Polaris

Atlanta


This iconic blue dome atop the Hyatt Regency – one of Atlanta's ironically historic and space-age-like postcard images – is reached by a 22-story glass-elevator ride. The restored-retro lounge, which rotates (of course it does), has rejuvenated mojo since relaunching in 2014. You'll get craft cocktails, a hell of a view and the feeling you are imbibing inside a flying saucer!


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