The superior luxury hotel bars that can surprise even the most sophisticated cocktail lovers
Motto, Maalot, Borgo Santo Pietro, Fairmont Taghazout Bay, Ser Casasandra
Hotel bars remain the focal point of a hotel and a meeting spot to connect with friends and business partners. Spending a cozy evening in a hotel bar with an authentic atmosphere sipping on its signature cocktails will brighten up down time for many travellers and cocktail lovers. Bspoke made a selection of superior luxury hotel bars.
Motto – Vienna, Austria
Motto is a property in the heart of Vienna which absorbed the golden age of Paris, a touch of Japanese purism and a hint of Scandinavian coziness. This hotel is for true connoisseurs of art, aesthetics, fine cuisine and cozy evenings in the legendary CHEZ BERNARD Restaurant et Bar. Chez Bernard offers a menu of eclectic dishes, a curated natural wine selection, and an extensive cocktail program. The open-air rooftop garden and bar provide unobstructed views of the city and the interior design of the restaurant is reminiscent of 1920s Paris with artfully arranged botanicals framing. The luxurious green leather booths are juxtaposed with modern wooden tables to achieve a stylish living room atmosphere. The unexpected touch lies in the green oasis on the wrap-around roof terrace that houses a 40-seat bar and additional lounge seating with a superb view over Vienna’s rooftops. The special cocktail menu lists unique signature combinations that reflect the philosophy and chic atmosphere of the hotel. Just What It Is (Richard Hamilton) combines four roses bourbon, clarified lime orgeat and angostura bitters. It is as sparkling, bright and unique as the work of a great artist.
Borgo Santo Pietro – Tuscany, Italy
Borgo Santo Pietro is a 5-star boutique hotel where nature and luxury flow seamlessly together, featuring 22 exclusive suites which include private garden and pool villas, 300 acres of estate, three restaurants with open-air dining options and outstanding bars. At the Sull’Bero Bar explorers can immerse themselves in the real atmosphere of Italy. Drinks are served all day and night at the long outdoor wooden bar of Trattoria Sull’Albero or at its inside bar with relaxed fire-side seating. Guests can also imbibe in something cool at the freshwater infinity pool or in the shady green seating area while being serenaded by the soft sounds of the waterfall. Travellers can also enjoy Borgo Santo Pietro’s cavernous cellar, situated below the thirteenth-century villa, plays host to nearly 1250 prestigious and boutique labels which line its walls. Several of the chosen wines are produced using organic or biodynamic methods, showing the utmost respect for the natural process from the vineyard to the selected bottle at your table. The property has dedicated many years to research, seeing the terroir and speaking with the winemakers which is the fundamental approach to understanding wine and valuing its production.
Maalot – Rome, Italy
Maalot is located in the original residence of Gaetano Donizetti (1797 – 1848), the famous Italian composer of operas such as Don Pasquale, Lucia di Lammermoor and Maria Stuarda. The property aims to attract a multigenerational clientele looking for a vibrant yet cosy locale to gather with their loved ones in the most central part of Rome. Maalot Roma’s innovative Don Pasquale Restaurant & Bar may be named for one of composer Gaetano Donizetti’s most famous 19th-century operas, but the bar’s menu is firmly rooted in the 21st century. Traveller’s can settle into the comfy couches surrounded by a vibrant and eclectic décor and relax over drinks. The cocktail bar beckons with one of the largest collections of rums in Rome, sourced from the finest distilleries across the globe. The mixologists can guide guests in selecting the perfect rum to suit the taste or prepare a classic or signature cocktail from the extensive drink menu. From a pre-dinner aperitivo to a nightcap that ends the perfect day, the cocktail bar is a soothing respite from the city’s relentless pace.
Fairmont Taghazout Bay – Taghazout Bay, Morocco
Fairmont Taghazout Bay nestled in the heart of Taghazout Bay, sprawls on 18 hectares of olive groves and argan gardens and had the Atlantic Ocean as its backdrop serving as the ultimate Oceanside getaway in the region of Agadir. At the hotel, guests can enjoy the different atmospheres of three bars at once: Nola, Iris and Junipers. Nola is a cocktail bar with a relaxed speakeasy vibe that offers a soul filled experience. Paying tribute to the birth of Jazz in New Orleans, this small room holds a top-class whisky collection, aged Cuban cigars and a vibrant authentic Jazz Duo. At Nola guests can try a cocktail inspired by oceanside destination, the Taghazout Fashionned (Smoké). This signature cocktail includes bourbon whisky, homemade mejhoul date syrup and cardamom bitters. Iris is a sensorial treat. Located in an open set-up and framed by the stunning views of Taghazout Bay, Iris is a refined place for delicious teas and coffees, homemade cakes, healthy snacks and a wide variety of champagnes to enjoy while soaking up the sensational sunset. Junipers is an organic garden bar with a wide range of culinary cocktails inspired by the surrounding garden. Alchemy at the service of the guests.
Ser Casasandra – Holbox Island, Mexico
Ser Cassandra, is a secluded, peaceful boutique hotel located on the colorful island of Holbox. The hotel is designed to allow guests to plunge into an island serenity and immerse themselves in the real atmosphere of Mexico thanks to Maiz Pool Bar. The poolside bar features a vibrant décor that has been collected from all corners of the world. Here visitors can enjoy a full meal, and sit back and relax with refreshing signature and traditional cocktails. The perfect spot to celebrate the upcoming National Tequila Day, while enjoying a warm evening with tequila, a traditional Mexican drink.
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