About this hotel
General information
Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga is a five-star grand hotel in central Riga, facing the Latvian National Opera across the green park along the city canal, right at the threshold of the Old Town. Interiors are in a contemporary classic style, and the house runs on the rhythm of a large international hotel: 100 rooms, 41 suites and 23 residences with their own kitchens, round-the-clock limousine transfers and a concierge team that secures opera and ballet tickets, restaurant tables or even a private jet.
The top floor belongs to Stage22, a restaurant and bar with a terrace overlooking the Opera and the city’s rooftops; below are Amber Restaurant, the Lobby Lounge and a Cigar Lounge. Kempinski The Spa has six treatment rooms, a 16-metre indoor pool, several saunas and a private sauna suite for the Latvian bathing ritual. For events there is the daylit Grand Ballroom, five meeting rooms and the VIP Room, a banqueting space with a terrace and panoramic views of Riga.
Location
The hotel stands in the very centre of Riga, 40 m from the Latvian National Opera, by the entrance to the historic centre. On foot it is about 300 m to the Freedom Monument, 400 m to St Peter’s Church, 600 m to the House of the Blackheads, 700 m to the Three Brothers and Riga Cathedral, 900 m to the Latvian National Museum of Art and 1.4 km to the Art Nouveau quarter. The central railway and coach stations are 600 m away (a 10-minute walk), Riga Passenger Port 2 km and Riga Airport 9 km, about 20 minutes by car. The hotel runs 24-hour transfers in Mercedes E- and S-Class cars and V-Class and Sprinter vans; the beaches of Jūrmala are 30 minutes’ drive away.
Spa
Kempinski The Spa brings together six treatment rooms, several saunas, a steam room, a plunge pool, an ice fountain, an Experience Shower and a relaxation lounge. Therapists treat both women and men, with classic massages, facials using 111SKIN products and an amber-stone ritual. A highlight is the Latvian bathing ritual led by a bath master in a private sauna suite; the sauna suite can also be booked on its own, and the whole spa can be reserved for exclusive use.
Sports & leisure
The fitness centre in the spa has weight and cardio machines with screens for films, music or radio; water and fresh fruit are served between sets, and a personal trainer can be booked on request. The concierge books tickets for the Latvian National Opera, and the hotel’s limousines can be hired by the hour for excursions around Riga and across Latvia, including in a vintage Rolls-Royce. Old Riga, with Dome Square and Riga Cathedral, is a few minutes’ walk away, and the beaches of Jūrmala are half an hour by car.
For children
Young guests get a personalised check-in and a behind-the-scenes tour of hotel life tailored to their age and interests: back-of-house rooms that guests rarely see open up for them, and the tour ends with a cup of cocoa in the Lobby Lounge.
Restaurants & bars
The hotel’s restaurants and bars run from the lobby to the top floor:
- Stage22 Bar & Restaurant — a top-floor restaurant and bar with a terrace: contemporary Asian cooking that pairs bold flavours with local produce, signature cocktails, an extensive wine list and views of the Opera and the city skyline
- Amber Restaurant — a contemporary European restaurant with a large show kitchen, serving a buffet breakfast with live cooking stations every morning
- Lobby Lounge — the lobby bar, open from morning to midnight, for light dishes and drinks through the day, a glass of wine or a classic afternoon tea
- Cigar Lounge — a room for fine cigars, cognacs and aromatic cocktails
Swimming
The 16-metre indoor pool is in Kempinski The Spa, alongside a plunge pool, saunas, a steam room and the relaxation lounge.
Pets
Dogs are welcome for a nightly supplement. They are given food and water bowls, waste bags and treats, a dedicated dog menu is served in the restaurants and through in-room dining, and the team gladly takes four-legged guests for walks in the park by the Opera.
Rooms
The 100 rooms and 41 suites are furnished in a contemporary classic style; some look out over the Latvian National Opera and the park in front of it, the rest over the city. Selected rooms can be connected to their neighbours.
Air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, a safe and a bathroom with bathtub and separate shower, plus full access to Kempinski The Spa and the fitness centre.
Superior Room
A stylish room with a king-size bed or two single beds, a comfortable seating area and a marble bathroom, looking out over the city. Sleeps two.
Deluxe Room
A spacious room with a seating area, a king-size bed or two single beds, a desk, a minibar and a walk-in wardrobe, with city views. Sleeps up to three.
Opera Deluxe Room
A room overlooking the Latvian National Opera, with a king-size bed or two single beds, a seating area, a walk-in wardrobe, and a bathtub with separate shower. Sleeps up to three.
Junior Suite
A modern suite with a king-size bed and a fully furnished sitting area suited to a private meeting; desk, bathtub and separate shower, city views. Sleeps up to three.
Junior Suite with Park View
A suite with a king-size bed and a furnished sitting area, its windows looking over the park by the Opera. Sleeps up to three.
Deluxe Suite
A one-bedroom suite with a king-size bed and a separate living room in an elegant interior, with city views. Sleeps up to three.
Deluxe Suite with Park View
A suite with a separate bedroom and living room, looking out over the park by the Opera. Sleeps up to three.
Diplomatic Suite
A bright corner suite with a king-size bedroom, a separate living room, a dining area and a bathroom with a panoramic window over historic Riga. Sleeps up to three.
Presidential Suite
A one-bedroom suite with a king-size bed, a living room with fireplace, a separate dining room with a formal table, a fully equipped kitchen, its own sauna and steam room, and a private cinema. Sleeps up to three.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.