The Bar/Lounge at Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

"Liberté, the lobby bar, is a largely undiscovered gathering spot: a New York-style lounge, with tall windows overlooking Sansom Street, a long blue Brazilian granite bar, cozy seating areas, and tasty wines by the glass"

"It's also the hippest downtown hotel: La Bourse, a sophisticated bar in the granite and marble lobby, is one of the few late-night spots in Center City (open until 2 a"

"An elegant, four-diamond hotel with a distinctive French flair in design and embellishments, the Sofitel houses a chic French restaurant, and the lobby has a bar with dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows"

"Additionally, the hotel's new popular cocktail lounge, Liberté, offers a dining area and a great oval bar that encourages interaction"

"The pet-friendly hotel boasts French-inspired artwork and is conveniently located near some of the city's cultural attractions, including the Rodin Museum and the Barnes Foundation"

"In 2010 the hotel introduced Liberté Lounge, French-inspired food in a chic, European setting"

"All rooms have Keurig coffeemakers, and many have separate lounges, though some furniture is worn"

"The sophisticated library-themed lounge-bar, Liberte, brings a creative modern ultra-lounge vibe to downtown Philadelphia"

"Freshen up with the posh Lanvin amenities (Hermès, if you book a Prestige suite) and have a drink in the dimly-lit lobby bar, where well-heeled patrons speak in hushed tones as they grip their glasses of Chardonnay—it may not be the most riotous way to end the night, but it's certainly a good place to start"