A new reason to add Latvia to your travel to-do list: the new Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga, the brand’s first luxury property in the Baltic country. Occupying the site of the former Rome Hotel, the historic building was built in the 1880s and nearly destroyed during WWII. Once rebuilt, it became a landmark for housing Latvia’s first cocktail bar, where the first cocktail in the history of the former Soviet Union was served. Located close to the renowned Latvian National Opera House and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Town, the newly opened hotel offers 141 splendid rooms and suites, and an oasis-like spa and wellness center where guests enjoy indulgent thermal treatments including the Rasul Mud Experience with local mineral-rich Latvian muds.

Marked by old world European luxury, the modern accommodations are decorated with contemporary wood furnishings, soaring windows, polished marble floors, French artwork and beautiful murals. Bespoke pastel tones are used throughout, adding to the sense of extreme elegance. Enjoy all-day dining at Amber Restaurant, where the open show kitchen turns out a range of international and contemporary Latvian selections, or Nordic-inspired fare served at Stage 22, located on the rooftop. Fresh pastries and coffee can be enjoyed at Berthold Delikatessen, while afternoon tea is served each day in the Lobby Lounge. Guests can also relax in the Cigar Lounge or sip Champagne pre-opera at the Grand Bar. The hotel also offers extensive meeting and conference facilities, including the Grand Ballroom and 8^th-floor Kempinski VIP room, replete with private terrace