Riverside HotelvsPelican Grand Beach Resort
Both Pelican Grand Beach Resort, A Noble House Resort and Riverside Hotel are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Pelican Grand Beach Resort, A Noble House Resort ranks marginally better than Riverside Hotel. Pelican Grand Beach Resort, A Noble House Resort comes in at 85 with endorsements from 8 publications including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
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
Pelican Grand Beach Resort
2000 North Ocean Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
From $258/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"An old-fashioned emporium; and a small circulating lazy-river pool that allows kids to float 'round and 'round." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Old Key West decor of this 156-room hotel is a welcomed changed from the modern, minimalist design that is the norm at most Fort Lauderdale hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This hotel sits on 500 ft (152 m) of clean white sand. It provides cozy rooms, most with balconies, and a relaxing oceanfront veranda with a sundeck, and rocking chairs."
Star Service
"With high service standards, an impressive breadth of facilities and a relative untrammeled section of beach, guests here enjoy almost unmatched tranquility." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Like staying in a comfy but upscale beach house - that just happens to be 11 stories tall." Full review
Jetsetter
"Laid-back beachfront resort in tony Fort Lauderdale with a pool, a lazy river and an award-winning brunch." Full review
Afar Magazine
"View of Melk from the Benedictine Abbey. Located along the banks of the Danube river, adjoining the Wachau Valley the abbey was founded in 1089." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The boutique oceanfront Pelican Grand Beach Resort fronts a 500-foot-long private beach and has a lazy river and pool kids won’t want to get out of"
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January 31, 2023
Frommer's
"This is a great, low-key luxury resort, especially for families looking for a relaxing vacation." Full review