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The Schlössle Boutique Hotel is one of the finest hotels Tallinn has to offer! The 23-room 5-star hotel can be found on Holy Spirit Street, with its picturesque cobblestones, numerous historic storage buildings and merchant houses dating back to the 13th century. The luxury five-star Schlössle Hotel invites you to disappear under the arches of the romantic Old Town and enjoy the charms of the building with dignified history. In the hotels Stenhus gourmet restaurant and Summer Garden you can discover cuisine reflecting the best of Nordic culinary traditions. During the summer months, the hotel opens its romantic external courtyard Summer Garden, with live music every Friday and Saturday. The Schlössle Hotel belongs to the award-winning Marbella Club Hotels group and is a member of The Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH)
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HOTEL STYLE
Romantic
Luxury
Languages Spoken
English, Russian, Estonian, Finnish and 1 more
Location
Pühavaimu 13/15, Tallinn 10123 Estonia
Hotel Schlossle
4.7 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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Hotel Schlossle garners high marks for its cleanliness, with guests often highlighting the pristine condition of the rooms. The accommodations are lauded for their luxurious and stylish comfort, though noise and amenity concerns are occasionally mentioned. The amenities—including cozy fireplaces, a pillow menu, and a private sauna—are frequently praised for adding to the historical charm of the establishment.
While the hotel's atmosphere is described as a storybook setting, offering a good value for its luxury, some guests note extra costs. The location in the old town is celebrated for its convenience and tranquility, and the service receives accolades for being attentive and welcoming.
Location
Central
Atmosphere
Charming
Rooms
Comfortable
Value
Reasonable
Cleanliness
Immaculate
Service
Attentive
Amenities
Well-appointed
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When I say the Hotel Schlössle felt like home away from home, I mean it. And when you can have that “home away from home” feeling in a 5-star hotel—where luxury just feels like a cozy fireplace and a wonderful meal, instead of fussy refinery inaccessible to us regular folks? I think you’ll understand why it was my favorite hotel stay of my entire life, no exaggeration whatsoever.
I think there is something to the fact that the staff has the creative freedom to make special touches for guests that cycles back to employee happiness in their job (they aren’t just expected to check boxes and act as automatons) that makes you really feel like the enjoy being there for you! They truly don’t seem to mind the acts of service that make up the 5-star hotel experience. From the pillow menu (yes, a PILLOW MENU), to the arctic hot tub experience, where you can order drinks at the spa, to the teddy bear turn-down service they offer to children…I got the distinct impression that their freedom to make the experience customized for each guest allowed them to lean into the parts of their job that made it enjoyable and fun, which put me so at ease as a guest!
The rooms were impeccably maintained and the warm, cozy fireplaces I all the main areas, combined with candlelight made the 13th century bones of this building (yes, you read that right!) feel warm and inviting, like a place that had never lost its hospitality for a moment, even after 800 years. All of this, right in the heart of Old town Tallinn, with impeccably clean rooms and by far my favorite hotel breakfast—ever, hands down—and you will want to RUN and book this affordably priced hotel as fast as you can.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Response from Mara Blaubarde, General Manager at Hotel Schlossle
Responded Oct 2, 2024
Thank you so much for your incredible review, Kari! We are beyond thrilled to hear that your stay at Schlossle Hotel was the best hotel experience of your life. It’s heartwarming to know that our efforts to create a warm, home-away-from-home atmosphere resonated with you, and we’re delighted that you enjoyed all the personal touches, from the pillow menu to the arctic hot tub and the historic charm of our 13th-century property. Your kind words about our staff’s service truly mean the world to us. We believe that giving our team the freedom to personalize each guest’s experience allows them to genuinely enjoy their roles, and we're so glad that this made your stay extra special. We can’t wait to welcome you back to Schlossle Hotel soon. Until then, safe travels and warm wishes from all of us! Best regards, Mara Blaubarde Schlossle Hotel Team
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We had many choices of hotels in Tallinn and were very happy with selecting the Schossle. It lives up to the Leading Hotels of the World standards and we were very comfortable. We selected the lowest rate room and if I did this over again, I might go for a higher grade only because the category we chose lacked any tea/coffee making equipment. But the quiet charm and luxurious bedding were all plusses which led me to giving this highest marks. One note, there is no elevator but the staff placed our bags in our room once it was ready. The breakfast is excellent. There are a couple items on the menu which come with a surcharge but they were well worth it. Otherwise, the selection of items which have no surcharge were excellent, as well. I would have no hesitation to stay here again.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Response from Mara Blaubarde, General Manager at Hotel Schlossle
