Ekes Konvents

Let’s all stop pretending we live in palaces. A 3x3 metre room with tasteful “shabby chic” decor and private bathroom is better than I can offer my visitors in my 5-bedroom house in West London. And my visitors are always complimentary. The room was clean, smelt fresh and was bright and comfortable. It cost about a third of the price of the anonymous business hotel I used the previous night. Breakfast was unlimited self-serve in a nearby canteen with and perfectly fine. I booked for one night and stayed for two. I lived for five years in a monastic school in England. This all felt rather familiar - but luxurious by comparison. Pros: It’s right in the heart of the old town. It’s a historic, pretty building which everyone stops to photograph. I used to sit on my deep windowsill pretending to be a local and looking down on the action. Cons: It’s right in the heart of the old town. So expect a bit of noise at night despite the double windows. And reviewers, lay off the young guys who man the desk. They are not unfriendly, they are just Latvian - and they do a perfectly good job. If you want everyone to pretend they’re your best friend, go to Disneyland.