TALLInn - In Your Pocket

18 Where to stay Where to stay 19
Schlössle C-3, Pühavaimu 13/15, tel. (+372) 699 77
00, fax (+372) 699 77 77, sch@schlossle-hotels.com,
www.schlossle-hotels.com. The elegance, history and
warmth of its three attached Old Town buildings are a major
part of Schlössle's five-star appeal. Over the past decade
this luxury hotel has played host to musicians and heads of
state, but even if you aren't rock or royalty, the helpful and
friendly staff will treat you as such. A beautiful medieval lobby,
a crackling fireplace and a world class restaurant invite you
to linger and stay just one more night. Q23 rooms (singles
€154 - 176, doubles €174 - 198, suites €284 - 710). Extra bed
€30, pets €32. PJHRUILGKDW hhhhh
St. Petersbourg C-2, Rataskaevu 7, tel. (+372) 628
65 00, fax (+372) 628 65 65, stp@schlossle-hotels.
com, www.hotelstpetersbourg.com. Aristocrats in the
19th century would stay at the St. Petersbourg when visiting
Tallinn, likewise 21st-century travellers looking for luxury Old
Town accommodation can find it here at the city's oldest,
continuously-running hotel. Completely renovated to keep
pace with newer rivals, the hotel treats its guests with
modern comforts like deluxe art-deco furnishing and plush
bathrobes, all the while retaining a strong sense of old world
charm. Q27 rooms (singles €80 - 107, doubles €95 - 130,
suites €205 - 292). Extra bed €20, pets €32. H6UI
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Swissôtel Tallinn H-3, Tornimäe 3, tel. (+372) 624 00
00, fax (+372) 624 00 01, tallinn@swissotel.com, www.
swissotel.com/tallinn. This lavish hotel has bragging rights
as Tallinn's tallest building and needless to say some of roomviews
are fabulous. Inside you'll find all the things you'd come to
expect from the luxury chain, including conference facilities, a
high-end spa, state-of-the-art technology and a highly trained
staff catering to your every whim. Swissotel is all about the
little extras such as special bathrobes and bedspreads for the
kids, iPod docking stations in the executive rooms and Lavazza
espresso machines in every room. Even if you don't have the
pleasure of staying here, be sure to investigate some relaxing
opportunities at the Pürovel Spa or enjoy a delightful buffet in
Café Swiss. Q238 rooms (singles €100 - 295, doubles €100 -
295, suites €300 - 2295). Extra bed restricted to grand rooms
only €80. PHRUFLGKDCW
Telegraaf C-3, Vene 9, tel. (+372) 600 06 00, fax
(+372) 600 06 01, info@telegraafhotel.com, www.
telegraafhotel.com. This full-service hotel in a restored
19th-century former bank turned communications building
has facilities that include a wellness spa, a Russian-style
restaurant and an unheard-of Old Town luxury: underground
parking! The ultra comfortable rooms are more spacious than
typical for an Old Town hotel, you might however be tempted to
spend a little bit too much time in the bathrooms decorated
with ‘French' post cards'. Q86 rooms (singles €226 - 258,
doubles €246 - 278, suites €445 - 899). Extra bed €50.
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Three Sisters Hotel A/B-3, Pikk 71/Tolli 2, tel. (+372)
630 63 00, fax (+372) 630 63 01, info@threesistershotel.com,
www.threesistershotel.com. This luxury hotel
built into three famous medieval houses on the end of Pikk
tänav provides the quintessential Tallinn experience. The
top-notch establishment offers large rooms decorated in a
striking blend of modern and antique styles. Flat-screen TVs
can be found alongside old-fashioned bathtubs and hidden
staircases. One suite even sports a grand piano. The library
with fireplace, world-class restaurant and cosy wine cellar
are just icing on the cake. Q23 rooms (singles €188 - 268,
doubles €214 - 294, suites €508 - 946). Extra bed €55, pets
€20. PJHR6UILGKW hhhhh
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Baltic Hotel Imperial B/C-2, Nunne 14, tel. (+372) 627
48 00, fax (+372) 627 48 01, imperial@baltichotelgroup.
com, www.imperial.ee. Part of the medieval Old Town wall
runs right through this small, luxury hotel, and designers have
wisely integrated it into the 21st-century interior to preserve the
historical feel of the building. The Imperial's management have
aimed for a four-star level of quality, and with its bright rooms,
beautiful sauna hall and elegant cheese restaurant (Estonia's
only), they got there. The size of the double rooms varies. Be
sure to ask for one overlooking the neighbourhood's picturesque
cobbled streets. Q32 rooms (singles €134, doubles
€160, suites €205 - 390, family room €243). Extra bed €32.
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Baltic Hotel Vana Wiru C-3, Viru 11, tel. (+372) 669 15
00, fax (+372) 669 15 01, hotel@vanawiru.ee, www.vanawiru.ee.
It's hard to imagine that a five-storey hotel with such
a grandiose marble lobby - complete with an elevated walking
bridge and Italian restaurant - could be tucked into this bustling
part of Old Town, but a quick peek at Vana Wiru will remove all
doubt. In addition to offering guests an unbeatable location
and pristine rooms, the hotel caters to business travellers with
in-room WIFI connections. Find the main entrance around the
corner off Müürivahe. Q82 rooms (singles €128, doubles €153
- 179, suites €237 - 288). Extra bed €32. JHRUIL
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Bern C-3/4, Aia 10, tel. (+372) 680 66 30, bern@tallinnhotels.ee,
www.tallinnhotels.ee. Hotel Bern, which
is tucked into a courtyard that's conveniently across from a
grocery store, aims to bring its guests the best in Swiss-style
hospitality with its friendly and professional staff. Due to size
restrictions the 50-room establishment hasn't got many perks,
but it does have a 24- hour bar, and breakfast is served in their
petite, in-house restaurant. Q50 rooms (singles €48 - 93,
doubles €58 - 104, de Luxe €172). Extra bed €35, pets €16.
