Grand Poet Hotel and SPA by Semarah

Hotels
9.6 (6822 reviews)
Raiņa bulvāris 5/6 , Rīga , LV
+371 60 008 600

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Good breakfast
Nice amenities
Cons:
Small spa area
Minor service issues

Categories

Cleanliness
9.4
Rooms were comfortable and clean, with no major cleanliness issues mentioned.
Service
9.9
Staff were professional and helpful, enhancing the overall experience.
Location
10
Excellent location for exploring the city, close to the old and new towns.
Room Quality
9.4
Room was comfortable, although there were minor mentions of firmness in bedding.
Amenities
8.9
Spa facilities noted as good, but some amenities could be improved.
Value for Money
9.9
Good value for the quality and variety of breakfast offered.
Food and Beverage
9.4
High-quality breakfast with a variety of options, though some service issues noted.
Overall Experience
9.9
Overall experience was predominantly positive with only minor concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-01 12:59

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
The Grand Poet by Semarah offers elegantly designed guest rooms equipped with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, electric kettle, and plush bathrobes. The spacious units also feature a comfortable seating area and a work desk, ensuring a relaxing stay for all guests.

Wellness and Relaxation
Indulge in ultimate relaxation at the hotel's wellness centre, which includes a pool, sauna, hot tub, and hammam. Guests can enjoy complimentary access to the fitness centre and spa zone, while various rejuvenating massages are available for an additional fee. Unwind and rejuvenate in style during your stay.

Dining and Event Spaces
Satisfy your culinary cravings at the on-site restaurant, cafe, and bar, offering a diverse range of delectable dishes and beverages. Additionally, the hotel provides well-equipped conference and banquet facilities for hosting successful events. Experience luxury and convenience at Grand Poet by Semarah.

Book now to experience the epitome of luxury and relaxation at Grand Poet by Semarah in the heart of Rīga.

Important information:

Please note that pets are not permitted in some public areas of the property.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 6822 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.4
Service: 9.9
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.4
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 9.9
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 9.9
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david • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • family_with_children • gb
10
Great
Pros:

Great hotel, great location, great room, great breakfast. Couldn't have asked for more really!

Cons:

Being really picky, the bar prices could have been a bit lower.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Liliana • couple • us
10
Nice hotel
Pros:

Comfortable rooms

Cons:

The restaurant staff during breakfast are not very friendly. They are rather rude and unfriendly.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Yugendiran • solo_traveller • my
10
Amzing staff and great location
Pros:

Everything and all the staff were amazing

Cons:

The spa

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Romek • family_with_children • ee
8
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Harald • couple • at
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Davide • family_with_children • ae
9
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Tove • couple • se
8
Pros:

Fantastiskt bra läge. Fin inredning. Trevlig personal.

Cons:

Poolerna i spat var en besvikelse. De var små, få och för kalla.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • se
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • no
8
Cons:

Det var nokså dårlig utvalg av brødvarer, og kunne med fordel vært kald drikke (jusen var romtemperert)

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Ilenko • couple • fr
10
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Inka • couple • de
6
Pros:

Lage top
Zimmer sehr schön
Bett zu hart
Service hervorragend
Spa etwas klein und mit „Ostcharme“ aber sauber

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • at
10
The perfect place to explore Riga, into all directions :)
Pros:

Perfect location, cozy room, floor heating in the bathroom

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Benno • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Jon • couple • no
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Heigo • family_with_children • ee
10
Väga mõnus ja kodune
Pros:

Our stay at the hotel was exceptional. We spent two days and nights there. Upon check-in, our daughter was immediately given a teddy bear as a gift—a lovely gesture from the hotel that made her incredibly happy. The service was exceptionally friendly, the hotel felt cozy and clean, the breakfast was superb, room service was excellent, and the spa and gym were clean and relaxing

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Gvido • couple • lv
2
24-25.
Pros:

There is no possibility of accessing the paid SPA facilities because outside guests are allowed to use them.

A deposit is required for the minibar, even though you may not use it at all. The deposit is €50 when paying by card and €150 in cash! 😂😂

Of course, this is not about the money. It is about the hotel’s internal policies, which are certainly not in line with the standards one would expect from a five-star hotel.

The ventilation in the room was not working properly, and reception was informed about the issue. The windows are locked and cannot be opened to air out the room.

Some items in the room, such as in the bathroom, had not been properly replenished or maintained. There were also several other minor issues that, taken together, certainly spoiled the overall experience.

At the time of booking, this was the most expensive hotel available in Riga. What a disappointment.

Cons:

Snob👍🏻

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Jekaterina • family_with_children • cy
10
Qualitive stay in the perfect location
Pros:

Central location right across the beautiful park from the old town. Polite and welcoming staff. Rich and tasty breakfast. Good sound insulation - we didn’t hear any noise neither from the hall, nor from the outside.
Huge beds with qualitative bed linen, and comfortable pillows.
SPA was good- swimming pool of good length, spacious sauna, however there was just three relaxing beds (heated) which was almost impossible to get on, as people were leaving their towels on them and going elsewhere.

Cons:

Nothing to note.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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tomer • family_with_children • il
10
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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John • family_with_children • us
10
Beautiful and Elegant Hotel
Pros:

Absolutely beautiful hotel and rooms. Great location next to the Old Town. Surrounded by parks. Superb breakfast that ranks as one of the finest breakfast buffets included in my room rate.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee