Hampton by Hilton Tallinn — Hotel in Tallinn

The world-renowned Hilton hotel chain has recently upped its game in the Baltic region by establishing the second installation of the franchise in the Estonian capital of Tallinn. Hampton by Hilton Tallinn is yet another attempt of the hotel giant at establishing a robust foothold in the region by aiming for being the top dog in the already saturated local accommodation scene. Having been in business for roughly two months, I decided to find out for myself if the hotel lives up to the high-esteemed Hilton standards.||Upon my arrival at the reception lobby, I was greeted by what seemed to be an odour of freshly cut plywood. A senior clerk hastily welcomed me and made me acquainted with the essentials on offer at the newly erected premises. I was left with a first impression imbued with promise and exhilaration for what could lie ahead. What was emblematic of my check-in proceedings was a sense of straight-forwardness and a certain degree of providence. The ambient lighting of the lobby had been consolidated with the wooden finish in a manner that left no doubt in my mind of the novelty of the edifice I had just set my foot in.||Upon reaching my allocated fourth-floor room, my expectations, however, were delivered a serious blow and the air of mystery was abruptly torn down. A whole cascade of gloomy emotions started flooding my train of thought. The realization of the factuality of the hotel's downsides started crumbling the facade of what could have been. To begin with, I was taken aback by the malfunctioning air-conditioning system, causing the room temperature to quckly ascend beyond reasonable levels. To make matters worse, I took notice of the fact that I had been deprived of a bottle opener, a simple utensil expected to be found at any run of the mill hotel room in the Western hemisphere. As I was left recovering of these setbacks, I made up my mind to have a minute of shut-eye on the room bunk which turned out to be one of the most underwhelming resting experiences of my life thus far. The sturdy firmness of the mattress was astoudingly akin to sleeping on a slab of granite, inducing me with a daunting expectation of the night to follow.||After a night of what seemed like a never-ending cycle of anguish-ridden insomnia, I finally managed to set my despair aside and work myself up off the miserable excuse of a hotel bed. Unwilling to waste another moment of my life in this uncannily humble abode, I took it upon me to see myself downstairs for the famed American-style Hilton breakfast buffet.||Having made my way down to the ground floor lobby, a place serving an unexpected dual-purpose as a reception and as a makeshift restaurant, things began to go from bad to worse. Busy as it was, the place was crammed full of holidaymakers and business travellers alike, whose hopes for a succulent breakfast were about to take a downhill turn. For starters, drinking glasses and other key essentials were nowhere to be found. This caused a vicious cycle, in which unsatisfied patrons were forced to amass in the dozens to queue for non-existing food items without the means to even plate them for themselves. This, then, led to rising levels of contempt and frustration among the crowd, sparking up erratic one-on-ones for the slim chance of getting your hands on some sparsely scattered sustenance. At this point I had become positive of the rampant disarray of the proceedings, distantly resembling a buffet breakfast. The dire state of affairs that I had now unearthed had proved undisputed and I was struggling to sustain my appetite. Eventually, after a wait of whopping 15 minutes, I did manage to catch a loose piece or two of scran. Its consistency, however, left a lot to be desired. First off, the famous Hilton fluffy egg scramble turned out to have taken a form of goopy sludge, barely fit for human consumption. Lukewarm at best, it was accompanied by slices of low-quality fatty ham, offered under the guise of "bacon", filled with squishy bits and covered in cold unrecognisable liquid. As a whole, it was likely the most unimpressive breakfast in my life. While the brand new coffee machines saved the morning from a total disaster, the experience has been haunting me ever since. I left the breakfast feeling downright let down and taken advantage of.||The new Hampton by Hilton Tallinn fails to live up to the expectations carried by its famed brand. Checking out of the newest edition of the franchise in the Baltics, one cannot but wonder, what a case of could have been it is. A wasted opportunity of an establishment, it does the bare minimum required for it to be regarded a contemporary hotel. I am glad to recommend against staying at this ill-designed property. It is not an advisable place to stay by any stretch of imagination and my visit feels more and more like a lapse of my judgement.||(If you read this far, congratulations! This has been an attempt at a humorous piece, bearing indistinct resemblance to a hotel review of our day. In actuality, I have to give this hotel its due: At its rate of approximately 70 euros a night, it was a comfortable experience with its smell of newness in the corridors, huge flat screen TV featured in the room and functional bathroom. The wide single beds were indeed on the firmer side and the breakfast had its problems, but all in all the place is a welcome addition to the rich hotel scene of Tallinn.||My biggest thanks and apologies, I hope you had...

Decent Stay with a Few Drawbacks

I recently stayed at this hotel and overall, it was a decent experience. The rooms were clean, tidy, and well-maintained, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout. Check-in and check-out were both quick and hassle-free, which was appreciated.

The hotel itself is modern and generally pleasant, although it’s located more towards the business district rather than the old town. That said, transport links are very convenient – there’s a tram stop right outside and taxis are quite affordable. There’s also a supermarket directly opposite the hotel (just across the road), which was handy.

A few things did let the experience down. Surprisingly, there was no drinking water provided in the room and no water fountains available throughout the day – something I’d expect as a basic amenity. Oddly, it seems some rooms did have water, so there was a lack of consistency.

Breakfast was quite average and uninspiring. The coffee wasn’t great and, disappointingly, there was no black tea at all – only herbal options. I would have expected at least a standard English breakfast tea to be available.

Despite these minor issues, it’s still a good place to stay, especially if you don’t mind being a little outside the central tourist area. Good value overall, with comfortable rooms and...

The hotel is fresh, clean, and above expectations. It's a bit remote from the city center, but that is fine, and you can easily get there by taxi if the weather is bad that day. Trams did not bother us during the night. Neighborhood is a bit funny, reminds me of Saint-Petersburg and 90s. Shop on the other side of the street is super basic, so you can not even find there a pre-made and packed salad, but many sorts of beer and vodka are available. Some harmless drunken people(NPC) around the shop.

Breakfast is standard (compared to another Hampton at Stansted), it has everything you may need. One day, pastry was not thoroughly baked through. I would consider it as a debugging process, and it will be 100% fine soon. Gym and sauna 5/5. Perhaps the gym is missing a chun-up bar to stretch your back after a long day. Jumping cubes are awesome. And yes, bathrobes and towels are available at sauna. Big thumbs up. If the swimming pool for kids is not a must, then I would consider this hotel as the...