The DNA: Grand Poet by Semarah is a luxury design hotel set in a historic building located between Riga’s old embassy district and the new artistic Riga. Swedish designers Stylt Trampoli created a “diplohemian” ambiance based on the friction between the two worlds. Riga’s Old Town, an UNESCO World Heritage Site, is situated accross the park and canal. Stylish rooms and suites come with with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a work desk and a comfortable chair. Bathrooms have rain showers and/or tubs, superior rooms and suites add double vanity sinks, robes and slippers. The Grand Suite has a contemporary four-poster bed and an decorative fireplace. There is a restaurant and bar “SNOB”, plus a café. All guests have free access to the fitness centre and spa and wellness zone once per day. The wellness centre includes a pool, sauna, hot tub and a hammam. Various massages are offered at surcharge.

✅ free Wi-Fi • size matters: 168 rooms (17-26m2) (183-280 sq ft) & suites (32-67m2) (344-721 sq ft) • hotel opened: March 2018 • interior design: Stylt Trampoli • parking possible nearby (charged) • pets allowed on request • 24-hour front desk • wheelchair accessible