The Bar/Lounge at Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District

"The Monarch Restaurant and Lounge has some of the best food in town, but the bar clientele is not always as sophisticated as the diners"

"The ZaZa has spacious guest rooms drenched with natural light and sliding glass doors that open onto balconies, some with lounge-like leather furniture and photographs of celebrities covering the walls"

"lt was favored by oil barons who traveled by train to Houston for urban escapades"

"A bold beacon in the Museum District, the dimly lit hotel is a virtual playground for adults, with daring decor, baroque details, and an outdoor pool with private piazza-themed cabanas"

"Area shopping at Highland Village and Uptown Park keeps the crowd at Zaza sufficiently well-heeled, and if they can tear themselves away from the scene, Houston’s best restaurant, Oxheart, as well as favorite Japanese spot Uchi and premium cocktail bar Anvil are all within a 10-minute drive"

" Also available is Sunday brunch and an ever-shifting cocktail menu in the lounge"

"Don't pass up the swanky lounge and pool area equipped with DJ"

"There is also a private room for parties of up to 15, and the lounge offers up small plates"