Precruise is always fun. We get to explore our port city before enjoying our sea vacation. We usually stay near the port but decided to venture over to the famous Las. Olas Blvd. Hotel was very convenient to trendy eats and shopping. We walked all over even as far as a CVS. Our room had a nice balcony with a small view of the river and the surrounding streets. Staff was super friendly. There's an onsite pub that serves some very good food. There is a mini convenience store. read more

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Enjoyed my Saturday afternoon here. It's one of my favorites spots because of the view. I enjoyed a cosmopolitan which is always spot on. I also had the margarita flat bread. It was tasty but I wish it was a little crispier. read more

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After deciding to take a few days off (a mini vacation if you will) we checked into the Riverside Hotel. A gorgeous venue that's steps away from the riverside water ways. Parking is accessible by valet or self parking in a garage that's right on the property. There are elevators from the parking garage leading directly into the hotel lobby. The staff that assisted us were all lovely. We booked a balcony room with a view of the water ways. It was a gorgeous sunny day which made our view all the more pleasing as the sun glistened off the water. The room itself was quite nice, equipped with all the essentials. Everything was clean and tidy. Just a few things I found lacking: - their pillows are toddler size. Would've loved at least queen size pillows - the phone was completely disconnected with no way to plug it in. We couldn't find a phone jack anywhere. Front desk did apologize for this. - there were no slippers or robes in the closets Other than that, it's a beautiful hotel and I will stay here again. read more

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I drove to the riverside hotel to meet my nephew , who was in town. He is with jetblue , and another flight attendant joined us. I had a couple iced teas and my nephew and sophia had lunches that looked delicious , a cobb salad and a chicken sandwich. The hotel is decorated beautifully for the holidays and they are lucky that jetblue puts them in such a nice hotel! And we had great service at our table outside.It was a beautiful day.It still is a beautiful day! read more

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Top tier mf hotel! Has everything you need, near everything you may have forgotten, and some things you'd want to try! We stay here on layovers, and this is probably the first time I took advantage of this place. The rooms are immaculate, with extra amenities like the best smelling body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. Gold fixtures throughout the bathroom, wood floors that look clean enough to eat off of, and marble flooring on every floor. The views are absolutely impressive! You can see downtown, the river, the ocean, and all shopping. At night, the city lights up in such a way that makes sleeping with the curtains open necessary. There is a restaurant on site that has happy hour and really great drinks. With a bar in the lobby, ample seating inside and outside, you can relax before even reaching your room. I especially enjoy the fact that there is a convenient store located on the property, just in case you forget something (a razor for me), with reasonable prices. The pool is located across the street, with spectacular views of the river and all the boats going by, and The Fitness District is the private gym included with your stay. I can't speak highly enough about this wonderful place! read more

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While I've never stayed here I've had a few appetizers bat the restaurant . he Riverside Hotel has been the heart of Las Olas Boulevard for over 80 years. Just steps away from Fort Lauderdale's trendiest spots, guests can indulge in award-winning meals, relax with a creative cocktail, and feel right at home. Lovely charming place . read more

Beds are hard. Everything is old. The iron I was using literally crumbled (the actual part that touches the clothes). There were 2 men at checkin. One was very helpful giving me the wifi password and another was downright mean when I asked where the closest place to get coffee was. Michael at the valet went above and beyond-very personable. Maybe if check in made their $ in tips they would be nicer. We booked a room 6 mos before our trip, 2 queen beds. When we arrived they changed it to a King. The hotel is noisy. Maybe because it's old and there's not very good insulation- not sure. read more

