The Gainey Ranch is not far from our place (closer than Old Town destinations) so it makes it an attractive spot when we're in the mood for a few drinks. I'm a big fan of hotel bars but there must be a distinction here...this is a resort bar, not a hotel bar. That means that you do get people barefoot, in swimsuits, and children running through there at all hours. (Which is fine but it's a different feel from a hotel bar such as Skybar.) Obviously as of right now I have only been there during the summer but it has been a heavy hotel clientele every time we have gone and not many locals.
The rum drinks that they make are fantastic. They use quality rum (10 Cane! Woohoo!) and the Flamingo and Mojito are both excellent- well made and strong. The service at tables can sometimes be slow as there are often a ton of people there and the waitresses are running around trying to get to everyone. The live music is a very nice change, I don't think I would classify it as jazz, perhaps more like smooth jazz. (Think covers of Oye Como Va and Fly Like an Eagle) But they do have an amazing trumpeter who also breaks into tap dancing! Sometimes it does feel like you're at a wedding but it's enjoyable. The food is ok, the Sonoran chips are make your own nachos which I love (but my husband doesn't).
It's a great relaxing place to have a few drinks and soak up the company you're with.