After a long day sightseeing or working, it is comforting for guests to know that they can simply retire to their hotel bar for a drink, and reflect on the day's experiences.
Traditionally quiet and intimate venues, hotels are challenging these traditions, and creating lively spaces where locals, as well as leisure and business travellers can come together to relax over a few drinks. Some of the world's best hotel bars also offer unrivalled views and unique cultural experiences for travellers from all walks of life.
From New York to London, Hotels.com has untapped the secret of the world's top ten hotel bars:
Bar: Blue Bar on 36 Hotel: Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney, Australia, 5* Blue Bar, on the 36th floor of the Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney, is one of the top cocktail bars in Sydney. With uninterrupted views spanning over Sydney Harbour and up to the Blue Mountains, this intimate and stylish bar is perfect for a memorable Sydney experience. Signature sip: For $10,000, guests can treat their loved one to a "Martini On The Rock", which features a one-carat diamond at the bottom of the glass.
Bar: Bellini Bar Hotel: Hilton Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Named after the "Bellini" cocktail created in 1948 at Harry's Bar in Venice, Italy, the Bellini Bar is a favourite among New Zealand's stylish set. The bar, with its striking interior and floor-to-ceiling windows, has expansive views over Auckland's Waitemata harbour. Signature sip: Try one of the bar's modern takes on the classic Bellini. The Bellini Bar serves several varieties including blood orange and cinnamon, or feijoa and green tea
Bar: Skyview Bar Hotel: Burj Al Arab, Dubai, 5* Spending the night at the Burj Al Arab may be out of reach for many, but experiencing the extravagance is still possible by visiting the Skyview Bar. Suspended 200 meters above sea level on the 27th floor of the Burj Al Arab, many say the spectacular views make the pricey drinks worth every penny. Signature Sip: For a once in a lifetime experience, try a Mojito Maximo, the most luxurious (and expensive) Mojito on the menu.