Metropole Hotel by Semarah vs Forums Hotel
Both are in Riga, 120 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Old Riga
Metropole Hotel by Semarah
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Hotel★★★Old Riga
Forums Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
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 Metropole Hotel by Semarah better than Forums Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 8.7)+0.7
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3Has an on-site restaurant
Why is Forums Hotel better than Metropole Hotel by Semarah?
- 1More guest reviews (161 vs 68), so the rating is more reliable×2.4
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Metropole Hotel by Semarah vs Forums Hotel: which hotel is better? | Metropole Hotel by Semarah | Forums Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.4 +0.7 | 8.7 |
| Location | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Public transport | 8.9 +0.5 | 8.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.2 +0.5 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.4 +0.7 | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 68 | 161 +93 |
| Rank in Riga | top 7% +53% | top 60% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Distance to Old Riga centre | 440 m | 330 m |
| To the beach | 940 m | 960 m |
| To public transport | 350 m −110 m | 450 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 | 8 | 18 +10 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | – | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| 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
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Metropole Hotel by Semarah or Forums Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Metropole Hotel by Semarah or Forums Hotel?
Metropole Hotel by Semarah leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Metropole Hotel by Semarah or Forums Hotel?
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How far apart are Metropole Hotel by Semarah and Forums Hotel?
The two hotels are 120 m apart in a straight line.
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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