Riverside HotelvsMargaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. Overall, Riverside Hotel ranks significantly better than Margaritaville Beach Resort. Riverside Hotel comes in at 85 with praise from 10 sources such as DK Eyewitness, Star Service and Rough Guide.
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
Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
1111 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL 33019
From $258/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Gayot
"It’s always 5 o'clock at this Jimmy Buffett-inspired resort."
Fodor's
"The funky boardwalk of Hollywood Beach has a tropical destination inspired by Jimmy Buffett's lifelong search for paradise." Full review