This was our first trip to the Baltics. With intrepidation we travelled. The airport is only 20km from the city. This hotel was a 10min walk straight from the bus/train station. This was a pleasant walk through the various city parks. The hotel is located right next to the USA embassy. The hotel is of a modern design, but once you experience the vast range of architectural styles in this city it becomes less of an eyesore and more of a statement of change. The staff in the hotel were very pleasant and helpful. The rooms were clean nicely furnished and very quiet. the bathrooms had a shower and seperate bath. We can safely say that the bed was one of the most comfortable we have slept in!! The breakfast was a buffet with everything from fruits, cereals to bacon and eggs. the coffee was lovely and free flowing.
one of the jewels of this hotel is the sauna. This is located on the top floor and has windows along one side that allow you to sit and look out at the beautiful city park, Esplande. This was most wonderful when we were there as it was snowing outside while we were sitting in 80 degrees celcius!!

Nice hotel but quiet. Probably about 4 star in UK terms. Very central. 5 minute walk from bus stop from airport (22a bus takes about 20 mins and costs 0.40 lats - about 50p compared to 7 lats for a taxi - about £9 and takes about 15 mins). 5 minute walk to centre. No tea/coffee facilities in room. Lovely restaurant and great range of food for breakfast. Buffet breakfast was always cold though. Very clean and comfortable but two single duvets on a double bed, not the best setup. Heated floors in bathroom - great in the morning. Very expensive mini bar - about £3.50 for small bottle of water. Room service expensive - each visit cost £5 on top of your order. Pay per view movies were about £15. Staff were very pleasant. Computer with Internet access in loby and access points in room but no printing service availaible. Would visit again as got a great price.

Hi!

I stayed at the hotel for 2 nights in jan 08. This hotel says that it is a 5 star hotel, but I don't agree. The rooms have good size, but they seems a little bit old, and the cleaning is not that good.
The breakfast is very good and varied, and it is easy to eat healthy food. The wireless connection was good to have!
The location is great with short distance to shopping and restaurants.

I can recommend this for business, but not for an romantic getaway.

Stayed here for a couple of nights on business.
The hotel is pretty good, the breakfast fantastic and the staff are attentive.
Also, the bar is a non smoking area - smokers have their own room!