1. The Beach at Dream Downtown. Photo via Dream Downtown Official Photos.
Located between the Meatpacking District and Chelsea, The Beach at Dream Downtown offers a beach setting on its 4,800 square foot second floor deck. Not only will you be able to glide along the waters listening to some great tunes from the DJ booth, you can also view the hotel lobby from the 50-foot glass-bottomed below.This property is located at 355 West 16th Street.
2. Gansevoort Meatpacking. Photo via Gansevoort Hotel Group.
Travel to Northern Africa at this Saharan-inspired oasis at Gansevoort Meatpacking located in the NoMad District. In this 45 square foot heated rooftop pool, you can enjoy underground lights and music and swim over to view the city’s beautiful skyline. This pool is not only open to guests, but also to non-guests beginning August 31, 2016 from 10am – 4pm. If you’ve always wanted to go to the desert without flying, visit this hotel located at 18 9th Avenue.
3. Soho House. Photo via Soho House.
Take a swim in this year-round 32-foot heated pool at Soho House located in—you guessed it—Soho. Lounge on plush daybeds as you enjoy delicious cuisine from the adjacent restaurant. To revile in the beauty of downtown Manhattan and the Hudson River scenery, come to 29-35 9th Avenue.
4. McCarren Hotel & Pool. Photo via McCarren Hotel & Pool.
If you are looking for the best pool party outside of Manhattan, Brooklyn’s McCarren Hotel & Pool is the place for you. Due to the popularity, guests and non-guests alike are rushing to lounge in this 4,800 square-foot pool while listening to live bands and drinking cocktails. Be sure to purchase a pool pass or book a room at this club in the water, located at 160 North 12th Street, Brooklyn.
5. The James New York. Photo via The James Hotel.
For those who want to enjoy the classic and modern style of Soho, the A, C, or E subway line will take you to The James New York. Plunge into their 3 foot deep and 8 x 4 feet wide pool, and snack on cheese and charcuterie plates all day long. With concrete décor, wooden chairs, and chit-chat-friendly daybeds, you’ll agree in no time that these are requisite features for a secret rooftop pool. This tidy and cozy establishment is located at 27 Grand Street.
6. Sixty Lower East Side. Photo via Sixty Lower East Side Gallery.
Swim over the painted face of an American artist, Andy Warhol, at the Sixty Lower East Side in Soho. Showcased at the bottom of the pool in black and white, wearing dark shades and an imperious facial expression, this film-striped snippet is definitely is focal point of the 1,200 square foot pool. Want to grab something to eat after taking a dip? Try some fresh sushi from the hotel’s Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya. This chic pool and hotel is located at 190 Allen Street.
7. The Peninsula New York. Photo via The Peninsula Hotels.
Have some fun in the sun and a workout too. At The Peninsula New York, not only will you be able to swim laps in the 45-foot indoor and 2,700-square-foot outdoor pools, you can also do aerobics. And what’s even more—after a good sweat, you don’t have to stray far to enjoy some authentic Peninsula healthy dishes. Located at 700 5th Avenue Midtown and with the view of Central Park, you can’t go wrong enjoying a swim in this modern pool with sleek black tile floors and teak columns.
8. William Vale Pool & Terrace. Photo via The William Vale.
At the new William Vale hotel, located in the heart of Williamsburg, you'll find the breathtaking Vale Pool—tree lined and raised high above street level on the third floor, its claim to fame is as 'the longest hotel pool in NYC.' Laps, anyone? But aside from just taking a dip, having a workout, or relaxing in the shallows, the pool and its adjoining deck space is also available for use for receptions, cocktail parties, or whatever else suits your fancy.
9. Mandarin Oriental New York. Photo via Mandarin Oriental New York.
Need an early morning workout? Head on over for a couple quick laps in the Mandarin Oriental New York’s 75-foot lap pool. Located in Central Park South, you can view the Hudson River through the floor-to-ceiling windows… yes, you read that right. Floor to ceiling windows. Bask in the natural light during your swim and then head over to the hotel’s spa for complimentary access to the oxygenated vitality pool, steam room, and Oriental tea lounge. To see the spectacular poolside views, make your way over to 80 Columbus Circle.
10. Le Parker Merdien. Photo via Le Parker Meridien Gallery.
Located in Midtown, Le Parker Meridien offers a 40-foot rooftop indoor pool that’s open year-round. Take a swim in the panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing views of Central Park, or, in these warmer months, opt for working on your tan on the sundeck. And be sure to grab a light bite of Mediterranean mezze or fruit skewers. Walk over to 119 West 56th Street to cool off from the summer sun.
