Gallery Park Hotel occupies a 19th-century building in the centre of Riga, within the UNESCO World Heritage area. A member of the Châteaux & Hôtels Collection, it has been chosen as Latvia’s sole representative in the Five Star Alliance luxury hotel association.
At a glance
Location: Central Riga, near Kronvalda Park, Latvia
Rooms: 24 rooms including 5 suites
Stayed in: Room
Best for: connoisseurs of art, antiques and fine dining
Reviewed: September 2014
9.1 out of 10
Setting and arrival
I arrived late in the evening from Vilnius, a short taxi ride from the central bus station, and reception had my room ready and waiting. The halls mix gilt mirrors and period detail with contemporary pieces.
The rooms
The 24 rooms come in two styles: the second and third floors are styled after Napoleon III, while the fourth floor is contemporary. The five suites, including the Royal and Imperial Suites, display original art and antiques from the world’s leading auction houses. Every room has Wi-Fi, a safe, minibar and Thalgo toiletries, with views over Kronvalda Park, the Art Museum or Riga’s boulevards.
Dining and wine
Restaurant Renommé, where breakfast is served, has been named among the five best restaurants in Europe for its refined contemporary cuisine. The Gallery Vinoteka is a sommelier-curated list of fine wines chosen to match the menu.
The verdict
Intimate, beautifully furnished and home to an outstanding restaurant, Gallery Park is Riga’s most refined small luxury hotel.
- Rooms: 9.0
- Service: 9.0
- Dining: 9.5
- Facilities and spa: 8.5
- Location: 9.5
Gallery Park Hotel Riga, Riga, Latvia.
David stayed as a guest of the hotel. Based on a stay in September 2014. Facilities, menus and prices may have changed since.
