Riga, Latvia - 4 stars
This lovely Hotel Justus is located in the heart of the old town within the architectural area protected by UNESCO as a part of world heritage. The immaculate renovation of the historical building was completed in 2009 to a very high standard, even with the authentic façade.
The hotel’s site possesses high historical value, since it was part of the plot of land selected by Bishop Albert as the location for his Baltic residence back in 1210. However, the medieval wooden housing was destroyed by the fire in the 17th century, so the architectural ensemble comprising Jauniela Street today dates back to the 18th century. The façade of the hotel itself underwent the last major alteration in 1874.
The building hosted a tavern in the early 19th century that was later replaced by typography and lithography services. In the 20th century it was occupied by artisan workshops, pharmaceutical laboratories, and then a cinema gallery and offices. Charms of architecture and historical atmosphere made this place a favourite shooting spot of Soviet movie-makers. Now the hotel belongs to a small group of friends that has spotted an empty run-down building and revived it with artistic energy.
Hotel Justus
24 Jauniela
Riga LV-1050
Latvia
Hotel facility:
- 45 cosy rooms
- Personalised service
- Restaurant Aleks with Latvian rustic cuisine
- High Speed Broadband and internet access
- Smoking and non-smoking rooms
- Anti-allergy pillows and duvets
- Room-service
- Mini bar
- Safe
Room amenities:
- Uniquely designed rooms to embrace the charm of genuine brickwork combined with fascinating art objects
- Shower/ WC
- Hair dryer
- Coffee / tea making facility
- Telephone
- Wake-up service
- TV