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# Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga vs Rixwell Elefant Hotel

Both are in Riga, 2.9 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Old Riga
## [Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/radisson-blu-hotel-spa-daugava-riga-riga/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.3

- **Score by category:** 5 of 7

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Hotel · ★★★★ · Šampēteris
## [Rixwell Elefant Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/rixwell-elefant-hotel-riga/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 3.5

- **Score by category:** 2 of 7

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The short answer

## Pick Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga

It leads in 5 of 7 categories. 2.9 km apart.

### Choose Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga if you want

-   to be closer to the beach
-   to walk to the sights
-   a spa and wellness
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Rixwell Elefant Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga better than Rixwell Elefant Hotel?

1.  1.5 km closer to the beach (800 m vs 2.3 km) (−1.5 km)
2.  2.9 km closer to the city centre (−2.9 km)
3.  Has a spa
4.  Has a swimming pool
5.  Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★) (+0.5★)
6.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 54 vs 27) (+27)
7.  27 more sights within 1 km (+27)

### Why is Rixwell Elefant Hotel better than Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.1) (+0.6)
2.  800 m closer to public transport (−800 m)
3.  Has a gym
4.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
5.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (155 vs 354 rooms) (−199)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga | Rixwell Elefant Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.7  (+0.6) |
| Location | 6.3  (+2.8) | 3.5 |
| Facilities | 7.5  (+1.7) | 5.8 |
| Families | 1.0  (+1.0) | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 6.0  (+2.0) | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 7.6  (+5.1) | 2.5 |
| Public transport | 3.6 | 8.0  (+4.4) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2 | 8.7  (+0.5) |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.7  (+0.6) |
| Number of reviews | 199 | 319  (+120) |
| Rank in Riga | top 93% | top 60%  (+33%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.3  (+2.8) | 3.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.3 km  (−2.9 km) | 4.2 km |
| To the beach | 800 m  (−1.5 km) | 2.3 km |
| To public transport | 1.3 km | 530 m  (−800 m) |
| To the airport | 7.9 km | 5.0 km  (−2.9 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 6 | 6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 27  (+27) | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+0.5★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 354 | 155 |
| Floors | 9 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 21  (+2) | 19 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

2.9 km apart

## Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga or Rixwell Elefant Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga or Rixwell Elefant Hotel?

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga leads in 5 of 7 categories, including location, facilities, families. Rixwell Elefant Hotel is stronger in guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga or Rixwell Elefant Hotel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 4.2 km for Rixwell Elefant Hotel.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga is 800 m from the nearest beach; Rixwell Elefant Hotel is 2.3 km.

### How far apart are Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Daugava Riga and Rixwell Elefant Hotel?

The two hotels are 2.9 km 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/radisson-blu-hotel-spa-daugava-riga-riga-vs-rixwell-elefant-hotel-riga/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/