Hotel Gutenbergs - Rīga

This family hotel is a historic building, built in 1880; cosy, lush and very typical of Riga, with a relief sculpture of Johann Gutenberg above the gates. The hotel is located in the very heart of Old Riga, opposite to the Dome Cathedral entrance. The hotel was completely renovated in 2001, at the same time keeping the furniture, paintings and crockery reflect the long history of the town, country and buildings.

The hotel is situated within a pair of 4-storey buildings, connected on every floor. The main building was built at the end of the 19th century and reminds one of a prosperous town house or even a country baron's house. It also features 3-metre high ceilings, vast corridors with comfortable recreation areas and Ormolu chandeliers. The second building is much older, with an interior style echoing the 17th century. For conference and seminar purposes, the hotel offers the Johans conference hall on the 4th floor with a maximum capacity of 80 people, theatre-style, and 50 people, U-style. The hall is air conditioned and equipped with audio facilities. The price includes rental of a screen, overhead and data projector, and a flip chart. Near the conference hall there is a small terrace with a view towards the Dome church. There is a modern lift suitable for 10 people.

Hotel Gutenberg is situated in the very centre of the Old Town, next to the great Dome church at the same time on a narrow, twisted, quiet street. Everything is close to the hotel and easily reached.

By Plane: Riga Skulte Airport is situated 12 km from the hotel. Bus number 22 leaves the airport every half hour from 05:50 until 23:15 and takes approximately 30-35 minutes to reach the hotel. Get out at stop 13 - Janvara iela (near the central bus and train station). Hotel Gutenbergs also offers an airport transfer service for EUR 15. This must be booked in advance. By Train: The train station is situated around 900 metres from the hotel, so can be easily reached on foot. By Sea: The sea terminal is situated 1 km from the hotel.

The hotel has 2 restaurants. On the first floor, there is the romantic Gutenbergs restaurant with classical Balto-Germanic cuisine meals, a wide assortment of the world's most famous drinks and a good wine cabinet that, together with silent instrumental music, creates a warm and cosy atmosphere. On the 5th floor roof terrace, there is a heated open-air summer restaurant open from April to November with barbecue cuisine, bar and music. Breakfast hours: 07:30 - 11:00. Business lunch hours: 12:00 - 16:00 (on working days). Dinner hours: 16:00 - 22:00. Famous Latvian musicians perform live after 19:00 on weekends.