Skyscrapers rising into the clouds and panoramic views of the Hudson River all make New York City picture perfect. Hotels are plentiful in the city and those visiting should consider themselves lucky if they have lodging that also includes a rooftop swimming pool. Whether looking for relaxation or a nice poolside meal, it is always more exciting from many stories high surrounded by the city.
Located in Manhattan's trendy Meatpacking District, the Hotel Gansevoort offers 187 guestrooms and 23 suites. Overlooking the Hudson River and the New York City skyline, this hotel affords guests with remarkable views.
Enjoy the scenery from the Hotel Gansevoort's heated outdoor pool on the rooftop. Open 365 days a year, guests can enjoy the underwater lights and music as well as the landscaped garden. The Plunge Bar and Lounge offers snacks and cocktails poolside.
Other amenities at the hotel include complimentary wireless Internet, free use of Puma Bicycles and helmets to get around the city, 24-hour fitness gym and iPod docking stations. If traveling with children, the Hotel Gansevoort offers cribs, diapers, Little Twig organic bath products, lunch boxes with treats and use of the Nintendo Wii. The family pet is not left out here as the hotel also offers treats, toys and a personalized hotel collar.
Hotel Gansevoort
18 Ninth Ave.
New York, NY 10014
212-206-6700
hotelgansevoort.com
Soho House New York is in the Meatpacking District. Part private member's club, part hotel the Soho House offers rooms ranging from 325 to 950 square feet.
The Rooftop Pool at the Soho House New York overlooks the West Village as well as the Hudson River. The pool is heated, open year-round and has spaces for lounging, a bar, kitchen and fine dining is available. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks are served at poolside loungers or tables.
Other Soho House New York's hotel amenities include rooms with Sony LCD Bravia televisions and DVD Dream Systems and Dean and Deluca snacks. The hotel also offers the Cowshed spa with steam rooms.
Soho House New York
29-35 Ninth Ave.
New York, NY 10014
646-253-6122
sohohouseny.com
The Empire Hotel is near the upper west side of Manhattan. Between Lincoln Center and Central Park, the hotel overlooks Columbus Avenue and Broadway.
On the roof of The Empire Hotel guests can relax in the pool. Open from May through September, the pool is also available for private events in the winter and will be tented. Available for rent are private cabanas with flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, ceiling fans and refrigerators all at 12 stories above the streets of New York City.
Room amenities at The Empire Hotel include complimentary newspaper, free of charge wireless high-speed Internet and fitness center, 32-inch fla-screen TV, mini bar and turn down service. The hotel also offers a spa, notary public, courier service and laundry service in-house.
The Empire Hotel
44 W. 63rd St.
New York, NY 10023
212-265-7400
empirehotelnyc.com
