Such a cool historic old place

I liked everything

If you have wondered how it would be to stay in a classic Soviet hotel in perhaps the most famous spa town in the whole CCCP, then here's your chance! Located in a huge garden with exotic pines and spread around several massive buildings the Legends Tskaltubo Spa is a really unique hotel. Long corridors with old Hungarian point parquet and tall ceilings, a huge dining hall for enjoying your somewhat bland breakfast (fresh bread anybody?!) and a possibility to sneak up to take a look at an old theatre hall only half renovated do lend some character to the place. Front desk staff were helpful too!

Although I know that the place is renovated with a large sum of money, it feels like no upkeep has been done since. Paint is flaking on the walls, there was a water cooker in the room but we found no tea or coffee but rotten apples instead, and the double bed consisted of two single beds put together with no bedding mattress to cover the gap. Although I had read all this on other people's reviews I was still somewhat taken back as it's really not something you would expect from a place that costs 200+ GEL. Perhaps it's part of the Soviet experience? There's an outdoors pool but the spa -if there is one- was closed (until 2024 or so, check the small print).

Muy sencillo hacer el check in y los empleados del hotel muy amables en todo momento. Las camas son cómodas, los jardines agradables y la piscina es un gustazo. El desayuno se agradece y es tipo buffet. Pedimos visitar las zonas antiguas del hotel: el teatro, una sala que tiene tipo museo con objetos de la época soviética y las dependencias de Stalin. Fue curioso. Lo más bonito el teatro sin duda.

No tengo ninguna queja.

Great place with so much history

Nothing

I really enjoyed this hotel. It's a throwback to a previous era. I loved the retro furniture, the grand architecture, the expansive grounds around the hotel. Lots of the guests are Georgian. It strikes me as the kind of place where you should stay to experience Tskaltubo. I think some other reviews have expected a 5 star experience - it's not and doesn't claim to be. Enjoy it for what it is. Similarly, the food is nice enough, not amazing, but I viewed it as part of the overall experience. The pool area is really nice, and while it was popular it never felt busy. While the buildings collectively are quite large, I don't think all are available, so the number of people makes it feel like a fairly small hotel, just in massive grounds. Staff at reception were friendly and helpful.

Some smaller issues. Bed could have been a bit more comfortable. Kettle was broken (but they found another one no issue). Bedside lamp didn't have a lightbulb.

The hotel is really unique. The grounds are huge and very fun to explore. The history of the hotel is very interesting to discover. The pool was great. Reasonably priced.

The name of the hotel says 'spa' and there is no spa! The restaurant is more of a food hall with lots of local people, which we liked, but the dinner price was very high and not worth the money.

The negative reviews for this place are unfair. We almost didn’t come and I’m so glad we did because they have truly achieved something special. The atmosphere is fantastic, staff were friendly and rooms spacious and comfortable. The lobby bar very pleasant and if you’re a history buff this is a truly unique place.

The bedding is admittedly pretty awful. And the cleaning standards need to be higher. Breakfast quality was dismal.

The history of this place is simply wonderful. Ask at the desk to see the concert hall and Stalin’s room.