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Tallinn, the charming capital of Estonia, has become a popular choice for European travellers seeking a satisfying city break destination different from other places on the continent. Tallinn’s medieval Old Town is a step back in time, filled with architectural jewels that are at once historical and modern; the friendly locals are helpful and glad to welcome visitors to their corner of Europe.

Located among the beautiful buildings of Tallinn’s Old Town is Hotel Telegraaf, a member of Marriott’s Autograph Collection that

Old Town Tallinn.

delivers a superb hotel experience to those who expect nothing less than the best. Occupying the imposing former Central Post Office building conveniently located in the heart of the Old Town, Hotel Telegraaf provides a stylish start to a day of sightseeing and a blissful retreat. The 80 smartly decorated guestrooms and four suites are as comfortable as they are well appointed, public areas are impressive, and the staff are as polished as the brass. Keeping in character with Estonian culture, Hotel Telegraaf’s employees are discreet and hardworking in doing the best job possible; they succeed admirably. The hotel’s Symphony Lounge is a relaxing place to read the newspaper the old-fashioned way, have a drink, or engage in lively conversation with friends and fellow guests.

Across the street from Hotel Telegraaf is the Katariina Gild, a bastion of creative preservation of traditional Estonian handicrafts. The paper, textiles, leather, and other goods made here are of the highest quality, as are the chocolates found in many shops around the Old Town. The candlelit spaces of the friendly Kehrwieder café are incredibly appealing and decorated in a cosy, eclectic manner.

Restaurant Tchaikovsky at Hotel Telegraaf.

For a more formal dining experience, Hotel Telegraaf’s Tchaikovsky restaurant ranks as one of the best dining establishments in Estonia. As in the hotel in general, the Tchaikovsky staff excel in making a culinary experience here (and it is an experience rather than merely a meal) both exceptional and memorable. A menu of classic Russian and Estonian dishes is complemented by innovative options reflecting Estonia’s appreciation of the past and the present.

Other memorable experiences are to be had near Hotel Telegraaf. Nearby is the Marzipan Gallery, where visitors can buy some of the best marzipan in Europe and take classes to learn how to sculpt marzipan into fruits and other forms from faces to places. The Great Guild Hall, one of the main sights in Tallinn, is a must-see to appreciate the long and fascinating history of a city known to sophisticated travellers but still relatively unblemished by mass tourism.