Overnight guests at the Westin educate themselves about martinis, cigars and cognacs in a studiously inspired atmosphere.

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In Short
Welcome to a throwback to a bygone era, where the lost art of lingering over a drink lives on. Name-tag wearing convention-goers sit in overstuffed club chairs or high bar stools while munching on complimentary warm nuts or actual appetizers amidst maroon tones and dark wood. Seated in a striped loveseat near the inset bookcases, you'll have the option of perusing titles like the Electrical Encyclopedia or sipping one of ten specialty martinis.