Riverside Hotel - Fort Lauderdale

620 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301 United States
Hotel Info: 866-539-0037
Guest rating 4.4 / 5
92% Recommend
(Neighbourhood average 3.9)
4.4 overall guest rating
Reviewed by 345 guests
Average for the neighbourhood is 3.9
"Lovely Hotel"
We stayed one night, which happened to be Thanksgiving. Had a nice turkey dinner at the hotel IND...
12/02/09
26.11915, -80.13695
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Guest review summary

  • 4.4 Average rating: All Trip Types
  • 92% Recommended
  • 345 Reviews
  • 4.5  Hotel Service
  • 4.4  Room Comfort
  • 4.4  Hotel Condition
  • 4.5  Room Cleanliness

Average rating by Guest Trip Type

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Trip type Number of reviews Average rating
All Trip Types (345) 4.4
Business (51) 4.5
Romance (52) 4.5
Family (17) 4.2
With Friends (48) 4.4
All Others (177) 4.5

Overview

Location. The Riverside Hotel stands within the historic district of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. This hotel is located adjacent to the shops, entertainment and nightlife of Las Olas Boulevard. Fort Lauderdale's famed beaches await discovery less than two miles from this property.
Hotel Features. The hotel lobby features relaxed ambience with rattan seating, two fireplaces, ceiling fans and tile floors. On-site Indigo Restaurant offers seafood specialties, while The Golden Lyon Bar and Preston's Lounge serve cocktails. A 24-hour business center offers two computer stations. Wireless Internet access is complimentary in the main lobby. Function space accommodates up to 180 people. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool with views of yachts navigating the New River. For fees, a horse-drawn carriage stops outside the hotel and offers transportation down Las Olas Boulevard. The Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi service also transports visitors for a fee.

Guestrooms. This smoke-free hotel offers 213 guestrooms distributed among two 1930s buildings and one 12-story tower. Standard rooms feature beds draped beneath 250-thread count sheets. Executive Tower guestrooms feature Tommy Bahama-inspired furnishings, French art prints, minibars, and European-style baths enhanced with Mexican tilework. Tower rooms contain minibars. Wireless Internet access in tower rooms is complimentary.

Expert Tip. The hotel's "Classic English Afternoon Tea" boasts antique china and silver tea service. White-gloved butlers attend to requests. A unique sampling of teas includes Queen Catherine, Darjeeling and Verveine, as well as scented Black Currant tea. Afternoon tea service is available for a fee. Reservations are required with 48-hour notice.

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Amenities

Services

  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Express check-out
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (surcharge) $17/24 Hrs. In/Out
  • Parking (valet) $23/24 Hrs. In/Out
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk
  • Security guard
  • Self parking

Business & Event

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business center
  • Business services
  • Conference room(s)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Accessibility Features

This hotel does not offer any accessibility features. Please select a different hotel if you are interested in booking a room with accessibility features.

Rooms (all rooms include)

  • Air conditioning
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Complimentary weekday newspaper
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Desk
  • Hair dryer
  • Housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Non-smoking only
  • Pay movies
  • Phone
  • Rollaway beds
  • Television
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls

General

  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Fireplace in lobby;
  • Gift shops or newsstand;
  • Number of rooms: 213;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Smoke-free property;
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
Check-in time is 3 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Pets not allowed

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Know before you go

There are no room charges for children 18 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.

Dining

Indigo Restaurant - Inventive seafood specialties, such as Grilled Miso Salmon Filet, Sautéed Yellow Tail Snapper, Blue Corn-Crusted Florida Snapper Sandwich. Steaks including Grilled Filet Mignon. Key Lime Pie, Bread Pudding, and other dessert treats. Indoor dining and al fresco seating along Las Olas Boulevard. Open daily.

The Golden Lyon Bar - Bar with paddle ceiling fans and golden wood paneling. Windows along the street. Serves cocktails and appetizers. Open daily from mid-day until late night.

Room service is available during limited hours.

Recreation

This Fort Lauderdale hotel is on the New River, and the swimming pool and sundeck have views of yacht traffic on the waterway. The ocean is 2.5 miles away, and there guests may find vendors offering water sports rentals and other beach activities.

The recreational activities listed below are available at or near the hotel; fees may apply.


  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boating nearby
  • Dock nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Personal watercraft nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Swimming on site
  • Tennis nearby
  • Volleyball nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Area map

Riverside Hotel Downtown Fort Lauderdale - Beach

A short guide to Downtown Fort Lauderdale - Beach

Many downtown attractions are centered on the Riverwalk, Fort Lauderdale’s chief arts, entertainment, and shopping district. Its landmarks include the Museum of Arts Fort Lauderdale and trendy Las Olas Boulevard. The Broward County Convention Center lies southeast of the downtown core. Nearby, palm trees shadow the promenade along Fort Lauderdale Beach, among the cleanest in the nation.