Responded Sep 4, 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at the Schossle Hotel. We are thrilled to hear that you found our hotel to be a peaceful and elegant retreat in the heart of Tallinn, and that our commitment to the standards of Leading Hotels of the World met your expectations. We appreciate your feedback regarding the room category and understand how the addition of tea/coffee making facilities could have enhanced your stay. Should you choose to stay with us again, we would be delighted to assist you in selecting a room that better suits your preferences. We're also pleased that you enjoyed the quiet charm, luxurious bedding, and our breakfast offerings. Your kind words about our staff's assistance and the overall experience mean a lot to us. Thank you once again for your glowing review and recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Schossle Hotel on your next visit to Tallinn. Warm regards, Mara Blaubarde
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Hotel Schlossle was the best of the eight hotels we stayed on a one-month vacation. This is a small boutique hotel that welcomed us with a fresh glass of our beverage of choice while we checked in, made us feel right at home, and has excellent facilities and services: from the pillows, towels, and bedside water to the spa and sauna. Not even the luxury hotel we stayed at in Helsinki had a night turn-over service, which was traditional in the past but has been cut off because of the cheap economy we are living on. If you want to feel pampered and treated as royalty, come to the Schlossle (and by the way, Queen Elizabeth, and the new king of England Charles, have stayed here along with Duran Duran, and other famous people). Apart from that, the restaurant is top of the line and the location is perfect to visit the Old Town. I will not want to stay anywhere else whenever I come back.
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Date of stay: June 2023
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Response from Mara Blaubarde, General Manager at Hotel Schlossle
Responded Jun 28, 2023
Dear Guest, What a wonderful trip you have had! It is truly amazing to hear you have been on a road for over a month and that Hotel Schlossle brought you the warmest memories to look back to. We couldn't be more pleased to hear what a great stay you had! Thank you for your kindness and for your recommendations to other travelers out there recommending to stay at the Schlossle Hotel. We look forward to have you back with us at some point during your wonderful travels again. In name of the entire team, Mara Blaubarde
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This small, quiet hotel is ideally situated in the heart of the old town. Staff, are very helpful, keen to engage and interested in their guests. Breakfast in the cellar is excellent and weather permitting, the courtyard garden is a wonderful place to relax after a day's sightseeing. One evening, we ate dinner at the hotel and I can honestly say that the venison is the best we have ever tasted. The only cautionary note I would sound is that if you are not comfortable with steep spiral stone steps, avoid the first floor rooms in the garden view annexe.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Response from Mara Blaubarde, General Manager at Hotel Schlossle
Responded Aug 26, 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a relaxing stay with us and enjoyed our prime location in the heart of the old town. It’s always our pleasure to engage with our guests and ensure their experience is a memorable one. We're thrilled to know you loved the breakfast in our cellar and that you had the opportunity to enjoy the peaceful courtyard garden. We also appreciate your kind words about the venison at dinner – our chef will be overjoyed to hear it's the best you've ever tasted! Thank you for mentioning the steep spiral stone steps; your feedback is valuable, and it helps future guests make an informed decision when selecting their room. We truly appreciate your insight and look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit. Warm regards, Mara Blaubarde and the Team of Schlossle Hotel
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Lovely boutique hotel with character and great service but at a price. One is meant to be in awe at all the famous guests but most stayed on business trips. A beautiful building with great staff but not worth €256 a night. The money is not the issue as I would have been happy to pay more . It was certainly an oasis in a very cold Tallinn at minus 20C. The room was lovely with all I needed so that was fine. But when we asked for some tea and a drink at 11.40 in reception by the fire , we were told that the 24/7 room service had ended. We ate in the restaurant on our last night. The first course of eel was amazing but my steak was over cooked after asking for rare. Wine was fine but the issue was service. He may not have realised it but the restaurant manager was condescending and failed to make us feel comfortable with a superior dismissive attitude . He even made it difficult splitting the €300 bill so I could pay half in cash.