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Hotell Euroopa G-3, Paadi 5, tel. (+372) 669 97 77, fax
(+372) 669 97 95, info@euroopa.ee, www.euroopa.ee.
Located in the port, they offer all the modern conveniences
you'd expect from a four-star hotel with a few extras such as your
very own guard-lamb on every bed. The 185 room hotel caters
primarily to the business set, offering 6 conference rooms, wireless
internet throughout the premises and includes a sauna and
fitness centre which are both complimentary for guests. The 41
business rooms also come equipped with balconies that have
views overlooking the bustling port area. Q185 rooms (singles
€65, doubles €85, triples €111, suites €192). Extra bed €26,
pets €20, parking fee for car €10/24hr, motorcycle €5/24hr.
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Meriton Old Town Garden Hotel B-2, Pikk 29/ Lai 24,
tel. (+372) 667 71 11, fax (+372) 667 70 01, reservations@
meritonhotels.com, www.meritonhotels.com. Tallinn's newest
hotel has everything you could possibly want in an Old Town
establishment - including two entrances on entirely different
streets. The hotel blends perfectly together the charms of the old
world with the conveniences we find handy in our modern times.
In typical Old Town fashion, no two rooms are exactly the same,
which just adds to the charm. You'll also find the mouth-watering
cakes of Café Mademoiselle on the premises, as well as the
Estonian Dining Room and a pretty nifty public toilet, complete
with an ancient well. Q50 rooms (economy €35 - 90, standard
€50 - 110, Bella Garden €130). PJHKW
Nordic Hotel Forum C-4, Viru väljak 3, tel. (+372) 622
29 00/(+372) 622 29 99, fax (+372) 622 29 01, forum@
nordichotels.eu, www.nordichotels.eu. You certainly won't
be able to miss this stylish, brass-flanked glass structure which
has 137m of cedar trees lining the roof. The hotel's interior is
thoughtfully designed, using natural materials, which ooze warmth
and comfort throughout. The premises are outfitted with the
latest in communication and entertainment technology, including
Skype-enabled rooms. It also boasts a beautiful spa and excellent,
Mediterranean restaurant. The Forum's friendly staff have been
carefully selected to make sure travellers who pass through its
doors are well looked after - and they certainly are. Q267 rooms
(singles €95 - 150, doubles €95 - 150, suites €155 - 210, business
class room €125 - 180, double delux €135 - 190). Extra bed €30,
parking €17/night. PJHUIFLGKDCW hhhh
Old Town Maestro's C/D-2, Suur-Karja 10, tel. (+372) 626
20 00, fax (+372) 631 33 33, maestro@maestrohotel.ee,
www.maestrohotel.ee. For those who like to be in the middle
of the action, this six-storey hotel located at the epicentre of
Tallinn's Old Town bar scene is a classy choice. In keeping with
the era of the hotel's facade, the décor here was given a subtle
touch of the 1930s (think Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot). Don't
leave without checking out the picture-postcard view of Toompea
from the top-floor sauna. Q23 rooms (singles €83, doubles €96,
suites €186). Extra bed €24, pets €15. ZJH6GDW
Park Inn by Radisson Central Tallinn G-3, Narva mnt.
7c, tel. (+372) 669 06 90, fax (+372) 669 06 91, info.
tallinn@rezidorparkinn.com, www.parkinn.com/hotelcentraltallinn.
This spiffy downtown hotel has a wide range of
rooms and the same helpful services you'd expect from a hotel
in its class. The spacious rooms come tastefully decorated
with a modern flair. Children are well catered for in family rooms
and the lobby café, which has an adjacent children's play area.
The hotel also has a beauty salon. Q245 rooms (singles
€39 - 96, doubles €39 - 96, triples €64 - 112, family room
€64 - 96, executive room €64 - 115). Extra bed €20, pets €10.
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Scandic Palace E-2, Vabaduse väljak 3, tel. (+372) 640
72 00, fax (+372) 640 72 99, palace@scandichotels.com,
www.scandichotels.com. For that classic, brass-trimmed,
bell-hopping hotel experience, it's hard to outdo the Scandic
Palace. This old Tallinn standby manages to outclass many newer
arrivals with little touches like wood-paneled elevators, trouser
presses, and a nice café next to the lobby. Ask for a room facing
Old Town, overlooking Vabaduse Square. Q86 rooms (doubles
€53 - 87, triples €179 - 203, suites €179 - 397). Extra bed €25,
pets €12.80. PHR6UFGKDW hhhh
Sokos Hotel Viru C-4, Viru väljak 4, tel. (+372) 680 93
00, fax (+372) 680 92 36, viru.reservation@sok.fi, www.
sokoshotels.com. Occupying an enviable spot on what's
generally considered the very centre of Tallinn, the large, Finnishmanaged
Sokos Hotel Viru offers an unbeatable combination
of amenities and location. Aside from several classes of spiffy
rooms, a conference centre, two respectable restaurants and
a popular nightclub, the hotel also has direct access to the huge
Viru shopping centre, which can satisfy even the deepest of retail
cravings. Rooms are furnished in a colourful, friendly style. Q516
rooms (singles €90 - 175, doubles €110 - 195, suites €240 - 325,
family rooms €130 - 215, double deluxe €150 - 235). Extra bed
€20, pets €10. PJHR6ULGKDW
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October - November 2012