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Who says a cocktail is a cocktail is a cocktail? There\u2019s something to be said for setting, atmosphere\u2014vibe.\u00a0 A hotel bar that isn\u2019t just a place to plunk down, throw a few drinks back before calling it a night, is another amenity worth bragging about.\u00a0Here are a few hotels that do the bar thing well\u2014whether it\u2019s wacky, tied to a theme, or reflective of the local culture:<\/p>\n

ALSO:<\/strong> 7 out-of-this-world hotel minibars<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Public

Public Belt | Photo courtesy of Hilton New Orleans<\/p><\/div>\n

Public Belt at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside<\/h3>\n

There\u2019s a story behind Public Belt, the swanky\u00a0cocktail lounge inside Hilton New Orleans Riverside<\/a>. The newish piano bar on the second floor of the hotel\u2014named for the railroad brought to New Orleans in the 1900s and still operating today\u2014serves up hand-crafted cocktails that recall the mystique of the Prohibition era with its cozy seating and live jazz band. The speakeasy-style bar offers classic NOLA cocktails like Brandy Crusta, but stands out for drinks such as Lulu\u2019s Clever Hands (Citrus vodka, lime juice, Peychaud\u2019s bitters and ginger beer) and Ella\u2019s Secret (gin, elderflower liqueur, dry vermouth and celery bitters) that pay tribute to the Storyville prostitutes and madams of the era.<\/p>\n

\"Booger

Photo courtesy of Booger Reds Saloon<\/p><\/div>\n

Booger Red’s Saloon at the Stockyards Hotel: Fort Worth,TX<\/h3>\n

Cowboys and girls will feel right at home at Booger Red’s Saloon, the taproom next door to the historic Stockyards Hotel<\/a> in Fort Worth. Named in honor of legendary Texas bronc-busting champion Samuel Thomas Privett and smack in the middle of the Stockyards District, Booger’s is the place to go when you\u2019ve had your fill of all the Stockyards District has to offer with its museum, shops and memorabilia of the American West. Settle into a saddle barstool and chill in all things western. Drink the Buffalo Butt Beer and signature Anita-Rita Margarita.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Castilla

Castilla Lounge | Photo courtesy of Costa Rica Marriott<\/p><\/div>\n

Castilla Lounge at the Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose<\/h3>\n

How about cocktails in a colonial hacienda? The Castilla Lounge is set within\u00a0a 30-acre coffee plantation inside the Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose<\/a>. The lounge is home to cultural antiques, including tables which were once beds used by nuns in Guatemalan convents. Enjoy exotic drinks surrounded by the traditional tiled flooring that enhances the hacienda\u2019s rustic elegance.<\/p>\n

\"Double

Double Cross Lounge | Photo courtesy of Kinzie Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n

DoubleCross Lounge at the\u00a0Kinzie\u00a0Hotel: Chicago, IL<\/h3>\n

The Kinzie Hotel<\/a>\u2019s motto is \u201cChicago Starts Here.\u201d Everything about the hotel\u2014the art, amenities and services scream Windy City. The Double Cross pays tribute to silversmith John Kinzie (widely recognized as Chicago\u2019s first civilian) and his double-barred cross silver pieces. The lounge serves up drinks in his honor like the Silver Cross (vodka, Limoncello, Peachtree Schnapps, triple sec and white cranberry juice). One of his silver crosses is on display at the Chicago History Museum.<\/p>\n

ALSO:<\/strong> Hang at these hotels for less by signing up for Orbitz Rewards!<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Moorhead

Photo courtesy of Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau<\/p><\/div>\n

HoDo Restaurant and Lounge and Sky Prairie at the Hotel Donaldson: Fargo, ND<\/h3>\n

This hotel, originally built in 1893, has changed hands many times, but the name stuck. It celebrates the local art, creativity and food of Fargo<\/a> and\u00a0claims to have \u201call of the region\u2019s cool under one roof.\u201d Locals love happy hour at the Hodo Lounge or the hotel\u2019s rooftop bar, Sky Prairie. Both serve a special \u201cBitter Bison\u201d drink which offers a hat tip to the National Championship Football team,North Dakota State, and HoDo\u00a0features artwork from local artists and cuisine from local farmers, ranchers and beekeepers.<\/p>\n

\"Kimpton

Photo courtesy of Kimpton Morrison<\/p><\/div>\n

Ashlar Restaurant and Bar at Kimpton Morrison House: Alexandria, VA<\/h3>\n

This Old Town Alexandria hotel just debuted a design inspired by American literary masterpieces set on and around water\u2014a modern take on Morrison House<\/a>\u2019s original bookish concept that incorporates the hotel\u2019s closeproximity to the Potomac River. Think\u00a0botanical and water elements coupled with original artwork inspired by excellent reads like The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn<\/em> and The Great Gatsby<\/em>. The theme extends to the Ashlar Restaurant and Bar where chef Bobby Surdam\u2019s menu celebrates classic American cooking inspired by ingredients indigenous to the region.\u00a0A beverage program emphasizes colonial-era spirits that rip a page from the Founding Father\u2019s playbook. A wide selection of rum, madeira, sherry, Virginia Whiskey and beer, complement a list of colonial cocktails like the Ale Flip.<\/p>\n

\"Gallery

Galley Bar | Photo courtesy of West Palm Beach<\/p><\/div>\n

Galley at the Hilton West Palm Beach: West Palm Beach, FL<\/h3>\n

If you like boats and\u00a0whiskey, check in at the Hilton West Palm Beach<\/a>. Maritime fanatics will\u00a0love the yacht-inspired lobby bar, Galley, with its nautical vibe, handcrafted cocktails and d\u00e9cor featuring buoys, lobster traps and photos of oversized sailboats. Choose your poison including custom bourbon, local craft beers from South Florida\u2019s growing beer scene or whatever floats your, um, boat.<\/p>\n

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