Essentially a very special boutique hotel which merits its high rating but only if it exhibits more humility and does not rely on past glories when it was the chosen venue for the powerful and the famous.
It is us normal clientele who keeps it open and no longer Prince Charles of Mick Jagger!
A beautiful place to stay as long as it realises it has to keep earning its stars.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Mara Blaubarde, General Manager at Hotel Schlossle
Responded Dec 29, 2022
Dear David, Thank you very much for this feedback shared. As I already reached out to you personally, after having this arrived to our attention, I am extremely pleased that outcome from above was mutually beneficial. We certainly look forward to welcome you back soon. Have a wonderful holiday season! With Kind regards, Mara Blaubarde
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It’s a wonderful hotel, great big fire as you walk in and attentive staff. We were made to feel very welcome.
Breakfast was nice. They did show prices for some of the items, which I would expect to be included. We didn’t mind though.
Two main reasons for the mark down:
1) whilst our room was lovely, we could hear the noises from other rooms and the main door out to the courtyard (room 9 - Garden view). I’m not sure we would have bothered paying extra for the room if we had known its location. Spoke to the staff but as the hotel was full there wasn’t anything they could do. It would be nice if these rooms could have a coffee machine not just a kettle.
2) upon check out we were asked about the mini bar and something in the bathroom (face mask?). We didn’t use any of those items nor remember seeing anything in the bathroom. When we went for a walk the hotel rang to ask if we used the facemask (?) as they’ve been in the room and it’s not there. We have no idea about this item nor did we see it. It’s not a common thing to have in the bathroom I guess. Again we told them we didn’t see it or use it. They said it was fine. Obviously if they think we used it, it’s fair to call us but they did ask at checkout already and we said no.
We would return. Location is great!
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Mara Blaubarde, General Manager at Hotel Schlossle
Responded Nov 25, 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback following your recent stay at Schlossle Hotel. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our warm welcome, attentive service, and the cozy ambiance of our lobby fire. It’s wonderful to know you appreciated our central location as well. We’re sorry to learn that certain aspects of your stay didn’t meet your expectations. Please accept our apologies for the noise you experienced in your room. While we’re glad you found it lovely, we regret that its proximity to the courtyard caused disturbances. Your suggestion regarding adding a coffee machine in these rooms is noted, and we’ll discuss this with our team as part of our ongoing efforts to enhance guest comfort. Regarding the mini bar and face mask inquiry, we apologize if our follow-up felt intrusive. While we strive to maintain accurate records, we deeply regret any inconvenience this caused. Please rest assured that your comments will be used to improve our processes and communication moving forward. We truly appreciate your understanding and are pleased to know you’d consider returning. Should you plan another visit, we’d be happy to assist in selecting a room better suited to your preferences. Thank you once again for staying with us and for taking the time to share your valuable insights. Warm regards, Mara Blaubarde
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Three-day holiday, hotel, services, breakfast, perfect rooms, sauna included in the service, location in the central area of the city.... I don't know what to find negative! A particular compliment to all the hotel staff for their attentiveness to all our requests.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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This 5-star hotel is supposed to charm the guests by imitating the atmosphere of a medieval abode. It is located at the very center of the old town, and it is situated in a very old building. The breakfast they serve is excellent. Unfortunately, there are also significant negatives, that more than overweight the positives. The rooms are very small, uncomfortable, and (perhaps because of the heavy old curtains) do not look particularly clean. There are stairs to climb and steps to mind everywhere, they absolutely should warn older people and persons with disabilities against booking. My room was downstairs, and every movement in the room above mine was creating loud noise. Noise was also coming from opening and closing the entrance door to my wing of the hotel. In short, very uncomfortable if one wants to spend more than an hour indoors. It is also one of the most expensive hotels in Tallinn, which is clearly excessive.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Response from Mara Blaubarde, General Manager at Hotel Schlossle
