River View Hotel Tbilisi

River View Hotel Tbilisi Overview

So I stumbled across the River View Hotel Tbilisi during one of those last-minute booking frenzies, and honestly? Sometimes those impulse decisions work out better than months of planning. This 4-star place sits right where you can actually see the Mtkvari River – and I mean really see it, not just catch a glimpse between buildings like some hotels promise.

The thing that hit me first walking in was how the lobby feels authentically Georgian without trying too hard. You know what I mean? No over-the-top traditional decorations screaming “look how local we are!” Instead, there are these subtle nods to Tbilisi’s character – maybe some contemporary Georgian art on the walls, wood that actually looks like it belongs here. The staff genuinely seemed to know the city well, not just the tourist spots. When I asked about where to grab khachapuri that wasn’t touristy, the guy at reception didn’t hesitate – he drew me a little map to this bakery about ten minutes away that locals actually use.

The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid 4-star, but it’s the details that matter. My room faced the river (hence the name, obviously), and I actually spent more time than I care to admit just watching the old cable cars glide across to Narikala Fortress. The beds are properly comfortable – I’m talking about that sweet spot where you sink in just enough without feeling like you’re drowning in mattress. What really surprised me was how quiet it gets at night, considering you’re still pretty central. I mean, you’ll hear some city sounds, but nothing that’ll keep you up unless you’re one of those people who needs absolute silence. The Wi-Fi actually works throughout the building, which honestly shouldn’t be noteworthy in 2024 but here we are. Small thing, but the shower pressure was solid – after walking around Tbilisi’s hilly streets all day, that matters more than you’d think. The whole place has this 8.3 rating, and I get it. It’s not trying to be the fanciest hotel in the city, but it does what it promises really well. You’re close enough to wander down to the sulfur baths district without needing a taxi, but far enough from the main party areas that you’re not dealing with noise until 3 AM. If you’re the type who likes having options within walking distance but still wants to feel like you can retreat somewhere decent at the end of the day, this place hits that balance pretty well.

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Reviews of River View Hotel Tbilisi

• Sarvagya from India (9/10)

  Angelena was amazing.
  
  She was very humble and welcoming.
  
  We liked the hotel also, rooms were clean and the river view was mesmerizing.
  
  Thank you for everything.

• Amanzholov from Kazakhstan (7/10)

  Nice location, comfortable beds

• Michael from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Location breakfast

• Hendrikus from Greece (8/10)

  Nice place staff nice good location for where we wanted great restaurant across st. I would stay there again!

• Joseph from Georgia (8/10)

  The room was adequately appointed, although we found it a bit small for our convenience. The hotel location is quite accessible and is very near to a lot of interesting places to go, especially restaurants. The place is clean and neat. We love the breakfast menu, it was not that varied but I love the chicken mushroom with cream sauce very much.

• Mehdi from United Arab Emirates (8/10)

  We recently stayed at River View Hotel in Tbilisi for two nights with a group booking of 28 guests, and it was a great experience. The hotel is clean, well-maintained, and in a very convenient location. The staff was attentive, and we had a pleasant stay overall. We would definitely consider staying here again in the future. Thank you to the management for a smooth and comfortable stay.

• Amna from United Arab Emirates (7/10)

  View nice

• Mohamed from Egypt (9/10)

  Everything was perfect

• Lior from Israel (7/10)

  The location is great! Next by a very good restaurant

• Farah from Saudi Arabia (7/10)

  The location is great and the staff is really sweet !

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