Riverside Hotel

Location. The Riverside Hotel stands within the historic district of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. This hotel is located adjacent to the shops, entertainment and nightlife of Las Olas Boulevard. Fort Lauderdale's famed beaches await discovery less than two miles from this property.

Hotel Features. The hotel lobby features relaxed ambience with rattan seating, two fireplaces, ceiling fans and tile floors. On-site dining options include The Grill Room on Las Olas that features a 400-bottle wine list. Menu choices include beluga caviar, vol-au-vent escargot and prime-grade steaks. Indigo Restaurant features seafood specialties, while The Golden Lyon Bar and Preston's Lounge serve cocktails. A 24-hour business center offers two computer stations. Wireless Internet access is complimentary in the main lobby. Function space accommodates up to 180 people. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool with views of yachts navigating the New River. For fees, a horse-drawn carriage stops outside the hotel and offers transportation down Las Olas Boulevard. The Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi service also transports visitors for a fee.

Guestrooms. This smoke-free hotel offres 213 guestrooms distributed among two 1930s buildings and one 12-story tower. Standard rooms feature beds draped beneath 250-thread count sheets. Executive Tower guestrooms feature Tommy Bahama-inspired furnishings, French art prints, minibars, and European-style baths enhannced with Mexican tilework. Tower rooms contain minibars. Wireless Internet access in tower rooms is complimentary.

Expert Tip. The hotel's "Classic English Afternoon Tea" boasts antique china and silver tea service. White-gloved butlers attend to requests. A unique sampling of teas includes Queen Catherine, Darjeeling and Verveine, as well as scented Black Currant tea. Afternoon tea service is available for a fee. Reservations are required with 48-hour notice.