CRU Hotel

CRU Hotel Overview

I’ll be honest – CRU Hotel caught me completely off guard. You know how some places just have that feeling the moment you walk in? This is one of those spots. The lobby has this really interesting industrial-meets-boutique vibe going on, and I mean that in the best way possible. There’s exposed brick mixed with these sleek modern fixtures, and honestly, it works way better than it sounds on paper.

What really impressed me (and I’m pretty picky about hotels) is how they’ve managed to nail the details without being pretentious about it. The rooms are actually well thought out – like, someone clearly stayed in hotel rooms before designing these. The lighting doesn’t make you look like a zombie, the shower has proper water pressure, and there’s enough outlets that you’re not crawling under the bed to charge your phone. I know that sounds basic, but you’d be surprised how many four-star places mess this up. The beds are really comfortable too, which is sort of the whole point, right? Plus the soundproofing is solid – I barely heard the street noise, even though we’re talking about a pretty active area.

The staff deserves a mention here because they actually seem to know what they’re doing. Check-in was smooth, and when I had a question about getting around the neighborhood, the front desk person gave me specific recommendations that weren’t just the obvious tourist traps. That kind of local insight makes a huge difference when you’re trying to figure out a new city. The whole place feels like it’s run by people who actually care about hospitality, not just going through the motions. I mean, with an 8.6 rating, they’re clearly doing something right, and after spending a few nights there, I get it. It’s not trying to be the fanciest place in town, but it delivers on the things that actually matter when you’re traveling – comfort, service, and that intangible feeling that you picked the right spot. Would I stay there again? Absolutely.

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Reviews of CRU Hotel

• A cozy hotel in the heart of Tallinn's Old Town – Tatiana from Israel (9/10)

  We liked an excellent location, an atmosphere of comfort and hospitality. In addition, every evening, we enjoyed the sauna.

• Lovely hotel in a great location in old town – Heidi from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Great location in the old town of Tallinn. Everything was easy to get to on foot.
  The breakfast was included & had plenty of choice to set us up for the day. Our room (9) was quiet & spacious, if not a little dark. Staff friendly. I would definitely use again.

• Charming and convenient old hotel with modern conveniences. – Kathleen from United States of America (9/10)

  Cru is a charming 15th century hotel very close to many sites of interest. It is important to note that there are stairs and no elevator.

• Loved it, will come again! – Marilou from Norway (9/10)

  It was lovely staying in this old building with all of its charm😍

• Funky, charming and centrally located. – William from United States of America (8/10)

  Right in the middle of Old Town and all the funky charm one could ask for. The staff was great and very helpful.

• Wonderful hotel in a perfect location in Old Town Tallinn. – Jan from United States of America (9/10)

  We loved this hotel in Old Town Tallinn. Our room was perfect — quiet, comfortable, & roomy. And the staff were friendly & helpful.

• Excellent hotel – would stay there again – Lee from Australia (9/10)

  Lovely room and hotel in a great location.

• Lovely hotel in heart of Tallinn – Trevor from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Superb hotel in the heart of wonderful Tallinn. Good breakfast

• Great Stay – Nicola from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Central, comfortable, nice deco & great breakfast.

• Excellent hotel, superb location, helpful and polite staff, wonderful breakfast. Really enjoyed our stay. – David from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Quirky, it has character. Very quiet despite being in the old town. Lovely room.

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