Grand Palace Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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9.1 (1808 reviews)
Pils iela 12 , Rīga , lv

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Great breakfast
Cons:
Communication issues
Smoking in bar

Categories

Cleanliness
9.11
Reviews mention a very clean hotel.
Service
9.28
Friendly and helpful staff are frequently praised.
Location
9.42
Very central location noted in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
9.07
Rooms described as spacious and comfortable.
Amenities
8.6
Some amenities received mixed feedback, e.g. bathroom could be modernized.
Value for Money
9.06
Exceptional stay described, suggesting good value.
Food and Beverage
9.11
Breakfast is often praised as fantastic.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall experience across reviews consistently described as excellent.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 11:13

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation in the Heart of Riga

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort
The Grand Palace Hotel, originally built in 1877, seamlessly blends historic charm with modern amenities. Located in Riga's Old Town, steps away from Riga Castle and Doma Square, our elegantly furnished rooms offer free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and heated bathroom floors.

Wellness and Dining Experience
Indulge in a private sauna session or work out at the 24-hour gym. Our Pils Bar & Restaurant offers a delightful culinary journey with a focus on European and Asian cuisine. From ticket services to currency exchange, we ensure a seamless stay for our guests.

Book your stay at the Grand Palace Hotel and immerse yourself in luxury and convenience during your visit to Riga.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: RIX

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 30 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    People 13 years old and over stay for € 60 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 1808 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.11
Service: 9.28
Location: 9.42
Room Quality: 9.07
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 9.06
Food and Beverage: 9.11
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Tickedthebox52 solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

The staff were excellent!
The room was clean & comfortable.
Great location in a quiet spot.
The cigar bar was fabulous. The bar tender was excellent. He made the best Negroni sour, Pisco sour, and whisky sour! We had a wonderful stay.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Mikk solo_traveller ee
9
Pros:

Very good facility.

Cons:

Some noise came through ventilation from another room.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
F
Fernando extended_group es
9
muy confortable
Pros:

Desayuno y todo lo de mas.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
M
Matti couple fi
8
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Pnina couple il
10
Pros:

מלון מקסים, מיקום מושלם, עיר יפהפיה!

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Ivan couple hr
8
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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jyri couple ee
7
Cons:

Breakfast is below average,
Definetly not 5 star level

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Priit couple ee
10
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Bjorn couple se
9
Mycket fint!
Pros:

Det mesta. Även restaurangen är lysande.

Cons:

Hårda sängsr utan bäddmadrass.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Dariusz solo_traveller pl
9
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
M
Michael couple gb
10
Enjoyable.
Pros:

Location was excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast choices very good.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Ulrich solo_traveller fr
8
Central, cadre agréable, pdj exceptionnel
Pros:

En plein centre.
Pdj exceptionnel dans un tres beau cadre.

Cons:

Petite chambre au 4 ieme etage
Pression d eau de la douche faible (eau chaude arrive apres 5 mn)

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
K
Krystian couple pl
8
Pros:

Pomocny personel.

Cons:

Nie odpowiadały mi kosmetyki (szampon, płyn do mycia).

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
M
Marco couple ch
9
Ottima posizione, gran comfort ed eccellente colazione
Pros:

Posizione centralissima a due passi dalla piazza della Cattedrale, hotel con molto charme, confortevole. Camera bella anche se non grandissima, molto comoda. Eccellente colazione servita in un bellissima veranda.

Cons:

I bagni potrebbero essere più moderni.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
Мяус solo_traveller es
10
It was amazing
Pros:

The hotel is really nice.
Very friendly staff, great location, comfortable rooms and very tasty breakfasts. Highly recommended

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
K
Kamran extended_group us
10
luxury hotel in old town
Pros:

Location: perfect, room : very clean, staff: great, Cigar room: awesome

Cons:

it is a very nicely renovated old building. very happy

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
K
Karen solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
O
oya couple tr
10
Pros:

Excellent

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
J
Jim couple gb
10
Very comfy hotel in a great location and lovely staff
Pros:

Very comfy hotel in a great location and lovely staff

Cons:

Could have had more coffee, tea and milk in the room

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Jukka couple fi
9
2026-06-11 via Nuitee