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"While everyone talks about Westlight up top, the fourth‑floor pool is its own vacation‑mode draw: skyline views, ample umbrellas and chaises, and cabanas in multiple sizes so it never feels like the hunger games for a seat. Vibey but not blaring tunes soundtrack a mix of New Yorkers on ResortPass tapping away on laptops, self‑employed sunseekers working on tans, and out‑of‑towners ordering boozy drinks in pineapple cups or a bottle of bubbly. Programming pops up—outdoor movies some evenings—and a nearby sauna shines in colder months. Food is better than you’d expect at a pool: tuna with crispy rice, bite‑size Caesars, and a chicken sandwich with a craveable gochujang‑based sauce, all priced in line with the scene." - Jessica Chapel