The bedrooms had a desk, chair and closet with heavy terry cloth robes. The suite overlooked the patio and grounds and a river view. All very nicely appointed with chairs, couch and coffee table. The common room was equipped with a coffee maker, tea bags and a fridge. It was a corner unit with a large common room, a bath and two bedrooms, one with a queen and the other a king bed. We traveled with another couple so we decided to share a suite.

Too bad because with the deal we got, it was included with the room. The cold bar had Nova lox and there were endless other choices I could have had but starting a busy day with a full stomach is not always a great idea, so despite the temptation, I held back. I opted for a spinach benedict which was one of the best I've had. The buffet breakfast was good quality with plenty of food. Maybe I don't understand the seasons here but I can't explain why I never saw anyone on the elevators or on my floor other than the maid, the main lobby, casino and the free continental breakfast largely empty. Still, this is in Richmond, right in the middle of greater Vancouver and right on a Skytrain line. Okay, it was mid-week and just after the end of summer vacation season. The casino is large, smokeless and offers gamblers a wide variety of entertainment, but the place was nearly empty. It has an impressive public areas, top class accommodations and good food.

By most measures, the River Rock Resort is one of the nicest hotels in the Western Canada if not the Pacific Northwest.

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