I was taking a 20-day cruise on the Crystal Serenity and, as is my custom, I fly in at least a day early to ensure I make embarkation on time. After flying 15+ hours (HNL to LAX to ATL to FFL), plus the taxi ride, I needed to check-in, shower and relax. My friend recommended Riverside due to its location and I booked a Junior Suite. The hotel was built in 1936 and is rated 3 stars. Check-in was fine and I was given a room on one of the upper floors in the original wing, looking West. The room was largish, as are rooms in older hotels, with a small closet, a sofa, table, desk with coffee maker and a king bed. The bathroom was fine with a tub. What did I miss? There wasn't a shower wand, and the toilet was just a standard unit. I'm spoiled by my Toto at home. I went outside onto the balcony and looked at the river to my left and Las Olas Blvd to my right. All and all, a much nicer room than I expected, given the hotel's 3-star rating. Call me pleasantly surprised. I walked around to familiarize myself with the hotel, finding the bar, Wild Sea restaurant, a small sundries store and a clothing store located next door but with an entrance from the hotel. There are two ballrooms and a large patio on the 9th floor. The one place that showed the hotel's age was its elevators. There were only two, relatively small ones servicing the wing I was in. When I checked in at 6pm, there was a long line of people waiting to go up to the ballrooms. My friend was spot on about the location. I walked up and down Las Olas Blvd and found a myriad of shops, coffee places and restaurants. It's a very pleasant area with a mix of commercial and residential. The New River winds behind the hotel and one can walk along the river. Upon disembarkation from the Serenity 21 days later, I caught a taxi and found myself back at the Riverside for one night before returning home to Hawaii. My Junior Suite was on a lower floor than my first visit and there wasn't a balcony, nor were there nice views. I didn't care, I was there only because one can't fly to Hawaii after 10am. This second room was identical to the first except for the lack of a balcony. What did I think? I loved the location and the rooms were fine. If I return to Fort Lauderdale, I will definitely consider the Riverside for accommodations ... Recommended! read more

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Love the Riverside Hotel! The rooms recently renovated and beautiful! Spotless, modern and beautiful! Perfect location on Las Olas and the New River!! The staff are always friendly, attentive and welcoming! Michael at the Front Desk assisted me on Thanksgiving Day.. very accommodating! The Restaurants are amazing! Especially The Boathouse! Great views of the Yachts on the new river! Beautiful pool!! Close to the Water Taxi! ! The lobby is so warm and welcoming! Very Pet friendly! I highly recommend! What's not to love!! read more

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This is a beautiful hotel! Lovely decor, rooms are great size. Fireplace in the lobby was a hit. The location was amazing, the river and water taxi out back, the stores and restaurants out front. The only reason this is not a 5 star review is because of the older gentleman at the front desk. He was curt and rude. We walked up with our luggage and he looked up and said, yes??? The next day I asked about the water in the room and he replied- it's part of the service! Then continued with what he was doing, barely looking up. He does not create a very good impression... otherwise, highly recommend!! read more

The only hotel on Las Olas strip in East Fort Lauderdale. I have stayed at this location several times. Its an old building with a relaxed feel. Very tiny slow elevators. Great weekday rates for the hotel online for about $189.00. In the morning, I have breakfast on the outside patio restaurant. For happy hour we would get appetizers and cocktails at the bar behind the hotel on the water with amazing views of yachts coasting by. It will get slammed on the weekends so suggest a weekday to eat and drink. The nightlife is fabulous with tons of bars and restaurants up and down the strip. Most of the stores close by 9pm but some bars are open late. read more

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We had a Junior suite facing the new river on the 12th floor. Our view was fantastic. The room was spacious and newly remodeled and furnished. Everything was excellent. The Riverside Hotel has multiple ventures for food and beverage. We especially like the Boat House for lunch. It is open air dining on the new river. We will stay there again. read more

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Updated review: Stayed in th new towers, still hard to get someone on the phone but all of the staff are very kind and accomodating. Shout out to Alan and the rest of the front desk staff as well as Alfredo. The pool was wonderful and both restaurants had delicious food with reasonable pricing. Also, unless renovations have been made to the older towers, definitely request the a room in one of the newer ones - it's like night and day. read more

