After a hectic period at work I came to Grand Hotel Ushba for a short vacation together with two friends. It had been snowing, so finding the way was literally a bit of an adventure. However, the staff at the hotel gave us perfect guidance by telephone. For us, this turned out to be the perfect place to relax. The... More

Surrounded by breathtaking nature, warm hospitality, delicious homemade local food and numerous offers of activities, Grand Hotel Ushba is close to beeing The Paradise on earth. The site makes you relaxed and the people and even the animals in the Svaneti area are friendlier than anywhere else I `ve been. You`ll always want to come back. More

I can just say that everything was right for me at this place. The location, the place, the staff, the activities. It was like an adventure all the way from the narrow dirt-road, the warm welcome, the genuine food, the oh so comfy beds, the hike to the mountains, the swimming in the cold river, the biking and the horseback-riding,... More

The food was exellent, homemade by Vardo. The room had a great view to the Usba mountain. This is the perfect place for hiking and recreation. Make sure you stay for several nights. More

On of the most beautiful places in the Caucasus mountains - Mt. Ushba right behind the hotel. Perfect for those who are looking for relax from civilization. Great nature around, no TV, radio, internet. Warm hospitality all the day around. Delicious food and a lot of outdoor activities as well as Svantien sightseeing. Feel at home from the first minute... More

Enjoyable combination of instant Svanish hospitality and Scandinavian design and comfort standarts. Hotel is owned by local family (Svans are native of Caucasus) and Norvegian man, who has lived in different countries and has worked in tourism industry previously. It`s not a simple backpackers gesthouse what you can find in Svanish villages, it`s for people who like to travel with... More

We had a wonderful stay. Excellent service and food, wonderful hospitality, help with guided tours and other practical matters. This is a place you go to if you want to be close to nature and do some hiking. You feel far away from civilisaton, but this allows you to enjoy some quiet days without noise from television, traffic and similar.... More