Riverside Hotel

Fort Lauderdale, Gold Coast Beaches

Virgin rating

Executive Tower Balcony Room
Executive Tower Balcony Room
Preston's Wine and Martini Lounge
Lobby
Classic Room
Micro Room
Executive Tower Balcony Room
Executive Tower Balcony Room
Preston's Wine and Martini Lounge
Lobby
Classic Room
Micro Room

The hotel

Full of Old Florida charm, the Spanish tile floors and and overhead fans means that this classic hotel fits in well within the Cuban feel of Las Olas Boulevard. The road is the forefront of everything from restaurants to fashion boutiques, art galleries to bars - so it's a great alternative to the oceanfront hotels of Fort Lauderdale, and the beach is still only a 10 minute drive away! There's a wide variety of dining options available within the hotel too - with Wild Sea featuring an impressive raw bar and a creative seafood menu, all of which can be enjoyed whilst watching the yachts sail down the river. The Golden Lyon Pub and Preston's Wine and Martini Lounge both offer happy hours for a pre-dinner tipple too. If you're not planning to spend much time in your room, the Micro room offers value for money, but upgrading will give you more space to relax in for families. 

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking

Where is it

Located on Las Olas Boulevard, in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, alongside the Tarpon River, just 10 minutes drive from the beach. 

Hotel information

231 rooms and suites across two towers, all with air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, safe, mini fridge, TV, and bathroom amenities.

Micro Rooms are approximately 200 sq ft and are located in the original tower, with 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people. 


Classic Rooms are approximately 325 sq ft and are located on floors 1-6 in the original tower, with either 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed, or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people. 

Executive Tower Standard Rooms are approximately 500 sq ft and are located on floors 9-12, with skyline and river views, and either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people. 

Executive Tower Balcony Rooms are the same as above, with the addition of a private balcony. 

New River Café and Bakery (offering grab and go, and eat-in options, with indoor and outdoor seating). Wild Sea Oyster Bar and Grille (serving fresh seafood and classic American cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch). Boathouse at the Riverside (relaxed waterfront dining, offering a selection of local and internationally inspired dishes, open for all day dining). Golden Lyon Vintage Pub (serving a wide range of drinks and classic dishes). Preston’s Wine and Martini Lounge (with daily happy hour, regular live music, and both indoor and outdoor seating). 

Outdoor swimming pool. Fitness centre. Sauna. Fitness classes*. 

Complimentary WiFi access. Concierge. 24-hour front desk. Gift shop. Self-parking $26 plus tax per night, and valet parking $36 plus tax per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). On-site boat dock. 

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Poor customer service with respect to imagine the manager, imagine that the manager of the hotel.

Jul 11, 2024 aeliciay

Horrible experience stay away from this hotel. For just a 1night stay on my way home to NJ from Columbia, was given a room with Mole, yes mole in the bathroom, asked to be switched was told they would send an engineer, I refused them was given a smaller smoking room
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Jul 7, 2024 brewsterk2022

Headline: Deb - Shining Star at the Riverside! Deb at the Riverside Hotel absolutely made our stay! Her warmth and care were evident from the moment we arrived. She went above and beyond to answer questions, offer recommendations, and make sure everything was perfect. Deb's genuine kindness is a true asset to the Riverside, and people like her… Read more
Headline: Deb - Shining Star at the Riverside! Deb at the Riverside Hotel absolutely made our stay! Her warmth and care were evident from the moment we arrived. She went above and beyond to answer questions, offer recommendations, and make sure everything was perfect. Deb's genuine kindness is a true asset to the Riverside, and people like her make the world a brighter place. Thank you, Deb! Read less
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Jun 22, 2024 Hill F New York

The Riverside is a great location, right on the Boulevard, close to restaurants and shops. The hotel itself is charming, clean, and comfortable. The service is impeccable from the front desk to the housekeeping team. I've stayed several times now and always a top-notch experience. The Wild Sea restaurant is great, with Tammy running the bar. … Read more
The Riverside is a great location, right on the Boulevard, close to restaurants and shops. The hotel itself is charming, clean, and comfortable. The service is impeccable from the front desk to the housekeeping team. I've stayed several times now and always a top-notch experience. The Wild Sea restaurant is great, with Tammy running the bar. The pool area is beautiful and inviting with the Boathouse restaurant and bar by the pool and overlooking the river. I had a couple of cold ones at happy hour at the bar at the Boathouse this week. Beautiful setting and ice cold beer. What could go wrong? One of the servers had something going on with his hair. (He seemed to mention a hair implant to a nearby customer...) He was constantly touching it, smoothing it, twisting it...all the while handling lemon and lime wedges, rolling napkins, and handling silverware and customers' freshly-plated food. To top this off, he kept sticking his fingers in his mouth, applying lip balm of some sort, and never washing his hands. And you know he was doing it again the next day? It was very out of tune with the rest of the experience. It may be time for a little hygiene pep-talk at the Boathouse. This will not stop me from coming back. It is an outstanding property in every way. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Disappointing and terrible service from the start (receptionist).

Jun 22, 2024 597DaleM Stanmore, United Kingdom

This hotel has gone down hill since we last stayed Pre-COVID. When we arrived the receptionist Duda (?) was rude and unhelpful. Our room was in very poor with old and damaged furniture and was smelling of paint. When we went down stairs to complain and change room the same receptionist actually said “what do you expect for the price you are… Read more
This hotel has gone down hill since we last stayed Pre-COVID. When we arrived the receptionist Duda (?) was rude and unhelpful. Our room was in very poor with old and damaged furniture and was smelling of paint. When we went down stairs to complain and change room the same receptionist actually said “what do you expect for the price you are paying” ! Well I expect customer service of the highest order like it used to be before and a room that did not smell of paint for a start. The whole visit was spoilt by this and the standards have dropped. Would we stay again? NO and I say that after being a customer of this hotel over 10 years. Location great but that is the only good thing I can say. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A wonderful hotel with charm and history.

Jun 21, 2024 859jeannined Houston, Texas

This was my third stay at the Riverside. We come back every time because it’s a great old hotel with a lot of history and character. It’s beautifully maintained and not one of the enormous, cold feeling high rises so common now. The water taxi begins at the hotel. Las Olas Blvd has lots of shops and restaurants.