Park Inn by Radisson Riga Valdemara

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about the Park Inn by Radisson on Krogus iela? It’s actually got this unexpectedly sleek vibe that doesn’t scream “corporate hotel chain.” I mean, sure, it’s got that Radisson reliability you’d expect, but there’s something about the lobby that feels more… I don’t know, more thoughtfully designed than your typical business hotel. The whole place sits right in this interesting pocket of Riga where you’re close enough to the action but not drowning in tourist crowds – which honestly is exactly what you want when you’re trying to get a real feel for the city.

The location thing is pretty clever, actually. You’re literally a few minutes from the Daugava riverfront, and if you’re into that whole Old Town exploration thing (which, let’s be honest, is why most people end up in Riga), you can either take a pleasant walk or hop on public transport without any hassle. But here’s what I really appreciated – you can actually park here without wanting to tear your hair out, which anyone who’s driven in European city centers will tell you is basically a miracle. The rooms themselves are solid – nothing that’ll blow your mind, but they’re spacious enough that you’re not playing luggage Tetris, and the beds are actually comfortable, not just hotel-marketing comfortable. The sound insulation is decent too, which matters more than you’d think when you’re trying to sleep off jet lag.

What really sells me on this place though is that it feels like they get that travelers aren’t just looking for a place to crash – you want to feel like you’re somewhere that makes sense. The staff actually knows the neighborhood, like they can tell you which tram will get you to the Central Market fastest or where to grab decent coffee before 8 AM (spoiler: not many places). It’s that kind of local knowledge that makes the difference between feeling like you’re just passing through and actually experiencing a place. The whole operation runs smoothly without being stuffy about it, and honestly, after staying at places that are either trying too hard to be boutique-y or are just soulless box hotels, that balance is refreshing. With an 8.7 rating, it’s clearly doing something right – and after spending a few days there, I get why people keep coming back.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $75. Standard Room with 1 extra-large double bed, 2 × 1 sofa bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $81. Standard Room with Old Town View with 2 single beds, 2 × 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $87. Standard Room with Balcony with 1 extra-large double bed, 2 × 1 sofa bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $99. Superior Room with 1 extra-large double bed, 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $111. Superior Room with Balcony with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Nice experience and I would stay there again – Adel from Poland – 9 July 2025 (10/10)

  Clean and rooms are designed very well, and the receptionist so welcoming, also the breakfast was so good with a lot of varieties.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Exceptional – Radu from Romania – 5 July 2025 (10/10)

  Comfortable
  Good Breakfast
  
  What could be improved: Nothing to dislike

• Superb – Krišs from Latvia – 3 July 2025 (9/10)

  What could be improved: Parking not big enough.

• Exceptional – Kuido from Estonia – 28 June 2025 (10/10)

  Great view and quiet place. Free parking slot

• Perfect stay – Vytautas from Lithuania – 26 June 2025 (10/10)

  Very nice room, everything was clean, 2 water bottles in the fridge, can make tea in the room, big bed, big room, good curtains (room becomes dark when it closed, so good to sleep when it is still bright outside), bed has a separate colorful light and it was the best thing for my child 🙂 Very nice breakfast! ! !

• Exceptional – Gerda from Lithuania – 25 June 2025 (10/10)

  Clean and we like our room with balcony. Also the personal was very good, breakfast super!

• Very good – Gristel from Estonia – 25 June 2025 (8/10)

  Very nice room and decor. Location is not very central, but close enough. Breakfast buffet was good but just one selection of fish (no salmon) and no cakes (I love good sweet selection).

• Nice stay – Triinu from Estonia – 24 June 2025 (9/10)

  It’s always clean and comfortable.
  
  What could be improved: If I book for two adults and one child I expect to get sleeping arrangements for everybody. We got a room with two pillows and two blankets. Had to ask extra.

• Very good – Henri-rene from Estonia – 20 June 2025 (8/10)

  Friendly staff. Very good breakfast!
  
  What could be improved: Available parking slots for cars was somewhat limited.

• Great service! Much better then most 9 rated hotels I stayed at! – Noah from Sweden – 17 June 2025 (9/10)

  Great service! Much better then most 9 rated hotels I stayed at!

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