Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, the quality of your accommodation’s amenities can often determine what you do with your downtime. The bar, gym, and additional offerings all go a long way to helping you relax, but nothing’s better than a hotel pool with a stunning view.
Very much aware of this, luxury hotels around the world have been placing a premium on this feature—offering glass-bottomed pools or year-round infinity pools in the Swiss Alps, for example. RealClearLife has curated a few of the world’s best pools with a view, so you know which hotel to hit up when you’re in town. Check them out below.
Hotel Villa Honegg
Ennetburgen, Switzerland
Any one facet of this pool would be enough to make it on this list, but together it makes the hotel a one-of-a-kind experience. The infinity pool offers stunning views of the Swiss Alps, which you can enjoy inside or outside. Oh, and did we mention it has underwater music?
Avalon Hotel
Gothenburg, Sweden
The ultramodern hotel is an oasis of inspired touches, with its rooftop pool being its greatest offering. The pool’s glass bottom stretches out over the city center, providing sights for guests and pedestrians alike.
Almyra
Paphos, Cyprus
Situated amidst eight garden acres in this coastal city and overlooking the Mediterranean, the marble-tiled freshwater pool, its surrounding spa and recreational amenities reflect high-quality craftsmanship.
Grand Hotel Central
Barcelona, Spain
The hotel’s SkyBar, serving fresh Mediterranean fare and cocktails, is a nice complement to this discreet and luxurious hideaway amidst the bustling streets of Barcelona’s trendy El Born district.
The Library
Koh Samui, Thailand
Though admittedly alarming at first, this pool is worth the entire trip to Thailand. The hotel lines the pool’s bottom with a blend of red, yellow, and orange sand. The warm colors perfectly contrast the surrounding cool hues from the sky and local fauna, abutting the shoreline of Chewang Beach.
Ion Adventure Hotel
Selfoss, Iceland
Taking advantage of Iceland’s extraordinary geothermal qualities, the hotel incorporates modern design into the area’s rugged landscape with this naturally heated pool.
Vigilius Mountain Resort
South Tyrol, Italy
Only accessible by cable car and located 4,900 feet above sea level, this mountaintop refuge is literally above the rest. Designed by Matteo Thun, the alpine pool offers a stunning view of the Dolomites mountain range.
Insolito Boutique Hotel
Buzios, Brazil
Surrounded by a 32,292-square-foot beach lounge, the solar-heated pool blends naturally into its luxurious surroundings. And this was no accident; the hotel was designed by renowned architect Octavio Raja Gabaglia.
The Vine
Funchal, Portugal
In the heart of the seaside region of Madeira, this Portuguese beauty serves as a stunning example of contemporary minimalism. Both the pool and the hotel itself offer a stylish seaside platform to relax.
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