Rīga, Latvia

Clean, comfortable rooms with good views from higher floors and solid breakfast that exceeds expectations. Staff treat you well and handle problems smoothly. Water pressure and temperature issues plague the plumbing, and beds run soft.

Thin walls let you hear neighbors clearly. Rooms are small with few outlets and cheap toilet paper, though beds are comfortable. Housekeeping skips cleanings on multi-night stays. The spa's jacuzzi is cold and tiny. Staff ranges from friendly to arrogant. Location near old town is excellent.

Thin walls let noise through from neighbors. Rooms are small and sometimes dirty with mold in bathrooms. The spa is cramped and often crowded with drunk people, so skip it unless free. Staff helpfulness varies, and they've made checkout mistakes.