Rixwell Old Riga Palace Hotel

I chose this hotel because of it's location - about 5 minute walk from the bus station - and because it had rooms with bathtubs available. I loved the excellent soundproofing they had done to the rooms, couldn't hear anyone talking, watching TV or snoring. Both the room and bathroom were spacious and tastefully simple. The amenities in the bathroom included a really good hair conditioner and body lotion. The coffee and tea making facilities in the room were in good working order and equipped with good quality tea selection. The mini bar was also well stocked, although I didn't actually use anything from there. The staff is very helpful and professional, very fluent in English, too. The buffet-style breakfast had everything a frequent traveler has become accustomed to when staying in hotels - hot options like scrambled and boiled eggs, sausages and bacon, pancakes and oatmeal, everything you need to make a sandwich (including a toaster), hot and cold drinks. It also had steamed vegetables and roasted potatoes. I was very pleasantly surprised to find a well stocked salad counter full of fresh vegetables, various dressings and even pickles - I thought I had taken an elevator to Italy :)

Great location (Not in the middle of old city but short walking distance from all main sites), spacious room (rooms with balcony exist but balconies are facing main street), very friendly and helpful staff, reasonable breakfast, comfortable bed Great choice for few days stay in Riga

We got a very big, nice and clean room, breakfast was tasty, with the everything you need, the hotel is in a great location, not overcrowded, close to the main points of interest and the train station. The room and the hotel itself is on a quiet street, and the beds were comfy.

The hotel met expectations: close to the train station, right next to the old town of Riga. The administrator was kind, we arrived early enough, but she allowed us to keep things in the luggage room, offered to reserve a table in the desired restaurant. The room was warm, clean, cozy, the bed and pillows were comfortable. A pleasant surprise - earplugs for guests who sleep more sensitively, we didn't need them, because it was quiet enough both in the hotel and from the street. Breakfast was very good: a large selection of hot and cold dishes, delicious vegetables, perfectly cooked eggs, delicious coffee, pleasant staff.

The location!!! Just perfect, a stone's throw from everything. So central yet quiet. There was a lovely restaurant just behind where we had such a delicious meal. The staff!!!! The girls at the reception are so lovely and smiley, but especially one - I am so sorry I cannot remember your name (we've now been back for a Month), but I do remember your blonde hair and deep blue/green eyes! You were so amazing with us with all our questions - thank you. We really appreciated the suggestions on what to see, explore, where to eat, the coolest places, and the little map where you marked these spots for us! We went to the beach one day, following your suggestions of where to go, and couldn't have loved it more! It made our holiday! Again thank you for everything - my sister loved the magnet I brought her!