Latvian resort Liepaja offers luxury with 'Dubai-style' hotel and gourmet dining

The Latvian resort town of Liepaja, known for its wide sandy beaches and tranquil atmosphere, also caters to those seeking luxury, with the "Promenade Hotel" standing out as the town's sole five-star establishment. Travel journalist Orijus Gasanovas explored the hotel, describing it as unique and exceptionally located.

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The hotel is set up in old port warehouses, and the building itself was built in 1797. For many years, port equipment and goods brought to the port were stored here. And the hotel was established in 2007. It's also interesting that all the rooms here are unique.

The "Promenade Hotel" occupies historic port warehouses dating back to 1797, which were converted into a hotel in 2007. The hotel's common areas are transformed into an art gallery, showcasing paintings, and feature a piano. Each of the hotel's rooms is uniquely designed, offering a distinct experience for guests.

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The cheapest room currently, when we are filming the show, costs 288 euros. And the apartment, which I will show you soon, cost 306 euros – very similar. I call it a Dubai-style room in Latvia.

Reflecting its luxury status, a standard room at the "Promenade Hotel" begins at 288 euros per night, with apartments priced around 306 euros during the filming of Gasanovas's travel show. He likened the apartment's style to "Dubai style in Latvia," emphasizing its spaciousness, separate living and dining areas, coffee machine, mini-bar, and a large bathroom. A key highlight is the view of the water canal from the window, allowing guests to watch ships pass by.

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And most importantly – the view from the window onto the water canal, you can watch ships passing by. This is the hotel's biggest advantage.

For travelers preferring a closer connection to the sea, Gasanovas also recommended glamping at "Parka Paviljons." He also highlighted a restaurant within the "Parka Paviljons" complex that reminded him of France. The restaurant, housed in a pavilion rebuilt after a fire, serves local Baltic Sea herring for 12 euros, prepared with roe and lemon mayonnaise. Other dishes mentioned include roasted beef salad and a pea soup for 7 euros, and fish soup with coconut milk for 12 euros.

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A dish for 12 euros – Baltic Sea herring. This type of herring is very popular in the Liepaja region. People like to eat and cook it. It is served fried, with roe. Next to it is lemon mayonnaise. Prepared very elaborately – I wouldn't even say it's herring.