Responded May 19, 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your stay at Schlössle Hotel. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Schlössle Hotel, one of The Leading Hotels of the World, we continuously strive to meet your needs and expectations; therefore, your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address this issue and prevent any future occurrences. The agent you booked with has been repeatedly informed of the layout rooms have, including the stairs of the garden rooms. It is out of our hands unfortunately if this information didn't reach you at the time of the booking. Occupancy allowing we can move rooms to provide you with best possible comfort but due to high occupancies this is not always possible. We appreciate the time you took to share your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the future. With Kind regards, Mara Blaubarde
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Lovely cosy boutique hotel in centre of Tallinn. Great location - you can walk everywhere of interest, right in the centre of the old town. Beautiful old building, the lounge with real fire is cosy and welcoming. Breakfast fantastic, in cellars of the building, with cold ‘buffet’ options and then also you can order a la carte such as full English / Estonian, eggs, pancakes etc. Staff wonderful, friendly & helpful. Sauna possible to book (privately) , just ask reception. There are robes, towels and water/tea available down there for after sauna. We had a ‘superior double’ room which does not have tea & coffee making facilities, though I believe other room types do, in case that’s important to people. Cool to see how many famous people have stayed there over the years, they have a ‘wall of fame’ next to reception. Turn down service at night with lovely chocolate. We had a fabulous ‘welcome drink’ and plate of goodies in the room on arrival but that might be because we book direct and members of the (free) loyalty programme ‘Leader’s club’ - worth joining for that !
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Mara Blaubarde, General Manager at Hotel Schlossle
Responded Dec 6, 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at Schlossle Hotel. It’s great to know you appreciated our central location, the charming atmosphere of our historic building, and the cosy lounge with the real fire. We’re also delighted you enjoyed the breakfast and the selection of à la carte options! Our team is so grateful for your kind words about the service, and we’re glad you had a relaxing time in the sauna with all the amenities available. Your feedback about the tea and coffee-making facilities is noted, and we’re happy to hear you found our "Wall of Fame" interesting. We're also pleased that you had a special experience with the Leader's Club loyalty program through Leading Hotels of the World. Thank you for recommending it! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Tallinn. Warm regards, Mara Blaubarde General Manager, Schlossle Hotel
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We, a family of 5, stayed at the hotel 2 nights. Had 2 rooms, one of them with extra bed. Everything was clean, staff was very friendly and breakfast was really nice. How kids were taken into account was great. Our little daughter was so happy about own bathrobe and slippers in her size as well as about the teddy waiting at her bed for the night.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Mara Blaubarde, General Manager at Hotel Schlossle
Responded Feb 22, 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you immensely for taking the time to share your heartwarming experience with us on TripAdvisor. We are overjoyed to learn that you and your family enjoyed your recent two-night stay at our hotel. It brings us great joy to know that you found our hotel cozy, our service impeccable, and our location convenient for your family's needs. Ensuring the comfort and satisfaction of our guests, especially families, is our top priority, and we are thrilled to hear that we succeeded in providing a memorable experience for your family of five. Your kind words about our clean rooms, friendly staff, and delightful breakfast are deeply appreciated. It warms our hearts to hear that your little daughter enjoyed the special touches we provided, from her own bathrobe and slippers to the teddy bear waiting at her bedside. Creating these memorable moments for our young guests is truly rewarding for us. We are grateful for your feedback and for choosing to stay with us. Should your travels bring you back to Tallinn, we would be honored to welcome you and your family once again for another wonderful stay. Warm regards, Mara Blaubarde
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I am not sure about this, but I think so. I am vegeterian, so for me the breakfest was really good.
Ps. For lunch or dinner I recommend restaurant Vegan V! It is our favourite.
"Use the local taxi rather than Uber or Bolt when coming from Ferry terminal to hotel.
The local taxi is able to drive you to doorway of Schlossei while Bolt & Uber restrict "
There are more places to choose from in the Tallinn area.
PRICE RANGE
C$239 - C$311 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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schloessle hotel tallinn
LOCATION
EstoniaHarju CountyTallinn
NUMBER OF ROOMS
23
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