Ammende Villa, Pärnu, Estonia

Villa Ammende is one of the best examples of early art nouveau style in Estonia. The grand villa with a large garden was built in 1905 and belonged to the Ammende merchant family. The façades and interiors of the house were abundant, rich in detail and diverse, but also very stylish. The family went bankrupt after the First World War and the villa was sold to Pärnu City. The house has been used as a summer casino and a club. The villa has now been restored and turned into a luxurious hotel and restaurant, and it looks more stylish and art nouveau than even before. Concerts and art exhibitions are often held in the villa and guests can also enjoy its beautiful green garden.

Reference: Visit Pärnu

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Aleksei Trudov (2 years ago)
Amazing atmosphere and kind staff. Very tasty breakfast.

Steven Keith Kelway (2 years ago)
A big surprise they call this 5 star hotel. Sorry very poor needs a good do over. If you have issues with knee's or walking. Forget it no lift to rooms and restaurant only open a few days a week no room service Breakfast is a joke don't waste your time

Katrin Roop (3 years ago)
Super staff and amazing service, nice and elegant rooms and extra points goes to breakfast. This is really something, where a morning bubble is also offered. You can choose warm breakfast from the menu and my omelet with goat cheese was huge. The art nouveau building and garden around it are amazing.

Alexis Regen (3 years ago)
Delicious restaurant and warmfull welcome. I highly recommend that place

Claude Teisen-Simony (3 years ago)
Villa Ammende is an awesome art deco Villa with exceptional interior. On the night we came they had a fixed three course concert menu which was most delightful. Also, we got an outstanding service. On top we got a personal guided tour to the awesome building and all its beauty. Next time we go to Paernu we plan to stay at the Villa Ammende. We can certainly recommend it Claude

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