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  • 5/5 Christopher L. 1 year ago on Google
    I wrote the same reivew on tripadvisor also, but i want to put it out here also for greater help for travelers. And here it is: There arent that many hotels that fall within the umbrellas of major hotel franchise like Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, Accor etc, and Im so glad that this hotel is part of the Marriott's Affiliated hotels. Myself being a Marriott High elite loyalist, Titanium, my status was instantly recognized. Room was upgraded proactively and when its available. Complimentary breakfast as welcome options and more. Hotel is visually pleasing, location is amazing, inside the old town, staff were all so helpful, especially front desk agent Kristi, thank you so much for helping me with my issue. I will 100% stay here again whenever i visit Tallinn. Great and reasonable price, top-notch status recognition and great location. It is simply a beautiful hotel! I would rate this beyond 5 stars if possible
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  • 5/5 Scott R. 8 months ago on Google
    Friendly service. Excellent restaurant and Well stocked bar in lobby with good selection and attentive staff. Room itself was more towards 4 stars as it felt a tiny bit worn but amazing location and great breakfast made up for that. Overall 5/5 and would return.
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  • 3/5 Karl G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great location, rooms are fine for a ****** hotel but the difference between a 3 or 4* hotel is supposed to be the service and that is lacking. In particular, there were doubts about the professionalism in the reception and breakfast areas. At the reception there was a 19 year old employee and as an assistant the 17 year old holiday jobber (I asked!). The service in the breakfast area is a disaster. There is a lot of dedicated staff but no coordination by a supervisor/coordinator. Everyone(!!) runs around taking orders and clearing up and bringing food. Three different waiters came to our table to ask us what we would like for breakfast. But the tea took 10 minutes to bring to us. There definitely needs to be a restaurant manager here who coordinates and doesn't clear away. And the reception needs an experienced contact person. Highlight was ordering a table at the Tchaikovsky: as everything was occupied: "We are fully booked." and I asked twice if there was another time instead of 20.00h I was directed to another restaurant - I should call there. I then said that the hotel usually does that...The restaurant was more than 2 kilometres away and unfortunately not within walking distance, but this was not said!!!! We went somewhere else! It's a pity that the Telegraaf didn't shine as much as expected.
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  • 4/5 Yashwant C. 1 year ago on Google
    A beautiful hotel in the heart of the old town. stated as 5 star, but does not have a gym, the swimming pool is joke, its an extended pond. However, the rooms are good, windows open for fresh air, double windows for winter. breakfast is fabulous
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  • 4/5 Claire 2 years ago on Google
    (only visited the SPA area) little paradise in the middle of Old town. The massage was spectacular (full body/an hour) Spa has two saunas (finish & steam) a heated swimming pool and a jacuzzi. It's calm and restorative.
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  • 5/5 Paul R. 2 years ago on Google
    The Hotel Telegraaf is an excellently located luxury hotel in the centre of the old town in Tallinn. A few minutes walk on the cobbled streets to the Town Hall and several sights. Our room was in the original classical part of the hotel and had large ceilings with super comfortable beds. I love the original telephone in the room and the wooden shutters. Breakfast is in the Tchaikovsky restaurant and is a good buffet and hot a la carte choices. The spa is perfect with a lovely pool and sauna and steam room with excellent spa massage menu.
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  • 5/5 Thomas H. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing hotel with really great service. Not the typical business hotel but a bit of style from the old times. Great suites (some with own sauna). Spa and breakfast were a bit crowded.
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  • 5/5 Sarita C. 9 months ago on Google
    This is a beautiful hotel right in the old town. Despite being so central, the rooms are quiet. From the moment you enter, you can sense the subtle luxury of this place. Rooms are very spacious and well appointed, great bed and bathroom toiletries. Special thanks to front desk manager, Kristi. Make sure you make a reservation in advance at the restaurant as it's normally fully booked. Thank you!
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  • 3/5 Gary G. 11 months ago on Google
    This hotel was safe, clean and centrally located. Other than the bartenders, I found the staff to be rude and dismissive. They WILL NOT honor breakfast when reserved on Marriott’s website. Additionally, they WILL NOT readjust the nightly rate to the non-breakfast nightly fee. DO NOT reserve a room that includes breakfast, order the less expensive rate and pay separately. As a corporate pilot, I travel the world and stay at some at the finest hotels. Based on the staff, this IS NOT an Autograph Collection Hotel.

