- Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
- Bangkok Marriott The Surawongse
- Hotel Arts, Barcelona
- Hotel Fasano, Rio de Janeiro
- Hotel Unique, São Paulo
- InterContinental Hotel, Hong Kong
- 1 Hotel Toronto
- Grand Hotel Central, Barcelona
- Molino Stucky Hilton, Venice
- Grand Hyatt, Athens
The world's most stunning pool stands at 650 feet in the air, up 55 floors, overlooking Singapore. Large enough to fit three football fields, it claims to be the biggest rooftop pool in the world, and needs three skyscrapers to hold it up. Unfortunately only guests of the Marina Bay Sands can enjoy it.
Bangkok is the city of rooftop bars but also has some of the world’s tallest and most breathtaking rooftop pools. The one to head to is the infinity pool at the top of the Bangkok Marriott The Surawongse, which looks directly across the city and to one of its most iconic landmarks, the King Power Mahanakhon Tower.
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A 44-story tower on Barcelona's beachfront is the Hotel Arts Barcelona, which stands out for more than its striking architecture. It also has one of the world's top rooftop pools, next to an iconic Frank Gehry-designed sculpture.
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Sure, Rio has some of the world's most famous beaches, but an alternative to Copacabana and Ipanema is this rooftop pool designed by Philippe Starck at the top of Hotel Fasano. Naturally, it's an exclusive spot, having attracted celebrities like Madonna and P. Diddy, who lounged with the scenery of one of the most beautiful cities as a backdrop.
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The first time we visited Hotel Unique, it was New Year's Day, and although that's in the summer season in Brazil, there was no one in the pool. But it's there more as part of the décor than for actually swimming. It reflects the city's skyline, and it's at night that you'll see it at its most stunning, as it's carefully lit. Those who want to dive in, will enjoy the underwater sound system.
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At first sight, your first words will be "wow!," and that's just for the view of Victoria Harbour. Because you'll be speechless with the sight of the pool. It's actually a collection of three on a terrace, with controlled temperatures -- hot, warm, and cold. You may book it here: InterContinental Hong Kong
Think Canadian weather isn't inviting for rooftop pools? You'll think again when you see this one in Toronto's 1 Hotel. Found on the 16th floor since 2010 (when it was still known as the Thompson Hotel), it's an infinity pool overlooking the city which becomes a real hotspot during the warmer months.
Barcelona doesn't have one but two of the world's greatest rooftop pools. The one at the Grand Central Hotel is not on the waterfront, but in the central Gothic Quarter. Guests swim above the city's landmarks, in a building that combines Old World charm with modern design.
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Going down the canals on a gondola is not the only aquatic pleasure you can have in Venice. You can also swim above the city, at the stunning rooftop pool of the Molino Stucky Hilton, which offers breathtaking panoramic views of the splendorous city at 115 feet above sea level.
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Athens' Grand Hyatt Hotel isn’t in a very central location (it’s about a 20-minute walk from the tourist areas), but its rooftop pool offers a 360-degree view of the city and of one of the world’s greatest wonders, the Parthenon on the Acropolis. It’s perfect for Athens’ often-scorching summer days, and to admire the ancient monument illuminated at night.
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