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The Ritz-Carlton, Fort LauderdalevsRiverside Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Riverside Hotel ranks marginally better than The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale. Riverside Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 85 with praise from 10 reviewers including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Gayot.
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
Frommer's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Oyster Show All Reviews
1 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
From $535/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "The first and only five-star hotel on Fort Lauderdale Beach, this... Ritz-Carlton has elevated the strip to an entirely new level of luxury." Full review
Concierge "Melding the brand's urbanity with the town's identity as a top yacht market and cruise port, the 187-room St. Regis resembles a glossy Art Deco ocean liner."
Travel + Leisure "Stress is managed by the well-trained staff, who work their magic in 11 treatment rooms of the 8,500-square-foot spa—one of the city’s largest." Full review
Gayot "This 192-room property offers views over the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean and features a skywalk that connects to the beach."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Elegant, contemporary and luxurious, the oceanfront Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is a stylish escape in busy Fort Lauderdale." Full review
Lonely Planet "Looking like a backdrop for a J Lo music video, this exclusive hotel has five stars, 24 stories and endless amenities."
Jetsetter "Ship-shape resort docked between the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway." Full review
Afar Magazine "Sunbathe, float in the pool and look out to the ocean. Need something ? Stay where you are, the Ritz-Carlton has "pool butlers" who walk in the pool and serve guests." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A towering luxury retreat in the heart of Fort Lauderdale Beach offering a panoramic perch to the glittering Atlantic Ocean." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is a 192-room luxury property located directly across the street from a beautiful stretch of Fort Lauderdale Beach." Full review
Riverside Hotel Frommer's Concierge
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service Gayot The Telegraph
Time Out
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 Telegraph7.0
"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
