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Hotel Bergs, 83/85 Elizabetes Street, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia
Phone: +371 777 09 00,
Fax: +371 777 09 40, e-mail:
hotelbergs@hotelbergs.lv. Copyright © Hotel Bergs 2004 - 2008. boutique hotel in the
business center of Riga, Latvia. Welcome to boutique Hotel Bergs located in the
center of Riga, Latvia! The UKs issue Tatlers Travel Guide 2005 has included Hotel Bergs among the Top 10 boutique hotels worldwide. In its Hot List 2004 the American magazine Conde Nast TRAVELER features the Hotel Bergs among the 100 best hotels worldwide in 2004. Opened in 2003, the Hotel Bergs in Riga, a designer boutique hotel located in the Bergs Bazaar, is the newest addition to the Rigas luxury accommodations. The hotel successfully achieves an ambiance of understated elegance by blending distinctive contemporary design with the architectural tradition of 19 century Riga. It offers a four star+ standard with state-of-the-art conveniences to be expected in a top level hotel in Riga, yet retains the intimacy and comfort of a family home, in which we give each visitor individual and caring attention. The hotels intended clientele are
business and leisure travelers visiting Riga for short or long-term stay. The amenities are specially designed to accommodate both overnight and long-term stays, featuring
kitchenettes, high ceilings and ample
closet space. Flexible rate plans are available. Constructed on six floors, with a total surface of almost 5000 square meters, Hotel Bergs has 38 exceptionally spacious
rooms and
suites, ranging from 45 to 80 square meters, in addition to several conference, meeting and entertainment
rooms, a library, a cigar
room, a
fitness center,
saunas, a
bar and one of Rigas premier gourmet
restaurants under the leadership of chef Kaspars Jansons (formerly chef of Vincents
Restaurant in Riga) featuring a contemporary rendition of traditional Latvian
cuisine, fused with international accents. The
restaurant also provides catering and
banquet services. One of the hotels most distinctive features is the glass enclosed
conference room on the fifth floor of the hotel. A unique location in Riga, it offers a superb view, lightness of space and fabulous sunsets. This
room can hold up to 120 people for receptions and
banquets and makes an ideal location for an unforgettable event. The
conference room is equipped with state of art
audio visual equipment and high speed
internet access and can accommodate up to 60 people for seated conferences. The idea of the hotel in the Bergs Bazaar was first conceived in 1998 by Justs Karlsons, a descendant of the Bergs family, the original owners of the Bergs Bazaar. The hotel was intended as a natural complement to activities of the Bergs Bazaar and a service to the
businesses and companies occupying space in the Bergs Bazaar. Actual construction began in spring of 2002. One of Rigas leading architects, Zaiga Gaile, of Zaiga Gailes Birojs, was responsible for both the exterior and interior design. In almost 10 years of her association with the Bergs Bazaar, Mrs. Gaile has drawn the plans for renovation and reconstruction of most buildings in the Bergs Bazaar, including the Wooden House, which was listed by Europa Nostra as one of the 10 most successful restorations of wooden houses in Latvia. SIA PKE, lead by Raimonds Eizensmits and Anna Kuzane, acted as the general contractor of the project. Mrs. Zaiga Gaile has been awarded the top prize 2003 for the interior design of Hotel Bergs by the Latvian Chamber of Architecture, and the project contractors SIA PKE were assigned the prize for Best Building 2003 in the category Reconstruction. The hotel incorporates two existing buildings, which underwent complete reconstruction and radical improvement of their infrastructure. Along with the reconstruction of the two hotel buildings, a number of adjacent buildings in the Bergs Bazaar were refurbished. The cost of the project was approximately US $11 million. The concept behind the interior decor was to produce the environment of elegance and distinction by using natural, traditional materials made in Latvia, with the emphasis on wood and linen. Thus, most of the interior woodwork was custom designed by Zaiga Gailes Birojs and manufactured by Riga companies SIA Vitols and Zile. The linen curtains and bedspreads are hand made by Laima Kaugures Studija Naturals, the Latvian supplier of Armani Casa and Calvin Klein. Furnishings include many pieces of antique Latvian
furniture, expertly restored by local craftsmen. The front of the reception
desk is made from a massive hand sculpted wooden door, which, in the late 19 century adorned the entrance to this very building. The huge white tile fireplace in the lobby is original to the historic building as well, along with other restored fireplaces located in some of the
rooms. All of this seamlessly blends with the lobbys sleek contemporary Italian leather
furniture. The artwork consists of both traditional and modern Latvian paintings. Portraits of the Bergs family by 19 century Latvian painters Janis Rozenthals and Janis Tilbergs as well as 120 works by contemporary Latvian artist Ilmars Blumbergs are distributed throughout the hotel. 19 century relief in marble and plaster by G. Skilters provide a one of a kind mix of contemporary style and the hotels history. An exotic touch is conferred by a collection of African tribal art, tastefully integrated into the hotels decor, such as the hand sculpted African granary doors, which form the
