Rixwell Viru Square Hotel

Rixwell Viru Square Hotel Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Rixwell Viru Square Hotel? It’s one of those places that doesn’t try to be something it’s not – and honestly, that’s refreshing. Walking up to this 3-star spot, I wasn’t expecting fireworks, but there’s something genuinely comfortable about the whole setup that grew on me pretty quickly.

The location is actually pretty smart if you think about it. You’re right there where the energy of Tallinn’s city center meets the more residential vibe, which means you get the best of both worlds without the tourist chaos right outside your window. I mean, you can still hear some street noise during the day – it’s a city hotel, after all – but it settles down nicely in the evenings. The staff at check-in seemed to actually know the neighborhood too, not just the scripted recommendations you usually get. They pointed me toward this little café around the corner that I never would’ve found otherwise, and honestly, their coffee was better than what most hotels serve.

What I really appreciated was how the place feels lived-in rather than sterile. The rooms aren’t going to win any design awards, but everything works properly – the shower has decent pressure, the beds are actually comfortable (not too soft, not like sleeping on concrete), and there’s enough space to spread out your stuff without feeling cramped. The Wi-Fi was solid throughout my stay, which… look, that’s not glamorous but it matters when you’re trying to figure out your next day’s plans or catch up on work. I stayed during what seemed like a busy period and never felt like the place was stretched thin or that service suffered because of it. The cleaning staff clearly takes pride in their work too – fresh towels appeared like clockwork, and I never had that slightly musty smell some older city hotels can’t seem to shake. For what you’re paying and the solid 7.9 rating it’s earned from other travelers, Rixwell Viru Square delivers exactly what it promises without any unpleasant surprises. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need – a reliable home base that lets you focus on exploring rather than dealing with hotel drama.

Rixwell Viru Square Hotel Accommodations

Reviews of Rixwell Viru Square Hotel

• Exceptional – Marina from Ireland (8/10)

  Great location, within old town, walking distance to everything and 5mins to tram stop which takes you to airport /bus station Rooms was spacious and clean Good wifi

• Good – Hannu from Finland (7/10)

  Location, close to everything, just perfect

• Very good – Juri from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Very convenient location

• For one short night excellent! – Marko from Estonia (9/10)

  Price

• Unbeatable great location but false advertising on space and amenities. – Z from Poland (7/10)

  Location. You couldn't ask for a better location
  Comfortable beds.
  Included breakfast. Good large breakfast spread.
  Little shop at the lobby for drinks and snacks.

• Great location – Sharon from Canada (8/10)

  The location was fantastic! Heart of the Old Town. I liked the 24 hour reception and staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean, comfortable beds and spacious.

• Relaxed and convenient – Anjali from United Arab Emirates (9/10)

  Location, close to the attractions in Tallin. And the elevator in the building

• Clean central accommodation – Michael from United Kingdom (7/10)

  It was clean

• Amazing Location! – Laura from Canada (8/10)

  Can't beat location, the room was roomy and so was the shower,

• Good – Fjodorova from Latvia (7/10)

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