Silk Road caravanserai depot
Wrought iron and soaring brick arches frame the inner court, where evening cocktails unfold under dramatic lighting and towering potted palms.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
An 1890s Silk Road caravanserai restored with red brickwork and Moorish keyhole archways.
Notable
Industrial-chic interiors join suspended chandeliers and illuminated greenery inside the central brick courtyard.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The restored interiors are industrial-chic, the central courtyard transformed into a sleek lobby lounge with dramatically illuminated greenery…
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Step directly onto bustling Kote Afkhazi Street, with Sioni Cathedral and the historic Abanotubani sulfur baths just a short walk away.
The rooms
Exposed brick walls meet slate-gray carpets and leather headboards, while select rooms open onto wraparound balconies facing the surrounding cathedral spires.
The spa & gym
- Spa
- Dedicated massage treatment services.
- Gym
- On-site fitness room.
At the table
Bamba Restaurant pours Georgian wines on the terrace, and morning buffets are laid under brick vaulted arches.
How it began
Built in the 1890s as a Silk Road merchant inn, the red-brick depot underwent a three-year restoration before reopening its doors in 2024.
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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.