The Radisson Blu Latvija rises about ninety metres above Elizabetes iela in the modern city centre, a short walk from the Esplanade park, the Art Nouveau streets and, across the canal, the Old Town. With 571 rooms and suites, it is one of the largest hotels in the Baltics, and its rooms are practical and comfortable, with the upper floors giving wide views over the city. The Skyline Bar on the 26th floor is a Riga institution, open to non-guests, with cocktails, an Asian fusion menu and a panorama over the spires. Downstairs, ESPA Riga is a full day spa with an 18-metre indoor pool, saunas and a steam bath, and breakfast is served in the Esplanade Restaurant overlooking the park.
Who it suits: travellers who want dependable international comfort, a pool and a central location between the Old Town and the Art Nouveau district. Families like the space and the pool; couples like the Skyline Bar.
Trade-offs: it is large and busy with conferences, so the lobby can feel corporate at times. Ask for a high floor facing the Old Town for the best view from your room.
Why stay here
- ✓Skyline Bar on the 26th floor
- ✓ESPA Riga spa
- ✓18-metre indoor pool
- ✓Saunas and steam bath
- ✓Esplanade Restaurant
- ✓Fitness studio
- ✓Lobby bar with summer terrace
- ✓Walk to Old Town and Art Nouveau streets
Good questions
Where is the Skyline Bar?+
On the 26th floor of the Radisson Blu Latvija at Elizabetes iela 55, with panoramic views of Riga.
Does the Radisson Blu Latvija have a pool?+
Yes, the ESPA Riga spa has an 18-metre indoor pool, saunas and a steam bath.
How far is it from the Old Town?+
About one kilometre, a walk of around ten to fifteen minutes.
