Best Western Kutaisi
by the TopOfHotel team
The highest-standard hotel in Kutaisi, with a rooftop terrace that looks toward the Caucasus and is at its best at sunset.
The highest-standard hotel in Kutaisi, with a rooftop terrace that looks toward the Caucasus and is at its best at sunset.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Best Western Kutaisi is the only international-chain hotel in the city, which is exactly why it lands at #1 for business travelers and anyone who wants a known, reliable standard. Rooms are clean and modern in the usual Best Western mold, with air-con, a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, a safe, and a tidy bathroom. Most reviews single out the cleanliness and the staff, who speak good English. Superior and Deluxe rooms are noticeably larger than standard, so they are worth the upgrade when the price gap is small.
Food and amenities
The feature guests talk about most is the top-floor rooftop terrace, which looks over Kutaisi with the Caucasus range behind it and is at its best around sunset. There are 2 bars on site with a relaxed feel. Breakfast is a free buffet built into the room rate, mixing Western and Georgian dishes, and it lands well overall.
Location and getting there
The hotel sits in central Kutaisi, near the Green Bazaar and the Kutaisi State Historical Museum. Bagrati Cathedral is a 10-15 minute walk; Gelati Monastery is about 20 minutes by car and Prometheus Cave roughly 40 minutes. Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) is about 30 minutes by road, and there is a paid airport shuttle if you book it in advance.
Things to know before booking
This is the highest base price in Kutaisi, so on a tight budget there are better-value picks on this list. Gelati Monastery is about 11 km out and needs a car. And some reviews note the breakfast can be inconsistent when the dining room is busy at peak times.
Our take
Best Western Kutaisi fits business travelers, anyone who wants an international standard, and couples who like the idea of a good rooftop terrace. It earns a 8.6/10 on Agoda — the top score in town — and ranks #2 of 62 Kutaisi hotels on TripAdvisor. You pay the most in the city, but the quality backs it up.
Score Breakdown
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The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Best Western standard means a predictable experience — clean rooms, reliable service, and staff who speak good English.
- Breakfast is a free buffet included in the room rate, with both Western and Georgian dishes.
- The top-floor rooftop terrace looks over Kutaisi toward the Caucasus mountains, and is the feature guests mention most.
- Two bars on site give you a relaxed place to sit without leaving the hotel.
- Free Wi-Fi and free parking are both included.
- It carries the highest base price in Kutaisi; if you are on a tight budget, there are better-value options on this list.
- Gelati Monastery is about 11 km away, roughly 20 minutes by car, so you will need a ride to reach it.
- Some reviews note that breakfast can be inconsistent during peak times.
Who It’s For
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Amenities
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Insider Tips
- Book direct on the Best Western site — it can beat the OTA rate in some periods.
- The rooftop terrace is at its best at sunset, roughly 18:00-20:00.
- A taxi from Kutaisi Airport (KUT) runs about $10-15 USD — agree the fare before you get in.