Mercure Riga Centre, RigaMercure Riga Centre in Riga, Latvia has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 17 of 21 hotels we score in Riga. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.3, Agoda 3.8. Rooms from about $104 a night (cached, not a live quote).Mercure Riga Centre is a four-star designer hotel located in a 1901 Art Nouveau building in central Riga. It sits within walking distance of the Freedom Monument, the Old Town, and the Riga Central Station. The property contains 184 air-conditioned rooms featuring contemporary interiors. Guests can use the on-site spa, which includes a sauna, steam room, and hot tub, or visit the fitness centre. The hotel also provides a restaurant, a bar, and meeting spaces. It is positioned near the Origo Shopping Centre. While the location is convenient for sightseeing, the guest rooms are relatively compact in size.What stands out

Central location near Old Town

On-site spa and sauna

Modern room design

Close to transport links

Watch out for

Small room dimensions

Average breakfast quality

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