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Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

Less than 0.5 mile

  • Stranahan House - 200 yards
  • Ft. Lauderdale Museum of Art - 700 yards
  • Jungle Queen Riverboats - 800 yards
  • Pt Everglades Cruise Terminal - 800 yards
  • Las Olas Riverfront - 800 yards

0.5 - 1.0 mi

  • Old Fort Lauderdale Village and Museuem - 1000 yards
  • Museum of Discovery and Science - 1200 yards
  • Broward Center for the Performing Arts - 1300 yards

1.0 - 3.0 mi

  • Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum - 1.2 miles
  • Old Dillard Art and Cultural Museum - 1.2 miles

3.0+ mi

  • Fort lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) - 3.3 miles
  • Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) - 5.6 miles
  • Pompano Beach Airport (PPM) - 8.7 miles
  • Boca Raton Airport (BCT) - 18 miles
  • Miami Intl. Airport (MIA) - 24 miles
  • West Palm Beach Lantana Airport (LNA) - 33 miles
  • Palm Beach Int'l Airport - 39 miles
  • West Palm Beach Intl. Airport (PBI) - 39 miles
  • Homestead Air Reserve Base (HST) - 46 miles

Reviews

Riverside Hotel 2009.12.02
Recommended Trip type: Business "Lovely Hotel"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Dec 2, 2009

We stayed one night, which happened to be Thanksgiving. Had a nice turkey dinner at the hotel INDIGO restaurant, which was full of happy diners. Also had breakfast at the INDIGO the next morning. Very good! The hotel is furnished nicely and the staff was friendly & helpful during our short visit. We WILL book again as Las Olas is the perfect neighborhood for a stay in FLL.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.11.11
Recommended Trip type: With Friends

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 11, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.11.09
Not recommended Trip type: Business

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 9, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 2.0 Hotel Service
  • 2.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.09.23
Recommended Trip type: Family "nice relaxing stay"

Reviewed by erica of alicea on Sep 23, 2009

very pleasant stay for family getaway....loved that they had a friday movie night for kids ....concierge was great and helpful....

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.09.17
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "Location Location Location"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 17, 2009

Located in the middle of all the action. Great restaurants, boutiques, and nightlife all within walking distance. What more could you ask for???

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.09.16
Recommended Trip type: Romance

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 16, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.09.13
Recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 13, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.09.10
Recommended Trip type: Romance "Great hotel for value & location"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 10, 2009

Exceeded our expecations! Nicely decorated, very clean and perfect downtown Ft Lauderdale location.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.09.10
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "Outstanding hotel and staff!"

Reviewed by Michael of Atlanta on Sep 10, 2009

I was almost afraid to check in at this hotel when I read the one review saying that the room smelled by one of your customers. To my amazement, from checking in and checking out - the service and staff was outstanding. If you luck out with a room with the city view you will love it even more. The boutiques, restaurants and sights around the Riverside Hotel and Los Olas are just as wonderful. Folks walking the streets way into the night. I will definitely go back again and have already been telling my friends and family about it. Kudos to The Riverside Hotel!?!?!

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.09.10
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Convenient Downtown Hotel"

Reviewed by Grant of Naples on Sep 10, 2009

Located right on Los Olas Boulevard; convenient to shops, restaurants, inland waterway. Staff is first rate; welcoming, gracious, helpful. Hotel is old but up to date with newer additions. Certainly can't beat it for the price but watch out for the overnight parking fee of $23.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.09.09
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "Excellent location, Very nice hotel"

Reviewed by Marty of Tulsa on Sep 9, 2009

You have a choice of the historic original hotel or the new modern wing. Both are clean, classy, and comfortable.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.09.09
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Great Experience"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 9, 2009

Riverside, very quaint walking distance to everything, resturant served outstanding breakfast. Staff was off the charts!

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.09.02
Recommended Trip type: With Friends

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Sep 2, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.08.29
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Great Find"

Reviewed by Laurie of Harpers Ferry on Aug 29, 2009

I needed something close to both the bus station and not too far from the airport. For the price, the motel was exceptionally nice. Really, I was shocked--maybe the economy and time of year had something to do with it. The room was clean and nice, with some character, the lobby downright swanky. The personnel was very professional. Starbucks, drugstore, and bagel shops only a few blocks away.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.08.24
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Check room size"

Reviewed by Lisa of St. Petersburg on Aug 24, 2009

If you're traveling as a family (we had our 9-month-old twins with us), you'll want to make sure the room is big enough. Some of their rooms are tiny (the one we originally booked). Fortunately, we were able to upgrade. Overall, service and cleanliness was above and beyond. I travel a lot for work, and this is by far one of the best hotels I have stayed in. Location is also outstanding - right on Las Olas, so you walk right out and have shops and restaurants galaore. Safe neighborhood; quaint and picturesque.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.08.21
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "Good Location"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 21, 2009

