We stayed at the RI this past March. It is very nice and in a good location near the university. The staff was very courteous. Our room was spacious. The bathroom was very nice as well. It is in a newly developed area. The entire facility was in very good working condition and still had that "new car" feel about it. While it won't have the old world charm of Glasshouse, RI is very modern, you will be pleased with its amenities and convenient location. Not really sure just how much more you'd really get from SPG. The RI won't be romantic, but it's useful - quite useful.