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As part of a mad dash to get its hands on some extra cash, the nearly bankrupt Latvian government slapped hotel rooms with a value added tax of 21% in January 2009 – an increase of 16%! Naturally, this nearly destroyed the local accommodation and tourism industries, but the gang of 100 in the parliament has finally decided to reverse its ill-conceived error by lowering VAT on hotel rooms to an acceptable 10% starting May 1, 2010. Rates listed here include breakfast and VAT unless otherwise noted.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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Jakob Lenz
This B&B located in a quiet residential neighbourhood is only a stone’s throw from the city’s most impressive Art Nouveau buildings and offers bright and spacious rooms, many with private bathrooms, within renovated apartments on three floors.
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Radisson BLU Hotel Latvija
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Hotel Bergs
Spacious, tasteful and luxurious. Pamper yourself in this sleek, centrally located yet quiet hotel in the trendy Berga Bazārs shopping plaza.
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Hotel de Rome
A landmark hotel located in Old Riga only a stone’s throw from the Freedom Monument, Hotel de Rome offers tastefully decorated rooms with cable TV, wireless internet, phone, mini-bar and local artwork on the walls.
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Latest Comments
We stayed in Riverside Hotel end August for 5 days following the recommendations on tripadvisor and hrs. The staff was always very friendly and helpful, the rooms and beds ok (nothing fancy, but ok) , the bathroom with tiles to the ceiling tidy and [...]
lovely hotel...staff very helpful,pleasant,and couldn`t do enough to make our stay unforgettable..only mentioned I`d like a room overlooking park, it was done....never have I ordered an iron to a room and it be delivered so quickly, mini bar expensi[...]
Beautiful and comfortable hotel. The location is perfect! The breakfast buffet was delicious, and the view from the restaurant/breakfast room over the Freedom Monument and surrounding park was great.I highly recommend this hotel! There are special d[...]
WORST HOTEL EVER!I would not stay here again if it was for free. Dirty, filthy. Staff are extremely RUDE and unhelpful. We actually left and checked into a different hotel it was that bad. Weird security guy who sleeps in the lobby, looks you up and[...]
I stayed there for 5 nights on two separate visits in September '09. The rooms are very clean, quiet (the ones I had faced the courtyard) albeit somewhat small and good value for the money. The breakfast was good with freshly prepared eggs. The on[...]
Hello,I'm looking for a good apartment for 8 people in Riga for the new year period. Can you offer something?[...]
Bring your earplugs. We booked a superior double and were not disappointed. The room was beautiful, the bathroom huge with a lovely walk in shower. The hotel was one of the nicest we have stayed in. BUT beware, next to the hotel is a bar which is[...]
We stayed at the Reval Ridzene Hotel. i was very happy with its location on the greenbelt between the old and new town. it was nice and peaceful at night. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent with a wide range of hot and [...]
This hotel is perfect!!! The best staff and service in all of Riga. Greatings from Norway. (and thank you.)[...]
Justus Hotel is brand new and stylish. Well decorated spacious rooms and nicy lobby bar. The selection of wines in Le Crabe restaurant is a good reason to returnn for me.[...]
I believe I must have gotten one of the more unusually decorated rooms in the hotel as I discovered an enormous tapestry of a crying Virgin Mary hanging right above my bed. The bathroom was conveniently located behind the reception desk (I hope the[...]
I stayed in Laine and was very satisfied. The best thing is location - city centre, few minutes from Old Town, near by good bars and clubs, but hotel is quiet, so you can relax and sleep after parties without any problems. Nice rooms, delicious brea[...]
We have stayed in this hotel for 4 nights, I would recommend it to everyone!![...]
I've been to Riga twice - - stayed here the first time and returned. Nice rooms, pleasant service, excellent breakfast, great location. Recommended without reservations (but you'll need to make a reservation to get a room).[...]
fantastic value for money. we ended up here after the hostel i'd booked us into turned out to be a dive. lovely rooms, friendly staff, free internet in the lobby, nice food and coffee, definitely recommended. but be careful with the black balsam![...]