The Bar/Lounge at Hotel Le St-James

"The grand hall, with Corinthian columns and balconies with gilded metal balustrades, houses XO Le Restaurant (in the former stock exchange space) and a chic bar area"

"Despite the hotel’s adult vibe, the lounge menu has kid-friendly grilled cheese sandwiches with caramelized onions and fries (but that's about it)"

" XO Le Lounge, a bar-lounge space, offers an à la carte menu that includes oysters and cocktails"

"Here, the grandiose decor of a 19th-century bank building combines with modern updates for a visually eclectic aesthetic: The marble lobby is ornate and impressive, while the XO restaurant and bar is somewhat club-like with its ambient LED lighting and colorful modern seating, surrounded by an ostentatious double staircase and mezzanine level"

"Frette and Bruno Richard linens, down pillows and comforters, stocked minibars and lace filigree curtains are in all"