This was our second stay at the Riverside. Previously stayed at the hotel during for a conference three years ago. Returned for one night during the last leg of a Florida vacation in late April. Got a very good deal online through Expedia. We stayed in the new part of the hotel. Our room was bigger than some of the suites we had stayed in the past. It had a king size bed, flat screen TV, etc. The view was of the river and nearby high end condos. After checking in, we spent a few hours by the pool. Service was also well above average. The lobby was spacious and staff where always available to help with luggage. directions, etc. Walking out, you immediately arrived on the trendy Los Olas Blv and its trendy restaurants and shops. After walking a bit, decided to eat in the onsite restaurant, while people watching on Los Olas Blvd. Only regret is we only stayed there one night. Would--and will--return to this wonderful property.

I just returned from a three night stay here with two girlfriends and I loved it! We had a room in the newer tower section with two double beds. The room was quite large and the bathroom was spacious as well. We pulled a chair over by the closet's full length mirror so two people could do makeup at one time. The pool scene cannot be beat. The pool is across the street from the hotel - take your room key to get in - and directly on the New River. You can watch the yacht and water taxi traffic go by while you are lounging in the sun. There are two on site restaurants that look very nice but we did not try either. There are so many options on Las Olas that we just didn't get the chance. Lots of fun shopping within walking distance. Cheescake Factory is practically on site so it is a great place for dessert. Be aware that this downtown location has no parking options other than the self-park garage ($18.02 per night inc taxes) or valet for well over $20.00 per night. We chose self-park and never once felt nervous. The garage is well lit and there is an elevator that will take you directly into the hotel. You could probably walk to the beach within 15-20 minutes but we drove and parked. We found a lot where you could park all day for $8.00. The beach is wide and clean with lifeguards on site. Lots of dining options across the street. We rented beach chairs for $10.00 per day. Water taxis depart from a point that is just about a 5 minute walk from the hotel. Close to airport and rental car pick up/drop off as well. You can be in Miami in about 30 minutes - we drove there to catch an airboat tour with Gator Park. Look for coupons on their website. Key West is about 3.5 hrs away. Cannot wait to bring my husband back here!

Stayed in one of the rooms in the executive tower for a night before leaving on a 7 day cruise out of Port Canaveral. Very clean and elegant with friendly and helpful staff. Los Olas Blvd is very interesting place, we walked around and did some shopping. Plenty of dining options nearby. Around $20 cab fare to here from FLL and about the same to the cruiseport. Hotel actually shuttled us to the cruiseport ... a couple bucks more than a taxi, but worth it (no waiting). Rates were less than similar style hotels near the oceanfront (we figured that we'd see enough ocean during the cruise). We'd stay here again in a heartbeat.

This is a great established hotel located right on Los Olas Blvd. which has plenty of shops & restaurants. The original older section is charming with plenty of original tile floors, etc. We stay here every time we have booked a cruise, it's a $15 cab ride to the port. Just watch your bill when it arrives under your door!!! Twice now we have been quoted a CAA (AAA) rate and twice the front desk have left off the 10% discount. Of course they correct it once brought to their attention. The staff are very friendly and we will continue to stay here but will double check our invoice before leaving!!