Within Tbilisi’s ancient Old Town stands Hotel Tbilisi, a Design Hotels property that honors Georgian culture while engaging with the city’s contemporary creative scene. Housed in a once-endangered three-story mansion, the hotel has been carefully restored to celebrate Georgia’s history and local craftsmanship.
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The hotel offers 17 guest rooms and a single suite, each decorated with hand-painted murals by acclaimed local artist Musya Qeburia. These murals reference historic tales and local narratives, blending refined design with storytelling. QR codes in the rooms give guests access to background information on the figures and stories represented in the artwork. Original architectural details remain throughout the property, including wooden balconies, intricate woodwork, antique doors, an original chimney and a wine cellar stocked with bottles from the Kakheti vineyard of Jemal Inaishvili, Georgia’s Parliament Deputy Chairman.
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Interiors combine contemporary touches with Georgian detailing. A palette of muted reds, burnt orange and dark grey complements wooden floors, patterned wallpapers and hand-painted portraits. Some rooms display additional art from the owner’s private collection. Many custom furnishings are crafted from upcycled wood, reflecting the region’s Eurasian influences and a commitment to sustainable practices.
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Textiles and finishes use local materials in restrained tones to balance colorful, handwoven Georgian rugs and carpets. Through partnerships with local artisans and businesses, guests can inquire about purchasing these rugs. Bathrooms feature marble surfaces and rain showers, while the suite adds a soaking tub and a private wooden balcony overlooking the nearby Mtkvari River.
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The hotel’s Blue Fox restaurant seats 72 and presents a menu rooted in Georgian cuisine alongside international influences. The kitchen emphasizes seasonal, regional ingredients sourced through collaborations with local producers such as Rukhi Queen honey and Pancaviar, an eco-farm supplying caviar and fish. Blue Fox’s menu includes traditional dishes like mtsvadi—skewered meat roasted over coals—and a creative take on khachapuri, topped at times with beans and marinated onions or with marinated salmon, lemon and cucumber. Guests may choose to dine indoors or al fresco, enjoying classic cocktails and a curated selection of Georgian wines.