On palm-lined, porticoed Las Olas Boulevard you're likely to wander through an outdoor art exhibition on your way to boutique shopping, or bump into locals on their way to a Mad Hatter's Tea Party in an old mansion - and Riverside Hotel is the boulevard's only hotel. Just behind the property, Fort Lauderdale's New River stretches down to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
May 2023 Update: Due to repairs and improvements, the hotel pool will be temporarily closed May 22nd through May 29th.
Watch yachts cruising down the New River while enjoying a cocktail at the outdoor pool and sundeck. Rooms come in two styles - Classic rooms in the historic wing; and oversized rooms in the Executive Tower. Book a Tower Room for views of the Fort Lauderdale skyline, the Atlantic Ocean, and the river. WiFi is free everywhere; high bandwidth is available with a fee—with discounts for Stash Members (see Amenities for details).
Family-run warmth
On the New River, The Riverside Marina has boat dockage for your vessel up to 150 ft. Security patrols and cameras keep it safe, 24/7.
The Boathouse at Riverside offers the ultimate waterfront dining experience with a Mediterranean twist. Enjoy the view of the beautiful New River or dock your boat and experience unique culinary delights. At The Golden Lyon there's light pub fare to go with your drink, and Preston's Lounge offers cocktails and a cheerful, busy Happy Hour. Named one of the "10 hottest restaurants in Fort Lauderdale" by Miami Eater, the Wild Sea Oyster Bar & Grille's cuisine ranges from seasonal fresh seafood to one-of-a-kind, sustainable entrees.
From boardrooms to ballrooms, Riverside's 10,000 sq feet of flexible space, state-of-the-art AV equipment, and event professionals are at the ready for meetings, weddings, champagne receptions, or any other event you can dream up.
The Riverside Hotel is on Las Olas Boulevard, 5 minutes from the white sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach. The Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, Greater Fort Lauderdale & Broward County Convention Center, and Port Everglades are 10 minutes away.
Meetings + Events
Inspire your colleagues with cutting-edge technology and intuitively designed meeting space at the River side Hotel. Discover how a touch of classic Florida charm can enhance your next event. Select from a variety of venues spread across 11,000 square feet of versatile meeting space.
Host a conference in the Himmarshee Ballroom or New River Ballroom, which both offer 2,800 square feet of space, and utilize the state of the art audio-visual technology to make your presentations come alive. You can also plan more intimate meetings in our boardrooms.
No matter which venue you choose, your event will be a guaranteed success with the help of their attentive staff.
Room |
Size |
Dimensions |
Banquet |
Reception |
U-shape |
Theater |
Classroom |
Conference |
Himmarshee Ballroom |
2,800 |
34x80 |
180 |
300 |
80 |
200 |
130 |
75 |
Himmarshe A & B (each) |
1,400 |
34x40 |
90 |
125 |
40 |
100 |
60 |
35 |
New River Ballroom |
2,800 |
34x80 |
180 |
30080 |
80 |
200 |
12075 |
75 |
New River A & B (each) |
1,400 |
34x40 |
90 |
125 |
40 |
100 |
60 |
35 |
Merritt Meeting Room |
900 |
26x34 |
50 |
50 |
30 |
60 |
40 |
25 |
Abeona Meeting Room |
901 |
26x35 |
50 |
50 |
30 |
60 |
40 |
25 |
Sagamore Meeting Room |
700 |
- |
30 |
40 |
20 |
40 |
15 |
20 |
Preston's Patio |
- |
- |
60 |
100 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
New River Patio |
2,871 |
- |
100 |
250 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Skyline Terrace |
9,800 |
- |
300 |
300 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Rooftop 788 |
13,000 |
- |
450 |
800 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Las Olas Room | 700 | - | - | - | 20 | - | - | 16 |
14 meeting rooms | 37,272 sqft | 231 guestrooms
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