A towering glass structure surrounded by verdant nature, that’s Hilton Tallinn Park. This property stands apart from the rest of its brand portfolio due to a unique design and distinct local touches. Though steps from the city centre, it retains an air of tranquility. That could be to do with the green spaces: Politsei Park, a low-key patch dotted with fountains, family areas, and flowerbeds; and Kadriorg Park, Estonia’s most famous urban getaway are just around the corner spanning 70 hectares. We visit to wrap ourselves in natural beauty and Estonian culture.

While this stay was complimentary, all thoughts and opinions are our own

Hilton Tallinn Park review

Not your average Hilton

When you think Hilton, you think of busy high street locations, big blue logos, and generally, business. But this property is different. It’s distinctly Estonian. Abstract art from local painters gives the walls gallery-style inspiration and the wide open spaces with natural Baltic scenes flowing through soothe the soul.

Lobby area of the Hilton Tallinn Park Estonia
The lobby incorporates a stylish bar

202 rooms, including 27 suites across nine floors are housed under the impressive glass facade. All of Hilton’s expansive business amenities are still on offer, though in a more discreet and concealed sense that allows guests to separate pleasure when switched to OOO. There are executive lounges and floors, 10 flexible meeting rooms with 500-capacity ballrooms, and streaming-quality Wi-Fi no matter where you’re standing with your tablet. Fact: Estonia is one of the world’s most digitally advanced places.

The King Executive Corner Room

The King Executive Corner Room allowed us to enjoy views across the city in the comfort of bed and robe. Measuring 538 square feet, this is one of the largest room options before suite level. The room has a greige palette, including a pebble art formation beneath the bedside lights for Baltic Zen. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring light to all points of the room. 

Hilton Tallinn Park Estonia corner room with bed and view
Our King Executive Corner room offered sweeping vistas of the city

Inside, there’s also a desk with good connectivity, including both UK and European sockets and USB slots, so we could work and power up multiple (sustainably driven) Nomad kits before the following day’s sightseeing. In addition, the room has a large wardrobe area, a brew station, and a minibar. Guests need to be Hilton diamond, gold, or silver members to get complimentary water, otherwise, there’s a charge.

The bathroom comes with a tub, a separate shower, and a double vanity. Products are from Crabtree & Evelyn, which are placed in eco-friendly containers. 

Our favourite part of the stay was the access to the Executive Lounge. It’s up on the 11th floor, where a happy hour provides an added excuse to enjoy the sunset. The offerings include bites like cheeses and fruit, teas and coffees, and alcoholic beverages. We were out during the daytime, so only visited in the evening, but heard there were different offerings before the happy hour. Breakfast was held here pre-Covid, but is now at The Able Butcher restaurant (see below). This gave us a chance to check out two F&B options during the stay. 

Food and drink

There are two restaurants on the property. Café and Bar Linnutee is a casual lobby hangout serving cocktails and quick bites. The signature steakhouse is The Able Butcher, a classy destination for premium meats in open kitchen style with an extensive wine cellar. We stopped here to fill up on burgers after a long journey to Tallinn, and both the beef Able Butcher Burger and the vegan Beyond Meat Burger were dripping with flavour. 

The able butcher restaurant with dining table and chairs
The restaurant serves an array of delicacies utilising local ingredients

Healthy bowls, charcuterie, and of course, grill items spanning red meat, poultry, and seafood, are also available. At breakfast, a large buffet is set out including an egg station, hot and cold items, coffee machines, juices, and baked goods. To-go coffee cups are a convenient touch for guests short on time.

Spa

Fresh air and pretty parks always stir a need for R&R, and the hotel’s eforea spa provides just the medicine. Amenities for guests include access to a lush 15m indoor swimming pool, heated for year-round enjoyment, plus use of the whirlpool, sauna, and steam room to aid a water-based rejuvenation. Before, during, or after, you’re invited to soak in Tallin’s crisp seasonal air on the spa’s outdoor terrace. As it was chilly, we didn’t indulge. The spa was a tad busy when we visited, so we suggest coming earlier in the day if you prefer the quiet. The sweet spot is at checkout time.

indoor pool and jacuzzi
Put aside some time to luxuriate in the spa’s indoor pool

The treatment menu includes nourishing facials and a variety of massages including pregnancy, deep tissue, and aroma-focused therapies. Note: We didn’t book treatments, these are just what we saw available during our spa visit. A 24-hour gym is available for those looking to exert energy.

Things to do 

Hilton Tallinn Park is located within walking distance of the city centre, so business and leisure can be attended to with ease. We mainly enjoyed wandering Old Town, which evokes a transported back in time feeling, and at that we lunched at Olde Hansa, a medieval dining hall that brings guests to the Hansa-era. It’s basically where you dine on a meal prepared in authentic medieval style (everything, including wild game, is cooked using 15th-century recipes and methods), strummed with period music under a beautiful three-story traditional tavern. The Grand Chef’s Feast is highly recommended: it’s an all-you-can-eat situation of game sausages, garden turnips, Venice duck, baked sauerkraut, and much more for just 55 euros. Totally worth it.

Tallin from above - the city's roofs
Tallinn from the rooftops

The city’s top ten attractions are highlighted on Visit Tallin’s website, and if you’re going to check off a few, plan ahead for the Tallin Card. The nifty tourist saver grants holders free access to over 50 museums and attractions, free public transport to reach them, and discounts on everything else from tours to shopping. Our recommended must-sees on the list were St. Olav’s Church, which you need to wear comfortable shoes for since it’s quite a climb to the viewing platform (translation: a workout!); and the small but well-thought-out Museum of Photography.

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