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4.6 out of 5

"Nice older hotel in excellent area. Lots of restaurants and bars. Great people watching area. " More

By a verified traveler on Fri 05 Apr 2024

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Hotel Description

Hotel near Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale

City center stay

A stay at this East Fort Lauderdale hotel places you steps from Historic Stranahan House Museum and within a 5-minute walk of Las Olas Boulevard. Broward Center for the Performing Arts and Fort Lauderdale Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Poolside dining

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a gym, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and valet parking. Enjoy the sauna and unwind at the bar/lounge and poolside bar.

Micro Room, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$159* Per night/room May 13 - May 14

Junior Suite with Balcony, Riverview, 1 King bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

1 Bedroom Suite with Corner Balcony, City View, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Junior Suite with Corner Balcony City View, 1 King bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior Room, Corner Balcony with 2 Queen Beds, City View

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Riverside Hotel ratings based on 36 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.6 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Riverside Hotel

Everyone (18) Couples (11) Family (4)
5 out of 5
Nice older hotel in excellent area. Lots of restaurants and bars. Great people watching area.

Posted by , from BRAYTON on Apr 5, 2024

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Apr 14, 2024 by Angelica

Hi John,Thank you for the feedback on our hotel.

5 out of 5
Hotel was clean, walkable distance to many different things, nice view of the river.

Posted by , from Canonsburg on Mar 6, 2024

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Apr 14, 2024 by Angelica

Hi Shawnta,Thank you for the feedback on our hotel.

3 out of 5
I liked the front desk check in experience, even though we arrived early we were given a room fairly quickly. The breakfast was not very good, the coffee was awful, bacon and toast arrived cold. The server was very pleasant but the breakfast that first morning deterred us from eating at the hotel again.

Posted by on Feb 27, 2024

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Apr 14, 2024 by Angelica

Hi Doris,Thank you for the feedback on our hotel.

4 out of 5
Riverside is in the best location

Posted by , from Arlington on Feb 17, 2024

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Apr 14, 2024 by Angelica

Hi Mark,Thank you for the feedback on our hotel.

5 out of 5
Wonderful restaurants and bar on site

Posted by , from BARRINGTON on Feb 12, 2024

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2 out of 5
We were next in line and still took 20 minutes to check in. 2 front.desk personnel One working a billing issue and other on the phone.

Posted by on Feb 9, 2024

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3 out of 5
The rooms were just so dated and small. The elevator was out because the had afire alarm earlier in the day. We waited about a half hour for them to fix it. We keep asking where the stairs were and nobody seem to know. I wouldn't stay again.

Posted by , from Blaine on Feb 3, 2024

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Mar 28, 2024 by Angelica

Hi Jeffrey,Thank you for the review on our hotel.

5 out of 5

Posted by on Feb 2, 2024

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Mar 28, 2024 by Angelica

Hi Stephen,Thank you for the review on our hotel!

5 out of 5
Great location but the room was a little dated. The front desk was great but the elevator was down and it took us almost 30 minutes to get to our room. We waited and waited for it to be fixed after they had a fire alarm. Finally we found the stairs which was a little confusing. They had another alarm go off at around 2am.

Posted by , from Blaine on Jan 28, 2024

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Mar 28, 2024 by Angelica

Hi Jeffrey,Thank you for the review on our hotel!

5 out of 5

Posted by on Jan 28, 2024

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Mar 28, 2024 by Angelica

Hi Stephanie,Thank you for the review on our hotel!

Property Features

Riverside Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Business amenities include a business center and limo/town car service. Tour/ticket assistance, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Riverside Hotel. For a fee, parking is available. This Fort Lauderdale hotel is smoke free.

  • 229 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1936
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Fort Lauderdale Station (5.4 km / 3.4 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking and self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Riverside Hotel offers 229 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Wild Sea Oyster Bar & Gri - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered.

Boathouse at the Riversid - This poolside restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Preston's Wine & Martini - This lobby lounge serves dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.

Golden Lyon Vintage Pub - This bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per stay
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be 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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 18
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Children stay free
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10ā€“125 for adults, and USD 5ā€“8 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 26.00 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 36.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75.00
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Hotel Riverside
  • Riverside Fort Lauderdale
  • Riverside Hotel
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  • Riverside Hotel Hotel
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You should know

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.