Room Tbilisi

Old world meets new at this one-time publishing house

This cool hotel in Tbilisi’s historic Vera district belies the simplicity of its name, its public spaces thoughtfully crafted and decor lavish. High ceilings and huge industrial windows set the tone of this vast space, with nine categories of guest rooms and suites spread across its five floors. Guests staying on the top floor are treated to views across the city from their private terraces, but all rooms have the same nod to grandeur. Dark wood floors, vintage lights, marble washstands and claw-foot tubs are just some of the unique interior touches that mean Rooms is a class above.

The pocket-sized neighbourhood of Vera is a hub for young professionals and creatives. Here on the narrow hillside streets you’ll find cafes, boutiques and high-end dining, alongside museums, galleries and a concert hall. If you want to stay in, there’s a sleek contemporary restaurant on the hotel’s ground floor that boasts a farm-to-table menu with an unusual – and excellent – American-Georgian-Nordic fusion of flavours. Tbilisi comes to you in the no-reservations evening bar and lounge, where mixologists handcraft the drinks with herbs and botanicals from the garden.