Latvia's Premier Destination for Wellness

Riga, Latvia, 22 September 2026 – Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga is delighted to announce that Kempinski The Spa has been named Latvia’s Best Hotel Spa at the 2026 World Spa Awards. The award is one of the most prestigious accolades in the global spa and wellness industry. With this recognition, Kempinski The Spa joins an exclusive community of the world’s leading spa and wellness brands.

World Spa Awards Managing Director Rebecca Cohen says: ‘Each year, we are inspired by the remarkable dedication and innovation of the global spa and wellness community. This year’s nominees reflect an outstanding level of excellence and highlight the continued growth, innovation and competitiveness across the global spa and wellness sector.’

The title celebrates properties whose facilities, treatments and service reflect truly outstanding excellence in the field. For Kempinski The Spa, the award reaffirms the hotel’s position as the city’s leading address for five-star luxury hospitality and wellbeing. World Spa Awards winners are selected through an international public vote of spa and wellness industry experts alongside spa guests.

‘We are immensely proud to receive this recognition on behalf of the entire spa team. This award is a testament to every therapist and member of staff who works to create a genuine sense of calm and care for our guests, day after day. It is a wonderful affirmation that our approach to wellness resonates not only locally but also on an international stage,’ says Ingrida Srama, Spa Manager at Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga.

Kempinski The Spa offers guests a sanctuary of calm and rejuvenation in the centre of the city. It combines a considered treatment menu with the attentive, personalised service for which the Kempinski brand is known worldwide. The spa boasts a spacious 16-metre indoor swimming pool, a variety of saunas, a steam room, a plunge pool, an ice fountain and an experience shower, along with a relaxation lounge and 24-hour fitness centre.

The World Spa Awards title recognises the consistency of this experience, as judged by spa professionals and guests across the globe. The accolade adds to a series of recent recognitions earned by Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga, which was also recognised in the Falstaff Hotel Guide Nordics 2026 with a score of 96 points, the highest awarded to any hotel in Latvia.

Situated in the centre of Riga, with panoramic views of the skyline and the iconic spires of the Old Town, Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga combines meticulously restored grandeur with the contemporary sophistication for which Kempinski Hotels is renowned. Visit the Kempinski The Spa website to find out more about spa offers, or contact the spa by email at [email protected] or by telephone on +371 6767 0127. See more photos here.

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About World Spa Awards: The World Spa Awards celebrate and reward excellence in spa and wellness tourism through the annual awards programme. It aims to inspire exceptional standards and connect spa consumers with the best in spa and wellness tourism. As a global brand, the World Spa Awards have the unique ability to offer international status of excellence and increase awareness for the spa and wellness industry.

About Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga: With the Latvian National Opera House by its side and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town on its doorstep, the Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga introduces a new level of comfort and elegance for both international travellers and local guests. The hotel features 141 first-class rooms and suites, 23 residences, three dining venues and a cigar lounge, six spacious meeting rooms, including the Grand Ballroom, and the world-class Kempinski The Spa. With breathtaking views of the capital, refined service and a rich cultural atmosphere, the hotel invites guests from across the globe to experience Riga at its finest.

About Kempinski: Kempinski Group is Europe’s oldest luxury hospitality company. Kempinski's rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Today, the Kempinski Group operates 74 hotels and residences in 33 countries and has more than 21 prestigious projects currently under development around the globe. Each five-star hotel reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage; each one imbues the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands. www.kempinski.com · www.ghadiscovery.com · www.kempinski.com/loyalty