The location is great. You are within a $10 cab ride to Riverfront or the beach. You don't have to drive or take a cab if you plan on hitting up Las Olas. The hotel itself is well kept and the staff was extremely nice. The concierge was extremely helpful. The one minor gripe I had is that the pool is across the street. Also, there is no hot tub.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.08.20
Recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 20, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.08.18
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "great hotel"

Reviewed by christiane of nashville on Aug 18, 2009

great location wonderful restaurants in hotel at a good price for the neighborhood.We did upgrade to the tower and it was well worth the extra expence

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.08.02
Recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Aug 2, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.07.22
Recommended Trip type: Romance

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 22, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.07.22
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Cheap price cheap room"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 22, 2009

My husband and I booked 1 night stay, for the price it was prety good for Riverside Hotel so we thought. When we checked in we were asked if we wanted to upgrade, we declined thinking there's no need to. We got up to the floor couldn't find the room at first then we back tracked to the elevator. The room was tucked in the corner behind the elevator. We got in and were stunned at how tiny and very old looking it was not to mention the smell. We thought we could just live with it since we won't be spending much time in the room but it was so bad that after 15 mins of being in there we decided to upgrade. Don't understand why they still giving out the rooms on the old side of the hotel. The upgrade room was nicer and cleaner, it was on the new construction side but for that price we could have stayed at a nicer/closer hotel to where we wanted to be.

Overall Rating

2.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 2.0 Hotel Condition
  • 2.0 Room Comfort
  • 1.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.07.21
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Amazing location"

Reviewed by Erica of Coconut Creek on Jul 21, 2009

The hotel was great! It was moderate rooms, enough for what we needed. They were very accommodating, we had 6 rooms for 3 nights for my hubby's birthday. I went before everyone got there and asked them to be in the same area. They switched all of our rooms to almost right next to each other. The pool is amazing there and I couldn't have found a better location. 5 minutes to the beach, the clubs and shopping all around! We will stay there again!

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.07.15
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "Great Room"

Reviewed by Victoria of Tampa on Jul 15, 2009

We stayed at the Riverside Hotel while in Ft. Lauderdale for a birthday party. We had a king size room in the executive tower and it was great !! The room and bath was huge, bed confy and view very pretty. We stayed at this hotel a few years ago but stayed in the older section ... I would recomend paying a little more for the executive tower.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.07.14
Recommended Trip type: Romance "A Good Holiday"

Reviewed by Donna of Stuart on Jul 14, 2009

Our July 4th weekend turned out to be a great surprise due to our stay at the Riverside. As others have said , the tower rooms with the balconies are the best. The pool area is small and separate from the hotel itself but cozy. The lounge has happy hour every week day The restaurants within walking distance are good and convenient. They charge for parking which we didn't know. Use the concierge. He was a very useful and friendly

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.07.11
Recommended Trip type: All Others "denied upgrade"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 11, 2009

asked for upgrade but didnot get one even though hotel was empty.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.07.09
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Just Wonderful"

Reviewed by James of Glasgow, Scotland on Jul 9, 2009

Ideal location, mannerly and efficient staff, all the necessary comforts at a great price. My wife and I will certainly be back.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.07.08
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Great Hotel"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 8, 2009

The hotel was great. Beautiful view and clean room. Would have liked a fridge and/or microwave.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.07.08
Recommended Trip type: Family "good hotel for the price and location"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 8, 2009

The overall experience was good. There are somethibgs to know, there is no continental breakfast, parking is not free, not a lot of places to eat for a reasonable price. So, with that said, parking is either 18 for self park or 23 for valet. The hotel employees are GREAT they go out of the way to make you happy. I would stay here again.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.07.08
Recommended Trip type: Family

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 8, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.07.08
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "Hotel was clean"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 8, 2009

But rooms were a bit small, what you are paying for here is location. The pool area is great hung out there all day JULY 4th. If you can get a special price on this hotel book it.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.07.07
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Great location."

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 7, 2009

On the river front and Olas Blvd with free weekend shuttle to the beach and other tourist areas.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.07.07
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Great location!"