I blame myself. I don't often take advice from people, but this person seemed to be reliable, he having stayed here before. I had to book a hotel in this area for work purposes. I booked four nights. I checked out after the first night, promptly at 6:45 AM. I should have known walking in, the smell nearly knocked me over. Full disclosure, I will say I have a very sensitive nose. In fact, I might even be autistic as smells really bother me and a lot of background noises do too. The lobby is open air as there are entrances on both sides of Las Olas and the neighboring Street. The lobby area smelled like some sort of industrial-strength, fake floral scent or sanitizer, trying to mask the smell of mold or mildew. You know that dank, musty odor I'm talking about. I was checked into the second floor, the elevator was rickety and very tiny. I was already apprehensive to go into the room. Upon entering the room, the smell of mildew again trying to be masked by some heavily perfumed scent was just so overbearing. I stood there in the room contemplating for 15 minutes what I should do. By this time I had checked in so late I really wasn't left with many options. If I complained, I knew every other room in the hotel would be just like this because it is an old dumpy place. It is not at all like the photos shown on the website. The bathroom had about 40 coats of paint on it. The paint was at least half an inch thick, real messy job. The drain was hanging off in the shower, the showerhead was hanging out of the wall. The drain didn't work properly so when you showering, you were standing in 3 inches of water which was skeeving me out Severely. The night table area had a platter on it with a carafe of water. And glasses. It was covered in a layer of dust. Everything needed to undergo a deep cleaning in this room. Everything was just half ass, and thrown together as I guess part of their "renovation.". This place is more like a two star hotel, you are so much better off in a Hampton Inn or anything in that class. This place was on par with some of the crack den motels just west of here on Broward Blvd. The only way I could stay here was with a heavy dose of Ambien, which is precisely what I did. I was knocked out, and woke up at 3 AM ready to check out. I lasted till about 6:30 where I packed my stuff up and went down and checked out several days early. I would have rather slept in my car. If you have even the slightest bit of sensitivity to smells, don't stay here. I would highly recommend this hotel to people who have lost their sense of smell (perhaps stroke, victims, victims of a TBI, people with Covid currently, etc.). Perhaps I should've busted out a Covid era KN 95 mask for this place. I can guarantee you I have left with some form of toxic mold plume illness or Legionnaires disease. read more

We had an awesome stay at The Riverside Hotel. Dede and the whole staff were so warm and inviting. The location was the perfect getaway for my husband and I. We are looking forward to coming back and staying a little longer. Thank you DeDe and the entire staff for a wonderful experience. read more

The food, ambience, and staff were amazing! There is nothing better than having breakfast next to water.

I discovered this hotel when looking for a boutique hotel in the Fort Lauderdale area that is good for meetings. What drew me immediately to the Riverside Hotel were the images of it right on the water and the accessibility to a water taxi. The hotel also had a certain charm that felt very different from the chain hotels and I liked that and thought our meeting attendees would find it charming as well. It didn't hurt that there were two bars on site and it opened onto Las Olas Blvd that had a number of highly rated restaurants in immediate proximity (Big City Tavern and Voodoo Bayou are right across the street). Depending on the floor in which your room is located, you may have a slightly older room with more charm to them than those located on floors 8-12 in the newer tower area (also houses the meeting and banquet spaces). I was on floor two and was near the elevator that only catered to floors 2 and 3. It was a small elevator that housed maybe 4 people if yu help your breath. There is another elevator down the hall that cater to floors 2 through 6. To get to the tower, you need to go down to the first floor (lobby level) and take the elevators marked for the tower. When we were coming back from dinner one night, four of us remarked how tiny the one elevator was and a bellman stated that it was the elevator for the building from 1936. I wish there was a sign that said that as that is pretty darn cool. The rooms were well appointed, but the water pressure is just meh and the shower head is lower on the wall than I am tall, and the pedestal sink really had no counter space. Besides the bathroom, the room was nice, had a fridge, and all the other amenities one needs from a boutique hotel. It is definitely worth staying at and is staffed by extremely helpful and friendly people. I need to give a shout out to Martine and Paige from their sales team as they helped me plan a meeting there and were so incredibly helpful. On site, the banquet personal and maintenance people were quick to help us with everything we needed as well. read more

We love the location. Hotel bars and restaurants are fabulous. Staff at the hotel are the best. We really enjoyed our stay and will be back. The hotel is a little tired but you can't beat the location read more

