Stratus

"At the center of Stratus Lounge runs a 40-foot glass-enclosed fireplace with a rail for drinks and plenty of comfy seating. Heat lamps make this indoor/outdoor spot atop the Hotel Monaco a year-round destination." - Ernest Owens, Sarah Maiellano

"The posh rooftop lounge of Stratus is serving a “You’re so last summer” spritz that’s creatively made with cucumber infused vodka, licor 43, pear liqueur, Aperol, and Avissi prosecco — an exuberant cocktail indeed." - Ernest Owens

"The other exception to Old City rooftops is Stratus, which is on top of the Hotel Monaco and probably the highest place you can be in the area without taking a helicopter tour or building a drone big enough to sit on. It’s a pretty classic hotel rooftop lounge, with lots of low white couches and a few overpriced cocktails, but it has one of the best views of the city, which makes it worth bringing any out-of-town visitors to after a long day of staring at old buildings." - candis mclean, alison kessler

"Rooftop bar Stratus, 11 stories up at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Old City, brings loungey vibes with DJs spinning. Cocktails with fun names like Campfire Dreams and Grandma’s Cup of Love accompany a tight menu of snacks like smoked pork belly “burnt ends” and whipped ricotta. It’s open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings." - Ernest Owens, Eater Staff

"This swanky rooftop lounge at Philly’s Hotel Monaco is the perfect place to spend summer evenings and nights. Be sure to make a reservation if you fancy an exotic summer cocktail or want to groove to house music and premier DJs on Friday or Saturday nights." - George Banks-Weston