportation, and rental cars
Rooms & Suites
The Riverside Hotel offers 231 rooms and suites. Standard rooms include one King bed, one Queen bed, or two Queen beds, located on floors one to six. Junior Suites are approximately 500 square feet, with skyline and New River views, available on floors nine to twelve. Executive Tower Suites feature marble Jacuzzi bathtubs, living areas, wet bars, and corner balconies. ADA-compliant rooms have roll-in showers and grab bars. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, and safes.
Other conveniences
Marble bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs in select suites
Wet bars in Executive Tower Suites
Private balconies with city or river views
Complimentary toiletries and bathrobes
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Tea and coffee-making facilities
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Internet access
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Smoke detectors
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Sports trainer
Services
- Valet parking
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Video games
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Free toiletries
Media
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
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Guest Reviews & Ratings
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were clean and served my needs, but they did not truly reflect the overall ambiance of the hotel. The service was courteous and prompt, although it was quite loud in the morning starting at 7 AM. The location was amazing, just steps away from the charming Las Olas shopping strip. The dining experience offered a variety of dishes, but some items could have been improved. Overall, the hotel's facilities were sufficient for my stay.
The hotel offers spacious rooms with access to terraces, although overlooking a public road and car park and showing signs of neglect. The service was very accommodating and friendly, providing a range of amenities from dry cleaning to valet parking. The location is fantastic, featuring pool access and onsite bars/restaurants. Overall, the hotel has its positives and negatives.
The hotel room had some issues like a musty smell and termites on the frame of the window in room 319, which wasn't ideal, but it was very clean. The room was extremely small and right near the elevator. The service was efficient, helpful, friendly, and professional, making us feel important and comfortable, but the staff at other restaurants nearby were rather surly. The hotel was perfectly located, right in the middle of every restaurant, bar, and shop, and just a very walkable 2 miles to the beach, providing a pleasant tropical paradise ambiance, though it had some red on the grout. The dining experience was great and affordable at the Wild Sea Oyster Bar and Grill, which reminded us a bit of New Orleans. The facilities were limited, not offering many amenities.
My stay at the hotel was a mix of good and not-so-good experiences. The rooms, despite being clean and renovated at a very reasonable rate, had a persistent musty smell that was off-putting. The service, though attentive at the Boathouse Bar, was marred by the loud morning noise starting at 7 AM. On the bright side, the location was excellent, providing a perfect place to relax by and being steps away from the charming Las Olas shopping strip. As for the dining, the onsite restaurant offered a wide variety of dishes, but some items could have been better. Overall, a decent stay with some room for improvement.
My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms, although needing a refurb, were well-equipped and spotlessly clean. Being right above the terrace added convenience. However, the Wild Sea restaurant service stood out for its exceptional helpfulness and pleasant demeanor, offering numerous services like dry cleaning and valet parking. The location was ideal for a relaxing time, surrounded by a tropical paradise-like atmosphere. The dining experience was top-notch at the Wild Sea Oyster Bar and Grill, though some Spanish dishes weren't up to par.
I was thrilled with the hotel's central location, perfect for exploring dining and shopping options, with just a short walk to the beach. The service exceeded my expectations, though some delays were noticeable. The dining experience was delightful in a beautiful outdoor setting. However, the slight mildew smell in the room was a drawback.
The hotel had huge and very nice rooms, although a bit small as expected in an older property. The service was amazing, making us feel important and comfortable. The location was very good, providing access to restaurants, bars, and the water taxi. The dining included a variety of delicious dishes but lacked cold options for some items. The facilities need refurbishment, especially the carpets.
The hotel was nice and conveniently located, offering clean rooms with everything we needed, although there was a slight musty smell. The service was friendly and efficient, especially the valet parking staff. The location provided pleasant surroundings resembling a tropical paradise. The dining experience was great and affordable at the Wild Sea Oyster Bar and Grill, with a wide variety of dishes. Overall, a pleasant stay with a few minor drawbacks.
My stay at the hotel was decent overall. The room was pleasant but could use some updating, especially the mattress. The service was a mix of friendly and professional depending on the staff member. The location was convenient but lacked some important amenities we expected. The dining experience was great, and the facilities were satisfactory.
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