Steel handles mounted on gigantic glass front doors set the tone for upscale Suite 701. Ever since opening on Grand Prix weekend, high flying Wall Street-types have been flocking to this marble quarry of a bar. Part of a $21 million renovation project headed by The Antonopoulous Group, Suite 701 hovers comfortably above sexy bistro AIX. Both 701 and Aix reside within – what used to be – the lobby of Hotel Place d’Armes.
Aristocracy emanates inside the former – turn of the century - Scottish Life Bank. Crown Moulding lines every edge of its towering ceiling with decadence, while plasma TVs at the front entrance and above its enormous marble fireplace add to an already extravagant design.
Double-sided leather banquettes partnered with stout armless leather chairs keep everybody within kissing distance, as the dj sounds off from a balcony overhead; ducking his boring mindless beats however, is another matter. Stocked black bookshelves hanging over the bar seem odd at first, but are eye catching and definitely complement 701’s atmosphere.
Exquisitely gifted and sexy barkeeps keep it coming behind 701’s lengthy bar. No weak drinks here folks; Suite 701 is all free-pour and its tenders aren’t bashful. Moreover, 701’s barmaids are also mixologists and contributed to the cocktail menu.
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