Grand Poet Hotel by Semarah

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Front of property
Interior entrance
Indoor spa tub
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $176
$155 nightly
$176 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7

Explore the area

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Raina blvd 5/6, Riga, LV-1050
  • Place, Freedom Monument
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral of Christ's Nativity
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Russian Orthodox Cathedral
    ‪4 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(77 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Grand Suite

  • 721 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Park View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Park View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Park View

  • Park view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Riga

A stay at Grand Poet Hotel by Semarah places you in the heart of Riga, steps from Museum of the Occupation of Latvia and 3 minutes by foot from Kronvalda park. .This luxury hotel is 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from Jurmala Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Pilsetas kanals.

What's nearby

  • Freedom Monument - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Latvian Art Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cathedral of Christ's Nativity - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Russian Orthodox Cathedral - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Riga Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Riga-Pasažieru Station - 13 min walk
  • Riga International Airport (RIX) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KALVE coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Snob Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shot Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cadets de Gascogne - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cartel Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Grand Poet Hotel by Semarah

Grand Poet Hotel by Semarah offers 168 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.
Hedonic Spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 168 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy international cuisine at Snob Restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 6 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Snob Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Snob Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 70.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 58 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 70.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Children under 16 years old are allowed in the spa from 7 AM to 7 PM.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Latvia. This property is rated 5 stars.

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Grand Poet Hotel by Semarah Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 809 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1005 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikael Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent spa and very nice service.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel with clean rooms and very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hayley anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good spa, rooms are beautiful, well stocked, great location, no noise, excellent dinner, highly recommend. Only thing i wasnt keen on was the breakfast, it was quite limited but it didnt matter too much.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay, both Hotel and town were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sindre Evensen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, good spa.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mads

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always wonderful staff, rooms, bar, restaurant, i would recommend this hotel if you are in Riga, i have been here more times than i can count
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tulio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recently stayed at The Grand Poet hotel with my wife and other family members. I highly recommend it, walking distance from all main attractions. Best hotel in Riga.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t fault this place amazing property and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is outstanding, with friendly staff, a brilliant included spa and a fully stocked breakfast buffet. The staff are very warm and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous time in the snowy beauty of Riga. The hotel was a charming oasis of warmth and hospitality with every creature comfort. The price/value of a perfectly placed hotel in the capital was great value too. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARCO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bitta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautifully-decorated lobby, guest rooms, and public spaces; excellent buffet breakfast; clean and modern wellness area with two saunas, steam room, salt room, large pool, and whirlpool. Great location a short walk from the heart of the old town, right across the street from a park and canal.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic hotel. Loved everything about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in riga and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable rooms, classy lobby, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kanon
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful space. Very friendly staff. Great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A beautiful hotel with everything you need in Riga
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kalle Juhani

Liked: Amenities
A great hotel with a very good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All high end as with previous stays. Phenomenal buffet breakfast with infinite choices. Delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hanna Elisabet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So clean! Lovely staff, brakefast also lovely. Late checkout without extra cost. Very nice spa facillity but the hottub was 5 degrees to cold. We will be back for out 5th stay in this fine hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Grand Poet was just perfect! Lovely room, very clean and spacious. The staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel itself situated well, breakfast amazing and the spa was just the perfect place to relax and unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025