I completely agree with your assessment of the Riviera Hotel being a bit of a dump Patrick. I cautioned Chuck about staying elsewhere and that the food service in the immediate vicinity of the Show was poor last year. Good to hear they're making some improvements.
If it is OK with everyone I think meeting up with Drew at the Lever booth is probably easiest and we can scout out a nearby spot to head to for a pint once everyone arrives.
Personally I'm looking forward to buying an Elsie calendar off Drew at the Lefever booth with a bunch of Parker guys!
