Rustaveli Tbilisi, Georgia
Opened
2016
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LuxeOutside the door
The house
MillenniumSoviet-classical glass tower
An enclosed glass walkway joins the restored 1930s classical institute to a gleaming 32-story tower overlooking the Mtkvari River.
What it’s good at
Notable
Alexey Shchusev's 1930s institute once housed Georgia's parliament and constitutional amphitheatre.
Listed
Marble bathrooms with deep soaking bathtubs overlook the city and surrounding mountains.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Facing Rustaveli Avenue, the property anchors the capital's cultural artery just steps from national theatres, museums, and Freedom Square.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame wide city and mountain views, while marble bathrooms feature deep soaking bathtubs and walk-in showers.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The indoor heated pool rests beneath a glowing coffered skylight, bordered by loungers and tall windows.
The spa and gym
Treatment rooms sit alongside a sauna and a circular hot tub set against an ornate mosaic wall.
Xeme Restaurant
The 31st-floor dining room looks out over the Mtkvari River and the city through dramatic slanted glass.
At the table
Xeme Bar mixes cocktails over a curved marble counter, while Azura offers open-air dining beside the courtyard fountain.
How it began
Designed in the 1930s as a Soviet institute, the streetfront building briefly housed Georgia's parliament, ratifying the 1995 constitution in its amphitheater.
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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.