Rooms Batumi, Georgia
Where Black Sea Nostalgia Meets Contemporary Coastal Cool
Why DNA Hotels Loves It
● A beautifully restored landmark that blends Batumi’s maritime heritage with playful contemporary design.
● Retro-inspired interiors filled with color, texture, and personality without sacrificing sophistication.
● A rooftop pool and restaurant that deliver some of the best views on Georgia’s Black Sea coast.
A New Chapter on the Black Sea
Following the success of Rooms Tbilisi, Rooms Kazbegi, and Stamba, the Rooms collection turned its attention to Georgia’s second city. Set between Batumi’s historic Old Town and bustling port, Rooms Batumi occupies a landmark building whose history stretches back to the late nineteenth century. Originally opened as the Belle Vue Hotel, the structure has lived many lives before being carefully reimagined as one of the Black Sea coast’s most distinctive design hotels. The transformation preserves the building’s historic character while introducing a lighter, more playful aesthetic inspired by Batumi’s unique position between Europe and Asia. The result feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern.
A Coastal Identity
The hotel immediately stands apart from its surroundings. Its restored façade combines crisp white brickwork with bright yellow awnings and deep blue shutters, reflecting both the architecture of Batumi’s Old Town and the vibrant atmosphere of the city’s port. The palette feels unmistakably coastal without relying on predictable nautical clichés. Inside, the design continues this conversation through soft pinks, warm whites, sunny yellows, and rich blues layered across natural stone, concrete, aluminium, plywood, and upcycled textiles. The mood is optimistic. Relaxed. And perfectly suited to life beside the sea.
Retro Without the Nostalgia Trap
Rooms Batumi borrows heavily from the visual language of the 1970s, but never feels trapped by it. Wood-panelled walls, vintage-inspired furnishings, bold fabrics, curved forms, and playful details create interiors that feel familiar and contemporary at the same time. The lobby is anchored by a striking boomerang-shaped bar, while the Rubber Duck restaurant channels classic American diner culture through a distinctly Georgian lens. Throughout the property, textures and materials do much of the storytelling. Natural wood softens industrial elements. Bold colors bring warmth to minimalist spaces. The result feels effortlessly stylish rather than self-consciously retro.
Rooms with Personality
Each of the hotel’s 120 guestrooms and suites features either a balcony or terrace overlooking the city or the Black Sea. The interiors continue the hotel’s playful design language with custom furniture, warm timber finishes, textured fabrics, and carefully chosen vintage references. Some suites feature oversized circular beds, while others embrace more restrained interpretations of the hotel’s seventies-inspired aesthetic. Despite the design confidence, comfort remains the priority. The rooms feel bright, welcoming, and easy to settle into. Perfect for long, slow mornings overlooking the coast.
Life Above the City
The rooftop is one of Rooms Batumi’s defining spaces. A swimming pool, rooftop bar, and restaurant sit above the city with panoramic views stretching across Batumi’s rooftops, port, and Black Sea coastline. During the day it serves as a relaxed urban retreat. By sunset it becomes one of the city’s most atmospheric gathering places. The Kitchen restaurant complements the setting with seafood, seasonal produce, vegetarian dishes, and a strong selection of Georgian and international wines. The views may initially capture attention. But many guests end up staying for the atmosphere.
A Courtyard Oasis
At ground level, a lush inner courtyard provides a completely different rhythm. Surrounded by greenery and framed by stained-glass windows, it offers a calm escape from the energy of the city beyond. The courtyard reinforces one of the hotel’s greatest strengths: its ability to feel simultaneously social and secluded. Batumi’s energy is always nearby. But never overwhelming.
The New Face of Batumi
What makes Rooms Batumi particularly successful is how naturally it reflects the city itself. Batumi has long been a crossroads of cultures, influences, and architectural styles. The hotel embraces that layered identity, combining historic architecture, contemporary design, local craftsmanship, and an unmistakable sense of fun. It feels youthful without trying to be trendy. Stylish without becoming exclusive. And local without losing international appeal.
A Black Sea Escape with Character
Rooms Batumi captures a side of Georgia that many travelers still overlook. Combining heritage architecture, rooftop views, playful interiors, and the relaxed rhythm of life by the sea, it delivers a hospitality experience that feels both distinctive and deeply connected to its surroundings. Like the best hotels, it doesn’t simply occupy a destination. It helps define it.
