Regardless of location—a city center, a dunes-blanketed desert, or a private tropical isle—the heart of a hotel is often its swimming pool. It serves as a social ground zero, where guests can see and be seen, mingle, and relax and recharge: essential pursuits, especially in these postholiday wintry months. A well-designed pool is almost as important as the hotel itself, which is why AD has scoured the globe for the most awe-inspiring watering holes. From an Art Deco Miami masterpiece to a Mediterranean icon to a technological wonder overlooking the Hong Kong skyline, these 15 hotel pools are sure to dazzle and inspire. Dive in!

Amangiri, Canyon Point, Utah

10 Most Beautiful Hotel Pools Around the World

Qasr Al Sarab Resort By Anantara. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

10 Most Beautiful Hotel Pools Around the World

Ubud Hanging Gardens, Bali, Indonesia

10 Most Beautiful Hotel Pools Around the World

Hotel Arts Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

10 Most Beautiful Hotel Pools Around the World

Hotel Du Cap-Eden-Roc, Cap D’Antibes, France

10 Most Beautiful Hotel Pools Around the World

Katikies Santorini, Greece

10 Most Beautiful Hotel Pools Around the World

Wildflower Hall Shimla, India

10 Most Beautiful Hotel Pools Around the World

One & Only Reethi Rah North Male Atolli, Maldives

10 Most Beautiful Hotel Pools Around the World

The Raleigh Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida

10 Most Beautiful Hotel Pools Around the World

The Resort At Pelican Hill, Newport Beach, CA

10 Most Beautiful Hotel Pools Around the World