This hotel bar has been a consistent standout for nine years. It hasn’t had to reinvent itself to grab attention. The lounge’s brushed-shell interior provides a refined platform from which to sit and sip a drink. The bartenders are swift and attentive. But if you’re with friends, you may prefer the more intimate setting down in the so-called opium den, a cosy little enclave decorated with Middle Eastern drapes, couches and cushions. Most nights the den offers live music. One extra royal touch – the drinks are always served in a goblet.
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