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Riverside Hotel Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

620 E. Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Rates from
$218.00+
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Location Around Town
Phone 800/325-3280, 954/467-0671
Fax 954/462-2148
Web site www.riversidehotel.com
Room Information 217 units
Prices Winter $229-$279 suite; off-season $139-$185 suite. Special packages available. Online discounts available
Credit Cards AE,DC,MC,V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV, fridge, hair dryer, high-speed Internet, minibar
Parking Valet parking $8-$10

Riverside Hotel Review

A touch of New Orleans hits Fort Lauderdale's popular Las Olas Boulevard in the form of this charming, six-story 1936 hotel. There's no beach here, but the hotel is set on the sleepy and scenic New River, capturing the essence of that ever-elusive Old Florida. Guest rooms, outfitted in Mexican tile and wicker furnishings, are spacious and well maintained. Such details as intricately tiled bathrooms and old-style furniture enhance the charm of the otherwise stark building. The best units face the river, but it's hard to see the water past the parking lot and trees. Twelve rooms offer king-size beds with mirrored canopies and flowing drapes. There are also seven elegantly decorated suites with wet bars and French doors that lead to private balconies. The hotel has two restaurants worth trying: Indigo, a fantastic seafood spot, and the Grill Room, for Old World elegance.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; concierge; outdoor pool; limited room service

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.



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