Hotel bars have become destinations in their own right. The finest examples are familiar yet transporting, offering a welcome respite for weary travelers, a launching pad for an exciting night out or the elegance of a perfectly crafted cocktail.

The inaugural Forbes Travel Guide Star Bars for 2025 honors the world’s most exceptional hotel bar experiences. A timeless icon such as Monaco’s Le Bar Américain at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo demonstrates daily why it’s endured since the 1930s, with its jazzy ambiance and nightly music drawing illustrious fans from Josephine Baker to Lady Gaga. Then there are new favorites such as the BKK Social Club at the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River’s, which connects Asia with North and South America, showcasing Mexico-inspired drinks in a dazzling Art Nouveau space that evokes Buenos Aires.

Read the full list of Star Bars for 2025 in Forbes here