We stayed here the night before we had a cruise leaving out of Port Everglades. The hotel is centrally located right on Las Olas Blvd, and there are tons of dining options, bars, etc at the hotel and all around, across the street, next door, etc. We arrived a little after 4p, and I was disappointed to find that our room wasn't yet ready. The woman helping us at the reception desk asked us to wait while a room was being prepared for us, and she offered us $50 in credit at one of the hotel restaurants where we could wait for our room to be ready. It took about an hour for our room to be ready, and we were pleasantly surprised to find that we were upgraded to a large suite that had a separate sitting area and balconies. It was a lovely gesture on the part of the hotel to make up for the late room availability. The room was a bit dated in terms of its look and feel, but it was spacious, clean and had everything we needed. They even had shower caps which I feel like hotels don't have anymore. The location of the hotel is a bit tricky as you'll want to be dropped off in the back of the hotel because traffic gets very congested. The hotel connected us with a shuttle driver that transported our entire group from the hotel to the port. read more

Nice hotel in a great location on Las Olas Blvd along the riverwalk. Taking away one point because the shower head had very low pressure.

We had a great experience, the hotel is located right on Las Olas blvd, a Florida night spot with plenty of daytime shopping and eateries. Our visit was hampered by rain and wind which cancelled the Christmas winter boat parade, but we were able to make to best of our weekend with plenty of romantic places, a short distance from the beach. The hotel has been there for decades yet it looked clean and like a time capsule preserving the art and time of its origin, a historic hotel provided a look back into area history while looking like new. The rooms were reasonably prices considering we booked for a high volume weekend, our only complaint was the cost of parking. It ranged from 25-45 per night, so factor that in in the cost. Have fun and enjoy. I hope this helps your decision. read more

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First things first -- you're springing for one of the rooms in the executive tower with a balcony, right? Right. Otherwise don't bother. OK, now that you're in the right room, you can enjoy what this hotel has to offer. The primary thing is location. As far as I could tell, this is one of the only hotels right on the riverwalk and the only one that's not a dull chain affair. The pistachio green paint job helps it stand out and it's literally right on the waterway, so you can do the riverwalk just by stepping out the door. It's also right in the main strip of Las Olas, so there are scads of restaurant, bar, and shopping options within a few blocks. (Just a note about my experience -- I was there during the omicron wave of the COVID crisis and people in S. Florida were NOT diligent about masking or social distancing, so there were lots of businesses I did not feel comfortable entering. Hotel employees were better about it for the most part.) My room in the executive tower was very large and well-furnished. The bathroom is standard (tub/shower combo but plenty of counter space at the sink) and the balcony is large enough for a table and two chairs. I had a terrific view with a straight shot down the waterway. There's an enormous condo building next door with lots of people on their balconies, so make sure your robe is closed. If I had to quibble about the room, I would say that the mattress wasn't high-end, but it still provided an adequate night's sleep. The service was ok. Check-in was pretty efficient and the ladies working the desk seemed to know what they were doing. (One note -- they charge a $75 fee for early check-in. I'd never encountered that before and it seemed to me that it would just be a nice service to provide rather than a revenue grab. But since I was there before 10am and being able to get into the room would make the rest of the day much better, I paid it.) People in the restaurant Wild Sea were nice enough, but it was a long wait for everything. The seafood chowder was great, the grouper sandwich fresh but a little plain. The lobby looks a little '90s with its square-tile floor, but it has plenty of seating if you have to wait for something and there's a handy little sundries shop. All in all, this was a good base to do the Las Olas area from. read more

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Always wondered what it was like to stay here and now I know! Front desk was very friendly. The room we had was pretty nice, but it was a bit noisy as the hotel is replacing flooring throughout the building. Parking is $26 per day for self-parking and I think $36 for valet, so that's certainly not cheap, but also not unexpected for the area. Location is great, but that goes without saying. read more

What a beautiful building - see my photographs, for a slice of History. See below for what I found out about it. There is some English history here people!!! On December 13th 1936, the Riverside Hotel quietly opened on Las Olas Boulevard. At that time, it was called the Champ Carr Hotel. Its grand opening was just a few days later on December 17th. The hotel was started by two brothers from Chicago named Preston and John Wells. They were from a wealthy family. Their parents had originally been from Shakespeare county in England and as boys, the brothers were taken every year to the family's country estate there. People often remark that Las Olas Boulevard seems to be European in its atmosphere and the Wells brothers were exposed to Europe from an early age so their influence has been shaping the boulevard for seventy five years. In the early thirties, John and Preston started coming to Fort Lauderdale for the fishing - sports fishing attracted many people to the area. It was clear that the city needed more accommodation and Preston bought a rooming house on Las Olas Boulevard. It was opposite where the Riverside Hotel now stands. When they went out fishing, they used the services of Michigan native Captain Franklin Merritt and his charter boat. Merritt, his family and his employee - his first mate - used to stay at the rooming house. When the brothers decided to build their hotel on the river, they needed a manager. Franklin's employee seemed very suitable. His name was Champ Carr and they named the hotel in his honor. The hotel was designed by Francis Abreu, who had already built the Las Olas Casino and several luxurious homes in the area. It originally had eighty rooms. read more