bar and the wardrobe doors. Celebrating the 2-year anniversary of Hotel Bergs, a new fountain, the first sculptural work by Ilmars Blumbergs, was unveiled in the yard of Hotel Bergs on July 7. The Hotel Bergs continues the Bergs Bazaars tradition of excellence in providing quality accommodation in Riga, amenities and service. The hotel complements the many facilities offered by the Bergs Bazaar, which include small boutique
shops, cafes,
restaurants,
fitness center,
beauty salon, galleries, etc. Conversely, companies with
offices in the Bergs Bazaar or Riga
center will find the Hotel Bergs a convenient accommodation for their visitors and an ideal site for hosting conferences. Whether your travel plans to visit Riga are for its architectural values or cultural events like opera or classical music festivals, for organizing a conference or
seminar, for relaxing at the price-competitive Rigas SPAs or playing
golf, you will enjoy accommodation offered by Hotel Bergs in Riga
center. Also if you are interested in exploring the investment or
business opportunities in the Baltic States, choose Riga as the central capital to start your research and be welcomed at Hotel Bergs as the most prestigious
business hotel in Riga. Here are some of our guest comments: Hotel Bergs in Riga is the best hotel we have ever stayed at! We will certainly come back! Thanks to the Hotel Bergs staff, being friendly and delivering top quality service, we really enjoyed our holidays in Riga. Hotel Bergs is a true design hotel its elegantly appointed
rooms and lobby, as well as the
restaurant area were a pleasure for eye as well as other senses. I am a frequent traveler to Riga and have stayed in several other hotels, but Hotel Bergs always delivers the best value for money accommodation in Riga. It feels like a luxury hotel, yet everyone is so friendly and the
rooms are so elegant and comfortable! I will surely recommend Hotel Bergs to all my friends and
business partners. Keep on the good work! Have a nice stay in Riga at the Hotel Bergs!
Please note that due to the Midsummer holiday our
restaurant will be closed from June 22.
Restaurant Bergs, decorated in a contemporary style, has been thoughtfully designed to provide guests with possibilities of calm and intimate retreat in the
business centre of one of the most exciting city parts. The modern interior is accented with African colours and design elements.
Restaurant has a nice glass
veranda and with a view on the hotel
courtyard and beauteous fountain. There, on summer
terrace, people can enjoy the calm and leisured life of Bergs Bazaar.
Restaurant Bergs under the leadership of chef Kaspars Jansons provides our elitary clients with exquisite
cuisine and distinguished service. The
restaurant menu offers more to the considerate gourmand. The artful presentation of any of the outstanding dishes on offer is yet another chance to feast your eyes as well as stomach. Working hours: Monday - Saturday from 12:00pm till 12:00am (11:00pm last order!) Sundays the
restaurant is closed, opened only the
bar from 12:00pm till 12:00am. For reservations call: +371 67770957
Special Sunday
SPA offer. Recently Hotel Bergs joined the. On May 2008, Latvian Association of Hotels and
Restaurants awarded Hotel Bergs the five star quality certificate. Hotel Bergs is featured in the 2008 edition of. Guests can now enjoy complimentary
WiFi access throughout the Hotel Bergs. Recent award. The European Regional Tourism Institute organized its 5th annual quest to recognize the PERSON OF THE YEAR IN TOURISM among the Latvian tourism professionals, and director of Hotel Bergs Mrs. Iveta Sprudza was among the nominees and received the award PERSON OF THE YEAR IN HOSPITALITY
BUSINESS on December 2007. The World Association of Chefs Societies was organizing the Global Chefs Challenge finals for Northern Europe on November 1-3, 2007 in Tallinn, Estonia. The chef of Hotel Bergs Mr. Kaspars Jansons was representing Latvia and received the 8 place. The leader of the competition was Mr. Tom-Victor Gausdal from Norway. A special prize for the best choice of wine to accompany the taste bouquet of the prepared meal for our chef Kaspars Jansons!
Pillow menu. Together with composer/performer Nls le, Hotel Bergs has created Serenity, a CD of relaxing music exclusively for our guests. In order to provide you with the best in comfort amenities for more complete relaxation, Hotel Bergs has created its own
pillow menu Sweet Dreams that allows you to complement your choice of music with the
pillow that best suits your needs. Our guests can choose from the delicacy of down, the smoothness of silk, the fluffiness of wool, the country scent of buckwheat or the sensitivity of space-age foam for an extraordinary night of sleep! Your personal
audioguide. Hotel Bergs offers you the opportunity to explore Riga with the help of a personal
audioguide. You design your self-guided
tour of the city: where to start, when to start, and when you would like to finish. Visit all 27 attractions, or choose just a few. The
audioguide can tell its story in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Russian. For more information ask at the Reception
Desk. Boutique Hotel Bergs is glad to announce the opening of the attractive and very chic renovated of June, offering a new and exciting design within this unique hotel with excellent location in Bergs Bazaar in Riga. Please take a look to the. Market days in Bergs Bazaar again! Secondhand items, tools, books, discs, clothing, beads and sundries from the 10th of March. Every second and fourth Saturday of the month from 9:00 am 2:00 pm. Organic Food market offers fresh and
healthy products straight from the countryside of Latvia. listed Hotel Bergs among the Top 10 boutique hotels worldwide.