The Bar/Lounge at The Langham, Boston

"At Bond, the Langham's in-house restaurant-bar, there's a lounge-y vibe for the well-dressed clientele, who knock back beverages from an extensive wine and champagne list"

"The hotel’s Bond Restaurant (see p143) and Bar is housed in the former bank vault"

"Café Fleuri's seasonal chocolate bar and Sunday jazz brunch are a huge draw for locals on weekends, while BOND's offerings include small plates, a creative drinks menu and a Dom Perignon Lounge"

"The historic Financial District outpost of this global luxury brand offers "beautiful, old-world charm", "gorgeous" (if "small"), elegant rooms with marble bathrooms and a "terrific" staff in the "breathtaking" environs of a former Federal Reserve Bank; its "very trendy" bar and restaurant, Bond, is an evening hot spot, and the "world-class" chocolate brunch buffet is a long-running tradition; P"

"The gilded Julien Bar and Lounge, with its carved doorways, magnificent chandeliers and gold paneled ceiling, is a masterpiece of overstatement"

"The luxury chain fits in, offering refined dining options like The Reserve Champagne Lounge, where every guest can enjoy afternoon tea"

"In addition to the Reserve restaurant and the Bond lounge, the Chocolate Bar serves a decadent Saturday buffet"

"BOND restaurant | lounge serves modern American fare and inventive craft cocktails in the evening while The Reserve serves Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood complete with an array of sweet and savory bites"

"In 2012, the hotel underwent a $6 million renovation to its lobby, which now boasts an open floor plan, dramatic entrance, and retro-feel tea and cocktail lounge called The Reserve"

"Unlike the unwavering traditional air in the guest rooms, the new lounges and lobby have a decidedly up-to-the-minute finish"