Right at the base of the two grand staircases, under a chandelier dripping with Swarovski crystal, the Lobby Bar settles into its weekend groove with a steady run of live music. The room itself does a lot of the work—deep red tones, leather seating, that sense of old-school Vegas glamour—and the music fits right into it, the kind of set that drifts from classic standards to familiar favorites without ever overpowering conversation.

It's the sort of spot where you can post up with a cocktail, listen to a singer work the room, and not think too hard about it. No cover, no fuss, just a solid soundtrack for people-watching or unwinding after checking in. Friday and Saturday evenings, the lobby turns into one of the more pleasant places on the property to sit for a while.