Historical Ekes Konvents 1435 HotelvsGrand Palace Hotel
Both properties are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Grand Palace Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Ekes Konvents. Grand Palace Hotel comes in at #2 in Riga with accolades from 6 publications such as The Telegraph, Rough Guide and Fodor's.
Historical Ekes Konvents 1435 Hotel
Skarnu 22, Riga LV 1050, Latvia
From $48/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Family Friendly
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast buffet
DK Eyewitness
"Right in the centre of the Old Town, this building has an interesting history. It was a guest house for travellers in the 15th century and later housed the widows of guild members."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Not to be confused with Konventa Sēta next door, the 600-year-old Ekes Konvents oozes wobbly medieval charm from every crooked nook and cranny." Full review
Grand Palace Hotel
Pils Street 12, Riga LV 1050, Latvia
From $148/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Fodor's
"Outstanding amenities, 19th-century furnishings, and an enviable location in the heart of Rīga make this a grand place in which to relax in luxury." Full review
Lonely Planet
"If you don't mind smallish rooms, you'll find no better place to be pampered than the lavish Grand Palace." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A classy option popular with celebrities, this hotel has two acclaimed restaurants, a sauna, gym and a cosy lobby bar with antler chandeliers."
Star Service
"The ambience is more grand house than hotel—elegant furniture, paintings, rugs and lighting generate an intimate atmosphere." Full review
Rough Guide
"A luxury hotel in a wonderful old building, stuffed full of antique-effect furniture, just off Doma laukums. Rooms from 160Ls."
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Grand Palace Hotel is an elegant boutique hotel in Riga’s Unesco-listed old town centre." Full review