This really is a very nice hotel set some way from the centre of Riga but still simple enough to reach by public transport. A tram from the city centre took about 20-25 minutes depending on traffic, but the hotel wasn't far from a tram-stop and was set in a really quiet residential area.

The staff at the hotel were all brilliant and were only to pleased to help with any questions. Breakfast was also very good and whilst there wasn't any hot food the choice was really good and everything was kept topped up.

Our room was nice and large and modern (semi-luxury double costing 50 GBP per night) and the bathroom was also new and clean.

Careful when walking back from the bathroom with the lights off as there is a pillar in the middle of the room :o)

Overall, this hotel is really nice but somewhat out of the centre. However, it isn't all that far and I doubt there are hotels at this price that are anywhere near as good in the city centre.

After booking a flight to Riga at the end of 2006 I decided I would book a hotel early also. After hunting the net for accommodation in Riga, I ended up at [--].
I looked through several options, wanting somewhere that looked relatively nice but yet seemed good value for money. I found Hotel Annabella after a little searching, reading through it's description it said that it was a family run business, the building recently having been updated. I wasn't quite sure where in Riga it was situated at the time of booking, but didn't really think about it that much at the time.
When we arrived in Riga, driving though the old town area I thought to myself "hope the hotel isn't far from the centre". The hotel is out of the centre, but this isn't a problem at all, it is only about 10-15mins from the centre by bus, there is a bus stop just round the corner, with a choice of 5 buses travelling into the centre regularly, you shouldn't have to wait any longer than 5-10mins. The bus journeys only cost 0.20 lats each, so it's an easy and cheap mode of transport. The Hotel is situated in a quiet area which is nice when you want to sleep, but you are only a short bus ride to the hustle and bustle of old Riga, the bus services run very late also, so no need to worry about having to be back early!!
The facilities in the Hotel were highly satisfactory, well equipped room with television, the option of internet access (using your laptop). Each room also has lavatory, sink and large shower, all very new and well kept.
There is also a sauna in the hotel, although we didn't use it.
Breakfast was included in the price which was really good, a double room only costing 45 lats per night!!!! Breakfast was buffet style, with lots on offer, cereal, toast, cold meats, fried egg, yoghurt, fruit, orange juice, bottled water, tea or coffee.
The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful, helping us out with bus times, shopping suggestions etc, couldn't have been nicer
I was so impressed I have booked it again for September, when I am over to watch Northern Ireland play Latvia.

Recomended Place.
The staff were always polite and helpfully giving directions to locations, museums, pubs, restaurants and helping with what public transport i needed. The hotel room was spotless, bright and very modern. Breakfast was great every morning with a large selection of teas. The hotel its self is set back off the main road so no traffic noise over night, i also noticed good parking facilities so am planning to hire a car on my next trip.
Best of all is the price, just love it.
A+++++