Summer is officially back in New York City, and there’s no better way to cool down than at a rooftop pool with the city skyline in the background. Whether it’s going for a swim in the deep end, sticking your toes in the shallow end or laying on a poolside lounge chair with a good book or cocktail, rooftop pools are the place to be this summer.
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Here, we’ve gathered a list of seven of the best rooftop pools that are either free to the public or available through day passes to make some magical memories and have fun in the sun during this warm season.
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335 W 16th St. / Website
The Beach at this swanky Chelsea hotel brings the coast of Europe to a rooftop in Manhattan. With a 5,000 sq ft deck, 800 sq ft of imported sand and a glass-bottom pool, this rooftop is the ultimate summer escape. A full-service bar, lounge chairs, private cabanas and a seasonal food menu finish off this must-see space.
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15 Thompson St. / Website
Set in an interior space reminiscent of Picasso’s Blue period, this Soho rooftop is the place to be. The pool has city views stretching from Wall Street to the Hudson and East rivers and a chic indoor bar space to enjoy specialty cocktails and light bites. The space is 18 stories above the ground for an unmatched city rooftop experience.
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848 Washington St. / Website
For those looking for a rooftop pool experience with more of a club aesthetic, this is the palace for you. Perched at the top of the Standard Hotel in the trendy Meatpacking District, this rooftop space offers a bar as well as a terrace overlooking the Hudson River. It’s the perfect spot for watching the sunset or dancing the night away.
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160 N. 12th St. / Website
The pool at this Williamsburg Hotel is the largest outdoor heated pool in the city. Located in close proximity to all the cool shops and restaurants Williamsburg has to offer, this outdoor pool space also has chaise lounges and a full-service bar to sip on specialty cocktails as you relax by the pool.
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420 Park Ave. / Website
Set on the 20th floor of this posh hotel in Midtown, this heated 40-foot pool is the palace to be during the summer months. With the Empire State Building as a backdrop, the space also features a 1,000 sq ft deck and chaise lounges to soak up the sun. The deck is open to the public after 2 pm and spaces can be reserved online.
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112 W 25th St. / Website
This two-story indoor lounge and pool space set at the top of the Renaissance Hotel in Chelsea offers panoramic views of the city. The venue is host to many different daytime and nighttime events and performances as well in a stylish and fun atmosphere perfect for summer and year-round fun.
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111 N. 12th St. / Website
Located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, this pool deck is one of the largest in the city. The space offers private cabanas and daybeds as well as a delicious summer food and drink menu to munch and sip on while you relax.
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