Scandic Palace Tallinn
Vabaduse Valjak 3 Tallinn, 10141, Estonia
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Riga - Parnu - Talinn
Short stop along the coast then on to Parnu
Pleasant stroll around town, then lunch with guide & driver
On to Talinn where our escorts had great trouble finding the hotel!
Scandic Palace unfortunately the worst hotel of the trip - good location but ugly grey concrete facade & depressing dark green room.
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