  • 4/5 Christopher V. 1 year ago on Google
    I recently stayed at this hotel and loved the location. Hotel was very formal and fancy; however I had problems twice where the room lost power. Air conditioner did not seem to work in any of the rooms, thankfully the windows open and I was able to get cool fresh air in the room. Breakfast was wonderful and the staff I encountered were very kind and helpful. Despite the electrical issues; I would definitely stay at this hotel again.

  • 5/5 Jonathan C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great hotel, friendly and professional staff and perfect location to explore Old Town. Spa is nice but small. Very good breakfast with a variety of food and drink choices.

  • 5/5 Hector C. 1 year ago on Google
    All good things to say. Stands out as a quality hotel with amazing food and great service. Also unbeatable location right in the heart of Old Town Tallinn.

  • 5/5 Alo S. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly service. Well stocked bar in lobby with good selection and attentive staff. Room itself was more towards 4 stars as it felt a tiny bit worn but amazing location and great breakfast made up for that. Overall 5/5 and would return.

  • 1/5 Marianne F. 1 year ago on Google
    Stayed at the hotel for Christmas - alone. Made reservations at Tchaikovsky (a Michelin star restaurant) for dinner on Christmas night - alone. I ordered wine, an appetizer and entree. The waiter brought the wine, bread and the appetizer. And that was it - after waiting 30 minutes, I asked a staff person to check on my dinner. After 10 minutes - I left the restaurant. I have traveled to 45 countries and have never been treated this way. On 12/6, I contacted Marriott customer service and was told I would receive a response in 3 to 5 business days. I'm still waiting. If you are a single woman - stay away from this hotel - you will be treated like a second-class citizen! What is most appalling - the President is a woman!

  • 5/5 Paolo M. 1 year ago on Google
    I spent two nights after New year’s and all was perfect: - the room was super elegant, warm, lovely furniture and frigobar. Very nice views from the window, it was snowing and staying at the room desk looking to be in a fairytale. - the breakfast is very high quality and You can choose from a rich buffet and also Order from a la carte Menu (Pancakes and and eggs was My choice) - We had a dinner one night and dwas very very surprising:It is a Michelin star so you will find very very High level Of food and Service top level . - The hotel SPA is very surprising because you will find a swimming pool with 28° water and you will find also a round Yacuzzi and it is possible to use the Finnish sauna and the Turkish sauna tube. At the ground level you will also find a bar with professional service and drinks over quality as the hotel it is. Super Super Super

  • 4/5 Alexander G. 1 year ago on Google
    I like the hotel and stay here while I’m in Tallinn. But the breakfast menu must be improved. Eggs royal have a very strong vinegar flavour and comes on American toast bread:) And no scrambled eggs on the buffet…

  • 5/5 John N. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Marriott Autograph hotel in the heart of old city in Tallinn. Great rooms and service by the staff. I would definitely recommend it to others!

  • 5/5 Ilona N. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing tiny spa in the Old Town of Tallinn - you get the visit if you book a treatment, which we did. 3 very chillaxing facials later we were zoned out & finished with having salads at the hotel bar. There is a jacuzzi 35*, a small pool and 2 saunas (one is steam). Unisex changing room but separate showers, obviously. They also offer you a nonalco welcome smoothie & water after the facial. Use Babor products. Totally recommend!

  • 5/5 Roman G. 4 months ago on Google
    The hotel is located in the old town of Tallinn, the drive from the airport is 15-20 minutes. Very quiet area, no noise in the rooms. Rooms are spacious, all amenities are fresh and clean. The breakfast is regular, I would say it could be better for such a hotel. The staff is nice and very helpful. The spa is located on the top floor and you don’t need more than 30 minutes to visit it. There are several saunas and a pool.

  • 5/5 Inna B. 8 months ago on Google
    This is my second stay at the Telegraph hotel. The location is superb, quet yet within walking distance to everywhere. Rooms are a bit small, but bed is very comfortable. Housekeeping service is great. Front desk is very curtious and professional. Breakfast is good, variety could be a bit better. Personnel need some training, their service skills not the best. They are willing to serve, just do not know how. I will recommend.

