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 | Sokos Hotel Viru: Its The Inside That Counts
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 Courtesy of www.viru.ee by PhilC2
It is across the road from the Viru Gates (the start of the old town) and a mere 5 minute gentle stroll to the Raekoja plats, the Town Hall square. It really is ideally placed. A large shopping centre is situated underneath the hotel, with shops that could have been in any country, which unfortunately my girlfriend dragged me around on the first day!
It is a Finnish chain hotel I believe and the staff were all very friendly and efficient. Everything was on offer at breakfast, which included both English & Continental breakfasts.
P.s. Came back again in 2007 and the hotel has gone up in my estimation even further. Just really enjoyed it, and the staff were very friendly. Don't book a standard room though, i did by mistake and when we walked in, I was amazed at the size! We went straight back down and upgraded. For the difference its definitely worth it. Went to Bogardes a few times as well, which was fun. Comfy seats and Finns belting out karaoke numbers and having a good time. Great atmosphere, enjoyed rounding off the night there.
There is no pool at the hotel but there is a sauna. It is a 22 storey building, so try and ask for a high floor & a room overlooking the Old Town/ Port and not the new town area. We were on 7 but still had a good view of the Old town and in the distance, cruise ships in the Port.
The hotel has 1 bar at the front (to the left of the entrance), a pub at the front (to the right of the entrance), a bar/restaurant to the rear of the hotel and another bar on the 2nd floor. You also get free admission to the hotel nightclub as well, so there is a large choice on rounding off the night at the hotel.
The city's sightseeing bus tours start just across the road from the hotel on the Viru Valjak, outside the Venus nightclub as well. Theme: HotelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averagePhone: +372 680 9300Directions: Opposite the Viru GatesWebsite: www.viru.ee Other Contact: viru.reservation@sok.fi
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| Sokos Hotel Viru: Bland accommodation
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Viru Hotel is one of the most centrally located hotels in Tallinn. It is also one of the biggest, 22 floors tower next to the old town. The hotel is operated by Finnish Sokos Hotels chain, and it is mostly filled with Finns -- the atmosphere can be a bit chaotic during weekends, when people come there to party and booze.
The basic rooms are not very big, and they serve as a base for exploring the town -- don't plan to spend too much time in the room. The rooms are recently renovated, but very plain. The bed is good, though. There are also bigger rooms, some with saunas, and family rooms are a good choice if you are travelling with a child or two; there is an extra bunk bed for them. Amenities include a potty chair and children shampoo. A playing room can be found at the ground floor, too.
The service is from an older era - not very friendly or swift. You might end up queuing to the front desk when you check in, need some information and check out. There was always a queue except on early Sunday morning. The check-in is at 14.00, and you cannot have the room before that time -- even if the room would be ready. Fortunately, the luggage check is spacious and free.
The hotel is connected to Viru Keskus shopping center, so you can enjoy indoor shopping and dining experience. There is a good grocery store in the basement of Viru Keskus to replenish your hotel room supplies.
The breakfast is usually included in the room price, and it is pretty good. Don't expect fresh fruits, but everything else is there.
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 Tram & Hotel Viru, Tallinn,
EST. by mwe
Soviet-style hotel, a very short walk from the historic walled city. Theme: Hotel
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| Sokos Hotel Viru: Good location, horrible service
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I stayed at Sokos Hotel Viru for 5 nights in June 2007. This huge hotel (516 rooms) has an excellent location, a two-minute walk from the Old Town and in the same complex as one of the nicest shopping centres in Tallinn.
Our standard twin room was nice enough, even though it did seem rather dated. We asked for (and got) a non-smoking room on one of the highest floors, and our room had a beautiful view of the Old Town. Rooms on the lower floors can be quite noisy, as the hotel is on a rather busy street - there's also a night club downstairs and you do *not* want a room close to it. ;o)
Wireless internet is available throughout the hotel, but the connection was somewhat wonky. (I used the LAN cable connection instead, until the maids apparently realised that only Superior rooms were supposed to have such an internet connection, and they had it switched off. When I asked the reception about the internet connection I was told that "there had never been a LAN cable connection in that room". Yeah. Right.)
A buffet breakfast is included - and I must say having breakfast at Hotel Viru was a rather fascinating experience. Some mornings, the enormous breakfast room was completely, totally crowded - most of the tables were big (6-10 people) and every single seat was taken, so you'll be having breakfast with a bunch of strangers. The selection of food wasn't too bad, but you'll need to be *very* patient as the lines in front of the buffet were extraordinarily long.
I have stayed in quite a few hotels in this price range in Tallinn - and I must say they're all much better choices than Hotel Viru.
According to the website I booked through (and the confirmation email I got from Hotel Viru) we were supposed to have tea / coffee making facilities in our room - but we didn't, so I enquired at the reception - and was told by the surly staff that nope, only in Superior class rooms. Showing them my confirmation email did not have any effect at all. I can't say that I was terribly impressed. Theme: HotelComparison: more expensive than averagePhone: +372 680 9300Directions: A two-minute walk from the Old Town, above Viru shopping centre.Website: http://www.viru.ee/?language=3 Other Contact: viru.reservation@sok.fi
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