Merchant's House HotelvsTallink City Hotel
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Merchant's House Hotel ranks marginally higher than Tallink City Hotel. Merchant's House Hotel is ranked #26 in Tallinn with approval from 2 sources such as Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
Merchant's House Hotel
 Rough Guide
 Lonely Planet
Dunkri 4/6, Tallinn 10123, Estonia
From $47/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "In a three-storey, fourteenth-century building steps from the town square, this boutique hotel is a perfect blend of old and new." 
 "Set around a central courtyard, this 37-room boutique hotel combines medieval atmosphere with a modern design sensibility (Buddha paintings and feature walls)." 
Tallink City Hotel
 DK Eyewitness
 Lonely Planet
A Laikmaa 5, Tallinn 10145, Estonia
From $52/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "This sophisticated business-class hotel in the city centre has a range of spacious, well-appointed guest rooms." 
 "A one-two combo of impressive rooms and perfect location makes this a winner." 
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As for the views, ask for a room facing the city; you'll either peer into a shopping centre or see the Old Town skyline; on the other side you face a drab courtyard.