RIVERSIDE HOTEL, Fort Lauderdale

Riverside Hotel - A historic Las Olas Boulevard landmark with riverfront dining, private boat dock, and heated pool

Located in the heart of Las Olas Boulevard, this 4-star Fort Lauderdale hotel features 231 rooms and suites across two towers. The Classic Tower showcases Old Florida charm with glazed terracotta-tile floors and wood-paneled walls, while the Executive Tower offers corner balcony suites with marble Jacuzzi tubs. The Riverside Hotel houses four restaurants, including Wild Sea Oyster Bar and Grille and The Boathouse at the Riverside, plus Preston's Wine & Martini Lounge with its intimate tropical courtyard. A heated outdoor pool provides poolside food service, while the fitness center features Cybex equipment. The property includes five meeting rooms, a private boardroom, and two 2800-square-foot ballrooms with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology. The hotel's private marina accommodates boats up to 150 feet. Located just 2 miles from Fort Lauderdale Beach, the property stands within walking distance of the Broward Center for Performing Arts and Historic Stranahan House.

Pros

Private wraparound balconies in Executive Tower suites offer New River and skyline views

On-site marina accommodates large vessels up to 150 feet

Four award-winning restaurants within the hotel complex

Pet-friendly rooms accept animals up to 75 pounds

Cons

3-mile distance from Port Everglades cruise terminal

2-mile distance to beach requires transportation via Water Taxi or Sun Trolley