Description
Location. The Boutique Hotel Viesturs Is Located In Riga, Latvia, 50 Metres From The National Opera House And 300 Metres From Dome Cathedral. Riga Train Station Is 500 Metres From The Hotel And The Airport Is Eight Kilometres Away.
Hotel Features. Situated In A 17Th Century Property Within The City's Old Town, The Four Storey Boutique Hotel Viesturs Blends Period And Contemporary Decor. The Hotel Offers Complimentary Newspapers And A Television In The Lobby. Wireless Internet Access Is Available In Public Areas. A Safe Deposit Box Is Provided At The 24 Hour Front Desk, Where Staff Can Also Assist With Tourist Arrangements And Restaurant Bookings. Public Parking Is Located Nearby (Surcharge).
A Complimentary Continental Breakfast Is Served Each Morning In The Hotel's Breakfast Room, Which Has A Vaulted Stone Ceiling And Bright Decor. There Are No Restaurants At The Hotel, But Plenty In The Area Offering A Choice Of Latvian And International Dishes. A Neighbouring Italian Restaurant Offers Discounted Rates To Hotel Guests. Tea And Coffee Are Available From Room Service Throughout The Day.
Guestrooms. The 13 Guestrooms At The Boutique Hotel Viesturs Have Bright Decor With White Walls And Antique Style Furnishings. Some Have The Original 17Th Century Stone Walls Displayed. All Have Satellite Television, Direct Dial Phones, Wireless Internet Access, And Minibars.
Expert Tip. Although It Has Collapsed Several Times Since Its Construction In The Early 13Th Century, The Spire Of St Peter's Church Is Worth A Visit For Its Panoramic Views Of Riga. A Lift Transports Visitors 70 Metres Up To The Viewing Deck.
Driving Directions
From Riga Airport (Rix):
Distance To The Boutique Hotel Viesturs Is 8 Kilometres, Approximately 20 Minutes' Drive.
Getting There. The Number 22A Express Bus Runs To Riga City Centre Every 10 30 Minutes. Tickets Cost 0.25 Lvl, And Are Available On Board. Alternatively, The Number 22 Bus Runs To The City Centre, But The Journey Time Is Longer. Taxis Wait Outside Arrivals And Cost Around 8 10 Lvl To Central Riga. The Hotel Offers Airport Transfer For Around 21 Eur Each Way. Prices Are All Subject To Change.
Getting Around. Central Riga And The Old Town Are Best Explored By Foot. Riga's Efficient Public Transport Network Includes Buses, Trams, And Trolleybuses. Night Services Are Provided On Some Routes. Separate Tickets Are Required For The Different Modes Of Transport. Trains Run From Riga Central Station To Destinations Across The Country.
