Riverside HotelvsEmbassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Riverside Hotel scores significantly better than Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street. Riverside Hotel is ranked #6 in Fort Lauderdale with approval from 10 reviews including Time Out, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
Riverside Hotel
620 E. Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
From $139/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"A touch of New Orleans hits Fort Lauderdale's popular Las Olas Boulevard in the form of this charming, six-story 1936 hotel." Full review
Concierge
"Originally built in 1936, the Riverside is the oldest hotel in Fort Lauderdale. It's conveniently located in the heart of downtown."
Fodor's
"On Las Olas Boulevard, just steps from boutiques, restaurants, and art galleries, Fort Lauderdale's oldest hotel (circa 1936) evokes a time bygone."
DK Eyewitness
"New Orleans meets Fort Lauderdale at this charming six-story 1936 hotel, on a bustling thoroughfare of shops, cafés, and bars."
Rough Guide
"Built in 1936, this elegant and comfortable option is in the heart of the action downtown on Las Olas. If you’d like a quieter room, request one at the back. $239."
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If you’d like a quieter room, request one at the back.
Star Service
"This is one of very few historic hotels here." Full review
Gayot
"The 217 rooms are divided between two spaces: the original six-story building and a newer twelve-story Executive Tower."
The Telegraph
7.0
"Riverside Hotel is a classic Fort Lauderdale destination in the heart of Las Olas Boulevard." Full review
Time Out
"On chichi Las Olas Boulevard, this smart 1930s hotel is good for shopping and restaurants." Full review
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street
1100 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
From $118/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Star Service
"This property differs little from its siblings around the country, offering spacious, dependably updated suite accommodations and a breakfast that will carry you through till dinnertime." Full review
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Pool-view rooms are the ones to request.
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale is a mid-range hotel that sits on the 17th Street Causeway, a popular area for business travelers and short-term guests." Full review