kvosu1 Posted February 17, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Has anyone stayed here? Any pros & cons would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandj Posted February 17, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 17, 2016 The location is great for a precruise night. Lots of restaurants and shops along Las Olas. Hotel is very "south Florida", not like the chains in town. Close to water taxi stop too if interested. http://lasolasboulevard.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kvosu1 Posted February 17, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Thank you for the quick reply! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalcruz Posted February 18, 2016 #4 Share Posted February 18, 2016 It would be my first choice for location in Fort Lauderdale unless you want to be at the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted February 18, 2016 #5 Share Posted February 18, 2016 It would be my first choice for location in Fort Lauderdale unless you want to be at the beach. Ditto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelling2Some Posted February 18, 2016 #6 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I had made two hotel reservations - one on the beach and one at Riverside. Was waiting until I purchased airfare and could tell how late in the day we would be arriving in Ft. Lauderdale. Once I was able to tell we would be too late to make any use of the beach, I decided to stick with Riverside for the location. Lots of things to do along Los Olas in the evening and Blue Herons also advises that is the best time to do the Water Taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted February 19, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I had made two hotel reservations - one on the beach and one at Riverside. Was waiting until I purchased airfare and could tell how late in the day we would be arriving in Ft. Lauderdale. Once I was able to tell we would be too late to make any use of the beach, I decided to stick with Riverside for the location. Lots of things to do along Los Olas in the evening and Blue Herons also advises that is the best time to do the Water Taxi. Early evening and nighttime on the water is stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kvosu1 Posted February 19, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Thanks everybody, we booked Riverside! Does anybody know how late the water taxi runs in September? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 19, 2016 #9 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Thanks everybody, we booked Riverside! Does anybody know how late the water taxi runs in September? http://watertaxi.com/schedules/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelling2Some Posted February 19, 2016 #10 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Early evening and nighttime on the water is stunning. And cheaper too! After 5 PM the fare is only $16. Thank you again for that tip about the best time. Fits into our plans perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted February 19, 2016 #11 Share Posted February 19, 2016 And cheaper too! After 5 PM the fare is only $16. Thank you again for that tip about the best time. Fits into our plans perfectly. In addition to the Water Taxi, check out the free Water Trolley with stops along both sides of the New River (http://www.suntrolley.com/water-trolley/). It runs from 11 to 2 and 4 to 11 pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcity5044 Posted February 20, 2016 #12 Share Posted February 20, 2016 This will be our third time at Riverside. We have stayed at FLL beach as well but the riverside hotel is our go to place. Las Olas Blvd is right outside your door with bars, restaurants and shops. The water taxi stops right by the hotel as does the sun trolley. The hotel is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted February 20, 2016 #13 Share Posted February 20, 2016 This will be our third time at Riverside. We have stayed at FLL beach as well but the riverside hotel is our go to place. Las Olas Blvd is right outside your door with bars, restaurants and shops. The water taxi stops right by the hotel as does the sun trolley. The hotel is awesome! Most visitors don't make it to Himmarshee Village but head over there for GREAT eats. Public House, Tarpon Bend, Taco Craft, Rokbrgr, and Sushi Song to start. http://downtownhimmarshee.com/ Walk out of the hotel and head west. It is right behind Tilted Kilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisegal40 Posted February 23, 2016 #14 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Thanks Blue Herons. We will be there in 4 days. Can not wait to see how this hotel is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kvosu1 Posted February 24, 2016 Author #15 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Have a great time & check back in when you get back with thoughts & suggestions please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B and B Rookie Cannucks Posted February 25, 2016 #16 Share Posted February 25, 2016 My fav hotel in FLL is the Riverside!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcity5044 Posted February 25, 2016 #17 Share Posted February 25, 2016 We will be there next week - can't wait! Pre cruise for emerald princess. Going to see kinky boots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kvosu1 Posted February 25, 2016 Author #18 Share Posted February 25, 2016 We saw Kinky Boots in NYC, it was really good! I think you'll enjoy it a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcity5044 Posted February 25, 2016 #19 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I think we are going to check out Himmarshee as well. Looks interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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