Tallink Hotel Riga

There were 2 things I liked about it. Location was one. I needed it for walks to my appointments. And a coffee at the breakfast bar.

I am slightly disappointed with the hotel. I have read so many good reviews about it, therefore I chose it. Firstly, the cleanliness in the room was not up to the standard. I have stayed in many places but this was a shock to me. Naive me, I was expecting for that price spotless room. Secondly, the handle was broken off for the window. All I wanted was fresh air for the night, but couldn’t open it because it wasn’t there. Thirdly, there was meant to be dressing gown and slippers in the room, for the trips to sauna. As you gathered, they were not there. I couldn’t access free sauna. Such a shame. Another thing to point out is the entrance door. It was so heavy, that I had to use both hands and at least a foot to open it up and roll the suitcase in. Can’t imagine how are elderly people struggling with it. The breakfast bar, I was a bit disappointed with the range. Normally, all the hotels provide vegetarian and vegan items as well. I ended up going somewhere else for the breakfast. Also, upon arrival I didn’t feel welcome. The receptionist was only looking in his screen, looked everywhere else. That was awkward.

Breakfast was good

Water in the shower did not go down

- central location (but facing a bus stop, not a great view from the rooms) - good for short business trips - decent breakfast

- cold and not friendly staff. Not welcome at the check-in, not asked if we were happy with our stay at the check out. - we stayed 4 nights - one day room was not cleaned at all. - no shampoo, no conditioner in the room (not acceptable for 4* hotel) - no bath, only shower - very small rooms, most of them facing a wall of the building nearby. Really dark, not enough natural light. - Sauna / jacuzzi is not used, empty most of the time - once we came in there was no light’ and it’s automatic no possible to switch on ourselves. - coffee from coffee machine isn’t great, coffee in a big coffee pod is good, but was there only 2 days out of 4 - asked staff about it - they said “they run out of coffee” - not worth money we payed. Might be ok only for short business trips to stay in the city center, not for leisure trips.