  • 5/5 Andrej B. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely hotel and a great SPA. We stayed one night in the 5th-floor suite. It was conveniently located in the heart of Tallinn Old Town. Walking distance from the city centre and just 10 minutes ride from the harbour. Friendly staff, clean and comfy! Pleasant overall experience, and we will be coming back again!

  • 5/5 Adam D. 7 months ago on Google
    Truly a stunning hotel! A completely reimagined historic building in the heart of old town, but all modern on the inside. The pool area at the spa is such a calming oasis (only little tip: perhaps heat the pool water a bit more). I’d stay here again in a heartbeat. Also, thank you to Kristi who was kind and helpful during my stay - and to the staff as a whole, who were all very welcoming.

  • 3/5 Johan K. 3 months ago on Google New
    The hotel room was nice, although the shower had a water-saving shower head. As a result, showering was quite a chilly experience in December, as the room was also a bit on the chilly side. Wouldn't describe the breakfast to be luxurious in any sense, quite standard. Although there were three to four waiters in the dining hall the plates ran out and were noticed by the staff only when pointed out. Also, the staff neglected to mention the breakfast eggs had to be ordered from the kitchen. We learned this only after the breakfast. The breakfast table had salmon, but had quickly run out, and the waiters did not refill it. We stayed one night, and the spa was only available on the day of the check-in till 10 o'clock, not on the next morning. Overall, the staff was friendly, not particularly helpful and bit of on the unexperienced side. Didn't feel like a five star hotel, really.

  • 4/5 Yaowen K. 11 months ago on Google
    We got upgraded to a fabulous top floor suite using our bonvoy suite award. Facilitywise the hotel is impeccable. It’s beautiful and very well maintained. There is a bit of history about the hotel hence its name. Servicewise it feels quite stuck-up. Breakfast was included for platinum guests. It was delicious but the service made us feel uncomfortable. The breakfast service is run by a female drill sergeant and guests are treated like new recruits. It’s amusing to see how guests and the other waiting staff are scared of her. No need to mention about the excellent location. Just see the pin on Google maps.

  • 4/5 Marylaine D. 10 months ago on Google
    Great location. No blackout curtain so difficult to sleep. Good slippers and bath robe. However, coffee and toiletries not refilled. Only shower cap was replaced on our 2nd day and when I opened the box it looked used (compared to the shower cap on our 1st night). Hair dryer is very weak and smell burnt. Otherwise still ok because of the location.

  • 5/5 Slex 4 months ago on Google
    Lovely luxury hotel in the heart of Old Town Tallinn. Perfect location for sightseeing. The spa area is definitely worth a visit to relax after a long day of walking, they’re open until 9pm I believe? Bathroom also had Elemis brand products wow! Front desk staff were super pleasant and did their best to help me locate a converter for the outlet. They have some at the front desk but all but a broken one were currently in use by other guests - the staff member patiently walked me through where to buy one on my own within walking distance! Wasn’t terribly impressed by the hotel breakfast buffet - definitely order something off set the menu and just grab some of the breads.

  • 5/5 Dan L. 3 months ago on Google New
    This hotel is very very very nice. Everything about it screams luxury. The spa is really nice, the rooms are large and clean, the staff is attentive and polite, and it’s a very reasonable price. You can even order room service to bring you up specific pillows of your choosing for no additional cost. I chose a firmer pillow for neck support! I you’re staying in Tallinn and old town is on your list, this hotel is a no-brainer.

  • 4/5 Hans 2 years ago on Google
    The check in was quite slow and the front desk understaffed. The rooms are clean and smell nice. Spacious with standard smallish bathroom. Quiet location and comfortable bed guaranteed a good experience. The towels could've been softer though. The breakfast is very average. Machine coffee and poor selection of fresh produce. Just basics.

  • 4/5 Anja V. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice location in the middle of Tallinn Old town. Just a few meters from Raekoja plats. Rooms are adequate for a 4* hotel. Beds are very nice. You can order different kinds of pillows. Breakfast is ok, probably not worth 17,00€ but you can book the room without breakfast, so it's up to you. Spa/ Sauna/ pool is very nice. The opening hours are strange (3pm-10pm). Never saw a pool in a hotel that was closed in the morning.

