Fort Lauderdale · Florida

Riverside Hotel

620 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301

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Dec 7, 2026
Check-out
Dec 9, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • 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.

7 miles from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Excellent central location, walkable to restaurants and Las Olas

  • Friendly and helpful staff; helpful reception and prompt maintenance

  • Comfortable beds and charming, preserved hotel character

At the hotel

Popular amenities

54 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Bar
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Business center
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
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Pools & wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Fruits
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Personal trainer

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Valet parking

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pets allowed

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Happy hour
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

1,394 reviews
7/ 10
Location great
David · couple · 2026-10-31

The guest experience

8.7out of 10
1394 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Excellent central location, walkable to restaurants and Las Olas
  • Friendly and helpful staff; helpful reception and prompt maintenance
  • Comfortable beds and charming, preserved hotel character
  • Complimentary energy drinks and good bar food; cocktail vouchers given

Worth knowing — Cleanliness and room maintenance issues (musty/damp rooms, mould, failing sealant) · Hotel feels tired and in need of refurbishment · Inconsistent amenities (no fridge in rooms, pool closed without notice, TV streaming issues) · Occasional HVAC/noise problems and parking/crowd access difficulties during events

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.8

    Consistently highlighted as excellent: central, walkable to restaurants and Las Olas, riverside position; location is a primary strength across reviews.

  • Service9.6

    Several guests praise reception staff (helpful gentleman, prompt engineering response, friendly staff and upgrades), though one review mentioned an incompetent reception — overall service is a strong positive.

  • Overall Experience9.6

    Overall sentiment is positive: charming, well-located, many repeat guests and upgrades noted; negatives (cleanliness, maintenance, some amenity failures) temper the stay but do not dominate guests' overall impressions.

  • Food and Beverage9.5

    Bar food described as delicious, guests appreciated cocktail vouchers and in-room drinks; F&B receives largely positive mentions.

  • Value for Money9.4

    Many guests feel the location and character deliver strong value; some reviews question worth due to needed refurbishments and maintenance problems, but overall perceived value remains high because of location and service.

  • Amenities9.2

    Positive notes for complimentary energy drinks and good bar offerings; however, guests reported issues like no fridge, closed pool without warning, streaming/TV access problems and coffee packs not refreshed — amenities are useful but inconsistent.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

63% of 16 recent stays rated 8+

8.71394 reviews
  • Did not meet expectations.

    7/10

    David · couple · 2026-10-31

    “Location great”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Michael Minns · family with children · 2026-10-28

    “The gentleman at reception was absolutely great and gave us two vouchers for two cocktails. We were even upgraded to a balcony room which wss great just wish we could have stayed longer. They have great energy drinks in the room which is delicious. The food at the bar was delicious. The room was very clean and comfortable”

  • Charming town fantastic selection of restaurants and a very comfortable motel

    10/10

    Janice · couple · 2026-10-28

    “The location , very peaceful , beds v comfy. Country setting”

  • Our second stay at this lovely old hotel did not disappoint

    10/10

    Stacey · solo traveller · 2026-10-28

    “This is a lovely hotel property, which is in a great location in Fort Lauderdale. There are so many things within a short walk. It’s great to see that this hotel is being preserved in its old style form.”

  • thanks

    10/10

    Jesus · couple · 2026-10-27

    “everything”

  • Ganz in Ordnung

    6/10

    Sebastian · extended group · 2026-10-26

    “Die Lage ist spitze. Zu Fuß direkt am Las Olas. Im Zimmer gab es so Energiedrinks umsonst. Die waren echt gut.”

  • Not bad value for a convenient location but the hotel is tired.

    6/10

    Alastair · couple · 2026-10-25

    “Location was great. Close to main restaurants and bars and right in the riverside.”

  • Best location. A few caveats.

    9/10

    Gloria · family with children · 2026-10-22

    “Location was fantastic. Room, bed, and linens were clean and comfortable. Hotel and staff were lovely.”

  • Guest review

    5/10

    ABRAHAM ROBERT · family with children · 2026-10-21

    “L'emplacement et la restauration”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    jose · family with children · 2026-10-19

    “La ubicacion”

  • Guest review

    2/10

    Ilse · couple · 2026-10-17

    “Ligging”

  • Buena

    9/10

    SAMIR · family with children · 2026-10-13

    “La ubicacion es perfecta”

  • Maravilhoso

    10/10

    Aguinaldo · solo traveller · 2026-10-13

    “Tudo está a ótimo!!!!”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Neil brazell · solo traveller · 2026-10-13

    “Always good”

  • Just wasn’t able to rest this time. Hope to be able next time on the 28th of October as I always have before although I

    5/10

    Wanda · solo traveller · 2026-10-13

    “I stay there twice every other month and honestly I love everything”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Izquierdo · family with children · 2026-10-13

    “la ubicacion es genial”

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