NOLA bars / hotel lounges / suggestions

Hi! Anyone have suggestions for which (there are seemingly hundreds) bars or hotel lounges around the CBD or Convention Center might be a good place to people watch? I'm not looking for a pick up. I just like to drink a cocktail or two while watching the pretty ladies (college age maybe?). I was in town last year and never found a nice place to hang out. I'm here for a few nights this week.

Thanks for all your help!!
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Howling Wolf is cool

the best is LUCYS retired surfer bar though --up on Tchoup street