Had a wonderful four-night stay here last week. The keys to my room were left on the reception desk when I arrived which was a nice way of doing it. I didn't have to check-in until the next morning which was quick and easy. The room I was staying in was massive and had a very rustic/traditional Latvian feel to it. Floorboards were a bit creaky, but I was okay with it. The bathroom was spacious and was topped up with clean linen everyday. The windows were also huge, however the curtains for the windows weren't dark enough and were also too short to go across the entire length of the windows which meant that a lot of light came through at night. Thankfully, the bed was super comfortable, possibly the most comfortable hotel bed I've ever slept on, so I still mostly managed to sleep well during my stay. Also, despite being located in the Old Town, pretty much the centre of Riga, there was very little-to-no noise whatsoever at night outside which was fantastic for me as I am a light sleeper. Breakfast was okay, nothing special, they could definitely benefit from having more to offer to guests. Although the staff were very friendly and spoke good English. Wi-Fi was also very fast and reliable. Very happy that I chose this hotel especially considering how much cheaper it is compared to it's nearby bigger competitors. Thank you again for the...
Read moreWe stayed in this excellent hotel (Boutique Hotel KRISTOFS) 8 nights in autumn 2023. All I can say is that this was the most marvelous experience.
Everything, starting from the check-in through the check-out was smooth, pleasing, at top level, and absolutely charming. The location is in itself worth anything, directly in the old town, and despite this the building is very well kept and has an elevator. The room (we were staying in the family room on top floor facing the globe of the theater) was very comfortable with lots of floor space. Beds are nice and sleep quality is exquisite. Everything was clean and tidy.
Breakfast was also good and very heartfelt. Absolutely nothing to complain about. And if you have - the front desk just takes care of anything, from the "could we please get some more towels / toilet paper / whatever" to "we'd really like to go find some flea markets / bed linen for pets / museum of lost things, have any ideas where that would be", and they will do their best. The front desk was frequently occupied by the owners themselves, which add the family touch to the experience.
Very much recommended, and we will be back in Kristofs when we are back in Marvelous...
Read moreWonderful little hotel right in the heart of the Old Town.
We booked the superior double room for three nights, and were absolutely blown away by the size and the furnishings. It was difficult not to feel like some visiting royal couple between all the beautiful old furniture and the panelled ceiling, especially at only 78€ a night. The room was very clean, and we got fresh towels and had our bed made every day. The mattress is on the firm side, but I personally prefer it that way, so I found it very comfortable
The lobby, which doubles as a restaurant in the afternoon, is also very prettily outfitted, and even features a little pond with fish.
The breakfast was pretty unremarkable, but it was also included in what I felt was an absolute bargain of a nightly rate. When we left, we asked if we could store our luggage at the hotel, and were led to an unlocked and unsupervised room on the second floor. It felt a bit weird to just leave things there, but if the hosts think it's safe, I'm going to trust their judgement.
Overall I cannot recommend Kristofs...
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