Last Christmas we were in Riga staying at the Gutenberg Hotel. Here I'm going to tell you what's it like staying in Riga for Christmas holidays.
People. Happy and easy-going regardless the nasty weather there was throughout all the Christmas of 2012/13.
Weather. It wasn't particularly cold, not at all. Actually, for me as a Russian, - 2 to +5 was perfect winter weather. But it was raining. So in case you're planning your Christmas holiday in Riga this year, get an umbrella at the ready.
Prices. Not so low since we stayed at the Gutenberg hotel, boutique hotel. Right in the centre of Riga, cosy and atmospheric. The Dome Cathedral is next to it and the hotel is situated in the street called Dome street (Doma laukums).
It was a two-roomed Junior Suite suitable for throwing a party for 5-6 people. Very clean. A bit chilly in the room, though. To my taste, could have been warmer inside so that I would have worn a nice silk gown in the room.
The substantial breakfast included: some champagne if you're not too late for breakfast, salads of different kinds, sweets and buns, cereals.
We didn't eat at the Gutenberg Hotel Restaurant. There is a very nice place/bar? opposite the hotel and I happen to still remember how tasty everything was there. Like what's in the photo below: liver paste with fruits and crunchy toast.
People. Happy and easy-going regardless the nasty weather there was throughout all the Christmas of 2012/13.
Weather. It wasn't particularly cold, not at all. Actually, for me as a Russian, - 2 to +5 was perfect winter weather. But it was raining. So in case you're planning your Christmas holiday in Riga this year, get an umbrella at the ready.
Prices. Not so low since we stayed at the Gutenberg hotel, boutique hotel. Right in the centre of Riga, cosy and atmospheric. The Dome Cathedral is next to it and the hotel is situated in the street called Dome street (Doma laukums).
It was a two-roomed Junior Suite suitable for throwing a party for 5-6 people. Very clean. A bit chilly in the room, though. To my taste, could have been warmer inside so that I would have worn a nice silk gown in the room.
The substantial breakfast included: some champagne if you're not too late for breakfast, salads of different kinds, sweets and buns, cereals.
This coffee maker or boiler (don't remember now what it was) didn't work.
The cool weather was beaten with some punch.
Cheap food in the street.
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