One of eight vibes
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
36 hotels on this page
They did this well. You’ll notice.
St Julien Hotel & Spa
The terrace and lobby lounge host regular live music nights, drawing crowds onto the outdoor lawn.
St Pancras London, Autograph Collection
Booking Office 1869 and The Hansom host evening cocktails, live music, and afternoon tea under Victorian arches.
St Regis Hotel
Gotham Steakhouse hosts live jazz five nights weekly, alongside the Parisian Beaucoup Bakery and a lively pub.
Stanwell House Hotel
Locals and travellers gather over craft ales and cocktails at the Salt Bar.
Starhaus Hotel Kaohsiung
Buzzing 24-hour snack bar where guests gather for free hot porridge and local treats.
Story Hotel Stockholm Stureplan - JDV by Hyatt
Weekend DJ sets and pan-Asian cocktails draw crowds to Ling Long Bar.
STRAF Hotel
Street-level STRAFbar brings locals together for evening aperitivo and DJ sets.
Sunset Marquis
Late-night cocktails at BAR 1200 and rotating rock photography in the Morrison Hotel Gallery draw music crowds.
Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club
Courtyard pool deck hosting regular film screenings, local DJ sets, and poolside cocktails under the stars.
Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Drinks beside the fireplace at Gerard Lounge, an English club-style haunt for local professionals and film executives.
Tántalo Hotel & Roofbar
Nightly rooftop DJ sets draw an energetic crowd overlooking the historic quarter and modern city skyline.
Terrass Hotel
A panoramic seventh-floor rooftop bar hosts DJ sessions, signature cocktails, and unreserved terrace seating over Parisian rooftops.
The Abu Dhabi EDITION
A gold-leaf pool table draws evening crowds near the three-level Annex nightlife space.
The Adelphi Hotel
Morrissey's Lounge draws evening crowds for raw bar platters, sushi, and wood-fired pizzas.
The Agora Hotel
Creative co-working in the library, live jazz evenings, and amaretto sours by the courtyard pool.
The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop
Second-floor Legato Lounge hosts morning espresso, light fare, and pre-theatre craft cocktails.
The Aoyama Grand Hotel
Rooftop drinks at The Top and all-day gatherings at The Belcomo draw a neighborhood crowd.
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
A panoramic rooftop terrace draws evening crowds, alongside monthly live jazz downstairs.
The Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte
Topgolf Swing Suites at Dunbar Social, weekend afternoon tea at The Ryal, and curated whiskey tastings.
The Beatrice
A private rooftop lounge and ground-floor onyx bar draw local evening crowds.
The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel
The Bar Room hosts weekend jazz beneath the atrium, alongside late-night DJ sessions at Laissez Faire.
The Ben, Autograph Collection
Spruzzo rooftop lounge draws a lively crowd with weekend DJ sets, cabanas, and cocktails over Palm Harbor Marina.
The Betsy Hotel
Nightly live jazz fills the Piano Bar alongside author readings and art salons.
The Beverly Hilton
Open-air dining at Sant'olina alongside social lounging and cocktails by the historic Aqua Star Pool.
The Blake Hotel
A central two-sided lobby fireplace and the High George rooftop lounge with a retractable glass roof.
The Bloomsbury Hotel
All-day cocktails in The Coral Room and evening jazz on the heated Bloomsbury Club terrace.
The Bower Coronado Hotel
Coronado's first rooftop lounge serves craft cocktails against sunset views over the Pacific.
The Bowery Hotel
A fireside lobby bar with velvet armchairs draws downtown creatives, complemented by bustling sidewalk dining at Gemma.
The Brick Hotel
Cocktails flow at Cococabana's open-air rooftop bar to evening DJ sets.
The Broadview Hotel
A glass-enclosed rooftop terrace hosting weekend DJ sets, paired with an all-day cafe and ground-floor bar.
The Bulldog Hotel
Lounge bar hosting resident DJ sets, live music, and canal-view rooftop gatherings.
The Buxton
A lively ground-floor wine bistro with open patio doors, kerbside drinks, and communal marble counter seating.
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Court hosts live jazz and afternoon tea, while The Caley Bar spins nightly vinyl records.
The Calile Hotel
Street-facing Lobby Bar aperitivos, poolside Hellenika dining, and weekend DJ sets create a lively neighbourhood scene.
The Celestine
Candlelit drinks and cocktail classes at Peychaud's spill into the central brick courtyard.
Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.