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title: "Forums Hotel vs Metropole Hotel by Semarah | StayVersus"
description: "Pick Metropole Hotel by Semarah. It leads in 2 of 4 categories. Forums Hotel or Metropole Hotel by Semarah in Riga? Compare guest ratings, location…"
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# Forums Hotel vs Metropole Hotel by Semarah

Both are in Riga, 120 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Old Riga
## [Forums Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/forums-hotel-riga/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.2

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1422137/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Old Riga
## [Metropole Hotel by Semarah](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/metropole-hotel-by-semarah-riga/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1841275/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Metropole Hotel by Semarah

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 120 m apart.

### Choose Metropole Hotel by Semarah if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Forums Hotel better than Metropole Hotel by Semarah?

1.  More guest reviews (161 vs 68), so the rating is more reliable (×2.4)

### Why is Metropole Hotel by Semarah better than Forums Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.7) (+0.7)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Forums Hotel | Metropole Hotel by Semarah |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.4  (+0.7) |
| Location | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 7.0 | 7.1 |
| Public transport | 8.4 | 8.9  (+0.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.7 | 9.2  (+0.5) |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.4  (+0.7) |
| Number of reviews | 161  (+93) | 68 |
| Rank in Riga | top 60% | top 7%  (+53%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Distance to Old Riga centre | 330 m | 440 m |
| To the beach | 960 m | 940 m |
| To public transport | 450 m | 350 m  (−110 m) |
| To the airport | 9.2 km | 9.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 32 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010 | – |
| Listed amenities | 18 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

120 m apart

## Forums Hotel or Metropole Hotel by Semarah: common questions

### Which is better, Forums Hotel or Metropole Hotel by Semarah?

Metropole Hotel by Semarah leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Forums Hotel or Metropole Hotel by Semarah?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Forums Hotel and Metropole Hotel by Semarah?

The two hotels are 120 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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