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5 hotel minibars that offer a stylish, expensive way to get trashed

  • <p><strong>Where: </strong>Aspen, Colorado</p> <p>Known as a foodie and wine-lover’s destination, ’s minibars flaunt Colorado producers. This includes ’s Fat Tire flagship beer, locally made chocolates, and potato chips. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are complimentary and replenished daily.</p> <p><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>Stave away altitude sickness with canned oxygen, which is also in the minibar.</p> <p><strong>Plan Your Trip:</strong> Visit </p>
    1/5

    The Little Nell

    Where: Aspen, Colorado

    Known as a foodie and wine-lover’s destination, ’s minibars flaunt Colorado producers. This includes ’s Fat Tire flagship beer, locally made chocolates, and potato chips. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are complimentary and replenished daily.

    Insider Tip: Stave away altitude sickness with canned oxygen, which is also in the minibar.

    Plan Your Trip: Visit

    David O. Marlow
  • <p><strong>Where: </strong>New York City</p> <p>Minibars at feature co-owner Robert De Niro’s favorite snacks, such as Tate’s Bake Shop chocolate-chip cookies, Uncle Jerry’s pretzels, Jujyfruits, Oreos and M&Ms—all refreshed daily and at no cost. Also in the minibar—for a small fee—are gin, bourbon, sherry, scotch, tequila, beer, and red and white wine.</p> <p><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>Jars of sweet and salty treats throughout each room satisfy midnight munchies.</p> <p><strong>Plan Your Trip:</strong> Visit </p>
    2/5

    The Greenwich Hotel

    Where: New York City

    Minibars at feature co-owner Robert De Niro’s favorite snacks, such as Tate’s Bake Shop chocolate-chip cookies, Uncle Jerry’s pretzels, Jujyfruits, Oreos and M&Ms—all refreshed daily and at no cost. Also in the minibar—for a small fee—are gin, bourbon, sherry, scotch, tequila, beer, and red and white wine.

    Insider Tip: Jars of sweet and salty treats throughout each room satisfy midnight munchies.

    Plan Your Trip: Visit

    Courtesy of The Leading Hotels of the World
  • <p><strong>Where:</strong> West Hollywood, California</p> <p>Minibar contents are free at and replenished daily, including Pop Chips, trail mix, Coca-Cola products, sparkling water, and granola bars. Tack on the Brunette and Blonde beers from , based in nearby Woodland Hills, for an extra fee.</p> <p><strong>Insider Tip:</strong> Take those free snacks to the hotel’s rooftop pool: is Los Angeles’ highest pool and boasts panoramic views of the Hollywood Hills.</p> <p><strong>Plan Your Trip: </strong>Visit </p>
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    Andaz West Hollywood

    Where: West Hollywood, California

    Minibar contents are free at and replenished daily, including Pop Chips, trail mix, Coca-Cola products, sparkling water, and granola bars. Tack on the Brunette and Blonde beers from , based in nearby Woodland Hills, for an extra fee.

    Insider Tip: Take those free snacks to the hotel’s rooftop pool: is Los Angeles’ highest pool and boasts panoramic views of the Hollywood Hills.

    Plan Your Trip: Visit

    Courtesy of Andaz West Hollywood
  • <p><strong>Where:</strong> Madison, Wisconsin</p> <p>Naturally, 's minibar has a Wisconsin craft beer or two, including and . But that’s not all: State-made spirits include vodka and gin, rum, and tart-cherry grenadine. Locally made nibbles include chocolate-covered cranberries and beef sticks.</p> <p><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>In-room mixology is encouraged: Consult your cocktail-recipe book and use a shaker and shot glass. You'll find tonic and club soda in the minibar and fresh fruits at the front desk.</p> <p><strong>Plan Your Trip:</strong> Visit </p>
    4/5

    HotelRED

    Where: Madison, Wisconsin

    Naturally, 's minibar has a Wisconsin craft beer or two, including and . But that’s not all: State-made spirits include vodka and gin, rum, and tart-cherry grenadine. Locally made nibbles include chocolate-covered cranberries and beef sticks.

    Insider Tip: In-room mixology is encouraged: Consult your cocktail-recipe book and use a shaker and shot glass. You'll find tonic and club soda in the minibar and fresh fruits at the front desk.

