Hotel "Meriton Old Town Hotel" (Tallinn, Estland)

The Meriton Old Town Hotel is a tourist class hotel, opened in March 2004.There is 41 cosy rooms on the four floors and the attic. The building has a historic atmosphere. The style will be characterised by a pseudo-Gothic abundance of details, ornaments true to the era and warm, dark colours, which will allow the uniqueness of the building to be emphasised. The dominating materials are natural stone, dark wood, multicoloured fabrics and wrought iron. Light fittings will be imitations or historical wrought iron with lamps similar to handmade glass or textile shades.The interior design of the lobby and the dining hall connects medieval and modern styles. A contemporary room solution has been placed between historical walls; natural materials are adorned with modern accents From 1340 to 1355, one of the towers of the historical city wall, the Rentern Tower, was located at the site of the Meriton Old Town Hotel. The tower perished in 1880 and the current building was built on the foundation of the tower.In the building complex is also the Horse Mill, which was built in the first half of the 14th century and which belongs among the 78 most interesting objects in the Old Town of Tallinn. The hotel is located in the part of the Old Town that is close the port. Several shops and galleries are within walking distance. The building offers an excellent view of Oleviste Church.