Riverside Hotel

620 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 United States (USA) near Exit 27 on I-95 (~2.0mi)
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3.5 Star Property
26.119152-80.136406
+1-800-760-7718
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Very Good
4.0/5

Based on 1977 guest reviews

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  • With an outdoor pool!
  • Fitness center on property
  • 220 sleeping rooms in hotel
  • Hotel has 12 floors
  • Hotel has 9 suites
  • Check in: 3:00 PM
  • Group friendly rating of 10.0/10
  • 4 meeting rooms in property

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Room Types

Check RatesMicro Room
Non-Smoking
Check RatesTower Balcony King
Non-Smoking

Local Attractions

Located directly on Las Olas Boulevard Stranahan House 0.1 Ft. Lauderdale Museum of Art 0.4 Las Olas Riverfront 0.4 Jungle Queen Riverboats 0.4 Port Everglades Cruise Terminal 0.4 Old Fort Lauderdale Village and Museuem 0.6 Museum of Discovery and Science 0.7 Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum 1.2 Old Dillard Art and Cultural Museum 1.2 Kidney Stone Center South Florida 1.2 Lauderdale Marina 1.4 Broward Convention Center 1.7 Cruise Line Terminal 1.7 Galleria 1.9 International Swimming Hall of Fame 1.9 Fort Lauderdale Beachfront 1.9 Sebastian Beach 2.0 The Gallery at Beach Place 2.1 Ft Lauderdale Amtrak 2.1 Terramar Beach 2.1 Bonnet House 2.3 Hugh Taylor Birch State Park 2.4 African American Research Library and Cultural Center 2.6 Wilton Manors 2.8 Ft Lauderdale / Hollywood Airport (FLL) 3.4 Broward Center for the Performing Arts 3.6 Holy Cross Hospital 4.7 Lloyd State Park 4.8 Fort Lauderdale Stadium 5.2 Lockhart Stadium 5.4 Fort Lauderdale Execu

Verified Reviews of Riverside Hotel

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Clean, friendly staff. Great Service"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Staff and hotel were excellent.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
11-Jun-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jun 07 to Sun Jun 11 2023 at a $149.99 average nightly rate.
"While old the facility is great."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Super service and lots to do. Great hotel.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
11-Jun-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 09 to Sun Jun 11 2023 at a $149.99 average nightly rate.
"Loved the cozy room and breakfast!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The employees were wonderful. Loved my cozy room. Great experience. Loved the restaurant for breakfast.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
06-Jun-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed May 31 to Sat Jun 03 2023 at a $183.32 average nightly rate.
"Great Facility & Service!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We were upgraded to the Tower which was beautiful! Service and facility was great!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
26-May-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Thu May 25 to Fri May 26 2023 at a $178.00 average nightly rate.
"Excellent Service & Bar"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Excellent customer service by William (bartender)!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
28-Jan-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jan 28 to Sun Jan 29 2023 at a $228.12 average nightly rate.
"Good Service"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very friendly and prompt service in hotel.
(Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from US flag
13-Jan-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jan 06 to Sun Jan 08 2023 at a $253.99 average nightly rate.
"Clean comfy rooms and excellent breakfast!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Room was clean, bed comfortable. Breakfast in restaurant was excellent and good value.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
19-Dec-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Dec 15 to Mon Dec 19 2022 at a $187.99 average nightly rate.
"Nice grounds and good food!"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Grounds nice, restaurants nice, food good.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
28-Nov-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Nov 23 to Sat Nov 26 2022 at a $187.95 average nightly rate.
"Great Location & Staff"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Staff is very responsive to guests. Chris the Valet was awesome. Very informative. Knew all the local haunts to hit and best way to get there. Front desk staff very helpful. Onsite restaurant was good and reasonable.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
30-Oct-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Oct 25 to Fri Oct 28 2022 at a $312.61 average nightly rate.
"Good, Pet Friendly Hotel"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Pet friendly hotel, very professional staff, accommodations were satisfactory. Great location, hey it's Las Olas! Definitely will return.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
01-Oct-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Sep 27 to Thu Sep 29 2022 at a $185.99 average nightly rate.
"Very Classy Hotel"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
We always stay here when we are cruising out of Port Everglades. Food was very nice. The music at lobby bar was a very nice touch. We will be back.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
11-Apr-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Apr 01 to Sat Apr 02 2022 at a $271.99 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 1977 guest reviews