Reviewed by Nick of Orlando on Jul 7, 2009

If you can't afford to stay on the beach but still want to be close to everything else Ft. Laud has to offer, then choose this hotel.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.07.06
Recommended Trip type: Business "Great Location and Superb, Helpful Employees"

Reviewed by Paul of Winter Park on Jul 6, 2009

Clean and centrally located on Las Olas so walking was safe and easy to high end restaurants and stores . Also within walking was family owned pizza and more. Cost of Parking a car overnight was a bit expensive and I was not told about it until the bill was slipped under my door on the morning of checkout.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.07.05
Not recommended Trip type: All Others "Needs a lot of improvement"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 5, 2009

We were first given a room on the 2nd floor in the "old" section of the hotel. Upon our arrival the room had a mold/mildew odor. We then went back to the front desk and were told that we could pay to upgrade to the new tower. After 10 min of disscusion they finally changed our room to the 3rd floor of the "old" section. This room was clean, however it was smaller then the first room. Other then the problem with the room, the rest of our stay was good. Nice pool, very nice area of town, 2 miles from beach.

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 2.0 Hotel Service
  • 2.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 2.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.07.03
Recommended Trip type: Romance "great room and amenities"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jul 3, 2009

This hotel was in the heart of everything we wanted to do. Went for a romantic getaway. Location was ideal. Lots of shops, restaurants, clubs and the performing arts center. Even though it rained alot, we had PLENTY to see and do. The hotel offers a "High Tea" which was a nice surprise and worth doing. We joined in on the night we had theatre tix. Just enough to hold us until a late supper. Well done!

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.06.29
Recommended Trip type: Business "Surrounded by Restaurants, Shopping, and Entertainment"

Reviewed by Ken of Lake Forest on Jun 29, 2009

I love to stay at this hotel while traveling to Ft Lauderdale on business because after my day of work, I can park my car and walk to one of a dozen good restaurants or go to a bar featuring live music. This hotel is not really for the hard core 20-something party kids so you can get a good night's sleep without frequent loud outbursts by Jr. letting the world know that drinking and ready to party! The hotel has both a "historical" section of original hotel and a new tower allowing you to decide the kind of experience you would like. (I enjoy the old school rooms myself.) If you stay in the older section, floors 4 and 5 do not have internet access.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.06.26
Recommended Trip type: With Friends

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jun 26, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 3.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.06.26
Recommended Trip type: Business

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jun 26, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.06.24
Recommended Trip type: All Others "outstanding hotel"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jun 24, 2009

very courteous and hard working staff. The hotel was extremely clean and the food was top notch.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.06.24
Recommended Trip type: With Friends

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jun 24, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.06.18
Recommended Trip type: Romance "better than pics"

Reviewed by clay of lagerholm on Jun 18, 2009

Get the new tower and the photos do nothing for how upscale this place really is. All service personel were outstanding..

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.06.17
Recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jun 17, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.06.13
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "90.00 deposit for incidentals"

Reviewed by Karen of Orlando on Jun 13, 2009

Didn't like that they held a 90.00 deposit(for five days) for incidentals because I wanted to pay with my debit card. just like the gas stations I guess. Why not just take it out on checkout.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.06.13
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Wonderful Hotel for the Money"

Reviewed by Abigail of Lakeville on Jun 13, 2009

Charming hotel with all the amenities in a great location. The staff was friendly and courteous. We will return.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.06.12
Not recommended Trip type: Family

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jun 12, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

3.0 out of value="5"
  • 3.0 Hotel Service
  • 3.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.06.11
Recommended Trip type: All Others "CONVIENENT TO DOWNTOWN"

Reviewed by RON of TALLAHASSEE on Jun 11, 2009

HOTEL WAS VERY NICE AND ALSO VERY CLEAN. THE PARKING GARAGE WAS HARD TO ACCESS WITH A SUBURBAN AS THE RAMP WAS CIRCULAR AND VERY NARROW FOR A LARGER VEHICLE. MENTIONED THAT I WOULD RATHER DRIVE THROUGH ATLANTA THAN UP AND DOWN THAT RAMP. ALSO, WE THOUGHT THE $18.00 CHARGE PER NIGHT TO SELF PARK WAS OUTRAGEOUS. TV REMOTE NEEDED NEW BATTERIES. BASIC ROOM CHARGE WAS REASONABLE BUT AFTER ALL TAXES AND CHARGES, WE COULDN'T AFFORD TO STAY AGAIN.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.06.10
Not recommended Trip type: Romance "Nice Location but a Little Rundown"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jun 10, 2009

This hotel is nice for older people or families. The location can't be beat but some of the rooms (especially in the "old" wing) need a bit of work.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.06.10
Not recommended Trip type: With Friends

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jun 10, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.06.04
Recommended Trip type: Romance "If you don't want to be by the beach this could be the location for you....."

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jun 4, 2009

This is a great hotel, located on Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale. Excellent hotel, stayed in the tower with balcony. Staff was very friendly and helpful. THere are dozens of restaurants and shops right outside your door, and even more within walking distance.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Riverside Hotel 2009.06.03
Recommended Trip type: Romance "good hotel"

Reviewed by javier of miami on Jun 3, 2009

good for the price , excellent location

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness

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