5 Reasons the Hyatt Place Tallinn Isn’t Your Average Hyatt Place

I’ve lost count of how many Hyatt Place properties I’ve stayed at. While they aren’t impressive, I know what to expect, and I actually like them — despite the fact they usually don’t offer anything special.

When I recently booked a Hyatt Place that described itself as upscale, I was definitely skeptical. However, the Hyatt Place Tallinn, a new property in Estonia’s capital that marked Hyatt’s debut in the country, was anything but standard. In fact, I think the upscale label fits.

From the rooms to amenities and even food and beverages, here are 5 reasons why this isn’t your average Hyatt Place.

Booking Hyatt Place Tallinn

Rooms at the Hyatt Place Tallinn during my October 2025 stay started at $102 per night for World of Hyatt members booking a standard room. Rates for deluxe rooms and rooms on higher floors cost up to $126 per night.

On the checkout page, you have additional options, such as booking a flexible or prepaid rate. You also see rates for including breakfast at the time of booking. Yes, paying for breakfast at a Hyatt Place — something I’ll discuss later on.

The Hyatt Place Tallinn is a Category 2 property in World of Hyatt. You can redeem Hyatt points for a stay here, paying 8,000 points per night on standard dates. You pay just 6,500 points on off-peak nights, while the number climbs to 9,500 points on peak nights.

We value Hyatt points at 1.5 cents apiece. Redeeming 8,000 points to save $100 to $120 per night doesn’t provide great value, as you’d use points at or below their average value. However, on peak dates, redeeming 9,500 points against room rates costing $140 or more can provide solid value for your points.

Why the Hyatt Place Tallinn Isn’t an Average Hyatt Place

When my taxi arrived outside the Hyatt Place Tallinn, I had the same feeling as my arrival at the Hyatt Place Kyoto in Japan: This wasn’t the cookie-cutter hotel I’m used to with the Hyatt Place brand. While the logo on the building looked the same, many elements immediately broke the mold of the countless Hyatt Place hotels I’ve stayed at previously, mostly in the U.S.

The floor-to-ceiling lobby windows, hip lobby furniture, and the edgy architecture of the building — not to mention those lights! — told me this wasn’t a typical Hyatt Place. And I was right.

From the rooms and on-site amenities to the pair of bars and the fact that you could even get dinner here, there are 5 things that make the Hyatt Place Tallinn stand out from your run-of-the-mill Hyatt Place property.

1. Rooms Are Fancier Than Most Hyatt Places

I was shocked to see a Hyatt Place property listing itself as an “upscale” hotel, but the rooms here merited the description. I was upgraded to a deluxe room on the hotel’s top floor (the sixth) and didn’t find the foldout L-shaped sofa I’m used to.

Instead, the room had a nice color palette, upgraded design elements, and a pair of reading lights on each side of the bed — both a foldout light on a swivel and another hanging from the ceiling. The room also had an upgraded seating area, and I even found a welcome gift here in recognition of my Globalist status. That was a first for me at a Hyatt Place!

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My deluxe room on arrival.

Both sides of the bed also had an outlet, a USB-A port, and a USB-C port.

There was also a small minibar with tea and coffee supplies and a small safe underneath.

I was also impressed by the bathroom, which felt spacious and light. There was a step-in shower with a removable wand, a backlit mirror, and ample counter space. Toiletries were from Diverse, and while there was plenty of soap and shampoo, there wasn’t any lotion or conditioner.

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My room's bathroom.

Near the room’s entry, before the bathroom, there was a small closet. I found hangers, an iron, and an ironing board here.

2. Breakfast Isn’t Complimentary for All Guests

As I hinted above in the booking section, the Hyatt Place Tallinn doesn’t offer complimentary breakfast to all guests. That’s a definite departure from most Hyatt Place properties.

The breakfast buffet costs €15 per person (approximately $17.50).

Those who’ve earned Hyatt Globalist status, the loyalty program’s top elite tier, are guaranteed complimentary breakfast each morning, regardless of which Hyatt hotel brand they’re staying at. Otherwise, you need to pay for breakfast, book a breakfast-included rate, or find something at the cafés nearby if you don’t want to pay for the hotel’s buffet.

3. The Restaurant Serves Lunch and Dinner

Speaking of the restaurant, called Zoom Glocal Dining (a combination of “global” and “local”), it serves both lunch and dinner. That surprised me. The restaurant didn’t close up for the day after breakfast.

The menu was available at the host stand, so guests could check it out before grabbing a table. It included appetizers, soups, salads, bowls, grilled meats, and more.

At lunch time, the restaurant offered soup, pasta, cake, and a buffet.

4. There Are 2 Bars

Continuing the food and beverage surprises, I definitely wasn’t expecting a full-service bar in the lobby. It was next to the check-in desk. Along with various drink offerings, the bar had several stools and even some nice touches under the counter: outlets and hooks for keeping your bag off the floor.

On the sixth floor, 6 Cocktails wasn’t open during my stay, because it’s only open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. However, Hyatt’s website says the bar offers “sweeping views of the city and harbor.”

5. Amenities Are Better Than Average

In addition to upgraded rooms and extra food and beverage offerings, Hyatt Place Tallinn also offered improved amenities for guests. The gym was spacious and had modern equipment, including treadmills, ellipticals, several multifunctional weight machines, free weights, and equipment (plus the necessary space) for things like yoga and interval training.

Another nice amenity was the Zoom market, to the left of the reception desk. It sold numerous items, including chips, sodas, energy drinks, hot coffee, trail mix, and more.

Even the hallways felt nicer than what I’m used to at a Hyatt Place, with nice patterns on the carpet and wood paneling around the doors to the guest rooms.

Final Thoughts

I was pleasantly surprised by multiple aspects of my stay at the Hyatt Place Tallinn, which opened in August 2025, just over 2 months before my visit. Everything felt new, which helps, but even without that element, the hotel felt different from a typical Hyatt Place.

Rooms were nicer, even if a bit smaller, amenities were elevated, design elements felt fancier, and the food and beverage offerings were expanded. I was definitely surprised when I saw the word “upscale” on the hotel’s website, but I think it’s deserved.

The only downside to this hotel’s unique elements is that complimentary breakfast isn’t available for all guests — a key element many associate with the Hyatt Place brand. Knowing that in advance can help avoid an unpleasant surprise.