A1 Hotel Riga City Center

So, I booked this place on hotels.com. 2 days before I sent an email that we will arrive late and if they would be there to help us settle in. I received no answer...this will be a big issue later. Transportation is difficult in the city, meaning nothing is on time, so prepare to wait. The walking distance wasn't bad but the roads and sidewalks are all under construction...for years probably. We arrived at location...stairs only...not exactly senior friendly which my mother happened to experience. Even the reception is on the first floor. When the receptionist gave us the room key she mentioned that it's only small stairs and low floors...tell that to a 75 year old, coming from someone maybe 25 years old. When we realized that the room was a double, I went back to ask for 2 twins. She almost bit my head off that she sees no notes in the system. Then was confronted that I didn't send anything. I had to show and prove that I actually sent an email. Long story short, she gave us another room like she was doing us a favor, shame that manners don't exist anymore! The rooms look like the originals from when the building was built... The rooms were in horrible condition and the "bed" were similar to what they would offer in a jail cell...absolutely ridiculous! Oddly enough, the bathroom was great and the shower was top notch! Weird combination for sure! Breakfast was also good for the price and in comparison to all the other hassles. Avoiding is the safest bet.

Nice buffet breakfast, comfortable and spacious rooms. Stairs only, could do with a lift for older guests.

Excellent

The showerhead was moldy. The shower floor had tiles missing. The sound proofing was non existent, everything could be heard through the walls.

Everything good