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
Qasr Al Sarab Resort By Anantara. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Ubud Hanging Gardens, Bali, Indonesia
Hotel Arts Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
Hotel Du Cap-Eden-Roc, Cap D’Antibes, France
Katikies Santorini, Greece
Wildflower Hall Shimla, India
One & Only Reethi Rah North Male Atolli, Maldives
The Raleigh Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida
The Resort At Pelican Hill, Newport Beach, CA
