Here Are The Best Hotel Bars In New York City Right Now

From bars with a carousel centerpiece to ones with unobstructed views of the Brooklyn Bridge.

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✨ EDITOR NOTE ✨that this post was written in the weird year that is 2021, meaning plenty of our favorite spots were not featured due to temporary closure. This list reflects hotel bars that are currently up and operating.

1. The Django — The Roxy Hotel

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The Roxy Hotel is the place for art lovers. They have a cinema that screens indie films and hosts Q&As, but the pride and joy of this property? The Django, a jazz bar housed in the hotel cellar. If you want to feel as if you've stepped into a different century complete with great music and delicious cocktails, then you may want to add this to your list.

Address: 2 6th Ave, New York, NY 10013

Rooms starting at: $185+

2. Make Believe — Sixty LES Hotel

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This is a tropical-inspired lounge complete with tons of greenery, lots of pink velvet, and a terrace for ultimate #views. The iconic Make Believe bar (perched on the 7th floor of the Sixty LES Hotel) is so photogenic that you're basically obligated to visit at least once.

Address: 190 Allen St, New York, NY 10002

Rooms starting at: $160+

3. The Water Tower — The Williamsburg Hotel

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Murals, velvet, and views of the NYC skyline that will actually take your breath away = The Water Tower at The Williamsburg Hotel. This glass structure overlooks the rooftop pool and, as the name would imply, is actually housed in a custom-built water tower.

Address: 96 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Rooms starting at: $195+

4. The Bar Room — The Beekman

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Grab a drink and a bite at The Bar Room, tucked away in the Financial District underneath The Beekman Hotel. Between handcrafted cocktails, great service, and portraits of Edgar Allen Poe, you'll feel right at home as soon as you slide into one of the (many) leather sofas.

Address: 5 Beekman St, New York, NY 10038

Rooms starting at: $224+

5. Broken Shaker — Freehand New York

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Consider the Broken Shaker at Freehand New York a rooftop paradise thanks to handcrafted cocktails that favor interesting infusions and fresh-pressed juices. The kitschy decor adds to the vacation-ready theme, think: wicker chairs, funky wallpaper, and lots of large plants.

Address: 23 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010

Rooms starting at: $116+

6. Lobby Bar — The Bowery Hotel

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The Bowery Hotel lobby bar is a Pinterest dream complete with velvet furniture, intricate Persian rugs, warm fireplaces, and seasonal cocktails (although certain seating areas are reserved for hotel guests). And if you're starting to feel peckish, we recommend taking a stroll to the adjacent sister restaurant, Gemma, for delicious Italian fare.

Address: 335 Bowery, New York, NY 10003

Rooms starting at: $395+

7. Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge — Moxy Times Square

Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge

Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge atop Moxy Times Square is iconic for its centerpiece carousel that rotates ever-so-slowly, that way guests can sip on cocktails and munch on finger foods without fear of spillage. FYI: It's been converted into a seasonal ~Rose Garden~ with over 10K roses scattered throughout, delicious treats, and pink rose cocktails (think: a "Moira Rose" recipe with rose petal gin, raspberry tea, fresh lemon, and Prosecco).

Address: 485 7th Ave, New York, NY 10018

Rooms starting at: $115+

8. Westlight — The William Vale

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You will feel forever spoiled after one trip to Westlight at The William Vale, a rooftop bar truly after your heart. Panoramic views of the NYC skyline will take the breath away from both you *and* your Instagram followers.

Address: 111 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Rooms starting at: $206+

9. The Raines Law Room — The William Hotel

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One word: SPEAKEASY. For cozy nooks and romantic evenings, look no further than The Raines Law Room at The William — a semi-private destination for unique cocktails crafted with fresh ingredients.

Address: 24 E 39th St, New York, NY 10016

Rooms starting at: $160+

10. Loopy Doopy Rooftop Bar — Conrad New York Downtown

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Flavored popsicles! Kept upright by a glass of Prosecco! Featuring stunning skyline views! Please name a better Insta-famous trio. There are six different popsicle flavors ranging from strawberry cosmopolitan (Grey Goose, strawberry, cranberry, and lime) to watermelon Aperol spritz, all up for grabs at the Conrad New York Downtown Loopy Doopy Rooftop Bar.

*A note that this rooftop is sadly seasonal and only open during warmer temps.

Address: 102 North End Ave, New York, NY 10282

Rooms starting at: $308+

11. Harriet's Rooftop & Lounge — 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

Harriet's Rooftop & Lounge

Enjoy a cocktail or several coupled with panoramic, unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline and the Brooklyn Bridge at Harriet's Rooftop & Lounge (located atop the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge). Cozy up in one of the above velvet booths and prepare to see a truly spectacular sunset.

Address: 60 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Rooms starting at: $300+

12. A+ Roof Bar — Parc Hotel

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If you've got an early a.m. flight out of LaGuardia, you may want to consider staying at Parc Hotel — and having a nightcap at A+ Roof Bar. In addition to inventive cocktails housed in fancy glasses, you'll get views of the Manhattan skyline, Citi Field (a perk for Mets lovers), and departing airplanes.

Address: 39-16 College Point Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354

Rooms starting at: $99+

13. Bemelmans Bar — The Carlyle Hotel

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The first word to come to mind when I think of Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle Hotel is "whimsical." Look up to see a ceiling covered in 24-karat gold leaf or glance all around you for gorgeous murals by Ludwig Bemelmans, the artist behind the Madeline children's books and the namesake of the bar.

Address: 35 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021

Rooms starting at: $584+

14. The Ready — Moxy East Village

The Ready at Moxy East Village

Consider The Ready at Moxy East Village a better version of your backyard barbecue: one with made-to-order fresh tacos, local craft beers like Bronx Brewery and City Light Lager, a beer pong area, and skyline views to boot. A hand-painted mural and lush vine wall simply tie it at all together.

Address: 112 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003

Rooms starting at: $149+

15. Library of Distilled Spirits — Hyatt Union Square New York

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Housing over 1,000 bottles of liquor from around the globe, the expert bartenders at Library of Distilled Spirits at Hyatt Union Square are here to help you decide on a drink — and from Bijou (gin, lemon, green chartreuse, orange bitters) to La Fresa (tequila, strawberry infused Campari, lemon, vanilla), you'll have plenty to choose from.

Address: 80 E 13th St, New York, NY 10003

Rooms starting at: $183+

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