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Grand Palace Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Pils Street 12, Riga, LV 1050

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

Luxurious Accommodation in the Heart of Riga

  • Historic Charm and Modern Comfort

    The Grand Palace Hotel, originally built in 1877, seamlessly blends historic charm with modern amenities. Located in Riga's Old Town, steps away from Riga Castle and Doma Square, our elegantly furnished rooms offer free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and heated bathroom floors.

  • Wellness and Dining Experience

    Indulge in a private sauna session or work out at the 24-hour gym. Our Pils Bar & Restaurant offers a delightful culinary journey with a focus on European and Asian cuisine. From ticket services to currency exchange, we ensure a seamless stay for our guests.

Book your stay at the Grand Palace Hotel and immerse yourself in luxury and convenience during your visit to Riga.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Excellent location

  • Friendly staff

  • Great breakfast

At the hotel

Popular amenities

86 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Aerobics
  • Air conditioning
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Bar
  • Bike tours
  • Bowling
  • Breakfast in the room
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Pools & wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa/wellness center

Dining & drinks

  • Cooking class
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Cycling
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Tennis court

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Street parking

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pet bowls
  • Pets allowed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours

Services & essentials

  • Business center
  • Canoeing
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Fishing
  • Free WiFi
  • Horse riding
  • Key access
  • Live music/performance
  • Movie nights
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Squash
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

1,954 reviews
9/ 10
Lieliska atrašanās vieta, bezmaksas upgrade - plašs, ērts numuriņš. Laipns personāls, pārdomāts iekārtojums
Liga · couple · 2026-10-24

The guest experience

9.1out of 10
1954 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Excellent location
  • Friendly staff
  • Great breakfast

Worth knowing — Communication issues · Smoking in bar

How guests scored the stay

  • Location9.4

    Very central location noted in multiple reviews.

  • Service9.3

    Friendly and helpful staff are frequently praised.

  • Overall Experience9.2

    Overall experience across reviews consistently described as excellent.

  • Cleanliness9.1

    Reviews mention a very clean hotel.

  • Food and Beverage9.1

    Breakfast is often praised as fantastic.

  • Room Quality9.1

    Rooms described as spacious and comfortable.

  • Value for Money9.1

    Exceptional stay described, suggesting good value.

  • Amenities8.6

    Some amenities received mixed feedback, e.g. bathroom could be modernized.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Remarkably consistent

100% of 7 recent stays rated 8+

9.11954 reviews
  • Laba viesnīca vecpilsētā

    9/10

    Liga · couple · 2026-10-24

    “Lieliska atrašanās vieta, bezmaksas upgrade - plašs, ērts numuriņš. Laipns personāls, pārdomāts iekārtojums”

  • Hotellet overgikk alle forventninger – fantastisk opphold og anbefales på det varmeste, 100 %!

    10/10

    Iveta · couple · 2026-10-23

    “Absolut alt , rom ,frokost, personal .”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Bridgford · family with children · 2026-10-21

    “The staff were excellent, Elvis and Ernest so heplfull. Mazing food, location very good. A perfect place to enjoy Riga.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Ket Lusik · family with children · 2026-10-20

    “Понравилось все”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Gai · family with children · 2026-10-20

    “מלון מדהים בלב ריגה חדר יפה מאוד צוות מדהים שעוזר בהכל יש חנייה ליד המלון ארוחת בוקר מדהימה כאעלו אתה ישן בארמון”

  • The best hotel in Riga! It exceeded my expectations. Special thank you for Ernest and staff.

    10/10

    Simona · solo traveller · 2026-10-19

    “Everything was just perfect.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    elyor · family with children · 2026-10-18

    “Staff”

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