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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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Hotel in Las Olas

Jul 24, 2024 Karel M

Let me just start by saying that my stay was brief but the Attention of the staff was excellent, I had the pleasure of meeting a Bell Woman named Cassandra, she was very attentive, professional and very well informed. Like I mentioned before my stay was brief but very smooth and hassle free. Ill give the hotel and specialty the staff 5 Star… Read more
Let me just start by saying that my stay was brief but the Attention of the staff was excellent, I had the pleasure of meeting a Bell Woman named Cassandra, she was very attentive, professional and very well informed. Like I mentioned before my stay was brief but very smooth and hassle free. Ill give the hotel and specialty the staff 5 Star review. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A favorite - I just like it!

Jul 23, 2024 LMSlKW

I find myself returning to this hotel often. I like it. Good price point, great area, lots to do in walking distance. It's an older hotel, so expect smaller elevators, not a lot of power outlets, and not a lot of light in rooms in the older section. But, like I said, I find that it is the one hotel in Fort Lauderdale that I can count on.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Can’t wait to go back

Jul 19, 2024 johnkN1873YT Madeira Beach, Florida

Remember it’s been here since 1936. Small elevators rooms smaller, but what an upgrade in everything else. 4 bars 3 restaurants. I would definitely recommend to anyone. Can’t wait to return. Donna at desk awesome. Chrissy at boathouse awesome. Take a chance great place.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Place on Las Olas

Jul 18, 2024 worldup Fort Lauderdale, Florida

We stay here a couple times a year and it is always a great stay. The location for us is great. Lots of restaurants and bars around. It is right on Las Olas. The beach is a 5min drive or UBER. I like this area better than the beach because the beach is pretty dead after 5. Rooms are very nice. They are renovating the tower, so those rooms should… Read more
We stay here a couple times a year and it is always a great stay. The location for us is great. Lots of restaurants and bars around. It is right on Las Olas. The beach is a 5min drive or UBER. I like this area better than the beach because the beach is pretty dead after 5. Rooms are very nice. They are renovating the tower, so those rooms should be fantastic when done in October. Staff has always been nice. Read less
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