Since opening on the water's edge, Berkley's Riverside has paired thoughtful suppers and comfortable stays with an evening gaming lounge on the premises.
We stayed two nights for our anniversary and the staff remembered our names by the second breakfast. Had dinner on the terrace overlooking the river, then wandered down to the card room for an hour before bed. Unhurried, exactly what we wanted.
Booked a suite for a work trip and ended up extending it a night. The lobby has this calm, low-lit feel, and the roulette table in the lounge was a nice way to unwind after long calls all day. Small touches everywhere.
My parents wanted somewhere near the harbourside for their wedding anniversary. The dining room staff sorted a quiet table by the window without us asking twice, and the chef sent out a small extra course. They still talk about it.
A look at how a stay or an evening here comes together, from arrival to the last hand of cards.
Guests are greeted at the riverside entrance, checked into rooms or seated for dinner promptly, with staff on hand to explain the evening's offerings, including the on-site gaming lounge.
Suppers are served in the main dining room or on the terrace, drawing on seasonal ingredients from local suppliers, while overnight guests are shown to their rooms and given a rundown of hotel amenities.
Later in the evening, guests may head to the private gaming lounge for roulette or a quiet card room, staffed by professional dealers, as a relaxed close to dinner or a stay.
Rooms are kept quiet through the night for a comfortable rest, with a considered breakfast and an easy checkout the following morning.