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Mix and Mingle at These City Hotels
by Mikayla UberWhether striking up conversation over cocktails or bumping elbows at poolside parties, there are plenty of ways to make new pals while on the go. These nine city hotels have lively lobbies and lounges made for mixing and mingling.
Mix and Mingle at These City Hotels
A hip hangout from top to bottom, Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires is the perfect place to mix and mingle. Let the conversation flow over cool drinks at Pony Line bar, a mainstay in the Buenos Aires social scene, or gather around the fire pit and enjoy Sunday barbecue, a local tradition, in the hotel’s secret garden.
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The lively SO Sofitel Singapore is a hotspot for socializing, thanks to the newly opened 1927 rooftop cocktail bar and pool area. This inviting urban oasis boasts an infinity pool and array of tropical cocktails. Grab a seat and strike up a conversation as the sun sets over Singapore’s glittering skyline.
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Warm and welcoming, Intercontinental Lisbon is a popular meeting spot for locals and guests alike. Head to AKLA Restaurant, a hot-ticket venue for sharing plates and traditional Portuguese flavors, before checking out groovy Uptown Bar. There, mixologists can stir you up a bespoke cocktail using top-shelf spirits, while a DJ plays late into the night on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Mix and Mingle at These City Hotels
Built in 1906 by the legendary Astor family, The Knickerbocker Hotel quickly became New York City’s social hub. It was here that the likes of F. Scott Fitzgerald hobnobbed with opera stars and John D. Rockefeller ordered the first-ever martini. Today, the hotel is just as happening, with weekly live jazz and entertainment at St. Cloud, a sky-high rooftop bar overlooking Times Square.
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Buzzing with noteworthy nightlife, the stylish W Hong Kong is an ideal pit-stop for party-loving travelers. Grab a Hong Kong-inspired cocktail and mingle with locals and guests at the chic Woobar, or head upstairs to the rooftop pool for a splash and a tan. Located on the 76th floor, this iconic pool deck is known for hosting legendary pool parties.
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A fashionable crowd has been frequenting Opus Hotel Vancouver since it opened over a decade ago. And for good reason: the city’s first boutique hotel features boldly-decorated guest rooms, gourmet Italian fare and the hopping OPUS bar. A place to see and be seen, this lively spot fills up when nearby offices close. Live music and clever riffs on classic drinks inspire shoulder-to-shoulder socializing.
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Since WWII, The Ritz London has been integral to the political and social life of the city’s elite. This iconic institution remains a place people gravitate to for celebration, especially the wildly popular Afternoon Tea ceremonies at Palm Court. Settle into your posh suite before taking part in the elegant ritual, which offers 18 types of tea and a decadent selection of finger-cut sandwiches, teacakes and freshly-baked scones.
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Glamour is all around at Armani Hotel Dubai, a cosmopolitan retreat within the Burj Khalifa. Enjoy dinner with a front-row view of Dubai Fountain before partying the night away at Armani/Privé, an exclusive nightclub where Dubai’s best-dressed come out to play. Mix and mingle until the early hours of the morning, backed by a soundtrack of vibrant beats from resident and international artists.
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Always a hotspot, Delano South Beach charms with old-school Miami hospitality and all-night energy. Play a game of chess in the eclectic Alice in Wonderland-themed backyard, people watch at the ever-popular Rose Bar or party by the palm-lined pool. There’s also plenty of group-oriented activities to join if you’re looking to meet new pals.
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