The apartment was amazing - really luxurious, almost like a movie set.
The hot tub was absolutely fabulous, and the steamy room and sauna really heated things up!
There's an amazing sound system which runs throughout the whole house; multiple massive televisions and even a white, electric baby-grand piano perfect for setting the mood.
A real highlight was the romantic sand sculpture which had been laid into the marble floor, offset by the vibrant and unusual artworks scattered throughout the rest of the house.
There were fish, see Baz Luhrmann's 'Romeo and Juliet'.
The main bedroom was large, the unexpected massage table compensated for the faulty shower, and the expansive couches certainly slept more than one!
The balcony looked out across the whole city and the flashing lights from the casino billboard meant that every night was disco night!
Janis was an excellent host. One member of our group arrived early and he was treated to hot yoga, a quinoa lunch and elite company!
The only reason that this review is 4 stars and not 5 is because Janis did ask for 100€ cash deposit per person and a 150€ fee for the sauna and hot tub, neither of which was mentioned on the listing.
However, Janis eventually waived the sauna/hot tub fee, and we got our deposit back with no hassle. Janis even left us a free bottle of prosecco in the fridge to sweeten the deal.
All in all, our whole experience in this Latvian palace was a constant stream of fun surprises.
Truly, this is where the magic happens!