If visitors overlook the fact that Riga is a port city, then overlooking the harbour from the 3* Karavella Hotel is a guaranteed reminder. With 80 guestrooms on offer, all with direct-dial telephones, pay TV, refrigerator, bath or shower, smoke detectors and sprinklers, the Karavella offers modern and comfortable accommodation in a peaceful area; nevertheless, relatively close to the centre or Riga and all its cultural and historical sights, as well as its shopping facilities. The hotel's helpful staff are constantly on hand to offer suggestions, directions and recommendations, and the combination of service, location, and facililities, ensures guests truly benefit from their visit to Riga. A hot buffet style breakfast is available to all guests and included in the cost of the stay.