  • 5/5 Evangelos L. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing spa experience! The massage by Inga was great! The spa area looked very spacious with 2 saunas (Finnish and steam), jacuzzi and pool.

  • 5/5 Bradley B. 2 years ago on Google
    Came here for business and could not have been happier about the rooms, the staff were amazing and the location could not be beat. Highly recommend for business or for tourists.

  • 5/5 cassam l. 2 years ago on Google
    Can't fault this one. Right in the heart of the Old Town and close to the best views of the city.

  • 5/5 Peter E. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice hotel with an interesting design according with the buildings history and a nice little Spa. Very Good standard over all. Will definitly visit again.

  • 5/5 Lars H. 2 years ago on Google
    My favourite hotel Will always come back Great spa

  • 5/5 Juho S. 3 years ago on Google
    Telegraaf offers much more than a typical premium hotel establishment. The private spa area offers true tranquility especially in the mornings to delve into the book you have been planning to read while the breakfast and dining facilities take you on a time travel experience to noble times. Live violin & cello music during the Michelin star dinner was a great combination. In addition the staff is very attentive to customer requests. The hotel design follows consistently a theme I would call "premium vintage". Will surely visit again.

  • 5/5 M M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice chic hotel in old town Tallinn. Prominent for having hosted numerous global figures from actors to monarchs to foreign ministers. Very nice staff and rooms are cute and cozy. I didn't get a chance to use the spa but I'm sure it's nice. By far the best part of this experience was the restaurant- the desserts are to die for literally. I ended up trying 5 of the 6 desserts and was blown away by them. I would fly back to Tallinn for a day just to eat here. The staff later told me this restaurant is famous in Estonia and the average person dreams to be able to eat here. It's also where important meals take place when foreign dignitaries visit. I was told the hotel also caters towards weird celebrity requests like a goat milk's bath!

  • 4/5 Giampiero Gaetano R. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice hotel in the center of Tallinn, but more a 4* than 5. Location is perfect. Staff is super gentle but need to be more empathetic, Lobby is very elegant and well furnished, excellent breakfast. Weak point: rooms! Basic forniture and very small for a 5*. The air in winter becomes super-dry because the air outlet points directly to the bed. Housekeeping too late.

  • 5/5 MIHKEL K. 1 year ago on Google
    The best 5 star hotel in Tallinn, highly reccomend it to everyone who can . Very unique style and great service

  • 5/5 Lucie P. 2 years ago on Google
    Such amazing hotel. Rooms are very comfortable and well designed, great hotel bar with various professionally made drinks, but the best thing on the hotel is its restaurant - the breakfast are just super delicious. I totally recommend this hotel

  • 5/5 Gricelda D. 1 year ago on Google
    More than 5 stars. Speachless. Everything was more than great. Since I got in until the end, the 6 dinner course. Wait, let me tell you... I had a massage, sauna, swimming pool and jacuzzi. 🖤

  • 4/5 Nong P. 1 year ago on Google
    I had a mixed stay at Hotel Telegraaf, it started on the wrong foot but ended on a strong note after changing room. I guess I can partially recommend this hotel but I think which room types are available would be a non-negligible factor if I return or not because I found Hilton Tallinn to be more uniformly good than Telegraaf. First off, service was uneven before, during, and after our stay and there were a few hiccups. Staff was quite slow in responding in chat via the Marriott app; on various occasions I had to repeat because they did not respond several hours later. Making requests in person was not always much better, when I requested for housekeeping to be done at a specific time it was not done when we came back to the hotel. The problem was compounded by the fact that the sink of the first room type we had was plugged so I had to brush my teeth in the bathtub. I also had billing problems after check-out which had to be resolved by e-mail; thankfully once again the final outcome was positive because they gave me Bonvoy points to compensate for overcharging my Marriott gift card. I was originally upgraded to a junior suite as Ambassador Elite, but it was simply a larger room and there was not much which was worthy of the Autograph brand in my opinion except perhaps the unusual carpet and the old-style phone, otherwise the room was forgettable. The hotel is only 5 years old, but the bathroom looked 25 years old and had a thin brittle door; it looked like they tried to save costs in the construction. Also for such a recent hotel it was surprising to have a tub not a stand-alone shower, in what they call a suite no less. After housekeeping was missed and the sink became unusable, they moved us to the Popov Suite on the top floor which was night and day with the first room we had: much brighter, not only more spacious but also higher quality materials used, and there was even a private sauna in our bathroom which was fantastic. The breakfast buffet was decent, the food presentation was attractive, the restaurant venue was a strong point of the hotel with good service unlike at reception, and they offered free flow Prosecco which we enjoyed. The way they dressed the boiled eggs was quite stylish as well. Telegraaf is in an ideal location in the heart of the old town so for that reason alone the hotel can be recommended and it’s an undeniable plus over Hilton which is outside the old town. In conclusion Telegraaf has clear strengths and weaknesses in my opinion, whereas Hilton Tallinn is one of the best Hiltons I have stayed at anywhere in the world, location being one of the few downsides. For people who put a premium on being in the old town then Telegraaf will be a good choice but might require to be willing to compromise on perhaps having a room which is so-so unless wanting to guarantee having a full suite by paying for it and not rely on upgrades as an elite guest of the Marriott loyalty program.

