Villa Margaretha ****

Style of the hotel and ambience
Villa Margaretha is a well-located cosy small hotel in Art Nouveau style, within five-minute walking distance are historically interesting places, such as town hall, theatre Vanemuine, Tartu Art College, Mikkeli Galley, former Karlova manor house and many other buildings that form the townscape of Tartu.
 
Margaretha house was constructed during 1911–1919. Businessman and photographer Heinrich Riedel built it with love for his wife Olga Natalia Margaretha Koit-Riedel. It is also known from history that in 1919, the body of military commander Julius Kuperjanov, who died in Estonian War of Independence, was sent to his last journey from here.
 
Villa Margaretha is a meeting place with romantic atmosphere, somewhat mysterious, but always inviting. Domestic creaking of wooden stairs has gone to history, large doors close soundlessly – and lodgers should not be disturbed by anything. Today, the villa in its newly found youth is an enjoyable sight in the town Tartu. It is not only to be admired from the outside but also a dignified hotel with its marvellous rooms, restaurant and coffee corner. It is a gate to the borough of Karlova – a key of this gate.
 
The Art-Nouveau-style house with a tower and weather vane has seventeen rooms, each of which has its unique face. Even the furniture is in Art Nouveau style, accentuated by textiles in colours characteristic of the period.

Meeting facilities
Meeting room is located at the basement level of the hotel. With tables and school-type assemblage the room can accommodate 25 people. In theatre - like style up to 35 people can be seated. The meeting room is exclusive with its walls of rubble stone and brick.

Restaurant
The Dining Room of Villa Margaretha is located on the basement floor with windows and is decorated with youthful painted motifs on quarrystone walls. This recreates the feeling of an intimate and sheltered place for various gatherings. The Dining Room is a respectable place for all kinds of anniversaries and wedding celebrations. A la carte menu includes fine choices from delicate appetizers to delightful desserts.

Cafe
According to historical records of Villa Margaretha, a bakery was located on the basement floor of the building in the second decade of the 20th century.  Already then, the building also had a cafeteria, which was renowned for its tasty baking. Today, the Coffee Room of Villa Margaretha revives the tradition of offering excellent baking products and sweets. In addition, the Coffee Room offers breakfast, fresh newspapers and spirited musical medleys. The spacious view on the grassland and people walking by in the rain or sunshine is enchanting in its sense of simplicity and longing.  

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