rucruizin Posted November 2, 2004 #1 Share Posted November 2, 2004 We've only been to FLL once before, purchased the hotel thru Hotwire and don't know ANYTHING about it. Except that it was expensive...hope it's a good one. I'm fairly familiar with the Las Olas shopping thing but I'm wondering how close it is to the beach and any other info you might have. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue d. miller Posted November 2, 2004 #2 Share Posted November 2, 2004 I have never heard of it, but here is a link that should help!!! It looks beautiful!! Nice catch!!! :) [url]http://www.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll?qscr=dspv&itty=new&from=m&shtl=1&htid=21007&&zz=1099429670234&[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfromftlaud Posted November 2, 2004 #3 Share Posted November 2, 2004 The Riverside is a great choice. 5 minute drive to the heart of Ft. Laud beach. Both restaurants at the Riverside, The Grill Room and Indigo, are personal favorites. Enjoy your stay! Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivalee Posted November 2, 2004 #4 Share Posted November 2, 2004 I stayed there last January and really enjoyed this hotel. Had a corner room overlooking the causeway. The Riverside is right in the middle of Las Olas Boulevard. It is right across the street from a really fun and good restaurant, just can't remember it's name. The Riverside has a nice restaurant, too. We had a most enjoyable breakfast outside. It is a few miles from the pier, but taxis are readily available. If I remember correctly, it cost about $25 for seven of us to rent a van/taxi to take us to the pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Jake Posted November 2, 2004 #5 Share Posted November 2, 2004 I have been looking at this hotel to book on my own. What price did you get through Hotwire? And what info did you use to get it: number of stars, location, etc.? I know the water taxi stops at Las Olas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rucruizin Posted November 2, 2004 Author #6 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Wow! You guys are awesome, thanks for such quick replies. Cruisinjake, I think I just selected FLL, then selected the "downtown" area and it brought up a list of prices and star levels. I got it for $130 a night but found it on Expedia for the same price. I had never used Hotwire before but figured it was much like Priceline...really the lowest prices. I was kind of disappointed when I found the same price on Expedia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Jake Posted November 2, 2004 #7 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Well it is $143 as a AAA rate in the traditional building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rucruizin Posted November 2, 2004 Author #8 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Cruisinjake, check out Hotwire for sure, the prices for our Miami hotel went down from the first time I checked. I guess prices must vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bestbubba Posted November 2, 2004 #9 Share Posted November 2, 2004 We had luch at the Riverside last April prior to our Panama Canal cruise - it was fantastic!! Promised ourselves a stay there in the future, you will love it!! Sue x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosi Posted November 3, 2004 #10 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Just had breakfast there last week. They are in the middle of an extensive remodel so make sure to request a room away from the construction ;) !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted November 3, 2004 #11 Share Posted November 3, 2004 I booked myself in there for a one-night pre-cruise about 3½ years ago, and have constantly recommended it since whenever people ask about hotels in Fort Lauderdale. It's a pleasant change from the chain hotel drudgery that most people seem to prefer. The interesting restaurant in the hotel is, I think, called Indigo - also highly recommended. And as already noted, a short and very easy taxi ride to the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regnig Posted November 3, 2004 #12 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Oh yes we have, twice now and will be there a third time pre-cruise in February. The first time we were there we had a very elegant room in the original part of the hotel and so help me god the huge canopy bed had a mirror on the ceiling. :p It was nothing tacky or trashy at all, it was pure elegance. We just howled and then decided to make the best of it. ;) Last year we were in the new tower part of the hotel, again very nice, but no mirror. :rolleyes: The cab ride from the airport is about $10 as I remember and once you reach the hotel the bellmen will take your luggage from the curb and you won't see it again until you get to your room. Kind of pratice for boarding the ship. It's in the heart of Las Olas Blvd and there are lots of small interesting shops to visit, plenty of good resturants, and even benches to just sit and people watch. The hotel has a very nice pool on the back side next to the canal. The canal taxis also make a stop there. We usually eat late lunch/early dinner down the block but have always done breakfast at the Riverside. In the morning just tell the desk what time you want to leave for the ship and they will have a cab waiting for you. Again it's about $10 to the ship and from the time the bellman picks up your luggage from your room you won't have to touch it until you are onboard and unpacking. It's a great place to start a perfect cruise vacation. Enjoy your stay, Barb Oh and they do have a web site - [url]www.riversidehotel.com[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaOne Posted November 3, 2004 #13 Share Posted November 3, 2004 I'm glad you posted your question as we've booked the Riverside for our one night pre-cruise stay in January. We didn't use priceline.com this year, we booked direct with the Riverside. Got a room for four for $220. $55 a piece ain't bad... We chose the Riverside because we wanted a place on Los Olas Blvd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted November 3, 2004 #14 Share Posted November 3, 2004 You need to be careful with Hotwire - they post hotels at near rack rates at times. For example - Embassy Suites is listed for $191 for a date I was looking at when rack rates were $189. They also listed Amerisuites for $121 and I was able to get it through Valuetrips for $79. Hotwire can have some great deals but they also list hotels when they don't have great deals. You need to do your research - Burbunny's site is very good for hotwire and trying to figure out which hotel is what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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