Gathland State Park

Excellent front desk staff. Check in was a breeze. Friendly gentleman at the font desk. Location excellent - quick walk from the train station. Restaurant/pub that's attached is crowded and overbooked. I was told it would be 40 minutes before they could seat me and I'm just one person. I did notice some other folks were seated right away when they came in but they were couples not solo travelers so maybe they don't like solo people there? I don't know. I went to a french bistro instead at the Sonesta and it was excellent. For breakfast - same restaurant - no espresso or lattes. For that, you have to go to the cafe around the corner which I recommend for breakfast in general - literally called Corner Cafe. But the room was nice - no complaints there. Cleaning staff did just enter my room at 8AM sharp to clean so make sure you hang the sign on the door telling them not to come in. I kept yelling saying "don't come in, I'm not dressed" but they came in anyways. They need the visual sign. If I come again I might try the Sonesta, It's more expensive but the restaurant and staff when I was over there are excellent and there's an espresso machine on site. We'll see. I mean, I was fine here but...the restaurant didn't sit right with me so... :)

The building itself is gorgeous. The cafe and the cafe staff as well as the doormen are very friendly and respectful. The check- in people: cold, detached, bordering on unprofessional. Did not feel Welcome. Even though I’ve been a repeat guest at Riggs l will not return. I like feeling welcomed and appreciated for being a supporter and an important part in the ecosystem. Hotel Riggs is not it. (Also, after the fact item: hotels.com let me know last night that as a VIP apparently I was supposed to be given the option of a free room upgrade, which never happened). Very disappointed. Will not go back.

It was a fabulous hotel and conveniently located. Breakfast was delicious!