The Grand Hotel marked the Kempinski brand’s first foray into the Baltic region. Found in the Old Town and itself a heritage building, the Grand Dame’s 96 bedrooms are appropriately decorated with lavish sophistication. Guests staying here receive a white-glove service throughout. Its award-winning Telegrafas restaurant – with views of Cathedral Square – is a draw for many, but guests can also drink and dine in Le Salon Bar, at the Atelier Wine Boutique and Tasting Bar and in Le Café. Treatments at Kempinski The Spa make use of local ‘Baltic gold’, said to firm and tone the skin. Plus there’s a pool, sauna and jacuzzi.