Gosh! I love Ft. Lauderdale!

[Lois R]

:) Good morning, I have not been inside a room, but into the lobby and the Riverside is definitely NOT a dump.

I will be glad to tell you how my room was set up after I return....but this hotel is lovely......it is in the middle of Las Olas Blvd. Restaurants and Shops on both sides.

Again, I only paid 69.00 for my room, so maybe I am looking at things a bit differently. But when I was in FLL In January......and I walked in their lobby...I know I didn't think "What a dump":( ....but instead, I thought...."I want to stay here":D .

 

And remember we all have different budgets......I sail solo and to be honest with you, I don't spend 150.00 for a hotel room.

 

Also, there is a restaurant inside the hotel as well as the others along the blvd.

 

Again, I will be glad to post a full review upon my return...I sail on 9-11 so I will be back 9-18.

[jerseygirl3]

Lois, thank you for the reassurance. I'm not opposed to paying that much for a room (it is considered high season), it's just that we are traveling with another couple who tend to be a little picky. Since I always make the arrangements, I always feel responsible if I make a bad choice. I will be very anxious to hear what you have to say after you stay there. Also, if you can find out if there is a significant difference between the old section guest rooms and the new section and if there is a way to request a room in the new section. I booked online, and it didn't give this option.

[pjsugg]

Is anyone familiar with Beachcombers Resort and Villas on Pompano Beach? We are going to stay three nights after our Century Cruise in January and have reserved a junior suite oceanfront for $210 per night.

 

Thanks,

 

 

Patti

[Lois R]

Jerseygirl...did you look at the website? www.riversidehotel.com . Now, if your friends prefer a "Modern HighRise"...this might not be the place for them....

Not trying to be negative..but this is considered an "Old World" hotel...if you know what I mean....there is not a BIG LOBBY...but its more quaint....there is a lovely restaurant inside. Called the INDIGO GRILL...

 

I will ask them If I can see a couple of different rooms for you:) ...and will report back:D