The Benjamin House

Hotels
8.5 (2995 reviews)
Kr. Barona iela 12 , Rīga , lv

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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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 2995 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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Ilana • couple • lt
9
Pros:

Patiko viskas, istorinis viešbutis, dvaro aplinka, gera vieta.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • ch
6
Pros:

Had no breakfast……. Was too expensive.

Cons:

I saw practically no guests. There was no staff that one saw. They just appeared.

Extra events were strange.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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ilga • solo_traveller • lv
9
Pros:

Interjers,brokastis,garšīga kafija

Cons:

Bez komentāriem

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Olga • solo_traveller • ee
10
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Johanna • extended_group • se
3
Rekommenderar inte detta hotell.
Pros:

Endast läget.

Cons:

Fick först endast ett rum - bokat och betalt två. Snorkigt mottagande och krävdes flera samtal och print på betalningen innan vi fick vårt andra rum. Flera event på hotellet som gjorde att vi hotellgäster inte fick tillträde till utrymmen. Slitet rum med läskig heltäckningsmatta. Hel dålig frukost gick därifrån hungriga. Bra läge i stan var nog det enda som var bra med hotellet. Obefintligt service utan personal på plats

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Line • couple • dk
6
Pros:

Det lå godt og bygningen var fantastisk. Og vi havde badekar.

Cons:

Ikke så god mulighed for udluftning på værelset. Og en masse håndværkere og renovation på stedet. Og så havde vi ikke fået at vide, at baren ville være lukket ned, mens vi var der

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Tatjana • solo_traveller • lv
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Almers • extended_group • lv
8
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Breakfast was good. Hotel wad central

Cons:

I found the lack of a human reception difficult as I had numerous problems with my room and also accessing my room.

Only one English TV speaking channel.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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OzrenC • solo_traveller • me
9
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Sylwia • solo_traveller • pl
9
Pros:

Piękny hotel w centrum, blisko Starego Miasta, ale w pokoju cisza

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Baker • solo_traveller • gb
10
Hidden Gem!
Pros:

Interesting comfortable staff amazing

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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ståhl • solo_traveller • fi
8
Pros:

Keskeinen sijainti, paikan ilme, taiteellisuus ja kauneus. Meille oli kaikki tarvittava. Edullinen hinta. Hyvä informointi. Petivaatteissa ja huoneessa ei haissut hajusteilta.

Cons:

Kokolattiamatosta, hajustimista käytävällä. Olisi ollut kiva olla ennakkoon tietoinen, että hotellissa järjestetään tilaisuuksia.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • de
10
Pros:

Sehr schöne historische Villa mit viel Flair, tolle Bar mit Lounge und Terrasse

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Selina • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Maksims • solo_traveller • lv
10
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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MARIA • couple • es
9
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandrs • couple • lv
6
Overall it was passable, but you can see that this place has seen better days.
Pros:

Location is great, and the first-floor bar is beautiful! Self-check-in was well-described, at least to me, but I can see that some people can have some problems with that. The location is accessible by public transport and car and is in the heart of the town.

Cons:

The hotel overall and the rooms themselves have not seen a proper renovation in a while. It is ok to stay there, but I should add that my room was a bit beat up, with AC not working and scratches all over the place.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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kärt • solo_traveller • ee
10
Pros:

"If you are looking for something completely different with your partner, this is the place to be. Top-notch digital solutions meet the grandeur of a historic castle. The hotel's interior feels like a stroll through the Louvre museum—every detail is refined, artistic, and incredibly cool. This one-night stay was an experience in itself!"

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Darnige • extended_group • fr
8
Pros:

Le lieu, le confort du lit, la décoration, bonne position géographique

Cons:

Petit déjeuner moyen

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee