Trip to Vilnius, Lithuania and Tallinn, Estonia
A couple of weeks ago, I was traveling again and this time, I visited two Baltic cities namely, Vilnius and Tallinn. It was my first time to visit Vilnius and I was really glad to have visited this beautiful city as they have a very nice Old Town with lots of interesting sights to visit. Since I have gold status with Club Carlson, I booked my first night at the Radisson BLU Hotel Lietuva which is famous for its Skybar and my second night at the Radisson BLU Royal Astorija Hotel which is located in the heart of the Old Town and where famous dignitaries like the King of Sweden and ex US President Bush have stayed in the past. Although I've been to Tallinn a few years ago, it was only for a few hours as we were on a cruise that time. This time, I stayed for two nights, staying at the Park Inn by Radisson Central Tallinn on my first night and at the newly opened Hilton Tallinn Park for my second night where I was given an upgrade to a one bedroom suite 😍 I flew with SAS and LOT in economy class during this trip but since I have Star Alliance gold status, I had access to the SAS Gold Lounge in Copenhagen Kastrup Airport, the IDW Esperanza Resort Lounge in Vilnius Airport and the Business Lounge in Tallinn Airport. It was just a short trip since I had to be back in Stockholm for work but I definitely enjoyed every minute of it and hopefully, I will be back again soon 😉
Review: Radisson BLU Hotel Lietuva
Review: Radisson BLU Royal Astorija Hotel
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Review: IDW Esperanza Resort Business Lounge, Vilnius Airport
Review: Park Inn by Radisson Central Tallinn
Review: Hilton Tallinn Park
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Review: Business Lounge, Tallinn Airport
Hilton Tallinn Park one bedroom suite
Date of stay: November 22-23, 2016
Address: Fr. R. Kreutzwaldi 23, Tallinn, 10147, Estonia
Nightly Rate: 46.15 Euro + 12,000 points, booked King Guest Room, upgraded to 1 Bedroom Suite as an HHonors diamond member 😊
How to get here: Taking a public bus from the airport to the city costs 2 Euro; taxi is also inexpensive
Hotel Exterior & Entrance
Hotel exterior
Hotel entrance
Reception, Lobby & Lobby Bar
Hotel reception
Cafe & Bar Linnutee (open from 7am to 12mn)
The lobby is gorgeous 😍
Lobby
Hallway (9th floor)
Hallway, 9th floor
One Bedroom Suite, 904
King bed
Here's a video tour of my 1 bedroom suite at the Hilton Tallinn Park 😍
Welcome gift including cheese and bread and the Estonian liqueur Vana Tallinn 🍷
Living room
LG flat screen TV
BOSE Wave Soundtouch
Complimentary coffee and tea with coffee cups from the German brand, Schönwald 👍
LG flat screen TV
TV Channels list
Trouser press
Safe, bathrobes and slippers
Minibar
Bathroom with Peter Thomas Roth bath amenities (shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, lotion, facial soap and bar soap)
Bathtub
Walk-in shower with Peter Thomas Roth bath amenities (shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and lotion)
Toilet
View from the room
Executive Lounge, 11th floor
Executive Lounge reception
Executive Lounge
Executive Lounge
Executive Lounge
View from the Executive Lounge
Business center with 2 Apple iMacs
All Day Snacks
Snacks
Coffee and tea
Softdrinks and juices
Fresh fruits
Dining area
Happy Hour (6pm to 8pm)
Buffet area
Canapés, bread and butter, mini muffins
There were two warm dishes: Potato dish (above) and chicken teriyaki skewer
Hilton Tallinn Executive Lounge alcohol
Alcoholic drinks: Havana Club, Beefeater, Carmel Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Fattoria Montepiscini Chianti 2014, Viru Valge (Estonian vodka)
Breakfast
Aside from a few hot dishes, there were salads, cold cuts, yogurt and cereals.
Sliced fruits
Breakfast Restaurant (The Able Butcher, 2nd floor)
Dining area
Bar (open for lunch and dinner)
Nuts and dried fruits
Pork salami, chicken ham, beef ham, mackerel, salmon
Cheese, yogurt, fruit cocktail
Bacon, potatoes, country sausage, grilled tomatoes, mushroom
Barley porridge with smoked bacon, typical Estonian porridge 😋
Waffles, egg frittata with provolone tomato
Made to order eggs were also available.
