The Benjamin House

Hotels
8.5 (2777 reviews)
Kr. Barona iela 12 , Rīga , lv

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and quiet environment
Beautiful and historical design
Cons:
Breakfast quality needs improvement
Some cleanliness issues in the room

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
Some reviews mentioned a bit of dirtiness. Overall, it needs improvement.
Service
9.18
Staff communication was excellent, aiding with guest needs.
Location
9.22
Central location with easy access to main attractions.
Room Quality
8.67
The rooms were spacious and well-decorated, although some issues regarding room views were noted.
Amenities
8.7
Modern appliances and interesting facilities were appreciated.
Value for Money
8.66
Generally positive experience, although breakfast value was questioned.
Food and Beverage
7.21
Breakfast was criticized for being lacking and poorly served.
Overall Experience
8.68
A pleasant stay with many positive aspects despite few drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 11:46

Property Description

Historical Elegance
Experience the charm of a historical building once owned by the renowned press queen Emilija Benjamina.

Modern Comforts
Enjoy a blend of classic furniture and modern amenities in our meticulously designed rooms.

Self-Check-In Convenience
Benefit from a seamless and independent stay with our self-check-in facilities, while our attentive staff remains available for any assistance.

Ready to immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of The Benjamin House - self check-in? Book now to secure your stay at this historical gem!

Important information:

- No smoking! Penalty for smoking inside the property and closer than 33 ft from the building entrance - 100 EUR.
- Pets are allowed in Superior, Deluxe and Suite rooms. Pets are not allowed in Budget, Standard and Double or Twin rooms.
- Check-in is from 15:00. Earlier check-in can be requested for additional fee 20 EUR. It should be requested at least 24 hours before the arrival time.
- ⁠Check-out is by 11:00AM. Later check-out can be requested for additional fee 20 EUR.
- All questions and requests should be sent by a message on WhatsApp (+371 2241 8080) or Booking.com
- ⁠Housekeeping is possible for reservations for 3 or more nights. You need to request housekeeping via a message on WhatsApp or Booking.com. Please indicate if any consumable refills or change of towels/bed linen is needed.
- ⁠Make sure to keep your room card away from your phone. Take both room cards with you at all times.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: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • 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 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 6 years old to 15 years old stay for € 15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 5 years old and over stay for € 15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    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

8.5
Based on 2777 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 7.21
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Andrea extended_group de
7
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Manuel solo_traveller de
7
Pros:

Lage

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Slavica solo_traveller me
9
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Milda solo_traveller lt
7
Centrale, economico, datato
Pros:

Posizione, comunicazione efficace via whatsapp, self check in semplice. Lobby arredato in modo eclettico (a differenza dei vecchi arredi in stanze).
Colazione non super abbondante ma servita in modo elegante

Cons:

Moquette sporchi, arredamento vecchio, mancanza di ciabatte (è veramente poco piacevole camminare scalzi)
Mancano le tovaglie nella zona colazione, per essere in linea con il cibo servito in modo elegante

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

A beautiful property in a great location.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Glib solo_traveller ua
9
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Delia Maria couple ro
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Anna solo_traveller se
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Inese solo_traveller ie
8
Pros:

Beautiful historic building full of charm. Easy check in check out.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Tiltins solo_traveller lv
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Aigars couple lv
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Janika solo_traveller fi
7
Pros:

Hotel was beautiful and very clean, expecially bathroom's cleanliness was really nice surprise! Customer service answered quickly to whatsapp and to questions in the Booking app.

Cons:

Tv didn't work, we used tv's internet browser. Also lights in the room worked and didn't work..

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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IGAL couple il
5
Pros:

Хорошее местоположение, красивое историческое здание, которое требует ремонта.

Cons:

В гостинице нет персонала, к которому можно обратиться. Все общение через WhatsApp. В нашем номере была проблема с душем, из-за низкого напора холодной воды, душ просто не включался. Мы несколько раз обратились по WhatsApp, но к нам так никто и не пришел, сказав, что они проверили и все хорошо.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Nicoleta extended_group ro
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Bogdan couple pt
5
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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juan jose solo_traveller es
8
Pros:

Sentirte que estabas en un palacio con decoración vanguardista junto decoración propia de la época del edificio.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Ashfaq solo_traveller sa
3
Apart from location nothing is good about the property
Pros:

Location only

Cons:

Rude staff except for Anna at the reception
Clogged pipes in bathroom, water takes time to drain
Movable beds, one cant lie down on the back
Items had to be requested multiple times
Basic facilities like drinking water not provided

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Tamsku solo_traveller fi
10
Hotellielämys Riian keskustassa
Pros:

Sijainti erinomainen ja keskeinen, hotelli loistava puutarhoineen ja sisustuksineen, olo oli turvallinen lukollisten portin ja ovien ansiosta. Huoneet olivat viihtyisiä ja vuoteet mukavia. Erityismaininta paikalla olleen henkilökunnan edustajien asiantuntemuksesta ja avuliaisuudesta! Viestintä hotellin kanssa oli helppotajuista (ohjeet helppo ymmärtää). Kaiken kaikkiaan minilomallemme ei olisi parempia puitteita voinut toivoa. Suosittelemme lämpimästi!

Cons:

Hotellin ravintolan hintataso hieman korkea.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Petra solo_traveller nl
6
Pros:

locatie, bar

Cons:

geen ontbijt, warmte op de kamer

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Tamsku solo_traveller fi
10
2026-06-10 via Nuitee