TOP 10 ROOFTOP POOLS IN THE WORLD

1 | MARINA BAY SANDS, SINGAPORE The world’s most stunning pool stands at 650 feet in the air, up 55 floors, over- looking 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 Marina Bay Sands can enjoy it.

2 | HOTEL ARTS, BARCELONA 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.

3 | HOTEL UNIQUE, SÃO PAULO The first time we visited Hotel Unique, it was New Year’s day, and although that’s the summer season in Brazil, there was no one in the pool. But it’s there more as part of the decor than for actually swimming. It reflects the city’s skyline, and it’s after dark when it’s most stunning, as it’s carefully lit. Those who want to dive in will enjoy the underwater sound system.

4 | HOTEL FASANO, RIO DE JANEIRO 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. It’s a naturally exclusive spot, having attracted celebrities like Ma- donna and P. Diddy, who lounged with the scenery of one of the most beautiful cities as a backdrop.

5 | INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL, HONG KONG 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 of them on a terrace, with controlled temperatures -hot, warm, and cold.

6 | SOHO HOUSE, NEW YORK This was the Big Apple’s pioneer in offering exclusive rooftop pool service, and continues to be one of the city’s most sought- after addresses. Although now several hotels in New York have rooftop pools, it’s easy to see why this one remains the one to beat.

7 | THOMPSON HOTEL, TORONTO Think Canadian weather isn’t inviting for rooftop pools? You’ll think again when you see this one in Toronto’s Thompson Hotel. Found on the 16th floor since 2010, it’s an infinity pool overlooking the city which becomes a real hotspot during the warmer months 

8 | GRAND HOTEL CENTRAL, BARCELONA Barcelona doesn’t have one but two of the world’s greatest rooftop pools. This one is not on the waterfront but in the centralGothicQuarter.Guests swim above the city’s landmarks in a building that combines old world charm with modern design

9 | MOLINO STUCKY HILTON,VENICE Going down the canals on a gon- dola 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.

10 | ATHENS LEDRA MARRIOTT HOTEL So what if the pool and chairs look like those of any regular hotel or resort? Here you have a 360-degree postcard view of the Acropolis, and on summer nights there are often special parties with the illuminated Parthenon up above.