These Are the Best Hotel Bars in Paris

Once upon a time in Paris, hotel bars were about the only place to get a decent mixed drink. Now, with the almost amoebic proliferation of cocktail lounges in the city, hotel bars have staked out their own rarified territory, offering stylish cocoons that feature the best of the bar scene—live music, DJs, master barmen and women, party nights, outdoor terraces, views—with an away-from-it-all atmosphere and no crowds. These are not your everyday bars, and with drink prices often exceeding the 25 euro mark, they're not for everyone. Still, for a special occasion or blowout evening, you can't beat these beautiful getaways for a little gilding on the lily. They're simply the best.