By Tricia Chaves
The Best Hotel Bars in New York
If you have ever visited
New York, you might have found hidden gems scattered throughout the city and some notorious places that failed to live up to the hype. You won't be disappointed with these critically-acclaimed hotel bars who'll welcome you whether or not you are a guest, for a special taste of the Big Apple.
Top of the Tower
Top of the Tower
The Top of the Tower bar and restaurant has incredible skyline views, outdoor terraces and unique Art Deco themed design. It's located on the 26th floor of the Beekman Tower Hotel near the United Nations. Patrons will feel like they've been transported into a scene from the Great Gatsby. Enjoy live piano music on the weekends. A full menu is available. Locals and visitors alike have recommended the Top of the Tower for its picturesque views and romantic ambiance.
49th Street and 1st Avenue
3 Mitchell Place
New York, New York 10017
(212) 980-4796
www.thetopofthetower.com
Mé Bar
Mé Bar
The New Yorker praises the Mé Bar for its "picture-perfect worm's-eye view of the Empire State Building." It's one of those surprising finds in an unexpected location, the budget friendly La Quinta Inn in Koreatown. Locals praise it as a low-key place to enjoy affordable drinks and an unprecedented view of the sunset and night lights. You won't find a kitchen at Mé Bar, but there are plenty of carry-out menus for enjoying some of the area's Korean fare. The outdoor patio ha a shabby-chic beach feel and is heated for the cool-weather months.
5th Avenue & Broadway
17 W 32nd St
New York, NY 10001
(212) 290-2460
mebarnyc.com
King Cole Bar
King Cole Bar
All the critics agree, for those traveling to New York in hopes of a celebrity-sighting, the King Cole Bar is a place to see and be seen. Located in the luxurious St. Regis hotel, the bar is highlighted with a giant Maxfield Parrish mural, and was a place where another famous artist--Salvador Dali frequented while in the city. Pricey handcrafted drinks are a specialty. The bar is famous for the Red Snapper and claims to be the originator of what they call a perfected version of the Bloody Mary. A dinner menu is served until midnight.
Two East 55th Street at Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10022
(212) 753-4500
www.starwoodhotels.com/stregis/property/dining/attraction_detail.html?propertyID=81&attractionId=27614
About the Author:
After working in advertising and promotions for entertainment publisher "The New Times," Tricia Chaves began writing professionally. In 2005, she earned her real-estate salesperson license from the state of Ohio and certification for leasing and property management from the Northeast Ohio Apartment Association. She was certified as a life and weight loss coach and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming in 2011.
Photo Credits:
AngMoKio, Wikimedia Commons
