Riverside Hotel

Overview
620 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 United States
near Exit 27 on I-95 (~2.0mi)
Near Las Olas Boulevard
Call to book 1-800-219-2797
Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871
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The Riverside Hotel offers a bar/lounge, parking, a gym, a pool, a restaurant, a spa, WiFi/Internet, pet-friendly accommodations, laundry facilities, non-smoking rooms, and a business center.

Highlights
Free WiFi
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Fitness classes on site
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5.0
02-Aug-2026
"A Hidden Gem of Old and New Ft. Lauderdale"

I think the title of my review says it all…….it nostalgic yet modern, seasoned property yet modern l and it's centrally located with awesome balcony views at night! A rating.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Sat Aug 01 to Sun Aug 02 2026 at a $135.04 average nightly rate.
5.0
30-May-2026
"Great Hospitality"

The warm greeting when you check in is beautiful! The hospitality throughout our stay was superb! I love this hotel and staff! This is my second time booking and staying at the Riverside Hotel and we are always treated with respect and with a professional approach to all questions and concerns. Thank You!

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Wed May 27 to Sat May 30 2026 at a $166.99 average nightly rate.
5.0
03-May-2026
"Everyone and everything was perfect."

Excellent, Ritz Carlton status.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Tue Apr 28 to Thu Apr 30 2026 at a $261.99 average nightly rate.
5.0
30-Apr-2026
"Perfect Accommodation"

Room although small was perfect for our needs.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Sun Apr 26 to Wed Apr 29 2026 at a $282.48 average nightly rate.
5.0
30-Apr-2026
"Perfect Accommodations"

Our experience with this venue was absolutely amazing.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Sun Apr 26 to Wed Apr 29 2026 at a $647.73 average nightly rate.
5.0
13-Apr-2026
"Relaxing Stay"

Enjoyed the hotel but it was extremely cold in the hallways. Excellent location and excellent restaurants.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Wed Apr 08 to Sat Apr 11 2026 at a $413.19 average nightly rate.
5.0
27-Mar-2026
"Peacefully Amazing"

Thank you great job I'll be back.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Tue Mar 24 to Fri Mar 27 2026 at a $390.66 average nightly rate.
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Check-In 4:00 PM - anytime

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2014

Floors: 12

Rooms: 220

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 217

Suites: 9

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 4

Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.3 Mi

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: 0.3 Mi

Nightly Parking: 27

Total Taxes: 13.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

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.

Check-In Instructions:

  • 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
  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Banquet hall
  • Beach nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Check In: 4:00 PM - anytime
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Concierge services
  • Conference space
  • Conference space size (feet) - 30000
  • Conference space size (meters) - 2787
  • Covered parking
  • Covered parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator
  • Express check-out
  • Fence around pool
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Golfing nearby
  • Health club
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Luggage storage
  • Marina nearby
  • Multilingual staff
  • No accessible shuttle
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Off-street parking
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Pets allowed
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Recycling
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Shared microwave
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Walkway to water
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Contactless check-out is available

Essential workers only - NO

Day 1

Breakfast Java & Jam
Lunch Louie Bossi's Ristorante
Dinner Boatyard
Activity Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi

Day 2

Breakfast Etaru
Lunch El Camino
Dinner Coconuts
Activity Las Olas Boulevard

Day 3

Breakfast The Foxy Brown
Lunch Rocco's Tacos
Dinner YOLO
Activity Fort Lauderdale Beach

FAQs about Riverside Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 PM - anytime 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 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Riverside Hotel?

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

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.

Is Riverside Hotel pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Is there shuttle service at Riverside Hotel?

Fort Lauderdale FLL Airport 04 miles Miami International 30 miles West Palm Beach 45 Miles Coming from I-95 Take 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.

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.

Himmarshee Ballroom
80 x 34 x 9 • 2720 sqft.
Banquet
200/--
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
180
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
65
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
78
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
65
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
200
Theater Layout
Reception
250
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Pre-function & Reception Areas Lobby, courtyard, eighth floor patio and poolside along the New River. Meeting Equipment The 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
Floor Level:8
Power Outlets:6
Windows:6
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
New River Ballroom
80 x 34 x 9 • 2720 sqft.
Banquet
200/--
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
170
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
65
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
78
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
65
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
200
Theater Layout
Reception
250
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Pre-function & Reception Areas Lobby, courtyard, eighth floor patio and poolside along the New River. Meeting Equipment The 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
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
Merritt Room
34 x 26 x 9 • 884 sqft.
Banquet
50/--
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
37
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
21
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
25
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
21
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
50
Theater Layout
Reception
60
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Pre-function & Reception Areas Lobby, courtyard, eighth floor patio and poolside along the New River. Meeting Equipment The 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
Floor Level:12
Power Outlets:2
Windows:1
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Abeona Room
34 x 26 x 9 • 884 sqft.
Boardroom
18
Boardroom Meeting Space
Reception
45
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Pre-function & Reception Areas Lobby, courtyard, eighth floor patio and poolside along the New River. Meeting Equipment The 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
Floor Level:12
Power Outlets:2
Windows:1
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
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