Esquisse Design Hotel

A little bit remote part of Telavi, but cosy and silent stay. The restaurant has rather good breakfast, for supper is also ok with the prices a little bit higher than the middle in Telavi, but only a little bit. Very romantic view on the opposite side of Alazan valley (be sure you booked the room to this side, the opposite one is nothing special). No local public transport, taxi drivers are coming quick usually. Good location to start the trip Gremi - Alaverdi - Shuamta and return back. Any taxi drivers are ready to do it, 60-70 lari (local currency, 1/3 of euro approximately). Two swimming Pools, one was useless (too cold in January), the other is mostly for couples with baby's, small and with high water temperature, too hot to swim. Reception staff speaks also russian and english, rather focused on your comfortable stay, no problem to communicate.

The view from the hotel of Caucasus mountains was great. Room was clean and beautifully decorated. The spa area was very small, it was a bit cold inside ans we had to ask reception to turn on sauna. Wish to have more variety of food on breakfast.

Excellent service, very comfortable, and the pool and sauna were an absolute pleasure. Truly relaxing experience.

Great service and staff. Wonderful design and views. I totally recommend this hotel

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Esquisse Hotel in Telavi offers a pleasant stay overall, though I wouldn’t classify it as a full 5-star experience. There are certainly many positives worth mentioning. The staff were outstanding—especially Nana at the reception, who speaks perfect English and was incredibly helpful throughout our stay. Manager Levon was also attentive and ensured guests felt welcome and looked after. The pool area was a highlight—beautifully maintained and very relaxing. The restaurant serves delicious food for lunch and dinner, with great quality and presentation. However, the breakfast was a bit of a letdown. The variety was quite limited and didn’t match the level you’d expect from a 5-star property. This was the main area where the hotel fell short. Overall, Esquisse Hotel has a lot of potential and offers a comfortable and enjoyable experience, but a few improvements—especially with the breakfast—could really elevate it to the luxury standard it aspires to.