Grand Poet Hotel by Semarah, located in Riga, garners positive feedback from its guests. It's celebrated for its elegant design, exceptional service, and prime location, making it a favored choice for travelers seeking a luxurious and convenient stay in the city.
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Grand Poet Hotel by Semarah
9.3
(5,817 ratings)
Riga, Latvia -
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560 m Latvian National Opera
630 m Riga Cathedral
700 m Riga Castle
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
Breakfast
Wellness
Location
- Exceptional Customer Service: Guests rave about the attentive and professional staff.
- Luxurious Spa Facilities: The spa offers a relaxing and high-quality experience.
- Prime Location: Ideally situated for exploring Riga, with many attractions nearby.
- Elegant Rooms: The accommodations are praised for their stylish design and comfort.
- Gourmet Dining: The on-site restaurant is celebrated for its delicious, high-end cuisine.
Area for improvement
- Pricey: Some guests find the hotel to be quite expensive.
- Limited Parking: Available parking can be challenging to find and might not meet the needs of all guests.
- Noise Levels: Rooms facing the street can be noisy, affecting sleep quality for some guests.
- Busy Spa: The spa can get overcrowded, making it difficult to book treatments.
- Wi-Fi Connectivity Issues: Some guests have reported problems with the Wi-Fi signal strength in their rooms.
Amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Breakfast available
Pool
Spa
Hot Tub
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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9.3RateScore
Total 5,817 Reviews
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963 Reviews
9.6 / 10
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Breakfast was mentioned 175 times
2% Negative94% Positive
Reviews based on Breakfast
Nicky Pearce6 months ago
5/5
Gorgeous grand hotel within walking distance of shops and bars of old town Riga. Staff were pleasant and really helpful. Clean and quiet, spacious rooms with the most comfortable beds and amazing bathroom/shower. We used the Spa, pool/jacuzzi/ steam room and sauna which was fabulous and easy to book. Highly recommend the breakfast, lots of choice and an abundance of all food. The staff were continuously clearing tables so it always felt spotless. We used room service twice and the food was so delicious and delivered promptly. Drinks were reasonably priced at the hotel bar. All in all a highly recommended luxurious feeling hotel. Would definitely stay there again.
Heather Firth6 months ago
5/5
My friend and I found this hotel online when looking for a spa hotel in Riga in December within suitable walking distance to the old town. I’m so glad I found this one! We booked on their website. We were able to book massage appointments the Friday evening about 5pm. We arrived by taxi from the airport at about 1:30, and our room was immediately ready, which was a nice surprise because usually you need to wait until about 3pm. Another nice surprise was the free fizzy wine that arrived soon after we got to the room. We decided that it was too late in the day to venture out so we decided to book a table in the SNOB restaurant. We used the spa, had our massages, got ready for dinner and ate an amazing meal. The rest of our stay was just as great. It was so nice to defrost in the sauna after exploring the old town in the -6 snow. Our last day we were so tired that we ordered room service, which was great. The city is so pretty. Everyone was so friendly too. I will definitely be back with my husband soon. Thank you!
Hotel Quality
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General Info
Total number of rooms 168
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
6Download
31Upload
26Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
81 out of 100
Very Safe
Nighttime safety
55 out of 100
Risky
Riga safety index
84
Overall Safety Index
Very Safe
An average rating of the six safety categories
84 out of 100
Women safety
Safe
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
76
Physical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
97
Property safety
Safe
Likelihood of theft.
76
Political safety
Very Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
90
LGBTQ safety
Safe
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
67
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
39
Overall Crime index
Low
An average rating of the crime categories
39 out of 100
Property crime severity
Moderate
47
Mugging or robbery 34/100
Car theft 32/100
Car break-ins 47/100
Home break-ins 36/100
Violent crime severity
Low
26
Physical attacks 38/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 25/100
Other crime severity
Low
39
Insult or harassment in public 35/100
Corruption or bribery 68/100
Drug problem 42/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.6 - $1.4
Coffee
$1.3 - $4
Beer 0.5L
$1.2 - $2
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$7 - $15
Public transport, one-way ticket
$1.5 - $2
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$0.7 - $2
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$50 - $78
Bottle of mid-range wine
$6 - $11
McMeal at McDonalds
$7 - $8
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$0.9 - $3
Public transport, monthly pass
$30 - $40
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.6 - $1.8
Mobile phone monthly plan
$12 - $22
Fitness club, monthly fee
$20 - $52
Weather In Riga
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°F
Precipitation In Riga
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Air Quality
Moderate
PM2.515
PM1026
38
Slight concern for sensitive groups. Most can continue outdoor activities.
Drinkable Water Quality
Fair
Water may have some problems, not recommended for daily consumption.
Traffic around property
Light
Few vehicles on the road, relaxed and stress-free driving experience.
House Rules
Check in after 14:00
Check out until 12:00
Children welcome
Pets welcome (restrictions apply)