"Even if you don’t book a hotel at the Thompson Hotel, you can still spend a romantic day or night there. Start with a carajillo or espresso martini at Maven Coffee + Cocktails located at the base of the hotel. Then, head to dinner at Chardon, one of the city’s best new hotel and French restaurants, and enjoy dishes like beef cheek bourguignon and foie gras macarons with bubbles. For spectacular views of the Downtown skyline, head to Thompson’s hotel rooftop bar and restaurant Sol 7 for a nightcap. But if a more lively (and fiery) atmosphere is more your speed, head to the nearby Toca Madera, which features cocktails, shots, and steaks lit aflame, live instrumentalists, and fire dancers." - Brittany Britto Garley