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Always great food and meeting great people. The restaurant in the back is very delicious as well. The Happy Hour at this hotel is popular.

This hotel is the perfect spot for hanging out in the Las Olas entertainment district! We stayed here last weekend and had a great time. There are all kinds of restaurants and bars around the hotel, as well as River Walk is just steps away. The hotel staff treated us well, providing free self parking due to their pool being shut down for maintenance. Our king room was a bit small but was clean and comfortable. It contained a coffee maker and mini fridge, but without any freezer. The lobby was elegant, containing a piano and courtyard to sit in right outside. We would not hesitate to stay here again. read more

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First off I'm doing a project on Fort Lauderdale's canals and only would Yelp food places on my trip to bump up my rating as a yelper (gross I know) However I was blown away by my hotel and felt the need to write this so other know where to stay to have a truly amazing time. Title: A Perfect Weekend Getaway at the Riverside Hotel I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Riverside Hotel in Las Olas, and my experience was so delightful that I just had to share it! I planned a spontaneous trip to visit my friend Steph and maybe catch a hockey game. Typically, I stay by the ocean, but this time I wanted to explore the Riverwalk and Las Olas. After scrolling through various options, the Riverside Hotel caught my eye with its charming, old-world appeal reminiscent of the Hemingway house in the Keys. Initially, I planned to book through a popular website, but there was no clear indication of the bed type in the micro rooms. Wanting a Queen bed, I trusted my instincts and called the hotel directly. I was thrilled to find they had in-house reservations. Not only did I confirm that the micro room had a Queen bed, but I also got a better rate than the one listed online. Bonus! The agent was well informed and completed the transaction promptly. My drive to the hotel was smooth until I second-guessed my GPS at the last minute and ended up parking in the public spots behind the hotel. A quick tip: Parking enforcement is strict, so don't mess around with it. I paid $22 for the first 12 hours, figuring I'd sort out parking after checking in. Check-in was flawless. The staff were incredibly helpful, anticipating my need for directions to the elevator and providing a full rundown of the amenities and dining options. I immediately noticed and appreciated the security measures throughout the hotel. The RFID keycard, which I kept in my wallet, was required to access everything, including the elevator. For a solo female travelers, this heightened level of security was very reassuring. The hotel itself is much more than a typical hotel - it's a resort! The charming century-old elevator took me to the fifth floor, where I was given a room conveniently located right off the elevator. This was perfect because I dislike walking long distances down carpeted hallways in flip flops! Opening the door to my room and seeing a comfy Queen bed made me exclaim, "YES!" The micro room is ideal for a solo traveler or a couple on a weekend getaway. It featured a huge closet, a mini-fridge, bar tools, a luggage stand, and a beautiful old-fashioned poet's desk where the TV sat. There were ample charging ports, including six spots for block chargers. The bathroom was a 5-star experience with lush towels and spa-quality soaps and creams. This was a treat for me and perfect for anyone who might forget their own toiletries. After a hot shower, I got ready to meet Steph, who easily valeted her car. We headed out for dinner, and when we returned, I was pleased to find the front sliding doors required keycard access after a certain hour - another excellent security feature. I had a quiet night's sleep and woke up refreshed, ready to explore more of the resort. Though I'll save my detailed review of the Boathouse and pool area for another time, I must mention how much I enjoyed my drinks and the lovely pool area. Overall, my stay at the Riverside Hotel was nothing short of perfect. The combination of historical charm, modern amenities, impeccable cleanliness, and outstanding security made for an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend the Riverside Hotel to anyone visiting Las Olas. I can't wait to return! The Photo I attached is from their website. I didn't want to post a picture that the hotel wouldn't approve of. This was exactly what my queen room looked like. Thanks to all the staff. read more

