Social hotels

Midborg, Reykjavik $$

Apotek Hotel

Cocktail bartenders wear lab coats at the buzzing ground-floor bar facing Austurvöllur Square.

Napa, Napa Valley From $350

Archer Hotel Napa

Panoramic rooftop fire pits, weekend DJ brunches, and craft cocktails drawing evening crowds over downtown Napa.

Torres Vedras 2010 From $700

Areias do Seixo

Nightly campfire circles bring guests together over local wine and acoustic guitar songs.

Lices, Saint-Tropez $$$$

AREV St. Tropez

Summer pool DJ sessions, a cocktail lounge, and aperitifs poured from a retro Citroën truck.

Lipotvaros, Budapest From $350

Aria Hotel Budapest

Guests gather under the glass-domed Music Garden for afternoon wine and live piano before heading to the rooftop.

Penn Quarter, Washington D.C. From $150

Arlo Washington DC

ART DC runs indoor and outdoor rooftop lounging alongside seasonal poolside cocktail gatherings.

East Austin, Austin From $200

ARRIVE Austin

All-day drinks at Lefty's patio and Spanish pintxos served at Kalimotxo.

South Main, Memphis From $200

ARRIVE Memphis

Basement hangout Longshot hosts competitive shuffleboard matches alongside house-made sausages and draft beer.

Vista Las Palmas, Palm Springs From $300

ARRIVE Palm Springs

A communal central pool deck with bocce, marble ping pong, fire pits, and poolside bar check-in.

Riverfront, Wilmington From $200

ARRIVE Wilmington

The central brick courtyard brings guests together around fire pits and Gazebo Bar.

Old Town, Salzburg $$$

Arthotel Blaue Gans

A leafy courtyard Gastgarten and outdoor Campari bar welcome casual evening drinkers.

Pimlico, London From $450

Artist Residence London

An intimate subterranean cocktail cellar and a ground-floor cafe drawing neighborhood locals alongside hotel guests.

Penzance 2010 From $200

Artist Residence Penzance

The Cornish Barn and garden courtyard host craft beers and live Friday music.

Yaowarat, Bangkok From $50

ASAI Bangkok Chinatown

An open central courtyard and communal eatery hosting regular art showcases, DJ sets, and neighborhood pop-ups.

Silom, Bangkok From $50

ASAI Bangkok Sathorn

An open-air courtyard and communal lobby bar bring guests and Sathorn locals together over coffee and drinks.

Gojo, Kyoto From $150

ASAI Kyoto Shijo

A communal ground-floor lounge and Thai curry bar hosting weekend DJ nights that draw neighborhood locals.

Asakusa, Tokyo From $200

Asakusa Kokono Club Hotel

Coffee Bar Sajiki offers pour-overs and cocktails where theatergoers mingle with actors from the upstairs theater.

Asbury Park 2026 From $300

Asbury Ocean Club Hotel

The Drawing Room serves craft martinis around a green-tiled fireplace with live piano sessions and communal seating.

Downtown, Salt Lake City $$$

Asher Adams, Autograph Collection

Crowds gather for live music beneath Grand Hall arches and spin classic vinyl.

Chelsea, London From $800

At Sloane

A crimson velvet subterranean speakeasy draws evening crowds for craft cocktails, sharing plates, and resident DJ sets.

Palm Jumeirah, Dubai From $100

Atlantis The Palm

Afternoon DJ sessions at White Beach club accompany bowling lanes, arcade games, and live music at Wavehouse.

Downtown Austin, Austin From $450

Austin Marriott Downtown

A seventh-floor rooftop terrace, pool bar, and tiki lounge with fire pits overlooking the downtown skyline.

South Congress, Austin From $200

Austin Motel

The courtyard pool hosts punk rock water ballet alongside frozen poolside drinks.

Downtown Austin, Austin From $700

Austin Proper Hotel

Five drinking and dining venues include sunken cocktail bar Goldie's and a rooftop.

Saugerties, Catskills From $80

AutoCamp Catskills

A central barn clubhouse hosting evening happy hours, campfire gatherings, live acoustic music, and lawn games.

Joshua Tree 2022 From $100

AutoCamp Joshua Tree

Evenings center on the open-air clubhouse bar, communal firepits, acoustic music sessions, and outdoor movie screenings.

Midpines, Yosemite From $200

AutoCamp Yosemite

Communal fire pits host acoustic music sessions alongside local cider tastings and clubhouse lounge gatherings.

Beverly Hills 1999 From $300

Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills

Viviane serves craft cocktails and California fare around the heated courtyard pool and graphic cabanas.

Riverside, Bangkok From $150

Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel

Rooftop cocktail lounges at SEEN and SIN pair with theatrical cabaret and drag performances at Lost & Found.

Clifton, Bristol From $200

Avon Gorge by Hotel du Vin

The White Lion terrace packs in casual crowds for pints overlooking the Clifton Suspension Bridge.

Belleville, Paris From $150

Babel Belleville

Bahar cocktail bar and the Rue Lemon pedestrian terrace draw a convivial crowd for Levantine sharing plates.

Chiado, Lisbon From $400

Bairro Alto Hotel

Panoramic Tagus River views draw locals and travelers to the lively rooftop terrace.

Castle Hill, Budapest From $200

Baltazár Boutique Hotel

A ground-floor wine bar and cobblestone terrace pouring over two hundred regional vintages.

Blasieholmen, Stockholm From $350

Bank Hotel

Rooftop drinks at Le Hibou and cocktails in the former bank director's office.

Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur From $300

Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur

Vertigo and Vertigo TOO draw evening crowds for DJ beats and cocktails on open-air rooftop terraces.

North Bund, Shanghai From $300

Banyan Tree Shanghai On The Bund

Open-air rooftop terrace TALES serves cocktails and tapas against 180-degree river vistas alongside evening DJ sets.