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Best Hotel Bar (2022)

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Pull up a stool, and look over our list of the 10 Best Hotel Bars. These hotel bars have a great ambiance, stellar mixologists, signature cocktails, food menus, and happy hours, and at most of them, you don't have to be a guest to enjoy. 

  • The Sazerac Bar

    The Sazerac Bar
    The Roosevelt New Orleans - New Orleans, Louisiana

    Named after the world's first mixed drink (according to some), The Sazerac Bar has been quenching New Orleans's thirst for decades. Located within The Roosevelt New Orleans, this classic space features an African walnut bar and murals by Paul Ninas; it was once a popular haunt of politician Huey P. Long.
    Photo courtesy of The Roosevelt New Orleans

  • The Bar at The Spectator Hotel

    The Bar at The Spectator Hotel
    The Spectator Hotel - Charleston, South Carolina

    The Prohibition-style bar at The Spectator Hotel serves up 1920s-inspired cocktails, served alongside a menu of equally sophisticated bar bites. Mixologist Allen Lancaster helms the cocktail program.
    Photo courtesy of The Spectator Hotel

  • Camellias

    Camellias
    Hotel Bennett - Charleston, South Carolina

    Camellias, a champagne lounge at the Hotel Bennett in Charleston, gets its name from the its colorful namesake flower. Guests can order from an extensive list of bottles or by-the-glass selections, paired with a menu of ceviche, tartare and caviar. There’s also a champagne-inspired cocktail program for those who prefer something a bit different.
    Photo courtesy of Hotel Bennett

  • Elway's Downtown

    Elway's Downtown
    Ritz-Carlton Denver - Denver, Colorado

    Elway's Downtown in the Denver Ritz-Carlton Hotel prides itself on providing an approachable yet exceptional experience. Treat yourself at happy hour or dig in for a winemaker dinner. The bar selection includes a variety of Colorado craft beers, signature cocktails, and wines from California to New Zealand.
    Photo courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Denver

  • Round Robin Bar

    Round Robin Bar
    Willard InterContinental - Washington, D.C.

    The iconic Round Robin Bar has been quenching the thirst of capital movers and shakers since 1847. The space, with its circular bar and oak paneled walls, is best known for its mint julep. It is believed that Kentucky senator Henry Clay first introduced the capital city to the mint julep, now their signature drink, at this bar. 
    Photo courtesy of Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C.

  • The Bar at Baccarat Hotel

    The Bar at Baccarat Hotel
    Baccarat Hotel - New York, New York

    The Bar at New York’s Baccarat Hotel takes inspiration from American long bars of the past, paired with glamorous details from the ballrooms of French hotels, including barrel vaulting and crystal chandeliers. The crimson and merlot-colored space sets the scene for wine and craft cocktails, served in Baccarat crystal.
    Photo courtesy of Baccarat Hotel

  • Mai Tai Bar

    Mai Tai Bar
    The Royal Hawaiian Resort - Honolulu, Hawaii

    Guests at the Mai Tai Bar at The Royal Hawaiian enjoy tropical umbrella drinks within a few steps of Waikiki Beach. The outdoor space hosts live music by Hawaiian musicians every evening.
    Photo courtesy of The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort

  • McMenamins

    McMenamins
    Mcmenamins Kennedy School Hotel - Portland, Oregon

    Set in a repurposed elementary school, this hotel echoes Portland's quirky vibe with several unique drink options. Choose from the Honors Bar with ales and cider on tap, the Theater Bar for drinks and a quick bite before a movie, the multi-level Boiler Room for pizza and a beer, or the Detention Hall for a fine single malt or whiskey.
    Photo courtesy of Courtesy of McMenamins/Kat Nyberg

  • Beachhouse

    Beachhouse
    Moana Surfrider - Honolulu, Hawaii

    Expert Kyle McCarthy supports her nomination of this picturesque patio bar, "There is nothing more sublime than a sunset drink at this beachfront bar, where a century-old banyan tree frames the view."      
    Photo courtesy of Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa

  • Silver Dollar Bar

    Silver Dollar Bar
    The Wort Hotel - Jackson, Wyoming

    Located in the historic Wort Hotel in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the Silver Dollar Bar is a favorite with locals and hotel guests alike. Taking its name from the 1921 Morgan silver dollars inlaid in the bar surface, this unique establishment provides a taste of the old west with live music, daily specials, and the best nightlife in town. With outdoor seating, signature menu items like elk gyros, and unique cocktails, there’s no better place to people-watch and experience the history and tradition of Jackson Hole.
    Photo courtesy of The Wort Hotel

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The top 10 winners in the category Best Hotel Bar are as follows:

  1. The Sazerac Bar - New Orleans, Louisiana
  2. The Bar at The Spectator Hotel - Charleston, South Carolina
  3. Camellias - Charleston, South Carolina
  4. Elway's Downtown - Denver, Colorado
  5. Round Robin Bar - Washington, D.C.
  6. The Bar at Baccarat Hotel - New York, New York
  7. Mai Tai Bar - Honolulu, Hawaii
  8. McMenamins - Portland, Oregon
  9. Beachhouse - Honolulu, Hawaii
  10. Silver Dollar Bar - Jackson, Wyoming

A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote.

Congratulations to all these winning hotels!

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