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We have been vacationing at this location for many years. We really enjoy the location with many excellent dining options within walking distance. The hotel and rooms are always very clean. The staff is alway friendly and helpful when needed. During our last visit, February 2023, the fire alarm went off no less than 1-2 times a day. The very first night, it went off at 0500. We put on pans and walked down 11 floors to the street, only to find out that it is a common occurrence. We will not stay at this location until this issue is resolved. read more

Unbelievable. This was a fairly good experience completely ruined by the staff upon checkout. As this was a business trip, I requested that a receipt be emailed to me when I checked out. I confirmed the email address and left. Later that evening, when trying to expense the trip, I realized that the receipt was never sent either to my listed email address of spam. I then called the hotel (evening of 8/3/2025 around 11:15) and asked that the receipt be sent again. The male clerk who answered told me he would email the receipt again. When the receipt again did not arrive I tried to call back and the desk clerk did not answer my call despite multiple attempts to call. I'm thinking that maybe management should let this clerk explore other career options? read more

A great experience! We live locally and stayed here for a staycation, and it was everything we wanted it to be. The hotel is very nice and clean, lots of dining options, and the perfect location. Right on Las Olas, the hotel is walking distance from a lot of restaurants and shops. I took off a star because: -the hours for the dining options listed are not correct. We planned to go to the wine & martini lounge and checked the hours ahead of time. When we got there, it was closed. -we paid for a parking pass, but the desk forgot to actually give it to us. We realized on our way out walking to dinner that we didn't know how our car was designated as allowed to be there. We called the desk and they said we could get towed if we didn't go to the garage, take a picture of our license plate, then go back to the desk to get the pass. It worked out, but it was annoying and made us late to dinner. A tip: looks are misleading. The hotel looks small from the main road, but it's actually really big, with awesome amenities and restaurants, and rooms at the top with great views. read more

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I was from out of town for a wedding. The hotel is location is awesome for the night life and fine dinning. The parking is horredous unless you pay the $26 a night. In my case, it was waved for the "locals" attending the wedding but not for the guest staying at the hotel for the venue (go figure). The hotel is old but cozy. My biggeat surprise was the cleanliness of the room specifically the bathroom. There was still hair.on the floor and shower. The shower drain was partialy cligged (slow drain, puddle) and the mirror had been wiped with a dirty rag. Overall it was OK but I expected better considering its nightly price tag. read more

Not thrilled with the status of our suite. Lighting was awful and even with blinds open it was way too dark inside. The TV in the living room was not working. Heck there were no cables at all. The bathroom door made awful noises. Dogs were barking in another room and after calling the front desk it still didn't stop. When I complained again the apology was less to nothing. On the other hand the hotel is beautiful and in a great location. I would stay again but will complain asap. read more

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This is a long overdue review and I apologize for the delay. I should have been writing more reviews but I was truly lagging so here goes... Should I give the Riverside a -2 stars for the worst mattresses ever or the ant issue that made us sleep on the floor back in November 2017? Pix to prove. I called the front desk and the didn't give an ants ass SO I escalated it and contacted the delightful manager who was mortified!! He offered us all types of things like reversing the charge on the company credit card which was so sweet and generous. The problem was Bf was chewed alive by ant attacks on his legs due to the lame attempt at pest outta control. Here's a word to the wise.. if you are spending $350/night plus tax and resort fees Please get some decent mattresses and anti ant weapons!! read more

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The front desk at check in was fast and pleasant. The gentleman greeted me with a smile. The hotel location is right in the middle of Los Olas down town....in the middle of all the shops. The rooms are old, but clean. Not a fan of shower curtains. The room has fridge and the bed is comfortable. read more

