Original Sokos Hotel Viru

Original Sokos Hotel Viru is a large landmark hotel at Viru väljak 4 on Viru Square, at the edge of Tallinn's Old Town in Estonia, adjoining the Viru Keskus shopping centre. The hotel stands beside the Viru Gate, so the pedestrian Viru Street leads straight into the medieval centre and Town Hall Square is a short walk away. Viru Square is also a major transport hub, with bus and tram stops and the central bus connections nearby, and the passenger port and airport are reachable by taxi or public transport. The Viru is historically one of the best-known hotels in the city, tied to the Soviet-era tourism of the 1970s, and its size and position give it a distinctive place in Tallinn's modern history. Today it operates under the Finnish Sokos brand. Room types include Standard Rooms, Superior Rooms and Suites, and rates generally run from about €90 to €190 per night depending on season and demand. Amenities listed include a restaurant, a bar, wifi, a sauna and a fitness centre, offering relaxation after sightseeing. The adjoining shopping centre puts shops, cafés and a supermarket within the same complex, which is convenient for longer stays and families. Service is large-hotel in style, with a staffed reception, group-friendly facilities and a clientele that includes tour groups, business travellers and independent visitors. The phone number is +372 680 9300, and reservations can be requested by email at viru.reservation@sok.fi. For visitors who want a central address with scale, facilities and quick access to the Old Town, the hotel is a practical choice, though it lacks the intimate medieval atmosphere of the small boutique hotels inside the walls.