Latest Articles on Hotel Pools

6 Los Cabos Hotels With the Most Luxurious Private Plunge Pools

Beaches along the Baja Peninsula’s southern coast are pounded by surf, and most are too rough for swimming — which may mean bumping elbows with fellow guests while jockeying for space in the resort’s overcrowded pools. So if you have the funds and want to splurge on a luxurious extra in Cabo, we highly recommend…

Top Paris Hotels With Sexy Pools

Finding an intimate spot with a sexy vibe in Paris is a cinch. Finding a hotel in Paris with a pool, however, is not. It’s a rare privilege that only a handful of high-end properties here offer — and given the locale, you can bet on a romantic setting if you’re planning to jump in.…

5 Cancun Hotels With Private Plunge Pools

Cancun might have a bit of a reputation as a party-centric beach bonanza popular with young adults, but sometimes, visitors just want to get away from it all. What better way to do that than with a private plunge pool? Guests staying at one of these five hotels have the option to book a room…

The Best Rooftop Infinity Pools in Bangkok

Rooftop infinity pools are a definitely thing among Bangkok’s swankiest hotels — which is no surprise, as temperatures here surge upward of 80 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. Staying at a property where you can take a dip is a major perk, but there are pools…and then there are pools. Many have posh sundecks, swim-up cocktail bars,…

12 Best Swim-Up Bars in the U.S.

The swim-up bar at Hotel Blue in Myrtle Beach. When you’re on a warm-weather vacation, there’s something highly alluring about being able to order a cocktail poolside, but it’s even better if you can do so without ever leaving the pool. Enter the wonderful world of swim-up bars! We’ve discovered the best spots across the…

11 Amazing Outdoor Hotel Pools in Orlando

Orlando is many things to many people—an escape from the brutally cold winter in the north, a place to keep the kids endlessly entertained during a family vacation, a spring break destination for college-age pals, a honeymoon pick, and a spot to satisfy adventure cravings at the theme parks. No matter your reason, however, being…

5 of the Scariest Hotel Pools in the World

While the swimming pool was originally created for athletic training, it has also become a space for both relaxation and play. Hotels offer all sorts of pools, from infinity to plunge to kid-friendly, and some hotels even go a step further with fear factors. From blood red waters to suspended structures, these hotel pools are…

11 Top Hotel Pool Bars With Gorgeous Views

For many warm-weather vacation planners, the pool is a major factor in deciding on a destination. And what makes a pool even better for many adults? A bar! But the setting is a crucial factor as well; no one wants to sip pina coladas while facing a concrete wall. So we searched the globe for…

10 Drop Dead Gorgeous Hotel Infinity Pools Around the World

Some travelers prefer the beach and nature, others have a soft spot for the pool, and everyone wants a killer view. For all those times when you can’t choose between the two, there’s an infinity pool. Merging the man-made and natural, these ultra-luxe pools seem to melt into their surroundings — the tranquil ocean, towering…