Riverside Hotel

Hotels
8.7 (1636 reviews)
620 East Las Olas Boulevard , Fort Lauderdale , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Elevator problems

Categories

Cleanliness
7.95
Dirty floors reported in multiple reviews and mold smell cited.
Service
9.25
Mixed reviews on service; some staff were helpful and kind, while others were curt.
Location
9.45
Excellent location near the river walk and many dining options.
Room Quality
7.95
Small pillows and hard beds mentioned negatively, impacting comfort.
Amenities
8.45
Amenities appreciated but had some issues with elevators.
Value for Money
8.45
Mixed sentiment; some felt the stay was not worth the price.
Food and Beverage
8.95
Good food reported; credit for a meal appreciated.
Overall Experience
9.15
An ok stay overall; potential for improvement noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 12:12

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations

Experience the epitome of comfort at Riverside Hotel, where each guest room is equipped with coffee facilities, a mini-fridge, and an in-room safe. Relax in style and convenience during your stay.

Dining Delights

Satisfy your taste buds at the hotel's two renowned restaurants - the Wild Sea Oyster Bar and Grille, and The Boathouse at the Riverside. For a more casual setting, enjoy drinks at the Golden Lyon Pub and Prestons Lounge.

Exciting Amenities

Take advantage of the outdoor heated pool, boat dock, gym, and business centre during your visit. With free WiFi and room service available, every need is catered to for a memorable stay.

Book now and indulge in a luxurious stay at Riverside Hotel, conveniently located just 5.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

The pool will be closed May 22-May 29th due to repairs.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool: Closed from Mon, Jul 6, 2026 until Fri, Oct 9, 2026
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: FLL

Property Policies

  • Internet

    Wired internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 36 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1636 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.95
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 7.95
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 8.45
Food and Beverage: 8.95
Overall Experience: 9.15
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Fernanda couple us
8
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Consuelo solo_traveller it
5
Pros:

Posizione

Cons:

Mezzo vuoto ma nonostante questo mi hanno messo in una stanza senza vista e molto rumorosa

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Zaidee Martell solo_traveller pr
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Naila extended_group pk
7
I enjoyed staying
Pros:

Great property, the AC worked superbly, location really nice - if you want shops and restraunts as soon as you exit. The bathroom shower could have been better I feel.

Otherwise great for the price we paid, really nice location and really nice property

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Van Kesteren solo_traveller aw
7
Comfortable but noisy room. Very clean, very nice staff.
Pros:

The location and the staff.

Cons:

Very noisy room next to the elevator and the ice cube machine.
Woke up several times in the evening and in the morning because of this.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Veronica family_with_children es
4
Pros:

Habitaciones grandes

Cons:

No tenía la piscina disponible , estaba en obras . Nos cobraron parte del desayuno y lo teníamos incluido

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Nichole couple us
10
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Hagit family_with_children il
10
Pros:

מלון מצויין במרכז העניינים.
חדר גדול ומפנק.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller de
7
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Robinson solo_traveller us
9
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Russell solo_traveller us
9
Great spot great price.
Pros:

Great location. Room was nice and very clean. Great price for the area. Boathouse restaurant was ok.

Cons:

Could not find WiFi password. Sent text message to request it and never heard back.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Paulo solo_traveller br
2
Pessima! Nao voltaria
Cons:

Sem luz o suficiente no quarto, o mesmo estava sujo, qnd reclamei, nem limparam direito e permaneceu sujo, outro ponto me cobraram valor acima do fechado no booking, ja reportei e nao tive retorno

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Variety Pack solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Stephanie family_with_children be
9
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Martin family_with_children dk
7
Large rooms and good location
Pros:

Hotel reflects it’s party location in a fun way

Cons:

Feels a bit outdated and worn

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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B1353RPgeorgiat Couples
10
Great experience
Pros:

Amazing experience especially Quinto the front desk manager 💗

2026-08-01 via Tripadvisor
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U2475ZScynthiap Family
10
Will visit again!
Pros:

I recently stayed with my daughter and some friends, we had a wonderful experience. Without us even asking, the front desk agent, Kavoen, noticed that we were traveling together and thoughtfully placed our rooms on the same floor, just a few doors apart. That level of attention and customer service made us feel truly welcome.
The rooms were spotless, comfortable, and beautiful. On Saturday night, the piano lady in the lobby created such a wonderful atmosphere. The lovely lady working in the lobby gift shop was also incredibly kind with my daughter!
Very well managed hotel in an unbeatable location, within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and everything Las Olas has to offer. I highly recommend staying here and will definitely be back!

2026-08-01 via Tripadvisor
6
668dorothyk Couples Washington DC, District of Columbia
8
Good stay
Pros:

We stayed in a junior suite in the Tower. The junior suite consists of a large room with a king bed, sofa, desk area, table, chair and floor lamp. The bed was very comfortable and with the occasional exception of hearing people talking in the hallway, the room was very quiet. The AC was super cold and also very quiet. There were two refrigerators in the room; one consisted of a drawer in the wall unit and the other was a free-standing fridge. I found a few small no-see-um bugs wandering on the desk area, not an uncommon thing in warm climates. There is no carpet in the room.
The bathroom light and the lighting located under the room wall unit come on automatically whenever one walks nearby; the latter was too bright at night and disturbed us while sleeping when one of us got up to use the restroom. The bathroom itself was very large with good counter space. There are no robes in the room.
The city view from Room 925 was quite nice, but in looking downward, there is a dirty towel lying on the roof. That said, I enjoyed seeing the city spread out towards the sea.

There is a $25 destination fee which may be offset to some degree by a drink voucher. Self-parking is $30 daily or the valet is $40. Regrettably, the hotel pool is closed until October 2026. One can walk .3 miles down the street and use the pool at the Hyatt Centric.

The hotel is located right next to the Riverwalk, which is a nice area to wander. Their location on Las Olas means you have easy access to tons of shops and restaurants with some great people-watching. We used the gym and found it had a good offering of bikes, treadmills and weights; the gym has huge windows that look out over the river, which made our work-out more appealing.

Finally, we had a great breakfast at Gran Forno Pronto, located a few steps from the hotel. Go there! The food and staff were wonderful.

2026-07-28 via Tripadvisor
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Glenn2820 Business Kenner, Louisiana
10
Riverside Hotel
Pros:

Having a great stay at the Riverside Hotel in Ft Lauderdale. The staff have a culture that exudes hospitality, warmth and professionalism. The food and beverage options are excellent. We had a delicious supper at the Boathouse last night.
The rooms are comfortable and appear to have undergone recent renovations.
The hotel is clean, well appointed and has a great location on Las Olas.. The hotel is authentic and unique without the corporate feel I have experienced at other hotels.
I highly recommend this hotel and definitely will return

2026-07-28 via Tripadvisor
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H8060EAjenniferr Family
10
Having fun in Ft. Lauderdale.
Pros:

We have stayed at the Riverside Hotel many years, always in the original building facing Las Olas Blvd. This year we were upgraded to a room in the tower. The room was large, clean, the view was wonderful and the bed so comfortable we had a restful night's sleep each evening. The bartender was so friendly. He and the waitress in the resturant remembered us from last year. Everyone was so nice! We had a wonderful stay!

2026-07-27 via Tripadvisor