Riverside HotelvsSonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach
Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach and Riverside Hotel are both endorsed by writers. On balance, Riverside Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach. Riverside Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 85 with endorsements from 10 sources like Time Out, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
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
Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach
999 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Oyster
Upscale
"The first in a new brand of "B" hotels, the all-white B Ocean sits just across the street from the beach, with an austere, minimalist design." Full review
Gayot
"Touting itself as the place to "B Scene," this hotel has perfected the formula for luxury beachside relaxation."
Star Service
"Located on Sunrise Boulevard and A1A, the hotel is directly across the road from Fort Lauderdale beach, within walking distance of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park and Bonnet House Museum." Full review
Fodor's
"A sumptous Ritz-Carlton hotel with guest rooms that reinvent a golden era of luxury travel."
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Sonesta is a modern beachfront hotel at the northern edge of Fort Lauderdale Beach." Full review
Fodor's
"The newly renovated Sonesta Fort Lauderdale merges trendiness with affordability in its 13-story U-shape tower overlooking the ocean." Full review