6 Cool Hotel Pools to Beat the Heat this Summer

Beat the heat and hang out at one of these impressive hotel pools this summer.

Arlo Williamsburg

Rooftops in New York are a popular place to gather with friends in the summer. ART Williamsburg at Arlo Williamsburg takes the rooftop experience to a new level with a 40-foot swimming pool, 360-degree views of New York City, and alfresco poolside bites and cocktails. During the day, the rooftop is a place to relax and soak up the sun. At night it turns into a lively club with a live DJ and dancing.

Hotel Effie

Hotel Effie is home to the only rooftop pool on Florida’s Emerald Coast. The Miramar hotel provides a luxury pool experience and chic rooftop lounge serving up delicious cocktails and bites. Soak up the sun from a private cabana, play life-sized chess or challenge friends to cornhole. On select days, guests can also partake in rooftop yoga, movies, wine tastings and live DJs. When the sun sets, the rooftop becomes a nightlife hot spot.

Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club

With year-round nice weather, it’s always summer in Miami Beach, and Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club is ready to welcome summer travelers to the best pool in Miami. Guests can sit back and relax at the adults-only cabana pool. Reserve one of the private cabanas and soak up the sun while sipping on a delicious beer or cocktail.

The Gabriel South Beach

The Gabriel South Beach is nothing short of luxury when it comes to its two pools. The courtyard pool offers a lush landscape and relaxing atmosphere. The hotel’s glass-bottom rooftop pool sits six stories above an open atrium and overlooks the South Beach shoreline.

The Marker Key West Harbor

For travelers looking for a hidden sanctuary of tropical grounds, The Marker Key West Harbor Resort features three saltwater pools. Guests can relax on the chic lounge chairs or in one of the hotel’s three daybeds offering premium shade and comfort. The hotel also features an adults-only pool with cocktails and late-night poolside service.

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago gives travelers the taste of luxury where they are invited to forget the outside world from the hotel’s 52-foot heated indoor pool. The pool is topped by a glass atrium that brings in natural light and views of the surrounding outdoor area.