Calligraphic design waystation
Translucent stained glass and vibrant turquoise balconies frame public spaces anchored by a restored 200-year-old cast-iron spiral staircase.
What it’s good at
Notable
STUDIO SHOO pairs translucent stained-glass partitions with carved turquoise wooden balconies.
Listed
Restored Old Tbilisi architecture centres on a preserved two-hundred-year-old cast-iron spiral staircase.
Listed
Interiors inspired by the Georgian alphabet and traditional Tbilisi residential mosaic patterns.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set along cobbled Kote Afkhazi Street, the front door is minutes from Sioni Cathedral, Meidan Bazaar, and the Bridge of Peace.
The rooms
Stained-glass bathroom windows cast colorful reflections across bespoke mosaic-patterned carpets, and select rooms open onto private balconies.
At the table
Calligraphy Bar & Café pours specialty espresso and Georgian wines, and sets out a morning continental breakfast buffet.
How it began
Interiors by STUDIO SHOO draw inspiration from the fluid curves of the Georgian alphabet and historic Old Tbilisi stained-glass heritage.
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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.