The Best Hotels For Mixing And Mingling (PHOTOS)

These hotels are social spaces, with lobbies and lounges that are made for mixing. It's easy enough to simply turn up and see who you meet, the old-fashioned way.
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Sometimes we go away to get away. But sometimes we travel with an eye towards expanding our social horizons.

These 10 Tablet hotels are social spaces, with lobbies and lounges that are made for mixing. It's easy enough to simply turn up and see who you meet, the old-fashioned way.

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Top 10 Hotels for Socializing
Establishment Hotel: Sydney(01 of10)
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Why We Picked It: Here "establishment" never means old-fashioned -- the Establishment Hotel is Sydney's boutique to beat, and its nightclub, lounge and 150-foot-long cocktail bar don't exactly bode well for the competition's chances.
Ace Hotel & Swim Club: Palm Springs(02 of10)
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Why We Picked It: The second half of the name isn't merely ornamental. The two pools do quite a bit of business, given the high-desert heat, and the atmosphere is clubby throughout the Ace Hotel & Swim Club, not just poolside but in the restaurant and bar as well.
Opus Hotel: Vancouver(03 of10)
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Why We Picked It: This stylish boutique hotel in Vancouver's happening Yaletown is a hit -- the Opus Bar has been packed since day one, and the pop-up restaurant 100 Days, with its '70s glam-rock theme, was such a success it's been held over for a further 100 nights.
Condessa DF: Mexico City(04 of10)
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Why We Picked It: La Condesa is perhaps Mexico City's most stylish enclave, and Condesa DF is as urbane as they come. The courtyard patio serves inventive "Jap-Mex" cuisine, and the triangular roof terrace is like nothing else in town.
25hours Hotel tailored by Levi's: Frankfurt(05 of10)
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Why We Picked It: The German boutique brand partners with the venerable American denim house to create this hip 25hours outpost for the ages, with a funky vintage aesthetic that makes it a favorite of Frankfurt's creative class.
Hotel Quote: Tapei(06 of10)
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Why We Picked It:Hotel Quote is a hotel with something to prove: namely, that Taiwan is a bona fide world capital. A look at the pan-global crowd in the 333 Restaurant & Bar will likely convince you they've got a point.
Hotel Santa Teresa: Rio de Janeiro(07 of10)
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Why We Picked It: Ipanema and Copacabana may be more famous, but the newly revitalized Hotel Santa Teresa is the heart of bohemian Rio. Savor the views, cocktail in hand and mingle with the city's most interesting crowd.
Hotel San Jose: Austin(08 of10)
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Why We Picked It: When in Austin, South Congress Avenue is the place to be, and the Hotel San Jose, a converted motor lodge, is perfectly placed. The coffee bar gets busy early, and the courtyard lounge serves the locals late into the night.
Wanderlust: Singapore(09 of10)
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Why We Picked It:The Wanderlust, the latest project from the prolific Loh Lik Peng is, as usual, about twice as fun as you'd expect a Singapore hotel to be. The neighborhood, Little India, is authentically funky, and the French bistro packs them in.
The Maritime Hotel: New York City(10 of10)
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Why We Picked It: The location places you on the edge of the thriving nightlife of the Meatpacking District. It's a hot spot even in winter, but come springtime the Maritime Hotel's terrace is one of lower Manhattan's hottest tickets.

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