GRAND POET by Semarah hotels

🇱🇻 Lovely stay in Riga 🇱🇻 Things to know 👇🏻 🅿️ The valet parking at the hotel is trouble free and makes it easy if you have rented a car for onward travel. Note: it’s 30EUR per night. 🌳 The hotel is in a perfect location, it’s surrounded by the beautiful parks and centrally located between the old and new towns (and all the attractions). It’s a beautiful city to walk around, and feels very spacious. 👧 Kid friendly, our little one (18 months) enjoyed her stay. The service at the restaurant and throughout the hotel was very good and accommodating. 💡 for lunchtime food options, definitely check-out the Lido restaurant. It’s a fun experience, good value and kid-friendly. Thanks for a lovely stay, we enjoyed our time in Riga. 👍🏻

We had a truly wonderful stay. The service was excellent, SPA was great, the breakfast delicious and varied, the drinks at the bar were great and the house itself is beautifully designed full of charm and luxury + location is perfect. A very special thank for the beautiful room with the stunning view that was reserved for me for my birthday. The thoughtful compliment waiting in the room truly made my day. It was such a lovely and personal touch. Thank you to everyone for making our stay so memorable! We will definitely be back!

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel and would happily return. From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel welcome with their warm and friendly service. They were attentive and helpful, always ready with a smile and quick to answer any questions or offer suggestions for things to do in the area. The rooms were very pretty and tastefully decorated, with a fresh, clean feel that made it easy to relax after a day of work. Housekeeping did an excellent job of keeping everything spotless and well-stocked. Breakfast was one of the highlights of our stay, offering a wide variety of options to suit every taste. There was plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, which felt healthy and refreshing, and we especially enjoyed the fresh fish, a unique and delicious touch that made the meal feel special. The only minor drawback was that the tables in the breakfast room were placed a little too close together, which could feel crowded during busy times. The hotel’s location is another major plus: it’s right in the heart of the city, making it easy to walk to key attractions, restaurants, and shops. Overall, a fantastic experience and excellent value. Very nice spa area as well!

I arrived at the hotel at 11 am and was welcomed by a friendly receptionist who spoke excellent English and checked me in quickly. I had informed the hotel in advance of my early arrival and was happy to find that they had a room ready for me at this hour.||The room was nicely decorated and felt fresh and impeccably clean. It was in very good condition, but not very large. Sizewise, it was not a five-star room, and the view of the hotel garbage bins in the inner courtyard was, well, not very nice. But the bed was comfortable, there were sockets by the bed, the AC was effective. The room came with a safe and two 0.33 L water bottles as well as a desk and chair, and an armchair. There was no sitting area, not even a coffee table, because there was not enough space. The curtains did a good job keeping the room dark after sunrise. Wifi was free, fast, unlimited, reliable and easy to use.||The bathroom came with a bathtub that filled up rather slowly, and a handheld as well as an overhead shower with okayish water pressure. Toiletries were single-use, which I very much appreciate for hygiene reasons: hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion. There were bathrobes and slippers as well, but no dental or shaving kits, as would be customary in a five star hotel. The bath towels felt thin and cheap, which was a letdown.||Do note that the hotel consists of several historical buildings and the long hallways come with a few steps along the way. If steps are a problem, make sure to request a room with step-free access.||Breakfast was served in the breakfast room on the 1st floor from 7 to 10:30. It was busy but not overly so. Sadly, they did not offer eggs Benedict anymore, which I had looked forward to. While the hot items were basic, there was a wider array of cold items, such as good quality gravlax, cheeses, lots of breads and several sweet bakery items. Nothing was over the top, but overall the breakfast was still nice and I would say that for a European city hotel, the spread was above average. Everything was self-serve, including coffee from a machine.||The restaurant was closed during my stay.||The spa in the basement was open from 7 am to 10 pm and free of charge for hotel guests. There was a nice 15-metre swimming pool that was not busy at all, as well as a jacuzzi, a steam room and saunas. The spa receptionists were very friendly and accommodating.||I liked the location of the hotel. There is a park opposite the hotel, and the old town is right behind the park, a five-minute walk away. The walk from the airport bus stop took about 15 minutes. Central Riga is not large so you will be able to walk everywhere.||While the hotel is definitely above an average four star property, do not come here expecting full five star luxury to avoid disappointment. Considering the price I paid, 127 EUR/night including the city tax and breakfast, I still found it to be excellent value overall and will not hesitate to return.

An excellent hotel in a good location. Next to a beautiful park and in walking distance to the old town. Hotel itself was beautifully renovated. A clean and quiet room. A bed was high quality so had a good sleep after a long days outdoors. Wide selection at breakfast with a sparkling wine. Spa was not very spacious but nice with a pool, jacuzzi and different saunas. The staff was friendly and good at their jobs. We had a perfect stay, nothing to complain about.

Fabulous hotel! One of the best I have ever stayed at, and I have stayed at a lot! The hotel is well-decorated in an opulent, yet tasteful, manner. Our check-in experience was great. Valerie was very efficient and kindly offered us an upgrade to a Deluxe Double Room overlooking the park on both sides. We had dinner at SNOB restaurant. My cocktail was expertly mixed and our dinner (duck breast) was perfection. The breakfast had so many different delicious offerings. I tried Baltic herring 🤗. Location is very good as it is not in the heart of the Old Town so it’s a bit quieter. I don’t expect to come back to Riga as a tourist - but if I did, I would definitely stay here again!

Loved everything about this Grand Poet by Semarah, Riga. Very centrally located, all places are within walking distance. Room was very spacious, clean and comfortable. Reception staff are very cooperative and helpful. Breakfast had a wide selection of items to suit everyone's taste. The beautiful garden at the front was bonus for me. Enjoyed our stay thoroughly, would love to return to this hotel in future.

Hotel is located in an ideal central spot in the very heart of Riga. Valet service to park the car was convenient and ran well. Our room was stylish and well-equipped, the only window opened to backyard, facing a wall, but let's be honest, we did not come here for the view. We did not use the spa, but had a look at it. It seemed really nice but rather small. Probably a good idea to find out beforehand what are good times to visit it for less crowd. Breakfast was rich with all sorts of variety to cater for different tastes. What I suggest to the hotel managers and staff - a smile goes a long way. Longer that knowing perfect English or having fast solutions. With a very few exceptions, the people from the hotel team we met were very serious and smiles were rare. May be they need some daily praise or good words from their managers :) All in all: nice rooms, great breakfast, fantastic location.