If you are looking at the garden side of Xtabi, then I would also consider Catcha Gardens as a comparable option. You will be right across the street from LTU for the bar action you are looking for.

I would also take a close look at Home Sweet Home. You can probably get a great rate this time of year. They have a bar on site, and for the nights when their bar is not hoppin' you have Jenny's/C&D, Spyda's, No Limit and Pee Wee's steps away from the front gate.