Tbilisi, GeorgiaAvlabari
Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace
Panoramic cliffside stalwart
Avlabari Tbilisi, Georgia
Renovated
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Classic Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottPanoramic cliffside stalwart
Built on an Avlabari bluff, this longtime diplomatic hub commands sweeping river views from its ten-story glass atrium.
What it’s good at
Notable
A 1991 landmark hosting diplomatic delegations and generations of grand Georgian weddings.
Listed
P'auza Spa combines indoor and outdoor swimming with traditional hammams and an ice pool.
Listed
Evenings center around the tenth-floor rooftop terrace and an open atrium lobby lounge.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The hotel sits in historic Avlabari, overlooking the Mtkvari River and the hilltop ruins of Narikala Fortress.
The rooms
Muted rooms have marble bathrooms with rainfall showers, and many open onto balconies facing the Old Town.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated indoor lap pool sits beside a whirlpool. Outside, sun loungers flank a seasonal swimming pool.
The spa and gym
P'auza Spa houses mosaic hammams, saunas, and an ice grotto. Next door, the 24-hour gym holds Technogym equipment.
Dogs stay too.
ATI Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge
The tenth-floor dining room and terrace overlook the city, serving modern Silk Road dishes and Georgian qvevri wines.
How it began
Opened in 1991 as post-Soviet Georgia's first international luxury hotel, the property underwent a complete redesign led by Munich-based Wright Associates.
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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.