Thanks for posting that link, I enjoyed reading your report. We are staying at the RPR for the first time in July so it was lovely to see your photos and read about your holiday.
thanx for posting this after reading some dismal reviews of the hotel as to 'bland' appearance & dark/dismal rooms etc. was starting to re-think our choice.
IMO, public areas are beautifully designed; poolscape is huge & well-themed too (we liked HRH's; but on paper - this one's a winner!).
we prefer the "homey" warm feeling of RPR....the dark wood is relaxing and calming...a very "laid back" feeling at RPR. at HR, we "felt" more "attitude" and "party" than "relaxing"......i don't think RPR is "dismal and bland"...it's warm and cozy IMHO.....i'll have to get DH to scan last years pix of our room so i can post 'em....