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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

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

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. 11.5 km closer to the beach (800 m vs 2.3 km)−1.5 km
  2. 22.9 km closer to the city centre−2.9 km
  3. 3Has a spa
  4. 4Has a swimming pool
  5. 5Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★)+0.5★
  6. 6More walkable surroundings (walk grade 54 vs 27)+27
  7. 727 more sights within 1 km+27

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

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.1)+0.6
  2. 2800 m closer to public transport−800 m
  3. 3Has a gym
  4. 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
  5. 5A 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 RigaRixwell 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

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      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?

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      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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      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