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620 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, United States of America
#36 of 149 hotels in Fort Lauderdale
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 863 hotel reviews
8.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.6
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Comfort
8.7
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Location
9.6
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Facilities
8.4
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Staff
8.9
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Value for money
7.8
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Reviewed: April 19, 2024
Douglas
Canada3 Reviews8.0“Stay was just ok. We will be passing through FLL again next month but will think twice about staying here.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Guest Room Double Queen
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room smelled like stale cigarette smoke. This should never happen in a non-smoking property. No servers at the patio on Los Olas in the afternoon. Had to get our own drinks. Boathouse was closed, unless paying with cash and told by one person we could make a reservation for later that day and told by another person we could not. We have stayed at the Riverside several times and we were looking forward to another pleasant visit. The room needed to be freshened up (which it was after complaining), the lack of a server on the patio and the run-around at the Boathouse combined to make it a not-so-pleasant visit this time.
Comfortable, roomy room that we paid $40 extra so we could check in early.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Michelle
Canada8 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Tower Balcony King
- • Stayed 1 night
The only problem was that upon arrival there was a fire alarm in the building. We walked down 10 flights of stairs only for it to be some child that was messing around with the fire alarm. The same thing happened the next morning and turned out to be a false alarm again. So frustrating!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 3, 2024
Rdcj
Canada36 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Excellent Hotel in an excellent location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Piano player in the lobby / bar was a bit loud for my taste... the cost of parking was a bit of an irritant.
Didn't expect the hotel to be in such an excellent location, restaurants, the beautiful walking paths along the canal. The hotel was more upscale than we expected, rooms showed a slight bit of age but nothing to complain about . Apparently, the hotel is having renovations done this year, hoping it won't become pricier as a result. Would definitely stay there again if the price remained similar to what we paid.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 3, 2024
Theresa
United Kingdom8 Reviews8.0“Great sized room and clean .”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Guest Room Double Queen
- • Stayed 1 night
The staff were really helpful . Room was a good size . We had a good night sleep . Wish we were here longer so we could explore the area but was only for the one night before our cruise .
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 30, 2024
Lawrence
United States of America2 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cost, but what else is new.
Love this hotel. Nice staff, excellent grounds, 3,4 bars, Right on the river walk. Had an exceptional breakfast. Right on Las Olas St. All kinds of really good restaurants and shopping. Shuttle to Port everglades was 12 bucks per person. Runs every hour. One night, a couple drinks by the pool x2, breakfast, 500 bucks including all taxes and tips. I mean, what are u going to do? U want to be in the heart of the city, this is it. . I will stay here again.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 20, 2024
Susan
Canada15 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great place to stay before boarding a cruise”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Guest Room Double Queen
- • Stayed 1 night
We couldnt stay longer
Boathouse restaurant and pool were fabulous
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Rupert
United Kingdom9 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“A Realxing 2 day start to the holiday.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Guest Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
I did not dislike anything
Excellent location and a great room with a very comfortable bed. The food at the Boathouse Restaurant was also very good and was great value.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Christina
United Kingdom6 Reviews8.0“Great location , good choice of bars and restaurants on site”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Tower Double Queen
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room need updating and deep cleaning
Location
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Karen
United States of America35 Reviews7.0“i will definitely return but only during normal warm/hot weather.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Tower king
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
no heat in rooms during this unusual cold spell
location, staff and restaurant
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: March 14, 2024
Erin
United States of America1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Executive Tower Double Queen
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The beds were a bit harder than most hotels I've been to.
The staff were all very friendly & helpful. Beautiful facilities & great restaurants.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 12, 2024
Michael
United Kingdom1 review7.0“Good vibrant location but hotel tired in certain areas,with room for improvement in several areas.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Tower Balcony King
- • Stayed 3 nights
Bar person on Preston’s was most unpleasant bordering on rude. Did her job but a poor advert for the hotel. Of the three nights we ate breakfast once in hotel, but didn’t rate it so went elsewhere for other two days. Boathouse,again booked in for two nights, but after first night decided to cancel second booking.
Room was very good as ,friends staying at the hotel just before us, asked management to look after us. Room was we believe an upgrade.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 12, 2024
Stephen
United States of America1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Guest Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The high price
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Laura
United Kingdom4 Reviews7.0“Nice hotel but shame staff in restaurants weren't friendly.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Executive Tower Double Queen
- • Stayed 2 nights
Restaurant for breakfast was nice but staff a little rude (wild sea las olas). We weren't asked if we wanted a drink when taking our food order and felt a bit out of place with our children, as though we weren't good enough to be eating there. Also there's no clear instruction before you arrive on the website as to how you get to the parking, we ended up parking in a public car park costing over $100! Also we were turned away twice from the Boathouse saying they were booked up when we just wanted to have a drink, only to find the garden area was near empty.
We liked the location and how there were lots of restaurants around us. Breakfast was nice and very filling. Room was clean, spacious and a great view of the river and city.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: March 10, 2024
David
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Brilliant location and great food”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Tower Balcony King
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very stylish and brilliant history with a fantastic location
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 19, 2024
Michael
Canada3 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Guest Room Double Queen
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location was excellent
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 19, 2024
Tony
United Kingdom17 Reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Good apart from the water which has left a lasting impression.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Tower Balcony King
- • Stayed 1 night
I could not believe that when i asked for some water for the room I was directed to those in the room at $7 each or the shop at $2.5 each. There should be small complimentary bottles in the room or available at front desk.
Room good. Breakfast good. Gym very good. Pool adequate
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 15, 2024
Brian
United States of America1 review8.0“Enjoyable”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Guest Room Double Queen
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Some staff not great.
Location good. All good but not exceptional.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: February 14, 2024
Emmitt
United States of America6 Reviews9.0“Excellent hotel while awaiting cruise ship arrival.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Tower king
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing.
Beautiful hotel with an excellent restaurant. Close to Port Everglades.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 14, 2024
Ronald
United States of America1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Guest Room Double Queen
- • Stayed 1 night
Very cold and could not be adjusted
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: February 10, 2024
Janet
Canada6 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Guest Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Mattress was very firm.
Location mainly.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 9, 2024
Paula
United States of America34 Reviews3 helpful votes7.0“excellent staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
room issues
great location
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 1, 2024
Roger
United Kingdom30 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Overall very good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Micro Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our experience in the piano bar where previous reviews were outstanding, our visit left a lot to be desired, the staff there were rude and made the worst drinks?!
Mainly the location
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 27, 2024
Charles
Canada26 Reviews8.0“Convenient”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Tower king
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not enough valets/bellhop.
Location
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 23, 2024
Linda
United Kingdom20 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Lovely stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Some rooms need updating
Location
Stayed in January 2024
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