Kazbegi, Georgia
Rooms Kazbegi
Soviet-era mountain lodge
Kazbegi, Georgia
Opened
2012
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
RoomsSoviet-era mountain lodge
The hotel turns an imposing Soviet sanatorium into a high-altitude social hub where days end by the lobby fireplace.
“A minimalist Scandinavian aesthetic (and barely any closet space) dominates inside the serene 156 guestrooms, all with breathtaking views on snow-covered slopes.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Salvaged local timber and mobile bookshelves shape open spaces facing the Caucasus.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
Rooms Hotel Kazbegi, in fact, is grand and memorable, and the setting, in northern Georgia’s Caucasus Mountains, is downright cinematic.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The 14th-century Gergeti Trinity Church stands directly across the valley, and alpine trails wind straight into the high Caucasus.
The rooms
Wood-lined bedrooms keep furnishings spare, with private balconies looking out toward the mountain peaks.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 30-foot heated indoor pool sits beside floor-to-ceiling glass that looks straight toward the snow-dusted Caucasus peaks.
The spa & gym
Restaurant
Kazbegi Kitchen
Tables look out on snow-covered slopes, serving fresh khachapuri and seasonal Georgian dishes made with regional produce.
At the table
Bartenders mix cocktails and pour Georgian wines at a long timber counter surrounded by leather club chairs.
How it began
The building was an elite Soviet sanatorium left abandoned until hoteliers resurrected its concrete frame using original architectural drawings.
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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.