Tbilisi Marriott Hotel
Tbilisi Marriott Hotel is a luxury hotel on Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi, occupying a historic building first opened as Hôtel Majestic in 1915.
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Overview
Tbilisi Marriott Hotel is a luxury five-star hotel in central Tbilisi, Georgia, located on Rustaveli Avenue in one of the city’s most prominent historic buildings. The property began as Hôtel Majestic, a grand hotel commissioned by the wealthy Armenian merchant Mikael Aramyants during the period when Georgia was part of the Russian Empire. Designed initially by Aleksandr Ozerov in 1911 and subsequently remodeled by Gabriel Ter-Mikelov, the building was completed in 1915 with the ambition of becoming one of the finest hotels in Tbilisi and the wider Caucasus region. The hotel’s original public opening was interrupted by the First World War. From 1915 to 1917, the building served as a military hospital rather than operating as a conventional hotel. Following the Soviet takeover of Georgia in 1921, the property was reassigned to the trade-union system and became known as a Trade Palace for workers. Its spaces were used for several public and commercial purposes: the ground floor accommodated shops and a typography, while the basement was converted into a cinema. This period substantially changed the building’s use, although its architectural importance remained. In February 1939, after refurbishment, the building returned to hotel use under the name Hotel Tbilisi. It was operated by Intourist, the Soviet state travel agency responsible for hosting foreign visitors and managing tourism infrastructure. The property consequently became part of Tbilisi’s hospitality and diplomatic landscape during the Soviet era. The building suffered severe fire damage during the December 1991-January 1992 coup d’état, an episode associated with the beginning of the Georgian Civil War. Reconstruction took place between 1995 and 2002 under the guidance of architects G. Metreveli and V. Kurtishvili. The work restored the building for contemporary hospitality while retaining its historic exterior and principal architectural character. On 26 September 2002, the property reopened as the Tbilisi Marriott Hotel, bringing the site into the international Marriott Hotels network. The hotel’s identity combines a historic urban landmark with full-service luxury accommodation. Its seven-story structure, including five above-ground floors, preserves a richly ornamented façade influenced by Renaissance and Baroque traditions. Notable features include rustication, large pilasters with Corinthian capitals, triangular and circular pediments, a substantial entablature, an attic, and a moulded balustrade parapet. Large columns frame the entrance facing Rustaveli Avenue, reinforcing the building’s civic and ceremonial presence. The property contains 116 rooms and 11 suites, including one vice-presidential suite and two presidential suites. Its facilities include nine conference halls, a lobby bar, a restaurant, a patio, a wellness and fitness centre, and other guest services. The hotel serves leisure travelers, business visitors, conferences, events, and guests seeking accommodation in a historically significant central Tbilisi setting. Its main point of differentiation is the combination of Marriott’s international luxury-hospitality standards with a restored early twentieth-century landmark and a long, politically varied history.
History
The building occupied by Tbilisi Marriott Hotel was commissioned by Mikael Aramyants, a wealthy Armenian merchant, as a high-class hotel intended to serve Tbilisi and the broader Caucasus region. Aleksandr Ozerov designed the project in 1911, and Gabriel Ter-Mikelov later remodeled it. Construction concluded in 1915, when the property received the name Hôtel Majestic. Its initial hotel operation was delayed because the building was used as a military hospital during the First World War from 1915 to 1917. After the Soviet invasion and incorporation of Georgia into the Soviet system in 1921, the building was transferred to the trade unions and became a Trade Palace for workers. The site no longer functioned solely as a hotel: shops and a typography occupied parts of the ground floor, and the basement became a cinema. In February 1939, refurbishment restored the building to hotel use under the name Hotel Tbilisi. The Soviet state travel agency Intourist operated the property, making it part of the organized infrastructure for domestic and foreign tourism. The hotel was heavily damaged by fire during the December 1991-January 1992 coup d’état, which preceded the Georgian Civil War. Reconstruction was carried out from 1995 to 2002 under architects G. Metreveli and V. Kurtishvili. The project rehabilitated the damaged structure while preserving its historic architectural language and prominent Rustaveli Avenue façade. On 26 September 2002, the renovated property reopened as the Tbilisi Marriott Hotel. The resulting hotel retains the character of an early twentieth-century urban landmark while operating as a contemporary five-star property. The seven-story building has five floors above ground and incorporates Renaissance- and Baroque-influenced details, including rusticated surfaces, Corinthian pilasters, pediments, an entablature, attic elements, a balustrade parapet, and a monumental entrance framed by columns. Its accommodation and event facilities support both international visitors and local business or social functions. The property’s historical continuity—from Hôtel Majestic, through its Soviet-era civic and hotel uses, to its post-reconstruction Marriott operation—forms the central foundation of its brand identity.
- 2002
Reopened as Tbilisi Marriott Hotel
[1]The reconstructed property opened under the Marriott name on 26 September 2002.
- 1995
Reconstruction begins
[1]A reconstruction project began under architects G. Metreveli and V. Kurtishvili.
- 1991
Fire damage during Georgian political unrest
[1]The building was heavily damaged by fire during the December 1991-January 1992 coup d’état.
- 1939
Restored as Hotel Tbilisi
[1]After refurbishment, the building returned to hotel use as Hotel Tbilisi under Intourist.
- 1921
Transferred to the trade-union system
[1]Following the Soviet takeover of Georgia, the building became a Trade Palace for workers and accommodated several non-hotel uses.
- 1915
Hôtel Majestic completed
[1]The building was completed after remodeling by Gabriel Ter-Mikelov and was named Hôtel Majestic.
- 1915
Military hospital use begins
[1]During the First World War, the property was used as a military hospital before its intended public hotel operation.
- 1911
Initial design commissioned
[1]Aleksandr Ozerov designed the grand hotel project later associated with Hôtel Majestic.
Products and positioning
A full-service luxury hotel that combines Marriott hospitality with accommodation and events in a restored historic landmark in central Tbilisi.
Accommodation
Guest rooms
The hotel offers 116 guest rooms designed for luxury accommodation in a central Tbilisi historic setting. They form the core lodging product for leisure travelers, business visitors, and guests attending events at the property.
Accommodation
Luxury suites
The property includes 11 suites, among them one vice-presidential suite and two presidential suites. These provide the hotel’s highest accommodation tiers and support premium, diplomatic, executive, and special-occasion stays.
Business and events
Meetings and events
Nine conference halls support meetings, conferences, receptions, and other organized events. This offering extends the property beyond overnight accommodation and is consistent with its role as a full-service business and luxury hotel.
Food, beverage, and wellness
Dining and leisure facilities
The hotel provides a restaurant, lobby bar, patio, and wellness centre with fitness facilities. Together these services support on-property dining, informal meetings, relaxation, and guest fitness.
Brand decisions
2002
Historic property reopened under the Marriott brandStrategyBackground
Following fire damage and a reconstruction project lasting from 1995 to 2002, the historic Hotel Tbilisi building was prepared for renewed luxury-hotel operations.
Action taken
The property opened as Tbilisi Marriott Hotel on 26 September 2002 while retaining the building’s historic exterior and central-city identity.
Aftermath
The reopening connected a landmark with origins in 1915 to Marriott’s international hotel network and contemporary full-service hospitality operations.
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