ORIGINAL SOKOS HOTEL VIRU, Tallinn – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Original Sokos Hotel Viru offers rooms ranging from standard doubles to spacious family rooms with bunk beds. Superior rooms on higher floors provide views of Tallinn's Old Town or the harbor. All rooms include high-speed Wi-Fi, smart TVs, Nespresso machines, and soundproof windows. The private three-story Superior wing ensures quiet stays despite the central location. Accessible rooms feature widened doors (90cm), shower chairs, and emergency call buttons.
Dining & Bars
Merineitsi Restaurant serves a breakfast buffet with Estonian breads, fish, and cheeses (Mon-Fri 7-10 AM, weekends until 11 AM). Show & Dinner evenings pair à la carte menus with live entertainment. Amarillo offers Tex-Mex dishes and a summer terrace. The Rooftop Bar (23rd floor, seasonal) serves 1972-era cocktails with panoramic city views. Onni the Squirrel's children's breakfast includes fruits, chocolate chips, and biscuits during school holidays.
Saunas & Wellness
The hotel houses Estonia's only Finnish Sauna Experience-certified saunas, each with a cold pool (25°C max) and minibar. Visits include towels and water (1.5-hour slots, minimum €50). Viru Ilustuudio beauty salon offers Thai massages and gel manicures (OPI and ProNails products). The gym on the 2nd floor has Technogym equipment, free weights, and Peloton bikes (open 6 AM-11 PM, free for guests).
Central Tallinn Location
The hotel faces Viru Square, steps from Bus #2 (A Laikmaa stop) and a 5-minute walk to Tallinn's Old Town (UNESCO-listed). Nearby landmarks include the Estonian National Opera (500m), KGB Museum (onsite), and Balti Jaam Market (1.5km). Tallinn Airport is a 15-minute taxi ride (4.5km). Paid parking is available at Viru Keskus shopping center (€19.20/day), with EV charging (Type2, 22 kW).
Family & Business Services
Family rooms include bunk beds, play kitchens, and drawing tables. The lobby café has a children's corner with games. For business travelers, 11 meeting rooms (up to 500 guests) have natural light and conferencing tech. Multilingual staff assist with bike rentals, opera tickets, and sunset viewpoints. The KGB Museum (onsite) offers S-Card discounts (€13 entry). Long-stay discounts apply for renovations or remote work.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Barber shop
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Sauna
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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