Sighnaghi, Georgia
Bodbe Hotel
Retro hillside lodge
Retro hillside lodge
Mid-century styling shapes this countryside lodge, where guests gather by the fire or taste Kakheti wines above the valley.
What it’s good at
Notable
Aylott + Van Tromp styled mid-century retro furnishings against tailored wood panelling.
Notable
Heated hillside pools overlook the Alazani Valley beside Turkish hammams and saunas.
Listed
The cellar pours Kakhetian vintages alongside Georgian tea rituals facing the Caucasus range.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Rooms have been dressed with vintage-inspired furnishings and shades of rich wood and green, giving the design a fashionably retro edge while also nodding to the natural palette of the surrounding vineyards.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The 18th-century town of Sighnaghi and historic Bodbe Monastery sit just down the ridge in Kakheti wine country.
The rooms
Mid-century armchairs and tailored walnut paneling ground the bedrooms, with broad valley views opening toward the Caucasus ridge.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A green-tiled indoor pool sits behind double-height glass, and the seasonal outdoor pool looks across the valley.
The spa and gym
Treadmills in the fitness room look across the valley, and the spa houses a wood-paneled Finnish sauna.
Aura Restaurant
The restaurant serves Georgian and international dishes from an open kitchen, surrounded by cane-back chairs and white linens.
Wine Bar & Wine Cellar
Bottles from across Kakheti line the wood-paneled walls, with tastings poured around a long timber table.
At the table
The tea lounge pours Georgian blends from a fluted counter, and rustic timber tables furnish the evening dining room.
How it began
The property occupies the footprint of a Soviet-era tourist base, completely rebuilt in 2024 above the Alazani Valley.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.