Mariinsky Boutique Hotel

Arriving on Memed Abashidze Avenue, guests land about 100 metres from Europe Square and 500 metres from the Piazza, the two set pieces of Batumi's old town. The building holds thirteen room and apartment categories, from an economy double to family lofts and apartments with a mezzanine. Several units come with a balcony or city view, and some have a kitchen with a fridge and stovetop for guests who prefer to cook rather than eat out. Rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a tea and coffee tray. There is no restaurant on site, but the streets around it hold a dense run of cafés and dining spots. A terrace looks out over the surrounding rooftops and sea light, a good spot to sit once the day's walking is done. A tennis court sits nearby, and the flat coastal roads make cycling an easy way to cover ground between the square and the seafront. The hotel runs a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle; Batumi International Airport is about 5 km away. Wi-Fi runs free throughout the property. Check-in is from 2pm and check-out by noon, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before arrival. It functions less as a hideaway than as a fixed, well-placed base for a city built around a short stretch of coast.