Property Description

The Riverside Hotel's enviable location on Las Olas Boulevard combines the delightful ambiance of restaurants and nightclubs interspersed with art and antique galleries, plus exclusive boutiques. Location MapCharming, tree-lined Las Olas is frequented by shoppers, businessmen, visitors and artists at all times of the day, while at night it becomes a romantic wonderland that includes horse-drawn carriage rides similar to those found in Central Park, New York. Situated on the banks of New River, the Riverside Hotel is only blocks from Fort Lauderdale's central business district. Guests can stroll the mile-long Riverwalk which leads from the pioneer Stranahan House to the acclaimed Broward Center for the Performing Arts, the Museum of Discovery and Science and IMAX Theater, the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art, and the Broward County Main Library.Here is the tropical paradise for which Fort Lauderdale is famous, and the Riverside Hotel will put you in the heart of charming and historic Las Olas Boulevard. The hotel is also just minutes from the Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International Airport, Port Everglades International Cruise Port, and the Broward County Convention Center. Hotel amenities include:Heated outdoor poolSame day dry-cleaning serviceDaily Maid serviceOutdoor Boat dockTwo restaurants & lounges offering indoor/outdoor dining Over 11,000 sq ft of banquet/meeting facilitiesConcierge deskValetGift shop24-hour front deskExpress check-in/outRoom service 7 days a week Free High Speed Internet Hard-wire Connection in Sleeping Rooms Mini barCable TVCoffee maker with complimentary regular/decaf coffee service and teaComplimentary in-room Hair dryersPay-per-view movies7-story self-parking garageThe Riverside is a no-smoking hotel

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Year of Last Renovation: 2014
Floors: 12
Rooms: 220
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 217
Handicap Rooms:
Suites: 9
Room Windows: Windows Do Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 4 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 10000 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 200 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: 0.3 Mi
Lounge/Bar Hours: 11AM-11PM
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Individual guest arrival 48 hours prior to check-in date.Group cancellation policy is on a group by group basis. Refer to cancellation and attrition sections of the agreement.
Nightly Parking: 27
Typical Group Deposit: 25%
Total Taxes: 13.00%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 6.00%
Occupancy Tax: 5.00%
Food and Beverage Tax: 6.00%
Audio Visual Tax: 6.00%
Parking Fee: 17.00 Per Night
Porterage Fee: 5.00 Per Item
Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: 150.00 Per Day ($35.00 for every addition)
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 22.00%
Audio Visual Service Charge: 21.00%
Banquet Bartender Fees: 150.00 Per Person
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 25.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 26.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 26.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 40.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 43.00 Per Person
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 28.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 60.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 75.00 Per Person
Morning Break Cost: 15.00 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost: 15.00 Per Person
Banquet Gallon of Coffee: 60.00 Per Item
Banquet Soda: 4.00 Per Item
Banquet Bottled Water: 5.00 Per Item
Banquet Hosted Bar: 8.50 Per Item
Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: 28.00 Per Person/Per Hour

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Breakfast in room
  • Car rental
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Garage
  • Hairdryer available
  • Hair dresser
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Mini bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Private garden grounds
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Shows or evening entertainment
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • Terrace
  • TV room
  • Valet Parking
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

Fort Lauderdale FLL Airport 04 miles Miami International 30 miles West Palm Beach 45 Miles Coming from I-95Take I-95 to Broward Boulevard and head east. Continue on Broward until you pass US-1 (Federal Highway). One block after passing US-1 make a right onto S.E. 8th Avenue. Continue south on S.E. 8th Avenue, cross over Las Olas Boulevard, and continue one block to S.E. 4th Street. Turn right on S.E. 4th Street and continue 500' to the Valet Stand at the entrance of the hotel.Coming from US-1 [from the North or South]Take US-1 to Broward Boulevard and head east. Continue on Broward one block and make a right onto S.E. 8th Avenue. Continue south on S.E. 8th Avenue four blocks, cross over Las Olas Boulevard, and continue one block to S.E. 4th Street. Turn right on S.E. 4th Street and continue 500' to the Valet Stand at the entrance of the hotel.

