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Rixwell Elefant Hotel

Property class: 4.5

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Located close to SPICE and University of Latvia Botanical Garden, Rixwell Elefant Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a business center and a restaurant.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a large window with curtains.

Comfort Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel interior with a staircase, a dining area, and a large mirror.

Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Triple Room

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory STANDARD

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE COMFORT

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Zemgale Suburb, a neighborhood in Riga, Rixwell Elefant Hotel is in a shopping district and near the airport. Cathedral Square and Riga Castle are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit SPICE. Don't miss out on a visit to University of Latvia Botanical Garden. Visit our Riga travel guide
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Kalnciema Street 90, Riga, LV-1046

What's nearby

  • SPICE
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Botanisches Garten des Universitaets
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • University of Latvia Botanical Garden
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Uzvaras Park
    4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Riga Castle
    6 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Riga-Pasažieru Station
    18 min drive
  • Riga International Airport (RIX)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rixwell Elefant Hotel
    1 min walk
  • Pie Behemota
    10 min walk
  • ŠAH-DAG kafejnīca
    12 min walk
  • Kabuki
    15 min walk
  • Tower Cafe
    7 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • On-the-go breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 17 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (1,582 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 31.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately EUR 17 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 14 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 14 (up to 15 years old)
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 31.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Latvia. This property is rated 4 star Superior and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rixwell Elefant Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 20.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 10 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Rixwell Elefant Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rixwell Elefant Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Rixwell Elefant Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of EUR 14 per vehicle applies.

Where is Rixwell Elefant Hotel located?

Located in Zemgale Suburb, this luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from SPICE and within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Latvia Botanical Garden and Riga Castle. Cathedral Square is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Rixwell Elefant Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 466 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 406 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Don Sanjay Mahes

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Breakfast expensive € 14 a day restaurant was no so good to eat dinner one time a got raw grilled chicken. It better to take a taxi and go to old town to eat. Room was very clean and good taken care of. Staff was nice and helpful but sometimes a little lacking of understanding English well.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Jelena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sezgin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is safe, quiet, convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms with really good breakfast. Friendly staff. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking carage good, clean and good hotel to stay. Breakfast good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Sini-Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expencive dog feed, but other wise clean and confinied localition.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent third stay at the Elefant.! Always very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable relaxed environment. Breakfast can get a little busy early doors but if you have time to sleep in then its more than comfortable. Locally good shopping at the shopping center, great foodhall, various shopping opportunities. Locally some good bars within walking distance or a simple Bolt taxi into Riga itself can be promising.
Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Great as usual,perfect location after late flight. Delicious breakfast with plenty of options to choice from.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent option not too far from the airport.

Excellent option not too far from the airport and on the right side of town to avoid traffic in the morning. The area however doesn’t have too much to offer and it's a bit of a way from the centre. I experienced the bed as too hard but it might just have been me. The restaurant was excellent as was the bar, useful given few other options in the immediate vicinity. There’s a spa with massage but you need to book ahead so I didn’t experience it. Big room, comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Esther Ndayizeye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
At first, I considered giving the hotel two stars, but that did not feel entirely fair. So here is a more complete review of the hotel. Pros: Very good value for money. You really do get a lot for what you pay. I noticed when I was considering to book this hotel, that several people mentioned in their reviews the hotel being far outside the city centre. This is not really an issue. It is conveniently located within a short walking distance of several bus stops, with buses going both to the city centre and the airport. It is close to the SPICE shopping centre with shops, cafés, and restaurants. Clean hotel, spacious rooms, and comfortable beds. Excellent breakfast with plenty of choice. Cons: The hotel is located near a main road, so depending on which side of the hotel your room is on, there can be quite a lot of traffic noise. Unfortunately, my room was on the second floor, directly above the restaurant. There is an open layout leading up to the second floor, almost like an open balcony or corridor, so you can hear a lot of noise from the restaurant below in addition to the traffic outside. I am not sure whether there was a special event taking place while I was there, but the hotel was fully booked. The noise until 3 a.m. was absolutely awful. Would I stay here again? Yes, probably. The hotel is affordable, clean, and in a good location. However, next time I would definitely request a room away from the restaurant and preferably not on the second floor.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel for a mini vacation

I had a nice stay at Rixwell Elefant. Before arrival I had emailed the hotel inquiring about a specific room which I was happy to get. Any question I had they could help with. The bed was unfortunately a bit broken, so I didn't sleep that well. Room 204.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Trying to find this hotel at night was impossible there is no clear signage so ended up driving past three times. The reception staff were rude and didn’t feel welcomed at all. The breakfast was ok and to be fair the staff members at breakfast and check out were pleasant. Also hate when you don’t have a iron in the room!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a nice day. it was a bit far from Old Town etc. but that's okay. it made for a nice walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, superb buffet breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rimm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old Elefant breakfast was one of the best now under name of Rixwell the breakfast is ok. Hotel has parking under the house at a reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and descent room. Very much noise from the street outside and other gurests in the corridor outside the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay, great price-performance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sumasik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to recisit
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place very convenient to the airport and to the city center.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pavel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Garsevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

ferri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was just a little too far from the city but otherwiese it was good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025