The name of the hotel is by no way of random choice. According to the ancient Greek historical records and the classical literature tradition here Jason and his band of heroes, the Argonauts, sailed upstream of the Phasis River (modern Rioni) in Kutaia City in search of the Golden Fleece some 33 centuries ago. The hotel is two minutes walk from the White Bridge. Very likely, the palace of Aeëtes,
popular king of Colchis, stood at the very spot of the hotel. The edifice is styled according to the ancient Colchis fortress and decorated with the mural illustrations on Greek mythology. The Aeëtes Palace is renowned with its individual service and classic elegance. It is one of the most honored luxury hotels in Kutaisi. Our hotel offers cozy and comfortable rooms and delicious cuisine with variety of food and a wide assortment of the unique Georgian wines. The Golden Fleece can serve a venue for holding various events and celibrations. Hotel Aeëtes Palace is located in the central part of Kutaisi, on the territory declared as City Museum. The very spot of the area is referred to Bzholebi (mulberries) by locals. Famous White Bridge, the place from which ‘the Picasso Boy’ used to jump in the Rioni River is within 2-3 minutes walk from the hotel. Here is also the first Kuatisi Gymnasium, where 11 out of the 14 of founding men of Georgia’s first National University (presently Tbilisi State University) studied. Here is a cable way station and a house of Solomon, the last prince of Imereti kingdom. Very close to the hotel is the barbers’ shop where Emelsia, famous master barber styled his clients and entertained with wit and humor. From the hotel windows one can get spectacular views of Bagrati Cathedral, Saint George Church, ancient districts of the city: Gora, Sapichkhia, Balakhvani, and Zastava. North horizon ends with the great Caucasus mountain chain and the South with Minor Caucasus.
