Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn

Radisson Collection Hotel, Tallinn is a five-star hotel on the edge of the Old Town, close to the Rotermann Quarter, the Viru Keskus shopping centre and the Solaris centre. With 287 rooms it is one of the larger luxury addresses in the city, and it earns its place on the list for its facilities: an indoor pool with sun loungers, a spa offering facials, body treatments and scrubs, a sauna, a gym, and a rooftop terrace and bar that give a different view of Tallinn from the one you get in the lanes below. A fireplace in the lobby makes a welcome first impression on a cold evening. It suits travellers who want five-star comfort with a pool and spa, and who are happy to walk the short distance into the medieval centre instead of sleeping inside it.

Because the hotel is large, it is worth asking for a higher floor or a quieter side when you book if either matters to you.\n\nFood, drink and facilities: there are two restaurants on site, plus the rooftop bar and terrace, which is the main draw in the warmer months and a spectacular place for a drink at dusk.

A buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge. The spa, sauna and pool are the hotel's strongest suit in winter, when an hour in warm water is the best reward for a day of walking in the cold. There are eight meeting rooms and a banquet hall, so the hotel is also busy with business guests and events. Luggage storage, laundry and dry cleaning, and car rental are available, and self parking can be arranged for a fee.

\n\nLocation and getting around: the Rotermann Quarter, with its converted industrial buildings, restaurants and design shops, is close by, and the Viru Gate and the start of the Old Town are a short walk away. Trams and buses run nearby, the port is close enough for ferry passengers to take a short taxi ride, and the airport is a quick journey by road.

The area is lively by day and quieter at night, which suits travellers who want to sleep well after dinner in the Old Town.\n\nWho it suits and what to know: couples celebrating something, business travellers, and anyone who wants a pool and a rooftop bar in the same building will be happy here.

Pets are not accepted, with the exception of service animals, and the minimum age to check in is 18. Check-in starts at 3 PM and check-out is before noon, with express check-in and check-out offered and late check-out depending on availability. Rates are at the upper end of the Tallinn range, so look at midweek and weekend prices separately, and check when you book what is included for breakfast, parking and spa access. Book early for the Christmas market and for midsummer.