Located in the heart of Downtown, it is the only hotel on the city’s prestigious Las Olas Blvd.
Built in 1936, the historic Riverside Hotel is a beacon of old world civility in a thriving, modern and beautiful destination. Located in the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale, it is the only hotel situated on the city’s prestigious Las Olas Boulevard. The Boulevard, which runs from the Performing Arts Center through the Downtown Business District, to the Atlantic Ocean and Fort Lauderdale Beach, offers the area’s finest in upscale shopping, dining and nightlife. The hotel enjoys a convenient location just minutes from the Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Broward County Convention Center, Port Everglades, and the sandy white beaches of Fort Lauderdale. Cultural pursuits, including the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Museum of Discovery and Science, IMAX Theater, and the Ft. Lauderdale Museum of Art, are also easily accessible. In addition, several seasonal events take place on or around the Boulevard, including the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Burger Battle, Christmas on Las Olas, the Las Olas Art Fair, and the Winterfest Boat Parade