Hotel "Skanste" is located right by Arena Riga - the main site for 2006.World Ice Hockey championship!

All rooms are furnished in a simple but comfortable way. Beds are 210 cm long (suitable for taller fellows as well :) ) Important: all our rooms are non-smoking rooms - smoking is not allowed in our rooms! We apologise for inconveniences this might cause, however there are no exceptions to this rule. The rooms have a TV with satellite channels including news (BBC, CNN, Euronews), cartoon channels and movie channels. Most of our rooms have small refrigerators for your convenience.

Hot buffet breakfast served Monday-Friday from 7:30 - 10:00. Saturday/Sunday breakfast time is from 8:00 - 11:00. For early travelers take away breakfast can be arranged or coffee/tea and sandwich can be served before 7:00 in the morning. Cafe and bar is opened from 11:00am - 9:00pm. Snacks, soft drinks and hot drinks can be served at any time - reception should be contacted. Catering for conferences, groups and special events available - please contact manager in advance for details.

Hotel "Skanste" is located right by Arena Riga - the new multifunctional sports and entertainment center. Arena Riga is the main site for 2006. Ice Hockey World Championship! Other facilities in the area are: Olympic Sports Center, Skonto Exibition Hall and other. The Old Town (historical part of Riga) is 5 minutes away by car from hotel (if no traffic jams on streets) or abot 25 minutes of rather slow walking (we will show you the most scenic ways to get to old town - walking through Jugendstile Riga!) The Old Town has it all - restaurants, entertainment, museums, concerts!

Promotional rates!! Hotel "Skanste" offers a quiet night sleep yet being so close to the very center of Riga! The Old Town can be reached by public transport within 10 minutes - and you can walk to the most amaizing Jugendstyle area of Riga in 10 minutes! Hotel "Skanste" was built in 2003 and has simple but comfortable furnishings. All rooms have ensuite facilities, satelite TV, refridgerators, internet access. Hotel has its own parking area. All rooms are non-smoking! Hotel "Skanste" is located right by Arena Riga.

Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged. Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome. All children under 6 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults are charged EUR 10.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1. Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged. VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable. Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge. Meal Plan: Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate. Parking: Free Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed). Pets: Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.