— The hotel
Rixwell Old Riga Palace Hotel
Rixwell Old Riga Palace Hotel sits at 8/10 Minsterejas iela, a stone’s throw from the buzzing heart of Riga’s Old Town, yet tucked into a quieter corner where cobblestones still carry that old‑world charm. Walking into the building feels like stepping back in time—an elegantly restored 19th‑century façade that still wears its history like a badge. The front desk bell chimed as I entered, and the staff greeted me with that warm, almost instant familiarity you get when locals are on the same page—“Hello, we’re ready for you, right?” they said, as if they’d already seen my luggage. (Honestly, the check‑in was smooth, no long line, just a polite exchange of a key and a quick nod about the nearby bus stop on Brīvības iela.) The lobby