Swissôtel Tbilisi

Georgia’s capital city has a good range of independently run boutique hotels, but the most luxurious lodgings are generally part of international chains, as is the case with Swissôtel Tbilisi. Located amid the grand cafés at the foot of Dry Bridge and its famous antiques market, the hotel occupies a modern building with all the amenities you’d expect, from a stylish street-level café to a state-of-the-art spa and fitness center with an indoor pool. Its crowning glory, however, is the rooftop, featuring a glass-encased cocktail bar and open-air terrace seating with panoramic views over the river and the rooftops of the old city.

Rooms and suites are another highlight. With floor-to-ceiling windows, pale parquet floors, modular furniture, and crisp white linens, they’re perhaps the most contemporary in town. Higher-end rooms have bold floral wallpaper and extras like free-standing tubs and private terraces. Breakfast is served in the Swiss-styled café, and all of Tbilisi’s main attractions are just a stroll away.