Muhu bread, typical Estonian bread
Dessert with fruit of the day, cranberries
Quinoa pudding with cranberries
Juices
Tea
Swimming Pool, Sauna & Fitness Center
Eforea Spa reception
Swimming pool
Jacuzzi
Sauna
Fitness center
Express Check-out
Express check-out card
CONCLUSION
Arriving in the hotel around 2:45pm, I was welcomed by Ivo, a friendly bellboy working that afternoon and as a Diamond member, I asked if I could go to the Executive Lounge to do my check-in there. He immediately said yes and escorted me to the lounge (and even offered to help me with my rollaboard but I declined). The Executive Lounge is located on the 11th floor and as soon as Katrina, the friendly guest service agent on duty became available, I was immediately accommodated. She welcomed me as a Hilton Diamond member and informed that I was upgraded to a 1 bedroom suite. Yes!!! Thanks Katrina 👍 She also informed me about the timings of the lounge and the breakfast and that I could either have my breakfast in the lounge or in the restaurant. She also asked for a 1 day deposit thru my Visa card (and which was released after four days). The Executive Lounge is very nice with modern design and boasts fantastic views including a bit of the Old Town. During happy hour, they had a very good selection of canapes and warm food including the chicken teriyaki skewer which I loved 😋 Returning to my room in the evening, I was surprised to find out that the housekeeping did a turn down service which was a very nice gesture 👍 The food in the breakfast buffet was extensive and had all I could ask for, and more. I got to taste the muru bread which is a typical Estonian rye bread as well as the barley porridge with smoked bacon which is a traditional food in Estonia. The staff both in the Executive Lounge and in the restaurant were very friendly and helpful, specially Piia who was very enthusiastic and very proud of their hotel. I was also able to visit the pool and the sauna which was gorgeous. The location of the hotel may not be perfect as it is not very close to the Old Town but for those who love walking (like me) it is less than 15 minutes walk from the hotel. Overall, I enjoyed everything about my stay in this newly opened hotel (it opened in June this year) and with its fantastic staff, beautiful rooms and modern facilities, I would definitely stay here again when I'm back in Tallinn. To all the staff of Hilton Tallinn Park, "Aitäh!" 🙇
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A couple of weeks ago, I was traveling again and this time, I visited two Baltic cities namely, Vilnius and Tallinn. It was my first time to visit Vilnius and I was really glad to have visited this beautiful city as they have a very nice Old Town with lots of interesting sights to visit. Since I have gold status with Club Carlson, I booked my first night at the Radisson BLU Hotel Lietuva which is famous for its Skybar and my second night at the Radisson BLU Royal Astorija Hotel which is located in the heart of the Old Town and where famous dignitaries like the King of Sweden and ex US President Bush have stayed in the past. Although I've been to Tallinn a few years ago, it was only for a few hours as we were on a cruise that time. This time, I stayed for two nights, staying at the Park Inn by Radisson Central Tallinn on my first night and at the newly opened Hilton Tallinn Park for my second night where I was given an upgrade to a one bedroom suite 😍 I flew with SAS and LOT in economy class during this trip but since I have Star Alliance gold status, I had access to the SAS Gold Lounge in Copenhagen Kastrup Airport, the IDW Esperanza Resort Lounge in Vilnius Airport and the Business Lounge in Tallinn Airport. It was just a short trip since I had to be back in Stockholm for work but I definitely enjoyed every minute of it and hopefully, I will be back again soon 😉
Review: Radisson BLU Hotel Lietuva
Review: Radisson BLU Royal Astorija Hotel
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Review: IDW Esperanza Resort Business Lounge, Vilnius Airport
Review: Park Inn by Radisson Central Tallinn
Review: Hilton Tallinn Park
Top Attractions in Estonia
Review: Business Lounge, Tallinn Airport
Date of stay: November 22-23, 2016
Address: Fr. R. Kreutzwaldi 23, Tallinn, 10147, Estonia
Nightly Rate: 46.15 Euro + 12,000 points, booked King Guest Room, upgraded to 1 Bedroom Suite as an HHonors diamond member 😊
How to get here: Taking a public bus from the airport to the city costs 2 Euro; taxi is also inexpensive
Hotel Exterior & Entrance
Reception, Lobby & Lobby Bar
Hallway (9th floor)
One Bedroom Suite, 904
Executive Lounge, 11th floor
All Day Snacks
Happy Hour (6pm to 8pm)
Alcoholic drinks: Havana Club, Beefeater, Carmel Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Fattoria Montepiscini Chianti 2014, Viru Valge (Estonian vodka)
Breakfast
Breakfast Restaurant (The Able Butcher, 2nd floor)
Made to order eggs were also available.
Swimming Pool, Sauna & Fitness Center
Express Check-out
CONCLUSION
Arriving in the hotel around 2:45pm, I was welcomed by Ivo, a friendly bellboy working that afternoon and as a Diamond member, I asked if I could go to the Executive Lounge to do my check-in there. He immediately said yes and escorted me to the lounge (and even offered to help me with my rollaboard but I declined). The Executive Lounge is located on the 11th floor and as soon as Katrina, the friendly guest service agent on duty became available, I was immediately accommodated. She welcomed me as a Hilton Diamond member and informed that I was upgraded to a 1 bedroom suite. Yes!!! Thanks Katrina 👍 She also informed me about the timings of the lounge and the breakfast and that I could either have my breakfast in the lounge or in the restaurant. She also asked for a 1 day deposit thru my Visa card (and which was released after four days). The Executive Lounge is very nice with modern design and boasts fantastic views including a bit of the Old Town. During happy hour, they had a very good selection of canapes and warm food including the chicken teriyaki skewer which I loved 😋 Returning to my room in the evening, I was surprised to find out that the housekeeping did a turn down service which was a very nice gesture 👍 The food in the breakfast buffet was extensive and had all I could ask for, and more. I got to taste the muru bread which is a typical Estonian rye bread as well as the barley porridge with smoked bacon which is a traditional food in Estonia. The staff both in the Executive Lounge and in the restaurant were very friendly and helpful, specially Piia who was very enthusiastic and very proud of their hotel. I was also able to visit the pool and the sauna which was gorgeous. The location of the hotel may not be perfect as it is not very close to the Old Town but for those who love walking (like me) it is less than 15 minutes walk from the hotel. Overall, I enjoyed everything about my stay in this newly opened hotel (it opened in June this year) and with its fantastic staff, beautiful rooms and modern facilities, I would definitely stay here again when I'm back in Tallinn. To all the staff of Hilton Tallinn Park, "Aitäh!" 🙇
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