The Bar/Lounge at Jupiter Hotel

"Created in 2004 from a California-style, mid-century modern motor lodge, the Jupiter is what the hotel business calls an “active property”—meaning it caters primarily to a younger crowd (21–45), has an adjoining bar-lounge-restaurant-concert venue (Doug Fir) with a busy outdoor patio that stays open until 2:30am, and lets guests have parties as long as they don’t get out of hand"

"Which room to book: The lounge draws a steady swarm of foot traffic, so request a room at the opposite end of the property Amenities: Bar/lounge View the entire Hot List of the travel world's most noteworthy debuts in 2005 ›"

"Guests can sip on complimentary locally roasted coffee, rent bikes or a ZipCar to explore the city, and enjoy the lively social scene and music at the on-site lounge"

"But the accommodations are essentially just backup for the main attraction: the Doug Fir Lounge, the Jupiter’s bi-level bar, eatery, and rock venue"

"Standard rooms are tiny – go for the Metro rooms instead – and ask for a pad away from the bar patio if you're not into staying up late"

"Because you are staying right beside a bar, I highly recommend getting a room on the "chill" side of the hotel if you want a good night's sleep"

"Next door, in a Modernist log cabin, Doug Fir Lounge draws an eclectic crowd—artsy urbanites, bikers in black leather, aging hippies—for blackberry Cosmos and late-late-night comfort food (croque-monsieur at 4 a"

"The on-site Doug Fir Restaurant and Lounge, open until 2:30am, is one of the city’s top music venues"

"The uber-cool presence of the adjoining Doug Fir Lounge makes it worthwhile"

"Of note is the Doug Fir Restaurant & Lounge; check out a local or national band in the basement bar, stumble back to your room, sleep late and then soak up that hangover with a Logger Breakfast or Columbia Scramble"