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Conference Directory Tallinn City Tourist Office & Convention Bureau General Information Conference Directory Tallinn City Tourist Office & Convention Bureau General Information Address: Vabaduse väljak 7, 15199 Tallinn, Estonia Population Phone: +372 640 4415 / +372 645 7777 The population of Tallinn is 414,353 (1 September 2011). Fax: +372 640 4764 Nationalities: Estonian 52.5%, Russian 38.5%, E-mail: [email protected] Ukrainian 3.7%, other 5.3%. Webpage: www.tourism.tallinn.ee/convention/ Time Zone Estonia is in the Eastern European Time Zone: In winter: GMT + 2 hours The responsibilities of the Tallinn City Tourist In summer: GMT + 3 hours Office are: • Establishing international awareness of Tallinn Language as a tourist destination Estonia’s official language is Estonian. Russian, English • Collection, organisation and distribution and Finnish are also understood and widely spoken. of tourist information about Tallinn Religion • Planning and implementation of tourist marketing The largest denomination is Lutheran (30%), followed by strategies for Tallinn Russian Orthodox (28%) and Catholic (3%). • Tourism product design Climate The Tallinn City Convention Bureau Winter temperatures average between -10° and o° celsius. • Promotes Tallinn as an international meeting place and incentive destination Summer temperatures average between 15° and 25° celsius. • Provides free, objective information on top conference facilities, hotels and services Internet • Gives free neutral advice on Tallinn’s incentive Public Internet access points have been set up all over programmes Estonia. They are located in local libraries and post • Assists in conference, business and travel offices. Most of the hotels, conference centres, as arrangements well as the airport, shopping malls, downtown cafés, • Puts clients in touch with relevant local contacts restaurants and public parks offer public WiFi for free. • Provides assistance in site inspections The Tallinn City Tourist Office & Convention Bureau Public Holidays is a member of: • 1 January New Year’s Day • 24 February Independence Day, the anniversary of the declaration founding the Republic of Estonia (1918). • 6 April (2012) Good Friday • 8 April (2012) Easter Sunday • 1 May Spring Day • 27 May (2012) Whitsunday • 23 June Victory Day • 24 June St. John’s Day (Midsummer) • 20 August Day of Restoration of Independence, Estonia regained independence from the Soviet Union (1991). • 24 December Christmas Eve • 25 December Christmas Day • 26 December Boxing Day Tallinn Tourist Information Centre Kullassepa 4 / Niguliste 2, 10146 Tallinn, Estonia Phone: +372 645 7777 • Fax: +372 645 7778 [email protected] www.tourism.tallinn.ee Contents Overview of Meeting Rooms 4 Convention Venues 5 Meetings at Sea 10 Conference Hotels 13 Hotels 19 Unique Places 25 Outside Tallinn 33 DMCs, EMCs, PCOs & TAs 37 Conference Support Services 43 Restaurants & Catering 47 Published by the Tallinn City Tourist Office & Convention Bureau Vabaduse väljak 7, 15199 Tallinn, Estonia Phone +372 640 4415, Fax +372 640 4764 [email protected] • www.tourism.tallinn.ee Although every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication, the Tallinn City Tourist Design by Jan Tomson & Indrek Sirkel Office & Convention Bureau cannot accept any responsibility for errors, omissions, or subsequent changes. Therefore, Cover photo by Sigrid Viir • © 2011 when using this manual, please consult the individual service providers for updated information and rates. Overview of Meeting Rooms 4 Name Largest room No. of meeting rooms No. of meeting rooms when divided Saku Suurhall 7,200 3 3 Solaris Tallinn 1,830 13 13 Estonia Concert Hall 889 2 2 Tallinn University of Technology 700 10 15 Estonian National Opera 700 6 6 Estonian Russian Theatre 621 6 6 NUKU Theatre 620 7 7 Tallinn Song Festival Grounds 550 8 8 Sokos Hotel Viru 500 7 11 Arigato Centre 500 7 7 Swissôtel Tallinn 500 4 7 Meriton Grand Conference & SPA Hotel 380 8 15 Radisson Blu Hotel Tallinn 350 14 17 Radisson Blu Hotel Olümpia **** 320 12 14 The National Library of Estonia 300 8 8 Flower Pavilion 300 1 1 Clarion Hotel Euroopa **** 270 6 7 Laulasmaa Spa hotel 266 7 7 Tallink Spa & Conference Hotel 263 6 10 Tallinn University Conference Centre 255 7 7 Kumu Art Museum 245 2 2 Laitse Granite Villa 220 2 2 Nordic Hotel Forum **** 200 6 6 Glehn’s Castle 200 4 5 Tallinn Airport Old Terminal 200 2 2 Seaplane Harbor, Estonian Maritime Museum 200 1 1 Tallink City Hotel 186 7 10 The Teachers’ House of Tallinn 180 9 9 House of the Brotherhood of Black Heads 150 4 4 The House of Hopner 150 3 3 Pirita TOP SPA Hotel 120 6 6 Tallinn Botanic Garden 100 4 4 The von Stackelberg Hotel Tallinn 100 4 4 Padise Manor 100 3 3 Saku Manor 100 3 3 Tallinn Town Hall 100 3 3 Tallinn TV Tower 100 3 3 Raudsilla Hiking Centre 100 2 2 Kreutzwald Hotel Tallinn 80 3 4 Park Inn Central Tallinn *** 80 3 4 Domina Inn