The famous Riverside Hotel is located in the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale, as the only hotel on the city’s prestigious Las Olas Boulevard. Opened in 1936 by the Wells family, who also developed the Boulevard, the Riverside Hotel is both luxurious and laidback, mixing Caribbean style with old Florida charm. The 12-story property features 231 guest rooms inclusive of 6 suites accentuated by Old Florida feel design elements, vintage décor, as well as the most discriminating detail - sweeping views overlooking the city skyline and the New River. Amenities include a state of the art fitness center with saunas and a heated outdoor swimming pool; complimentary wireless internet; a marina with boat dockage space, accommodating vessels up to 150 ft.; more than 11,000 sq. ft. of indoor banquet/meeting facilities; and outdoor catering venues ranging from 800 sq. ft. – 14,000 sq. ft. The hotel a collection of several dining options including the award-winning 3 meal (Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner) Wild Sea Oyster Bar & Grille, a culinary haven boasting a fresh delightful menu and some late night entertainment; Preston’s Wine & Martini Lounge located in the main lobby, the place to meet and mingle; the Golden Lyon Vintage Pub, where truly you will feel like a local; our Waterfront Restaurant called Boathouse at the Riverside with an eclectic Mediterranean tapas menu;  and New River Cafe & Bakery off Las Olas, where patrons can get a quick bite to eat and sit along the New River while dining al fresco and people watch. Guests of the Riverside Hotel can now earn Stash Hotel Rewards points. It is also a pet friendly hotel. The Riverside Hotel is located at 620 East Las Olas Boulevard in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, just minutes from the Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Broward County Convention Center, Port Everglades and the sandy white beaches of Fort Lauderdale. For additional information and booking please visit www.riversidehotel.com.