After a lengthy closure for renovation, Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace, Georgia’s first and most well-established international 5-star hotel, reopens today on March 1 with a brand-new design, 220 contemporary rooms and suites, 2,000 sq m of meeting and event facilities, exquisite dining outlets and much more.
WHERE.ge congratulates the team of Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace, headed by General Manager Andreas Heidingsfelder, on receiving the brand’s esteemed ‘Grand’ designation - recognition of its iconic location, distinguished design, excellence in service and guest experience, exemplary dining concepts and exquisite SPA experience.
Although the winter is almost over, Georgia’s fast-growing ski resorts are still in demand amongst tourists and locals, and will be until mid-April. That’s why this issue of WHERE.ge has some tips for its readers on the best ski accommodation options for every budget, focusing on innovative developments to make your stay in a Georgian winter wonderland even more special.
As spring is on its way, our American journalist Samantha Guthrie decided to give the low-down on Georgia’s phenomenon ‘agaraki’ country houses, where the majority of Georgians spend their summer holidays and an ideal option for those looking for authenticity in their accommodation.
Our WHERE to Eat section is full of exciting news about unique Georgian food recognized by prominent international organizations and famous media leaders. The khachapuri, boat-shaped bread filled with cheese, has now been listed as culturally intangible and recently received global recognition after being featured as one of TasteAtlas’s Top 100 Dishes. In the same section, you can also find out about the growing selection of vegan/vegetarian restaurants in Tbilisi.
This issue of WHERE.ge, as per tradition, hosts famous Georgians and expats, giving them the opportunity to share their best recommendations in each of the WHERE.ge sections - Go, Stay, Eat, Drink and Buy. Here, you can also find my personal choice for each:
Go
Bakuriani
Stay
Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace
Eat
Ladurée Georgia
Drink
g.Vino City Wine Hotel
Buy
Zero Effect