The Bar/Lounge at Hotel Banke Opera, Autograph Collection

"Just off the lobby, Lolabar is on a bit of a gilt trip—even the ersatz trophy heads are in gold"

"Tinny pop echoes around the cavernous space when sultry lounge music would be a better match for the designer setting"

"Cocktails and tapas are served in the comfy Lolabar, and the private Banke Restaurant is perfect for corporate gatherings"

"The stunning round glass-domed lobby of the 94-room hotel has a decor that recalls a lush Proustian bordello with vermilion walls, an original mosaic floor, a long gold-leather sofa, and low lighting in the adjacent bar, restaurant, and reception area, and it’s ringed by an elegant mezzanine gallery"

"Entry-level rooms are chic, with wood floors, minibars, and marble bathrooms, though they can be small"

"Flat-screen TVs, minibars, MP3 players, phones with voice mail, Wi-Fi (free) and safes are standard"