Hotel Banguriani

Hotel Banguriani has the best location in Mestia. It’s located on a high hill where you can see great views of the townlet. Day or night you can see illuminated towers. The hotel staff are friendly and attentive. The rooms are comfortable. There are great restaurants and bar also you can relax in the garden with your family or friends. You can taking hotel owner who will tell you very interesting stories about Svaneti. Thay will also half you to plan tours in Mestia. My recommendation for hotel Banguriani is for anyone who wants to visit mystical Svaneti!

Booked this hotel because upon entering Mestia, I saw Hotel Banguriani’s beauty from a distance—I knew any room would have a view of Mestia. Fantastic hotel; fast check-in, amazing staff who recommended things to do, where to go for food, and views are amazing from any area of the hotel. Restaurant is 10/10; we were the only people checked in at this point and they kept everything open—restaurants and common areas. Fast service and I saw them cook and prepare everything so I know it’s fresh. We ordered salad, kubdari, mini dumplings (in clay, this was a nice touch), corn bread, and chicken bbq. All tasted amazing. Better than 3 places I’ve dined at Mestia. Looking forward to visiting during winter. Overall great food, great vibe, road to it is a bit steep and rocky but shouldn’t be a problem if you’re coming via 4wd.

The hotel has significant maintenance issues: doors sag and scratch the floors, shower cabins leak throughout the bathroom, the tap isn't fixed to the sink, and the heated towel rail in the bathroom is rusty with peeling enamel. Breakfasts are adequate, offering omelets with sausages, porridge, eggs, cucumbers, tomatoes, fruits, and cake. Drinks include tea, coffee, milk, and water. You can request a table and chair from reception, though availability isn't guaranteed. The hotel's lighting obscures the stars, making them invisible. Otherwise, the view is great, though not ideal. Windows of most rooms are directed north-east, so the sun only shines inside in the evenings (that's a plus for me as it keeps the rooms cool longer after the night).