Chicago’s cocktail scene has always been a heavyweight, but this year it officially landed on top.

Travelle Lounge at The Langham, Chicago , just earned the No. 1 spot on ’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards list for America's best hotel bars , beating out a lineup of legendary lounges across the country. For anyone who’s sipped a martini while gazing out over the Chicago River inside this serene space, the top slot isn't a surprise.

Travelle Lounge strikes the balance between stylish and soulful. Its clean mid-century lines, glowing marble accents and leather-upholstered seating exude polish while still feeling inviting. There’s a 30-foot digital art wall pulsing with color and movement, and wide windows that frame the river and city skyline in cinematic proportion. The cocktails lean

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