This chic lounge overlooking the Chicago River was just named one of the best hotel bars in America

Chicago's bar scene is world-class, so much so that even our hotel bars are getting national notice. 

The winners of USA Today's 10Best Hotel Bar awards have been revealed, and one Chicago hotel bar made the list. Nominated by an expert panel of travel insiders and voted on by USA Today readers, the list celebrates the cocktail lounges and bars that attract crowds well beyond hotel guests. Claiming a coveted spot among the nation’s top hotel bars, Travelle Lounge at The Langham Chicago ranked number ten.

Travelle Lounge strikes an effortless balance between sleek sophistication and welcoming comfort. Clean mid-century lines, glowing marble accents and plush leather-upholstered seating give the space an undeniable polish, while massive windows frame cinematic views of the Chicago River and city skyline.

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The lounge blends striking visual design with a refined food and beverage experience, enhanced by a centerpiece 30-foot digital art wall pulsing with dynamic color and movement. A thoughtfully curated, seasonal cocktail list is crafted to reflect the best flavors of each season. A sophisticated New American menu goes beyond traditional bar snacks, featuring artisanal charcuterie, fresh oyster platters and artful small plates.

Travelle Lounge ranks among an impressive roster of top-tier hotel bars. The Brown Room at Congress Hall in Cape May, New Jersey—a historic post-Prohibition venue famed for its craft cocktails and seafood towers—was voted number one. Colorado Springs' The Aviator at The Hotel Polaris secured second place, while Magnum Speakeasy at Hotel Vin in Grapevine, Texas, took third.

If you haven't visited yet, this is your sign to pull up a chair for a seasonal cocktail and sweeping river vistas complemented by fresh oysters and enjoy Chicago's own Travelle Lounge.

The 10 best hotel bars in the U.S., according to USA Today

1. The Brown Room at Congress Hall—Cape May, New Jersey
2. The Aviator at The Hotel Polaris—Colorado Springs, Colorado
3. Magnum Speakeasy at Hotel Vin—Grapevine, Texas
4. Andys Beeline Rooftop Bar—Healdsburg, California
5. Off the Record at The Hay-Adams—Washington, D.C.
6. Mai Tai Bar at The Royal Hawaiian—Honolulu, Hawaii
7. The Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills—Los Angeles, California
8. Juniper Lounge and Garden—West Hollywood, California
9. The Maker Lounge—Hudson, New York
10. Travelle Lounge at The Langham, Chicago—Chicago, Illinois