Hestia Hotel Ilmarine, Tallinn

We have stayed at the Hestia Hotel Ilmarine in Tallin many times now and have always been very happy. We have been constantly happy with the overall service, comfort, good breakfast, parking, and reasonable prices. Therefore, we happily recommend this hotel for people travelling with pets.

The staff are effecient, the rooms very comfortable (but a bit dated), and it is in a great location. For example, it is easy to get to by car from the ferry port, short walk into the old town, close to a couple grassy areas for the dog, and a few minutes’ walk away from the market (Balti Jaama Turg).

In terms of rooms, they have always been very clean, spacious enough, the bed very comfortable, and there is a mini-fridge and tea or coffee making facilities. Also, the bedroom, bathroom, and linen have always been very clean and comfortable and there is piping hot water and good water pressure in the shower. Even though they are a bit dated, super clean and very functional.

Also, as noted above, breakfast was included and there was a good spread of tasty food and drinks. We are not huge fans of hotel breakfasts, unless it is an Asian buffet breakfast of the likes found in Malaysia and Singapore, but the breakfast at Hestia Hotel Ilmarine was better than many we have had in European hotels.

Next, the staff were very efficient. For example, check in was easy, and in the evening, I asked for an ice-bucket from reception, and even though it was quite late and there was no bar open, it was provided with no fuss or judgement.

Finally, as with all hotels, there are number of things worth noting for those thinking about staying with dogs. First, we think there is a limited number of dog-friendly rooms, so it is best to book in advance and make sure to make a note that you have a dog at the time of booking. Second, it costs €20 per night for pets, which is on the higher end of what we have been asked to pay, and like the Original Sokos Hotel Viru, they do not provide a “welcome package” containing snacks and poop bags. Finally, however, the hotel is a few minutes’ walk from a kind of grassy boulevard area, and there is a grassy area right outside the hotel (but it is a residential area, so not sure how happy the residents are about people walking their dogs there), so either way, it is very convenient and comfortable for walking your furry friend(s).

In summary, I am not sure if the Hestia Hotel Ilmarine is a 4-star or 3-star hotel, but it feels like a great 3-star, and we have always had very nice stays and will definitely come here again. A great option for those looking for a dog-friendly hotel in a good location of Tallinn.