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“If I’m going to hang out somewhere for a few days, the place has to a bit posh, contemporary, updated,” said Jeanne Chung, the Director of Yoga Affinity, a group of boutique yoga studios in Singapore and Thailand. “It doesn’t have to be the Four Seasons, but I don’t mind spending the money. This also assures that you don’t have some students ‘living life to the fullest’ or ‘trying to find their purpose in life’ in the next room or yapping inanely around the pool.”
Admittedly, several of our hotels should probably be taken in small doses. The Clevelander in Miami features a round-the-clock pool party, and the Sky Bar in Aspen is basically Studio 54 in the Rockies. The Palms in Vegas proudly hosts the country’s only Playboy Club (enough said), and the Chateau Marmont is the ultimate celebrity freefall impact zone.
But you might find some under-the-radar surprises in our list, especially if you’re not into stretch Hummers and bottle service. The Phoenix in San Francisco, for example, is a relaxed, funky motel in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District that counts David Bowie and Anthony Kiedis as fans. Guests enjoy their free breakfasts in the hotel’s courtyard, allowing ample opportunity for socializing before adjourning to the Bambuddha Lounge.
Not only do these hotels have to attract a fun crowd, they also have to provide the right attitude, and the means to mingle. Alex Lustberg, co-owner of Supperclub San Francisco said: “I look for a non-stuffy, down-to-earth staff. I like to feel welcome, like I am going to somebody's home, and am not just another transient ‘guest.’ It’s the little details of interaction that I remember.”
There’s plenty to admire in the details of our party hotels, whether it’s the bunny Jacuzzi in the Palms or the Lucite lounge chairs at the Hudson Bar. How did we find these places? We sent queries to some of our favorite travel blogs, like Jaunted, HotelChatter and GridSkipper, and we consulted our Rolodex of hotel scenesters to get their picks.
Submitted for your approval: a list of 10 chic party hotels in the United States. Enjoy.
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