Located in Riga’s old town, the Grand Palace Hotel was built in 1877 as the Central Bank of Latvia and was converted into a boutique hotel in 2000. The elegant rooms are comfortable and contemporary decorated in warm grey tones with splashes of colour and fur throws. En suite bathrooms have heated floors and there is free WiFi available. Dining options include the elegant French-inspired Orangerie Restaurant, the cosy club-like Pils Bar & Restaurant and an open-air terrace for the summer months. Leisure facilities include a fitness centre, health club, sauna and steam bath.