The Blue Fox Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

The Blue Fox Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels, is a 17-room boutique property at 15 Chakhrukhadze Street in Sololaki, one of Tbilisi's most characterful central neighbourhoods. Sololaki sits on the slope below Narikala Fortress and combines elegant 19th-century townhouses, art-nouveau facades and quiet lanes, and the hotel is a short walk from Freedom Square, Rustaveli Avenue and the Old Town restaurant streets. Freedom Square metro station is the nearest major transit hub. The hotel's defining feature is its artwork: hand-painted murals by Tbilisi-born artist Musya Qeburia decorate the rooms, giving each space a distinct identity and making the stay feel closer to an art project than a standard hotel night. The vibe is creative, social and relaxed, with a design-conscious clientele. Rooms are offered as Courtyard Rooms, Street-view Rooms and Suites, with nightly rates typically from about GEL 199 to GEL 472, or roughly $76 to $180. The inner courtyard is the social heart of the property, with a restaurant and bar that host live music, so evenings can be lively in season. Breakfast is served on site, and room service is available. Other amenities include a terrace, an elevator, a concierge and airport transfers, and pets are allowed, which is notable among Tbilisi boutique hotels. There is no large spa or pool, so the appeal lies in character, location and food and drink rather than wellness facilities. Service is personal, in the manner of a small design hotel, and the concierge can arrange wine tastings, restaurant bookings and excursions to Mtskheta and Kakheti. The hotel suits couples, creative travellers and those who prefer a distinctive atmosphere over the scale of a chain property. Wifi is available throughout. Light sleepers may prefer a street-view or upper-floor room away from the courtyard on nights with live music.