The Pillars Hotel & ClubvsRiverside Hotel
Both The Pillars Hotel Fort Lauderdale and Riverside Hotel are endorsed by professionals. Overall, The Pillars Hotel Fort Lauderdale scores significantly better than Riverside Hotel. The Pillars Hotel Fort Lauderdale is ranked #1 in Fort Lauderdale with accolades from 13 reviews such as Star Service, Concierge and Fodor's.
The Pillars Hotel & Club Show All Reviews
111 N Birch Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
From $439/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge
"What makes this B&B such a hidden gem is its affable, unflappable staff: They help make the place feel more like a private home than a hotel."
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Make sure to spend some time at the hotel's charming free-form pool.
Fodor's
"This elegant boutique gem, sandwiched between Fort Lauderdale beach and the Intracoastal Waterway, rarely falls below capacity since it invariably lands on reader's choice lists."
DK Eyewitness
"A sublime hideaway on the Intracoastal Waterway, this British Colonial Caribbean-style retreat has lavish rooms with rich furnishings."
Rough Guide
Star
"Quiet, intimate British-colonial-style hotel with plush rooms, antique furniture, lush gardens and a pool, sitting just a block from the ocean on the Intracoastal. $285."
Michelin Guide
"Bordering the busy Intracoastal Waterway, this upscale urban oasis cultivates British Colonial Cachet in decor and personal attention."
Star Service
"Located just north of Las Olas Boulevard, two blocks west of the A1A, this small luxury inn offers some of the most stylish accommodations in Fort Lauderdale." Full review
Jetsetter
"Boutique hotel in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, with a pool and buzzy waterfront restaurant." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
95.9
"Situated on New River Sound, a block from the beach, this classic Art Deco hotel is “a delightful, polished, intimate gem directly on the Intracoastal Waterway." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Tucked away on the Intracoastal side of Fort Lauderdale Beach, Pillars Hotel is a charming, historic boutique property with a kidney-shaped swimming pool and orange-striped lounge chairs." Full review
Time Out
"Small and luxurious, the Pillars Hotel is also distinguished by its waterway location and attractive colonial/plantation decor." Full review
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