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Group vs. Individual Rates at Riverside Hotel

Rate fluctuations of Riverside Hotel

The chart above shows trends of prices for both group quotes and the best individual traveler prices our rate checker could find at the time the group bid was entered. The lowest group or meeting displayed is 19.6% in the month of August 2021 and the highest average individual rate is $309 in the month of October 2021. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Riverside Hotel in a month when rates are lower.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Riverside Hotel

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Riverside Hotel.

Feel free to use the Riverside Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Fort Lauderdale event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sqft.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Himmarshee Ballroom 80 x 34 x 9 2720200/----180657865--/--200250--
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Himmarshee Ballroom

Pre-function & Reception AreasLobby, courtyard, eighth floor patio and poolside along the New River. Meeting EquipmentThe Riverside Hotel's conference and banqueting facilities offer 11,000 square feet of flexible beautiful banquet and meeting space in the gleaming, Executive Tower and the renovated original hotel. Enjoy sweeping terrace views or lushly landscaped garden facilities. State of the art audio and video equipment, portable stages, lecterns, podiums, cork boards, writing pads, pens, pencils, bulletin boards, flip charts, markers, direction signs and more. Food & Beverage Provided and prepared by the same chefs that serve our award-winning restaurants. Complete banquet menus available. Theme & Entertainment Packages Our expert staff will assist you in planning a special themed event.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
2720 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
80 x 34 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
8
Power Outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
6
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
New River Ballroom 80 x 34 x 9 2720200/----170657865--/--200250--
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New River Ballroom

Pre-function & Reception AreasLobby, courtyard, eighth floor patio and poolside along the New River. Meeting EquipmentThe Riverside Hotel's conference and banqueting facilities offer 11,000 square feet of flexible beautiful banquet and meeting space in the gleaming, Executive Tower and the renovated original hotel. Enjoy sweeping terrace views or lushly landscaped garden facilities. State of the art audio and video equipment, portable stages, lecterns, podiums, cork boards, writing pads, pens, pencils, bulletin boards, flip charts, markers, direction signs and more. Food & Beverage Provided and prepared by the same chefs that serve our award-winning restaurants. Complete banquet menus available. Theme & Entertainment Packages Our expert staff will assist you in planning a special themed event.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
2720 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
80 x 34 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
8
Power Outlets:
6
Columns:
2
Windows:
6
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Merritt Room 34 x 26 x 9 88450/----37212521--/--5060--
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Merritt Room

Pre-function & Reception AreasLobby, courtyard, eighth floor patio and poolside along the New River. Meeting EquipmentThe Riverside Hotel's conference and banqueting facilities offer 11,000 square feet of flexible beautiful banquet and meeting space in the gleaming, Executive Tower and the renovated original hotel. Enjoy sweeping terrace views or lushly landscaped garden facilities. State of the art audio and video equipment, portable stages, lecterns, podiums, cork boards, writing pads, pens, pencils, bulletin boards, flip charts, markers, direction signs and more. Food & Beverage Provided and prepared by the same chefs that serve our award-winning restaurants. Complete banquet menus available. Theme & Entertainment Packages Our expert staff will assist you in planning a special themed event.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
884 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
34 x 26 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
12
Power Outlets:
2
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Abeona Room 34 x 26 x 9 884--/----------18--/----45--
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Abeona Room

Pre-function & Reception AreasLobby, courtyard, eighth floor patio and poolside along the New River. Meeting EquipmentThe Riverside Hotel's conference and banqueting facilities offer 11,000 square feet of flexible beautiful banquet and meeting space in the gleaming, Executive Tower and the renovated original hotel. Enjoy sweeping terrace views or lushly landscaped garden facilities. State of the art audio and video equipment, portable stages, lecterns, podiums, cork boards, writing pads, pens, pencils, bulletin boards, flip charts, markers, direction signs and more. Food & Beverage Provided and prepared by the same chefs that serve our award-winning restaurants. Complete banquet menus available. Theme & Entertainment Packages Our expert staff will assist you in planning a special themed event.
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
884 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
34 x 26 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
12
Power Outlets:
2
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System

FAQs about Riverside Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Riverside Hotel have?

There are 220 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

Is there any meeting space at Riverside Hotel?

Yes, they have 4 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

Can I get a AAA rate at Riverside Hotel?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Riverside Hotel?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

Is there a gym at Riverside Hotel?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Riverside Hotel?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property..

Testimonials:

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"Everything went very well! We will definitely be using your services again next year, and I mentioned you to several of the other bands at the festival. Thank you!" D.R. - Auburn, WA

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