    Plan Your Trip: Visit

    Courtesy of HotelRED
  • <p><strong>Where:</strong> Nashville, Tennessee</p> <p>From ’s bean-to-bar chocolates to the locally famous Truffle Babies from , almost everything in the minibar at is local. Health nuts will appreciate the granola bars, cashews, and honey-roasted peanuts, plus juices. You'll also find a bottle of Jack Daniel's in the minibar, honoring that's a 90-minute drive away.</p> <p><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>Still not satisfied with the stash? Request your favorite snacks and beverages before arrival.</p> <p><strong>Plan Your Trip: </strong>Visit </p>
    5/5

    The Hermitage

    Where: Nashville, Tennessee

    From ’s bean-to-bar chocolates to the locally famous Truffle Babies from , almost everything in the minibar at is local. Health nuts will appreciate the granola bars, cashews, and honey-roasted peanuts, plus juices. You'll also find a bottle of Jack Daniel's in the minibar, honoring that's a 90-minute drive away.

    Insider Tip: Still not satisfied with the stash? Request your favorite snacks and beverages before arrival.

    Plan Your Trip: Visit

    Courtesy of The Hermitage Hotel
<p><strong>Where: </strong>Aspen, Colorado</p> <p>Known as a foodie and wine-lover’s destination, ’s minibars flaunt Colorado producers. This includes ’s Fat Tire flagship beer, locally made chocolates, and potato chips. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are complimentary and replenished daily.</p> <p><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>Stave away altitude sickness with canned oxygen, which is also in the minibar.</p> <p><strong>Plan Your Trip:</strong> Visit </p>
<p><strong>Where: </strong>New York City</p> <p>Minibars at feature co-owner Robert De Niro’s favorite snacks, such as Tate’s Bake Shop chocolate-chip cookies, Uncle Jerry’s pretzels, Jujyfruits, Oreos and M&Ms—all refreshed daily and at no cost. Also in the minibar—for a small fee—are gin, bourbon, sherry, scotch, tequila, beer, and red and white wine.</p> <p><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>Jars of sweet and salty treats throughout each room satisfy midnight munchies.</p> <p><strong>Plan Your Trip:</strong> Visit </p>
<p><strong>Where:</strong> West Hollywood, California</p> <p>Minibar contents are free at and replenished daily, including Pop Chips, trail mix, Coca-Cola products, sparkling water, and granola bars. Tack on the Brunette and Blonde beers from , based in nearby Woodland Hills, for an extra fee.</p> <p><strong>Insider Tip:</strong> Take those free snacks to the hotel’s rooftop pool: is Los Angeles’ highest pool and boasts panoramic views of the Hollywood Hills.</p> <p><strong>Plan Your Trip: </strong>Visit </p>
<p><strong>Where:</strong> Madison, Wisconsin</p> <p>Naturally, 's minibar has a Wisconsin craft beer or two, including and . But that’s not all: State-made spirits include vodka and gin, rum, and tart-cherry grenadine. Locally made nibbles include chocolate-covered cranberries and beef sticks.</p> <p><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>In-room mixology is encouraged: Consult your cocktail-recipe book and use a shaker and shot glass. You'll find tonic and club soda in the minibar and fresh fruits at the front desk.</p> <p><strong>Plan Your Trip:</strong> Visit </p>
<p><strong>Where:</strong> Nashville, Tennessee</p> <p>From ’s bean-to-bar chocolates to the locally famous Truffle Babies from , almost everything in the minibar at is local. Health nuts will appreciate the granola bars, cashews, and honey-roasted peanuts, plus juices. You'll also find a bottle of Jack Daniel's in the minibar, honoring that's a 90-minute drive away.</p> <p><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>Still not satisfied with the stash? Request your favorite snacks and beverages before arrival.</p> <p><strong>Plan Your Trip: </strong>Visit </p>

When was the last time you actually enjoyed having a mini bar in your hotel room? Simply opening it can lead to a steep bill at check-out time—whether or not you actually ate or drank anything. Another dilemma: Run-of-the-mill options like a can of Miller Lite or a tin of Pringles are less than thrilling. Thankfully, a handful of boutique hotels across the US now offer locally sourced snacks and drinks, and some don’t even charge a penny (except for the alcohol, of course). From New York City to West Hollywood to Nashville, here are the 10 best hotel mini-bars you'll be happy to have in your room. By Kristine Hansen