The Bar/Lounge at Hilton New Orleans Riverside

"It's a self-contained complex of restaurants, bistros, and bars; two gift shops; two pools; a full and exceptional racquet-and-health club; a huge exhibition and conference space; and a sprawling outpost of the legendary Drago's restaurant, rightly renowned for its addictive charbroiled oysters"

"The blue-lit bar commandeers the lobby, and even locals praise the in-house Drago’s Seafood Restaurant for its crawfish (in season March–June)"

"Famous for its barbecued oysters, on-site Drago’s Seafood Restaurant is a well-known locals' fave"

"These rooms provide superior furnishings, extra amenities, fax machines, twice-daily housekeeping, separate registration and the expected perks in the concierge lounge"

"The large pool and lounge area, with its sky-high views of the city, feels like a tropical resort"