I have lived and traveled extensively in Latvia and the former Soviet Union for over 20 years and have experienced just about everything....until now....did not expect to find these conditions in 2009. Owner's multiple cats lived in hotel and the entire place, including rooms, reeked of cat urine and feline droppings. The owner came into my room for the once-a-week linen change and one of her many cats came in with her. I asked her to take the cat out and she said "don't worry, the cat will leave when I do.".

Owner got mad when we turned on the lights. Hot water was not sufficient for more than one shower on our floor, although the owner had hot water, as did the room directy over hers. Reason...tepid water is sufficient!

I asked to have the trash emptied and was told to take it 100 meters to the road myself.

Demanded full payment in advance and would not give a refund, therefore we were stuck in this horid, stinking hotel. more