Riverside Hotel Ft Lauderdale

[eandj]

I am aware that there is no guarantee of getting the Riverside. I was just wondering if there is a problem getting this type of room using Priceline.

 

Hotels are always supposed to hold the handicapped rooms for those in need. However, I don't know that I'd book that room on PL. If they are sold out, you are stuck. Why not book the first two on PL and then do the other thru the hotel? I think I'd call the hotel directly and ask if you did book on a discount site, what they can guarantee on that particular date. I'd also want to know how many accesible rooms they had.

 

Head over to the board that deals with disabilities and someone might have personal experience.

 

If you really want the Riverside, you can get it on hotwire at a discount. It's the only 3 and 1/2 star property downtown/las olas area.

[dmk]

For those of you who booked this hotel on Priceline and Hotwire, how did you find the rooms that you were given.

I ask because there quite a few reviews on TripAdvisor that are not good.

All help appreciated!

[sadie8]

For those of you who booked this hotel on Priceline and Hotwire, how did you find the rooms that you were given.

 

I'd be happy to come back and post after our stay.

[dmk]

I'd be happy to come back and post after our stay.

 

Thanks. I'd appreciate that:) When are you going?

[Lois R]

For those of you who booked this hotel on Priceline and Hotwire, how did you find the rooms that you were given.

 

I ask because there quite a few reviews on TripAdvisor that are not good.

All help appreciated!

 

dmk, I will be glad to let you know as well:) 2 more weeks.....

I am staying there are Sept 4th, sailing on Sept 5th:D

 

Both Sadie and I are on the same cruise:)

[dmk]

dmk, I will be glad to let you know as well:) 2 more weeks.....

I am staying there are Sept 4th, sailing on Sept 5th:D

 

Both Sadie and I are on the same cruise:)

 

Lois, have a wonderful time!!! Which cruise are you on. I know you've mentioned but I have forgotten.

[Lois R]

Lois, have a wonderful time!!! Which cruise are you on. I know you've mentioned but I have forgotten.

 

Solstice:)

[Lois R]

I called The Riverside today and also paid 30 bucks and upgraded to

a "Tower Room":D even with the extra money the total was still less

than 100 bucks:)

Now, just have to get through the rest of the week!:eek: as I fly out

on Saturday morning!:D

[dmk]

I called The Riverside today and also paid 30 bucks and upgraded to

a "Tower Room":D even with the extra money the total was still less

than 100 bucks:)

Now, just have to get through the rest of the week!:eek: as I fly out

on Saturday morning!:D

 

What a great idea!:) Did you call and ask the cost for the newer rooms over the Priceline Bid?

I'd love to know because I'm interested in bidding for the Riverside but the old rooms put me off.

[Lois R]

What a great idea!:) Did you call and ask the cost for the newer rooms over the Priceline Bid?

 

I'd love to know because I'm interested in bidding for the Riverside but the old rooms put me off.

 

Hi dmk:) no, I did not ask about the regular prices but you can look

on their website and it will tell you the room prices. To be honest,

when using Priceline you cannot pick which rooms you want.

[Polycarp]

Does anyone know if there is a store, near Riverside hotel, for purchasing champagne pre-cruise? If so, is it within walking distance of hotel?

Thank you,

Rachel

[royalcruz]

Does anyone know if there is a store, near Riverside hotel, for purchasing champagne pre-cruise? If so, is it within walking distance of hotel?

Thank you,

Rachel

 

You can get sparkling wine at the CVS on N. Federal Hwy, about 2-3 blocks away, and champagne at Publix on Andrews Ave, about 8 blocks away.

[dmk]

Hi dmk:) no, I did not ask about the regular prices but you can look

on their website and it will tell you the room prices. To be honest,

when using Priceline you cannot pick which rooms you want.

 

Sorry, Lois. I got things confused. i thought you won Riverside on Priceline or Hotwire and the paid an extra $30 for a Tower Room:o

[pudy68]

I booked this hotel through Priceline last night.

