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9 Hotels With Cocktail Bars You Shouldn't Miss

Jessica Colley Clarke | March 21, 2017

These Manhattan and Brooklyn hotel bars are so much more than the typical anonymous watering hole stuffed into the corner of a local Hyatt. They're storied cocktail destinations, beloved by travelers and locals alike.

#4

The Kitano

Why it made the list

If you'd like a side of jazz with your martini, pull up a stool at the bar in the Kitano. This space is known as one of New York’s premier jazz destinations, with music offered up seven days a week.

The Kitano imports much of its sensibility from Japan, with Read More

#3

Mandarin Oriental

Why it made the list

The lobby lounge is an elegant space for drinks and Central Park views, while MObar, on the 35th floor, is a more intimate cocktail destination.

Classic, over-the-top luxury defines every inch of this five Read More

#2

Iroquois New York

Why it made the list

Classic cocktail parlor traditions of comfort and service are alive and well at Lantern’s Keep, tucked away behind the lobby. If you want a guaranteed seat, be sure to reserve a table in advance--this place is popular.

Once the home of James Dean (he lived here for two years in Read More

#1

The St. Regis

Why it made the list

The King Cole Bar is one of Manhattan’s most historic and cherished bars--and it's located right smack-dab in the lobby of this luxury hotel. Get dressed up and blow your budget on their signature Bloody Mary. It's worth it.

World-class from head to toe, this 5th Avenue Beaux Arts lan Read More

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