Ilmarine 80 3 3 Maardu Manor 80 2 2 City Hotel Portus 70 3 3 Estonian Golf & Country Club 70 2 2 Saue Manor 65 2 2 The Three Sisters Hotel ***** 55 2 2 Hotel Telegraaf ***** 50 1 1 Hotel Ülemiste **** 40 2 2 My City Hotel 40 1 1 Scandic Palace 40 1 1 Reval Park Hotel & Casino **** 36 2 2 Savoy Boutique Hotel 30 1 1 Schlössle Hotel ***** 30 1 1 St. Bridgets’ Convent 30 4 4 Hotel St. Petersbourg **** 25 1 3 Tauno Kangro Sculpture Studio-Gallery 25 2 2 Meetings at Sea Viking XPRS 160 3 9 M/S Victoria 280 6 11 M/S Baltic Princess 280 5 9 M/S Baltic Queen 280 5 9 Convention Venues Convention Venues 6 Saku Suurhall Paldiski mnt. 104b, 13522 Tallinn, Estonia Tel +372 660 0200 [email protected] Airport 12 km www.sakusuurhall.ee Harbour 9 km The unique Saku Suurhall arena is the best-known event venue in Estonia. We offer the widest range of options for functions of all purposes and sizes. In addition to being able to host thousands of spectators, the hall has a number of smaller seminar, party and recreation facilities, and our services and technical conditions meet internationally-recognised standards. We offer the help of experienced event managers, as well as top-notch logistics solutions, a convenient location and free parking. No. of Meeting Rooms: 3 Name of Hall Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Banquet Area (m²) Big Hall 7,200 1,500 − 2,500 1,200 3,000 Reception Lounge “Saku Rock” 80 40 − 100 − 150 Reception Lounge “Saku Kuld” 40 24 − 55 − 200 Technical Equipment (included in the room price): TV/video, DVD/CD-player, microphone system, VHS video camera, overhead projector (OHP), video-data projector, screen, printer, flip chart/paper board, WiFi Other Facilities: parking, sauna Restaurant, Café, Bar: restaurant (150) Solaris Tallinn Estonia pst. 9, 10143 Tallinn, Estonia Tel +372 615 5111 [email protected] Airport 4 km www.solaris-tallinn.com Harbour 2 km Opened in fall 2009, the Solaris Tallinn is the most modern event venue in the Nordic countries and the largest contemporary conference facility in Estonia. Its 1,800-person meeting hall, as well as 12 other halls of various sizes, make it ideal for hosting events both large and small. It’s located in the Solaris Centre, a multifunctional entertainment and culture centre in the heart of Tallinn, just a short stroll from the city’s best hotels, the stunning Old Town and most essential sights. No. of Meeting Rooms: 13 Name of Hall Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Banquet Area (m²) Grand Hall 1,830 − − 1,830 − 3,643 Cinema Hall 1 525 − − − − 612 Cinema Hall 2 409 – – – – 536 Cinema Hall 3 228 − − − − 301 Cinema Hall 4 183 − − − − 230 Dance Academy Hall 1 125 75 − 70 40 260 Cinema Hall 6 86 – – – – 107 Cinema Hall 7 86 − − − − 107 Cinema Hall 5 76 − − − − 110 Dance Academy Hall 2 40 20 − 50 25 97 Dance Academy Hall 3 30 10 − − − 67 Lobby Level 1 − − − 400 150 569 Lobby Level 2 − − − 300 80 764 Lobby Level 3 − − − 200 50 465 Lobby Level 4 − − − 150 40 442 Lobby Level 0 − − − 500 500 750 Cinema Hall 8 72 − – – – 90 Cinema Hall 9 181 − − − − 180 Technical Equipment (included in the room price): sound equipment, lighting equipment, microphone system, video conference equipment, screen, WiFi Other Facilities: business centre, parking, kids’ playroom, piano, beauty salon Restaurant, Café, Bar: Restaurant Lido (300), Vapiano (200+50), Café Komeet (120), Sushihouse (60) Convention Venues 7 Estonia Concert Hall Estonia pst. 4, 10148 Tallinn, Estonia Tel +372 614 7700 [email protected] Airport 5 km www.concert.ee Harbour 2 km This beautiful, Jugend-classicist symphony house in the centre of Tallinn is the city’s largest multi-purpose concert hall. The approximately 500m² room can easily be transformed into an ideal venue for conferences, fashion shows, intimate chamber events, gala events or pop concerts. It regularly hosts international conferences, song contests, anniversaries, graduation festivities, seminars and presentations. The Concert Hall’s large foyers can also be used as an art exhibition area. No. of Meeting Rooms: 2 Name of Hall Theatre Classroom Boardroom Reception Banquet Area (m²) Concert Hall + balcony 889 350 − 889 250 500 Concert Hall 534 350 − 889 250 320 Seminar Room 100 − − 100 − 160 Technical equipment is not included in the room price. Other Facilities: piano Estonian National Opera Estonia pst. 4, 10148 Tallinn, Estonia Tel +372 683 1223 [email protected] Airport 5 km www.opera.ee Harbour 2 km The beautiful, Jugend-classicist theatre building in central Tallinn houses the Estonian National Opera in one wing and the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra in the other. Thoroughly renovated and modernised in 2005, the opera house now has five different halls that are well-suited for conferences. With our repertoire of opera, ballet and operetta, we are also able to offer music programmes in addition to conference services.
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