Rooftop Barhop Across the Country

When you book a hotel , what are you looking for ? A pocket billiards ? gracious bedding ? A bathtub with a persuasion ? We look for a skilful bar — specifically a rooftop bar if we ’re sojourn during the summer .

Of naturally , not all sky - high watering holes are created equal . Some come with a spectacular 360 - point sight but an uninspiring taproom programme . Others make a meanMojitobut are shrouded in shade , overshadowed by surrounding structures . Still others are so packed and clubby , you have to scream your lodge at the bartender when you finally bear on your way through the pulsating bunch .

We ’re here to help make your next trip an airy , sunshiney , novel success — at least where the hotel bar is concerned . Here , five of our favorite hotel rooftop bars .

Sixty Hotels

Tiki Tabu at SIXTY LES, New York, NY

A collaboration betweenArtsy , SIXTY LES and New York - based decorator Misha Kahn , the hotel ’s newly reopened pop - up patio , Tiki Tabu , features oversized deal - fumble lava lamps , jungle - mark furniture and a tiki - centric cocktail list from The NoMad Bar veteran Ivo Diaz . There ’s try out and true understudy likeMai Taisand on - tapNegronis , as well as some lesser - know tropic tipples like thePoison Dart(rum , lime hydrate succus , falernum , Ananas comosus juice and Chartreuse ) and , of path , wintry drinks like the Miami Vice ( a StrawberryDaiquiri / Piña Coladahybrid ) . Want to talk snacks ? Tiki Tabu is cater by the venerable Blue Ribbon eatery group , so you may carry things like saki - steam clean shekels , short costa skewer and spicy tuna rolls .

Departure at The Nines Hotel, Portland, OR

Perched atop of The Nines Hotel in business district Portland , Departureis indeed a departure from much of the city ’s countryfied , hipster - chic look — it ’s futurist lounge get together windy terrace . If you ’re hungry , the pan - Asiatic menu includes everything from kimchi fry rice to artisanal black edamame , but we ’re more interested about those who are thirsty . Like the snack selection , the potable menu leans Asiatic with a strong selection of sake and Japanese whisky , along with cocktail like the Seoul Spring ( soju , bamboo sirup and lime hydrate ) and Tasho Macho ( Thai chili - infused vodka , Thai St. Basil the Great , fluxing lime and ginger beer ) . Sit back in your geodesic throne , sip your drink and take in view of the Rose City and its surrounding pot .

Mama Shelter, Los Angeles, CA

Mama Shelter’srooftop is the kind of Hollywood spot we love because it ’s not quite as Hollywood as the rest . certainly , the hotel ’s rooftop bar has an attached yoga studio apartment , but there ’s also a foosball board . Decked out in colourful furniture , with views from the peck all the way to the Pacific Ocean , the bar is what we wish well all of L.A. was like . This is not a place to sip aManhattanor dram of Scotch . Opt instead for one of the signature cocktails ( all refer after motion-picture show — this is still Hollywood , after all ) like the Fiddler on the Roof , made with rummy , Ancho Reyes , grapefruit , Punica granatum , molasses and fluxing lime , or the saffron - tinged sparkling After Hours .

Rocks on the Roof at Bohemian Hotel, Savannah, GA

dominate Savannah ’s historic riverfront , Rocks on the Roofis one of those lieu where locals and tourists issue forth together to take in the view and sip a cocktail or five . Warm your sandaled feet by the firepit and embrace the spirit of vacation with a tropic - inspired cocktail like Papa Pilar ’s Misadventure , made with two kinds of rummy , velvet falernum , house - made drachma , tiki bitters , lemon yellow juice and grapefruit juice .

The J. Parker at Hotel Lincoln, Chicago, IL

There ’s no beating the bird’s-eye middle candy at this Chicago Browning automatic rifle . With unclouded views of both the city and Lake Michigan , J. Parkerarguably has the best vista in the city . Plus , a retractable ceiling see you could see the sweeping scene year - round . The cocktail vagabond from the stirred up and strong to the shake off and spritzy , and are , currently , named for David Bowie songs . prove the Ziggy Stardust , an Aperol - spiked take on a Margarita rim with “ stardust ” ( spicy salt ) , or the Oh ! You Pretty Things made with locally producedvodka , pear liqueur , orangebitters , lavender , lemon juice and pop water .

Alto at Ace Hotel, New Orleans, LA

We bonk NOLA ’s Ace Hotel because it ’s just far enough away from the Gallic Quarter that you may take a break from the action if necessary . But that does n’t mean the attribute is n’t springy in its own right . The hotel ’s rooftop bar and restaurant , Alto , not only have excellent cocktail , it ’s also designed with a sprawling pool to facilitate you cool down down while you sip . Their glacial drinks include the Eternal Summer ( freshly bosom orange juice , honeysuckle vodka , coconut ) and a spread out variation of the week . Or you’re able to essay one of their tasty sign cocktails like That Funky Cola , which is made with rhubarb amaro , tamarind syrup and form bubbles lily-white vino .