When it gets too hot to stroll around New York, what’s the first activity that comes to mind? Swimming! Thankfully, New York City has an abundance of rooftop pools as an easy solution to staying cool. Some of the finest hotels offer day passes for their rooftop pools, most of which include chaises, cabanas, and full service bars. Being a native new yorker nothing is better than swimming pools and rooftop bars to create the ultimate summer oasis! Take a look at our lineup of some of our favorites to try out just in time before the crisp fall season hits!
Beach at Dream Downtown
This hotel glass-bottom pool setup resembles a Hamptons oasis, which is complete with sand imported from the popular vacation spot as well as private cabanas with flat-screen TV's. Relax in the lounge while sipping a 10lb Moscow mule—yes, you read that right—before floating on an inflatable unicorn provided by FUNBOY.
The William Vale
Good news for Williamsburg residents who enjoy swimming, drinking and getting a tan in a luxurious setting: The William Vale boasts a 60-foot heated pool that is open to the public seven days a week during the summer. Make sure to check out this picturesque setting.
Pool & Rooftop at Williamsburg Hotel
The Williamsburg Hotel boasts a pool and high-top lounge offering unobstructed views of Manhattan’s skyline. When you need to relax after swimming laps, enjoy sipping martinis and champagne at Water Tower Bar—an elevated, sky-high drinkery. While the rooftop pool and long is open daily for hotel guests exclusively, it's open to diners from 7pm to closing, Tuesday through Sunday this year. DJs will provide tunes on Wednesday through Saturday nights.
Profundo Day Club at Raven Hotel
Make a splash in Long Island City at Profundo Day Club, which boasts 30 chairs, 26 days beds, 13 cabanas and a disco ball above the pool. Reserve your seat of choice and get ready to bake—this rooftop pool offers unobstructed sunlight in addition to a killer view of the city. Don’t fret if you get overheated, aside from cooling off in the pool, each guest who books a day pass receives a mini fan in their gratis swag bag. You also get a towel and coupons to use at the hotel’s restaurants. It's open to the public Monday-Sunday, noon to 7pm, and Friday-Saturday, 9pm-2am.