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"At the romantic classic hotel downtown, order the old-fashioned presented in a box filled with smoke from the “secret” menu at the bar and take it across the hall to the semi-private Lobby Lounge, a sitting room that was “designed with intention, balancing the grandeur of the historic property with intimate spaces that invite connection,” says general manager Tim Dahlen. “We frequently see couples leaning in for close conversations here,” he adds; the mix of guests and locals creates a staycation feeling with the charm of old-luxe hotels." - Su-Jit Lin