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Today: Top 10 most spectacular rooftop pools in the world
One thing that can make a hotel stand out among its competitors is a spectacular rooftop swimming pool. Indeed, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of taking a dip in a glamorous rooftop pool with breathtaking views all around you. From Sydney and Dubai to Barcelona and Singapore, here’s my selection of the 10 most fabulous hotel rooftop pools in the world. Dive in!
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10. MANDARIN ORIENTAL BARCELONA, SPAIN
Ideally located near all the city’s major attractions, Mandarin Oriental Barcelona offers an atmospheric setting on Passeig de Gràcia. With contemporary interiors by designer Patricia Urquiola, the 120 rooms and suites are among the most luxurious in the city. The property’s rooftop terrace has a stylish pool, from which you can absorb the city views as you take a dip. Some of the landmarks visible from the terrace include Antoni Gaudí’s legendary La Sagrada Família and Casa Batlló.
9. WALDORF ASTORIA BANGKOK, THAILAND
Blending Thai charm with luxurious comfort, Waldorf Astoria Bangkok, is an iconic presence in the heart of Thailand’s bustling capital. Situated on the ultra-modern Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard, the hotel offers a wealth of amenities for discerning business and leisure travelers, including beautifully decorated rooms and suites, great dining options, and indulgent relaxation facilities, which includes a stunning rooftop pool.
- Hotel website: Waldorf Astoria Bangkok
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, daily breakfast for two, early check-in, late check-out, and $100 USD food and beverage credit).
- Review: read my review of Waldorf Astoria Bangkok here.
8. PARK HYATT SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Seated majestically on one of the world’s most beautiful harbors, Park Hyatt Sydney perfectly personifies contemporary harborside luxury with its coveted location between the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge. The hotel’s highlight is the heated outdoor rooftop pool, with spa, private sun-deck and cabanas. This is one very special place to swim, with sweeping views of the Sydney Harbor Bridge and the city’s iconic skyline.
7. W SANTIAGO, CHILE
Against a panoramic backdrop of the snow-capped Andes and magnificent sunsets, W Santiago offers an urban retreat and sweet escape from the bustle of Santiago’s glitzy skyscrapers, vibrant cobblestone streets, pulsating nightlife and booming financial center. After a day of sightseeing, the heated rooftop pool and bar with expansive views will have you dizzy with excitement.
- Hotel website: W Santiago
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, early check in, late check out, daily breakfast, and $100 USD food & beverage credit).
6. MARINA BAY SANDS, SINGAPORE
A fusion of elegant style, cutting-edge design and peerless standards, Ce La Vi, located on the 1 hectare rooftop of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel, mocks all other rooftops in the neighborhood. The rooftop, with an amazing infinity pool, offers spectacular views over the Singapore skyline while guests can enjoy the finest dining, drinking and entertainment.
5. 1 HOTEL BROOKLYN BRIDGE, NEW YORK, USA
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is a waterfront sanctuary, located right beside the East River and 5 blocks west of the Brooklyn Bridge Promenade. Set in a 10-story building, the hotel features 194 guest rooms and suites, communal spaces for working or relaxing, a 50-person screening room, and a spectacular rooftop pool with fabulous views of Downtown Manhattan and the majestic Brooklyn Bridge.
4. VILLA FRANCA, AMALFI COAST, ITALY
With the picturesque cobbled piazzas of Positano and two blissful beaches just steps away, Hotel Villa Franca is romantic Italy at its most ravishing. The stylish retreat offers the chance to check out from reality and absorb the glamour and gorgeousness of the ever-enchanting Amalfi Coast. The pool located on the rooftop boasts 360° views of the sparkling blue sea and multicolored pastel houses.
- Hotel website: Villa Franca
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, early check in, late check out, daily breakfast, $100 USD food & beverage credit, and a complimentary welcome drink, fruit platter, and italian sparkling wine).
3. THE SILO CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
The Silo Hotel is a magical hotel towering above the V&A Waterfront surrounded by the natural wonder of South Africa’s Mother City. The hotel has been built in the grain elevator portion of the historic grain silo complex occupying six floors above the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA). The hotel’s rooftop pool offers spectacular panoramic views of Cape Town and Table Mountain.
2. FASANO, RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
Located on the eighth floor of the famous and trendy Fasano Rio de Janeiro Hotel, this chic rooftop infinity pool offers an incredible panoramic view of Ipanema beach from an angle that captures Arpoador, the Morro Dois Irmãos and the Corcovado, exclusively for hotel guests. The bar menu offers a wide array of fresh-squeezed fruit juices, cocktails, and delicious al fresco dining throughout the day.
- Hotel website: Fasano Rio de Janeiro
- Other accolades: Fasano Rio de Janeiro also features in my top 10 list of the best hotels in Rio de Janeiro.
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, early check in, late check out, daily breakfast, and a 50-min massage per person for up to two guests per room once during stay).
1. ADDRESS BEACH RESORT DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
The Address Beach Resort provides a family-friendly beachfront views with luxurious accommodations in Dubai. Located on the 77th floor of the hotel is the world’s tallest infinity pool, facing Dubai’s iconic Ain Dubai and Jumeirah Beach. Mimicking a massive lake in the sky, the pool rises 294 m (964 ft) above the skyline and is 1.2 m (4 ft) deep at its deepest point.
- Hotel website: Address Beach Resort Dubai
- Tip: get complimentary VIP perks when booking via Virtuoso (e.g. room upgrade, early check in, late check out, daily breakfast, and one complimentary lunch or dinner for two people/room, once during stay).
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