Lovely inn along the inter coastal. It’s at the quiet end of Flagler Ave yet just a stroll away from the shops, dining and the beach. Comfy rooms, nice staff and breakfast arranged with the Mermaid Cafe next door. A spa is on the grounds so you may pamper yourself. I had the Hydracloud facial & I’m glowing. Treat yourself and stay here!
Stayed at the Riverview over Father's Day weekend for just a quick get away. The hotel was much more than we expected. We knew it was old. Turns out it was Built-in 1885 it is updated but hasn't lost its charm. A nice change from the big hotels. Great location. Walking distance to many food and drink options and close to the beach. You can walk right out to 2 good breakfast and dinner restaurants. The staff from the front desk to the housekeepers were super friendly and efficient. This probably sounds like a fake review but I guarantee it is not. We are Florida residents and try to get away for long weekends and this was definitely one we would return to.
We returned for the third visit on our way south. The hotel has been spruced up since our last stay (5+ years ago.) We had a ground floor patio room on the pool side - big comfortable bed, closets built in either side of the bed, and a large bathroom with a very modern shower. Very pleasant place to spend the night.
Breakfast is now at the Mermaid Cafe almost next door - I collected ours and ate it on the patio outside our room.
You can walk down Flagler to the beach, and we meant to eat at one of the new restaurants, but decided the Riverview Grille, next door on the property would be good.
Thank you for choosing The Riverview Hotel & Spa for your third visit. We're delighted to hear that you noticed the improvements we've made since your last stay, including the spruced-up hotel and modern amenities in the room. We're thrilled that you found our ground-floor patio room comfortable and enjoyed the convenience of the nearby Mermaid Cafe for breakfast. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for future visits. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Your satisfaction is our priority!
Overall, it's a cute place with lots of characteristic, but it is definitely not worth the price. It is very outdated and needs a lot of maintenance and updates to furniture, doors, floors, entire building, etc.
Every room has different furniture and a different layout, so you can't be sure what you will be getting, but it does add to the charm. Some layouts are very odd with columns and walls in the middle. The poolside cabana rooms are cute, but the door to the pool is very old and doesn't lock well, they also let in a lot of noise. It is nice to be able to step right out to the pool and have your own patio. However, these rooms are extremely tiny.
There is a very cute boutique gift shop in the lobby, as well as a free coffee bar. Breakfast is included at the restaurant next door, but the food that comes with your hotel breakfast vouchers is not very good quality.
It is within walking distances to many restaurants and shops. The staff is very friendly. Parking isn't great, if you can't find spots up close then it's a bit of a walk to the back parking lot. I think if they made updates to the building rooms and furniture, and cleaned the bathroom tile, it would be more with the high end prices. Because of this, I would not choose to stay here again unless updates are made.
We had room 103, a poolside cabana room. It was great. Plenty of room and a private patio through French doors. Not crazy about the shower (or the toilet paper, frankly! Lol). The shower was more fancy than functional, and it was difficult to regulate the water temperature. Other than that, no complaints. It was immaculately clean and housekeeping is provided unless you indicate you don't want it. The front desk has someone there 24 hours a day, and they were all very friendly and professional. Coffee and water are also avaliable 24 hours, and you get breakfast vouchers for the Mermaid just a short distance walk. Six breakfast choices included, and nice. I have seen other reviews mention the rooms are small, but we didn't find that. One suggestion I would make would be to add mini fridges in rooms, like ours, where space allows. It is also in a great location. Right by the river so removed from the hustle-bustle of the main strip, but within walking distance to all the great restaurants and shops.
Susan, thanks so much! We truly appreciate your feedback and suggestions. We are glad to hear that you had a great experience staying at The Riverview Hotel & Spa!
