Raise your glass at these 7 hotel bars where the vibe is as important as the drinking

Have a pisco sour in Peru and a Bellini in Rome. Or maybe run into Bruno Mars in Vegas.

The Coral Room at Bloomsbury Hotel London is a bright coral bar with a long marble bar and chandeliers
The Coral Room at Bloomsbury Hotel is a glamorous gathering spot
(Image credit: Bloomsbury Hotel)

A hotel bar is more than just a place to grab a cocktail. It can be a peerless location for people watching, a place to strike up conversations and even a mini-local academy where you can learn about the local culture by ordering the region's signature drink. Not every hotel bar tenders its stools the same; at these seven spots, with their impeccable vibes and thoughtful menus, having a good time is all but guaranteed.

BKK Social Club, Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River

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Catherine Garcia, The Week US

Catherine Garcia has worked as a senior writer at The Week since 2014. Her writing and reporting have appeared in Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, Wirecutter, NBC News and "The Book of Jezebel," among others. She's a graduate of the University of Redlands and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.