The Telegraph Hotel

Housed in Tbilisi’s former central post and telegraph office, the 239-room Telegraph Hotel reimagines a Brutalist landmark as a design-led hotel and hangout for cultural insiders.While hospitality was never part of the plan for the Soviet-era communications hub, the role suits the building perfectly today. Architects Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu of Shanghai-based Neri&Hu retained much of the original structure. The two introduced warmer interiors and envisioned a layout inspired by the region’s caravanserai (roadside inns), encouraging movement through public spaces rather than a retreat into private rooms.The Telegraph balances this architectural gravitas with a lively dining and nightlife scene, including nine bars and restaurants, ranging from a rooftop bar in partnership with Rolling Stone magazine to elevated Thai dining. All told, it feels less like a hotel than a meeting point for local crowds and travelers alike.