 

 

Date: January 13, 2011

Number of nights: 1 (pre-cruise)

Hotel: Riverside

Rating: 3 star

Area: Ft Lauderdale Downtown

Site: Priceline

Winning Bid: $75

Taxes & Service Fees: $16.56

Total = $91.56

[ranchette]

Hotels are always supposed to hold the handicapped rooms for those in need. However, I don't know that I'd book that room on PL. If they are sold out, you are stuck. Why not book the first two on PL and then do the other thru the hotel? I think I'd call the hotel directly and ask if you did book on a discount site, what they can guarantee on that particular date. I'd also want to know how many accesible rooms they had.

 

Head over to the board that deals with disabilities and someone might have personal experience.

 

If you really want the Riverside, you can get it on hotwire at a discount. It's the only 3 and 1/2 star property downtown/las olas area.

Thanks for your reply. I did check out hotwire and for the date Feb.14th its not really a discount.

[Lois R]

Sorry, Lois. I got things confused. i thought you won Riverside on Priceline or Hotwire and the paid an extra $30 for a Tower Room:o

 

Wait, I did win the Riverside on Priceline:D for a whopping 60.00;)

and for an extra 30.00 I am getting a Tower Room:)

[dmk]

Wait, I did win the Riverside on Priceline:D for a whopping 60.00;)

and for an extra 30.00 I am getting a Tower Room:)

 

Lois:)

How did you know to pay the extra $30 for the Tower Room? Did you call the Riverside Hotel:confused:

[pudy68]

I contacted Riverside via an email and asked if it was going to be in the Tower, and they responded back that it was not, but they offered to let me pay $30 at check-in to upgrade to it. I agreed and she said she made a note on my reservation.

 

I booked this hotel through Priceline last night.

 

 

Date: January 13, 2011

Number of nights: 1 (pre-cruise)

Hotel: Riverside

Rating: 3 star

Area: Ft Lauderdale Downtown

Site: Priceline

Winning Bid: $75

Taxes & Service Fees: $16.56

Total = $91.56

[chrysalis]

We bid 3* downtown and got nothing at $85 and $90...ended up with the Riverside on a $95 bid for 2 nights in mid-March. Hotel website shows almost twice that for the cheapest room.

 

This will be a first time for us at this hotel, usually staying at ones on 17th street.

 

Decent price for a prime-time of the year.

[BlueHerons]

We bid 3* downtown and got nothing at $85 and $90...ended up with the Riverside on a $95 bid for 2 nights in mid-March. Hotel website shows almost twice that for the cheapest room.

 

This will be a first time for us at this hotel, usually staying at ones on 17th street.

 

Decent price for a prime-time of the year.

 

Las Olas will be such a nice change from 17th Street you'll wonder what took you so long to make it!

[pudy68]

chrysalis - if you are interested, you can email them for an upgrade to their tower suites and it's only an extra $30 charge payable at check-in.

[chrysalis]

chrysalis - if you are interested, you can email them for an upgrade to their tower suites and it's only an extra $30 charge payable at check-in.

 

Thanks for the suggestion.

[Lois R]

Hi....I know I said I would post upon my return:D:(....I just got

home today.....I miss the ship.

 

The hotel is lovely and I definitely recommend it.:)

 

If Royal Cruz is around...I had lunch at Bonne Crepe and dinner

at Johnny V's...........it was FABULOUS:D

[Lois R]

Lois:)

How did you know to pay the extra $30 for the Tower Room? Did you call the Riverside Hotel:confused:

 

Yes,:) I called and got a nice room....see my previous post:D

[Cosmic Rays]

Hi....I know I said I would post upon my return:D:(....I just got

home today.....I miss the ship.

 

The hotel is lovely and I definitely recommend it.:)

 

If Royal Cruz is around...I had lunch at Bonne Crepe and dinner

at Johnny V's...........it was FABULOUS:D

 

Excellent Lois, glad you enjoyed it.

What in particular was lovely and having successfully bid on Priceline for two rooms for two nights in January what might we expect please?