  • 5/5 Kyle D. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome boutique hotel that actually honors Marriott elite benefits, which is rare these days. Awesome breakfast, great service and got an upgraded room without asking.

  • 5/5 Leonid O. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice and stylish hotel in the entire old town. Special interier and furniture in the rooms make it exceptional.

  • 5/5 Mark K. 1 year ago on Google
    I’m giving 5 stars not because everything here is perfect, but because the staff “makes it right.” Issue one: room wasn’t ready at 4pm (it was ready by 430pm) so the front desk spoke to the front desk manager and refunded a suite night award (I probably wouldn’t have even asked for anything). Issue two: shower drain was draining slowly… sent someone (multiple people) right away and it was resolved within 30 minutes. Otherwise, everything is as you’d expect: lovely rooms, great breakfast, perfect location. An excellent choice for a stay in Tallin. :)

  • 4/5 Laura T. 1 year ago on Google
    We stayed one night in the Telegraaf, in an executive room. Location of the hotel is excellent, and the building full of history. We had a fantastic view of old town from our 5th floor room. However the decor hasn’t quite been taken to the max in the rooms - the art work, the carpeting, the bathrooms didn’t feel in line with the feel of the common spaces of the hotel where more effort and thought was clearly put in. We also had some upkeep issues in our room - peeling wall paper and curtains fallen off the railing. The hotel clearly brands itself as an upscale experience so you’d expect them to take pride in the upkeep. We pointed these out to the staff and they took the feedback very well. We felt overall service could be improved a bit to fit the 5-star brand - when we were checked in we were given little to no info, we had spa appointments but received no instructions on how to find the spa, we weren’t given any info on breakfast, or even how to find our room. We also requested nonfeather pillows that were never delivered, and some of the breakfast staff weren’t very friendly or attentive - while some were lovely and took good care of us in the end. The spa was lovely - although one of the two massages we had wasn’t very effective. We also really enjoyed the courtyard terrace for breakfast, which was also pretty tasty with good variance.

  • 5/5 Evelin M. 2 years ago on Google
    Hotel Telegraph and restaurant Tchaikovsky, a unique five-star hotel and restaurant. Excellent location in Old Town, beautiful interior, polite and helpful stuff. The food was excellent, the bar has a nice coctail collection. We spent a lovely lazy afternoon drinking cocktails. I do recommend to go there! ✨

  • 4/5 Storm S. 1 year ago on Google
    A bonvoy hotel in the old town of Tallinn. Spa with pool. Large rooms with double isolated windows for noise and cold. Large breakfast buffet. Free Gym is not in hotel but in sport center at a 4 min walk.


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Amenities


  • Hotel
    • ✓ Free Wi-Fi
    • ✓ Paid breakfast
    • ✓ Free parking
    • ✓ Accessible
    • ✓ Indoor pool
    • ✓ Air-conditioned
    • ✓ Laundry service
    • ✓ Business center
    • ✓ Pet-friendly
    • ✓ Beach access
    • ✓ Room service
    • ✓ Kid-friendly
    • ✓ Restaurant
    • ✓ Airport shuttle
    • ✓ Hot tub
    • ✓ Spa
    • ✓ Fitness center
    • ✓ Bar
    • ✓ Smoke-free

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