Avalon Hotel & Conferences

Hotel Description

You know what surprised me about the Avalon Hotel & Conferences? It’s actually got this understated elegance that catches you off guard when you first walk in. I mean, the name sounds pretty standard for a business hotel, but there’s something about the way they’ve done the lobby – it’s got this warm, modern feel without being sterile. The location on Janvāra iela is honestly perfect if you want to feel like you’re in the real Riga, not some tourist bubble. You’re literally a few minutes’ walk from the Old Town, but you’re also right in the middle of where actual Rigans live and work.

The conference setup is clearly their thing – and I don’t mean that in a boring way. What happens is they’ve figured out how to make the whole place feel professional without sacrificing comfort. The rooms are genuinely well-designed, with these big windows that let in tons of light (crucial during those short Baltic winter days). The beds are properly comfortable, and honestly, the shower pressure is better than what you’ll find at most four-star places. I stayed on the third floor and it was surprisingly quiet for being on such a central street – you get a bit of city hum but nothing that’ll keep you up. The Wi-Fi actually works everywhere, which sounds basic but you’d be amazed how many hotels mess this up.

Here’s what really won me over though – the staff genuinely knows the neighborhood. When I asked about breakfast spots nearby, the front desk guy didn’t just point me toward the hotel restaurant (which is decent, by the way). He told me about this little café on Blaumaņa street that locals go to, and mentioned that the Central Market gets crazy busy after 10 AM on weekends. That kind of local insight makes a huge difference. The hotel itself sits in this interesting spot where you’ve got the Daugava River about a ten-minute walk south, and the really beautiful Art Nouveau district spreading out to the east. If you’re here for meetings or conferences, you’re golden – everything’s accessible and there’s proper parking (not a given in central Riga). But if you’re just exploring, you’re close enough to walk to most of the good stuff without feeling like you’re staying in a tourist trap. The 9-star rating isn’t just inflated marketing either – they’ve clearly put thought into the details that matter to people who actually travel regularly.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $94. Standard Double or Twin Room for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $105. Standard Double or Twin Room with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $105. Standard Double or Twin Room with Atrium View with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $136. Family Room (3 Adults) with 2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $142. Superior Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $178. Junior Suite with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $205. Suite with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Maria from Finland – 8 July 2025 (10/10)

  -everything

• Exceptional – Bigmacony from Czech Republic – 7 July 2025 (10/10)

  Amazing hotel for a relatively low price. Great location, very nice and clean rooms, kind staff and delicious breakfast service. I can't wait to be back in Avalon!

• Exceptional – Erich from Estonia – 6 July 2025 (10/10)

  We really liked and appreciated the lehel of cleansiness in our room. Everything was spotless. Thanks to a very comfortable bed we managed to get some quality sleep after a long drive to Riga.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing to highlight on the negative side.

• All good and nice – Jihad from United Arab Emirates – 2 July 2025 (10/10)

  All perfect

• Very good choice – Viljamas from Lithuania – 25 June 2025 (10/10)

  Location perfect
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast could be a little bit more selection like fish or fried egg

• Definitely recommend – Vesa from Finland – 24 June 2025 (9/10)

  The location is ideal if you arrive to Riga by bus, as it is only a few minutes walk to the bus station, and at the same time adjacent to the Old Town. The room was nice, big and spotlessly clean, and the reception staff was friendly and welcoming. Good breakfast, with enough space in the breakfast room.
  
  What could be improved: This is a very minor thing, but the only instant coffee in the room was of "3-in-1" type, which means you can't have your cup of coffee black and without sugar.

• Exceptional – Ciaran from Ireland – 23 June 2025 (10/10)

  What could be improved: The stairs in my room

• Superb – Alexsf2000 from United States – 22 June 2025 (9/10)

  Great location on the edge of old town, walking distance from bus station. Good, modern and clean. Breakfast was good, busy, but staff was working fast to keep everything clean and refilled.

• Very nice – Patrick from Germany – 20 June 2025 (10/10)

  Staff was really friendly, also guided us into the narrow parking garage when outside parking was full. Hotel's location also a plus.
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast room was a little small with a big group of seniors coincidentally having breakfast at the same time. There was an adjacent room to avoid this, too. So no problem.

• Superb – Svetlana from Ireland – 19 June 2025 (9/10)

  Good breakfast
  Good location
  
  What could be improved: Everything was fine

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