12 Best Hotel Pools in NYC, According to Our New York–Based Editors | Condé Nast Traveler

"Compact but mighty, this rooftop hums along to tropical house—enough to set the vibe but mellow enough to nap in the sun (and yes, everyone’s trying to get a tan). Mornings bring families with young kids; at noon it switches to adults‑only, and you’ll see friend groups clinking Champagne, solo travelers soaking rays, and New Yorkers with membership typing away poolside. The sun hits hard up here and umbrellas are few; chaise lounges are limited and must be booked and paid for, so I aim for the do‑the‑job couch‑style seats before 1 p.m. Drinks and snacks aren’t encyclopedic, but fresh poke bowls and hot fries hit mid‑day. If it gets too toasty, I retreat to the poolside bar’s shade—or time a visit for sunset, when views over the Hudson, the West Village, and the Meatpacking District steal the show." - Jessica Chapel