22
Sep
Top 5 Thursday: Bar Tab.
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There’s something romantic and timeless about a good old-fashioned hotel bar, a place where weary business travelers, twittering tourists, trysting couples and in-the-know locals can all feel at home, if only for an hour (or four). Belly up to any one of these classic hotel bars — some flashy, some understated — for a made-to-order cocktail and good conversation, both equal parts to a great happy hour. So grab a bar stool and sip it…
Miami. Soho Beach House.
This beachfront refuge dazzles with its unique vintage furnishings and attractive crowd of bonafide artists and eccentrics. Currently one of the city’s most sought after hotels, no two rooms here are alike; each feels like a different showroom. The hopping pool and bar scene are a modern-day revival of old Hollywood glamour, but the perks — fresh truffle pizza, in-room bartender service, a Cowshed Spa — are the kind you won’t be able to stop tweeting about.
Mexico City. Distrito Capital.
On the top four floors of an office building, Distrito Capital is a chic sky pad above the urban bustle. Despite its location in the upscale business district of Santa Fe, the black-and-white property is a destination for creative types who mingle amid mid-century modern furnishings: tulip tables by Eero Saarinen, angular chairs by Wim Rietveld and futuristic lamps by Verner Panton. At night, the sleek lobby and pool area go from low-key to high-voltage as Mexico City’s style-makers mix with high-profile hotel guests over mezcal.
