Grand Poet Hotel and SPA by Semarah
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Grand Poet Hotel and SPA by Semarah is worth booking if you want a five-star with a pool and spa a few minutes from Riga's Old Town at a price many cities would charge for four stars. If firm mattresses keep you awake, or you simply want the lowest bill, one of our other two picks may fit better.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is the pick for couples on a treat weekend and for families who want facilities to fall back on. The property lists a swimming pool, a spa, a gym, a restaurant and family rooms, and the listing is tagged as pet friendly. Guests who care about a big breakfast will be pleased.
Budget travellers should look elsewhere: at €107.71 a night it costs well over the city median. Light sleepers sensitive to mattress firmness should also read the bed comments below before booking.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Raiņa bulvāris 5/6 in central Riga. Guests describe it as near a park and canal, a short walk from the Old Town. Location scores 9.8 out of 10, the highest number on this page.
Walking times are straight-line estimates: the Freedom Monument is about 4 minutes away (0.3 km), Riga Cathedral about 8 minutes (0.6 km) and Riga Castle about 9 minutes (0.7 km). For most visitors that means no need for transport at all to see the main sights.
What guests say
The hotel averages 9.4 out of 10 across 4,248 reviews. Location is praised first. Breakfast is the other standout: guests describe an extensive buffet with hot dishes, pancakes, fresh vegetables and sparkling wine.
Beds are the one recurring criticism, and a mild one. They are large and generally comfortable, but some guests find the mattresses too firm. If you know you need a softer bed, ask the hotel whether toppers are available; this is not confirmed in our data.
Price and how it compares with our other Riga picks
For a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, the reference price seen was €107.71 per night, about €215 for the stay. That is roughly 37% above the €78.45 median of our sample. These are reference figures, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Old Riga Plaza Hotel, our Budget pick, was €28.81 a night with a score of 8.1. Carillon Aparthotel - Keystone Collection, our Best Value pick, was €66.50 with 9.6. Neither has a star rating in our data. Grand Poet costs about €41 a night more than Carillon. What that buys is a five-star hotel with a pool and spa, rather than a higher guest score, since Carillon actually scores slightly better.
Why it made our top 3
We looked at 39 properties in Riga, and 34 were eligible for review ranking, where Grand Poet placed fifth. Among the upscale options it had the strongest review confidence for a five-star, combining a high score with a large number of reviews. That made it our Luxury choice.
In plain terms: plenty of guests have stayed, and very few came away unhappy.
Before you book
Pool and spa opening times, and any fees for using them, must be checked for your dates. Breakfast inclusion, room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed either.
If you plan to bring a pet, confirm the policy and any charge with the hotel. If mattress firmness matters, mention it when booking.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Does Grand Poet Hotel in Riga have a pool and spa?
Yes, the property lists both a swimming pool and a spa. Opening hours and any fees are not confirmed, so check them for your dates.
How far is Grand Poet from Riga Old Town?
Very close. Straight-line estimates put the Freedom Monument about 4 minutes away on foot and Riga Cathedral about 8 minutes.
Is breakfast good at Grand Poet Hotel?
Guests praise an extensive buffet with hot dishes, pancakes, fresh vegetables and sparkling wine. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Are the beds comfortable at Grand Poet Riga?
Generally yes, and they are large, but some guests find the mattresses too firm. Ask the hotel if that is a concern.
How much does Grand Poet Hotel cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €107.71 per night. Check today's price for your dates.