Riverside Hotel

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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620 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301
  • Place, Las Olas Boulevard
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Lauderdale Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Everglades
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL-Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Tower

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(131 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Tower

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Tower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Tower

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Tower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Tower

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Fort Lauderdale

With a stay at Riverside Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Fort Lauderdale, steps from Las Olas Boulevard and within a 10-minute walk of Historic Stranahan House Museum. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Broward Center for the Performing Arts and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Fort Lauderdale Beach.

What's nearby

  • Las Olas Boulevard - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Historic Stranahan House Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Broward Center for the Performing Arts - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Port Everglades - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale Brightline Train Station (FBT) - 17 min walk
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Camino Fort Lauderdale - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪American Social - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Bastille - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Howl At The Moon - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Riverside Hotel

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Las Olas Boulevard
Riverside Hotel offers 231 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.

This Fort Lauderdale hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a health club.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 231 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a health club and an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite to eat at Wild Sea Las Olas, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
Wild Sea Las Olas - 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.
New River Cafe & Bakery - Onsite café. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered parking on site (USD 26 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 36 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 4 to 125 for adults and USD 4 to 125 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Boathouse at the Riversid
  • Golden Lyon Vintage Pub
  • New River Cafe & Bakery
  • Preston's Wine & Martini
  • Wild Sea Las Olas

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1936
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 75.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 27 2025 to September 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 16.95 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 125 for adults, and USD 4 to 125 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 26.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • 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 16.95 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Riverside
Riverside Fort Lauderdale
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Riverside Hotel Fort Lauderdale
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Riverside Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1766 out of 2553 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 471 out of 2553 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 2553 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 2553 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 2553 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location! Such a fun area. Walkable!

Perfect location! Walkable to many restaurants and the river! Wish rooms were available for larger groups. For a group of 6 had to get two rooms so more expensive than other options.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lasheba

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is a 5 Star Actually

This hotel should be rated a 5 Star. Top notch. Great staff, excellent esthetics. Right on waterfront and high energy nightlife area. Everything in walking distance. I plan to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddiel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chauncey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire experience at the Riverside Hotel was excellent. Helpful and attentive staff, good restaurant options and great location. It’s a great choice in the Fort Lauderdale Las Olas area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice sized jr suite- updated. Bathroom needs update- functional but dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience and value. Will book again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great staff. Rooms are super clean. Easy access to all Ft Lauderdale has to offer, shopping, restaurants, beach and cultural explorations
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Easlande

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is not your usual chain hotel. Built in 1936 it had charm and the staff where very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel AMA staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean great location Expensive to eat round hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nabil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lovell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would return to this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025