Riverside HotelvsHilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Riverside Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. Riverside Hotel comes in at #6 in Fort Lauderdale with accolades from 10 publications like Frommer's, Rough Guide and Fodor's.
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
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
505 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
From $220/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"This 26-story oceanfront sparkler features 374 tastefully appointed guest rooms and a fabulous 6th-floor pool deck, colorfully and whimsically decorated." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Directly across from the beach and right next to the hipper W Fort Lauderdale, the Hilton is a large, 374-room hotel that's busy, clean, and comfortable, if somewhat predictable." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Opened recently within the last several years, the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is an all-suites venture with ocean-view balconies." Full review
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Swing by the spa for a treatment or shop at the Saks Fifth Avenue at the nearby Galleria Mall.
Star Service
"This is a stylish catchall, but it plays better in the hands of midrange families seeking sun and fun than party animals; the latter do best at the W Hotel. " Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort towers above the ocean, boasting a sprawling, elevated poolscape with the dramatic pool bar Balqony plunging into the horizon." Full review
Frommer's
"This 25-story affair on the beachfront is a quick stroll north of the main nightlife/ dining action. Highlights include a palm-studded sixth-floor terrace with a compact but dreamy infinity pool " Full review