Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga

Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga is a five-star hotel at Aspazijas bulvaris 22, on the green boulevard ring that separates Riga's medieval Old Town from the Art Nouveau district in Latvia. The hotel sits directly opposite the Latvian National Opera and beside the Bastejkalns park and the city canal, so the main Old Town squares, the Freedom Monument and the Esplanade are all reachable on foot within a few minutes. The central tram and bus stops on the boulevard connect to the railway station and the wider city, and Riga International Airport is roughly a 20-minute drive away. The building stands in the Riga city centre, a district known for its grand nineteenth-century architecture and for its concentration of theatres, galleries and restaurants. The hotel's atmosphere is formal and classic, aimed at leisure travellers who want a traditional luxury address and at business visitors who need a central base. It has 141 rooms and suites, ranging from Deluxe and Executive Rooms to Junior Suites and larger Suites, all with air conditioning and wifi. The hotel has a restaurant and a bar on site, and a breakfast service for guests. The Spa is the standout amenity: it has an indoor swimming pool, saunas and a private pirts suite, which is a traditional Baltic sauna experience, along with a fitness centre. The spa sells day passes to non-guests. Service is organised around a 24-hour front desk and a concierge-style team that can arrange opera tickets, tours and transfers, which suits couples, business travellers and visitors attending performances next door. Rates in Riga's five-star segment are typically about 200-380 euros per night, with the highest prices in June to August and during the December Christmas market period. Families are welcome, though the hotel's character leans toward quiet, upscale stays rather than child-focused facilities. Visitors who prefer to be among Riga's historic streets with luxury comforts and a full spa under one roof often choose this property.