Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”) announced its 2026 Hotel Star Bars, recognizing 37 of the world’s most exceptional hotel bars for their cocktail artistry, elevated service and memorable guest experiences.
This year’s 37 honorees include both storied icons and emerging standouts redefining the modern hotel bar experience.
Shanghai and Tokyo led this year’s list with three winning bars each. Five bars earned repeat recognition: Le Bar at Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li; Le Bar Américain at Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo; Le Bar Botaniste at Shangri-La Paris; Library by the Sea at Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa; and The St. Regis Bar at The St. Regis Macao.
Some notable new standouts include:
- The Champagne Bar at Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, a palm-filled hot spot with Miami’s largest collection of champagne.
- The Bvlgari Bar at Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo, a 45th-floor Mediterranean garden in the sky.
- Vault Bar at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, a cozy former bank vault serving innovative drinks.
- Don Manuel’s at Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal, an open-air oasis with distinctly Mexican cocktails.
To view the full list of 2026 Hotel Star Bars, visit ForbesTravelGuide.com.