I checked in solo for a friends wedding November 2020. The lobby was all decked out for Christmas and was absolutely gorgeous. Seeing 2 roaring fireplaces next to glistening Christmas decor is rare in South Florida so I appreciate it when I see it! I was just staying for the evening because I was going to get dressed in my friend's suite with the rest of the bridal party in the morning. I opted for the cheaper hotel room in the older side of the hotel for this reason. After check in I literally just tossed my bags in the room and headed downstairs for dinner. By time I returned around 11pm I realized the AC (wall unit) wasn't working. I called the front desk and they sent maintenance to check it out. He spent a few minutes and confirmed that it was broken. I asked if they could please change my room and he said he would check and get back to me. He left and I waited about 30 minutes before I called the front desk to check on the status of the situation. No answer. One hour passes, 3 unanswered calls to the front desk and still no word. I decided to get ready for bed since it was getting late and I had to be up early for the wedding. Luckily it was a cooler Florida night when I stayed so it was not blazing hot in the room. But it was definitely not comfortable. I know I should have walked down to the front desk but honestly this was my first time staying in a hotel by myself and I really didn't feel comfortable walking down the long corridor to the elevator so late at night alone. Like I mentioned the next day I got dressed in the suite with the bridal party. Her room was beautiful, spacious and cool. The newer side of the hotel seems to be more well-kept and in order. If I ever stayed here again I would splurge on spending the night on the new side of the hotel to avoid any issues. read more

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Take a step back in time when you enter the Riverside Hotel. You are instantly greeted by a well-tailored and professional staff in the midst of a glamorous hotel lobby befitting a 1950's classic film. It is truly hard to fathom, unless you are entirely lacking in nostalgia, how one could not rate the Riverside a 5-Star experience. This being my fourth stay at this darling downtown Lauderdale boutique hotel, I am entirely familiar with its amenities and the surrounding area. Just outside the doors on Las Olas Boulevard there are several upscale dining, dessert, shopping and gallery choices to entertain you. That is, if you can force yourself to leave the quaint Riverside confines. The rooms at the Riverside are not palatial--this is an old, classic hotel, and the guest rooms of that era were not often made for large families. The experience at the Riverside is more suited to the business traveler or an intimate couple's retreat. However, within the guest rooms you will find crisp, white linens on each comfy bed, custom branded toiletries, and all the comforts you might need for a relaxing stay. If you've never stayed at the Riverside, do yourself a favor at least one time and forgo the boxy, built for the masses hotel chains, and experience this grand ol' lady of a hotel. Her hospitality and old-world charm will leave you eager to get back for another visit. read more

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Stayed here the night before our Caribbean cruise and we found the location up be close to he restaurants area and walking distance to the ferry boats that gave tours. Our room in the new side of the hotel was great, overlooking the Los Altos Blvd. the restaurant inside the hotel had good food at great prices, and service was attentive. We're definitely going back here in May, when we hoard our next cruise. read more

They don't have a place to drink water for free. Not a single fountain in the building. Bulls***. Tap water is yellow, and they have water bottles for $7 in the room. Highway rip off, would not recommend staying. Room quality is lousy, found hairs everywhere in the bathroom and the lights flickered. Would not come back. read more

I had a great experience and stay here. The staff was very helpful and even upgraded my room at no cost when checking in. The 3pm check in time is earlier then most the other hotels in the area. The rooms are huge. Some may say that the hotel is a bit outdated. I actually love that they have kept this place close to original. The price is fantastic for what you get. They have there own parking garage as well. I only stayed for one night but will definitely be staying again when in town for future work trips. read more

Riverside Hotel - Hotel room views. - Hotels Near Me - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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Both stars are for the location. I'm writing this review from bed since I can't sleep. There was so much commotion all night long. People yelling and walking up and down the hall all night. You're in a nightlife/wedding location so that is what you get. I never stayed asleep more than an hour at a time. At 4:30am, as I was laying in bed, I shushed someone loudly talking in the hallway and they heard me and started talking back tauntingly. I took my shoes off and walked to the bathroom to brush my teeth and to the bed and my feet were covered in dirt. The room smelled damp. It looks like an old turd with a fresh coat of paint. The harps on the lamps still had plastic on them. Not to mention on the other side of me was the entrance to the hotel. Light blaring thru the windows. I had to rig the curtains to stay in place. This should be a fraction of the price. All you're paying for is location and drunk people. I have another night booked next weekend but I'm cancelling it and finding elsewhere. When I checked in I was asked if I needed an accessible room. No, I don't. I got one anyway. DO NOT accept a room on the ground floor. Maybe it's better in other parts of the hotel. Who knows. read more