Swimming pools are a rarity in New York City, and guests appreciate the oasis of tranquility amid the frenetic street scene. Manhattan hotels featuring pools are typically pricey, but some might argue that they are worth every penny. This just proves that when it comes to a vacation in Manhattan you can have it all -- world class theaters, museums, restaurants and shopping, and then a dip in the pool after a long day of sightseeing.
A seventh-floor pool deck with a heated lounge pool is a highlight of the Trump Soho. Guests enjoy outdoor swimming along with private cabanas. Cocktails and a limited menu are available at the stylish indoor/outdoor bar. The location offers spectacular skyline views. The pool deck and amenities is open in season and is closed for the winter. Trump SoHo is situated on Spring Street in Manhattan's trendy SoHo district with galleries, restaurants and nightlife nearby. The hotel offers floor-to-ceiling windows in its deluxe guest rooms and suites, an impressive two-story lobby and a full-service spa. An Urban Plaza provides guests and neighborhood residents a cozy, landscaped area for relaxation.
The Peninsula hotel is situated in a landmark 1905 Beaux Arts building and boasts a three-story spa with a swimming pool. A whirlpool, sundeck and trendy rooftop bar are included in the spa area. This luxurious hotel has a boutique feeling and features amenities like lacquered armoires and traditional high tea, influences suggesting the Hong Kong connection of Peninsula Hotels. A renovation in 1998 introduced technological advances, including bedside controls for music, lighting and temperature. Guests also enjoy plasma TVs, faxes and hands-free telephones in their rooms.
The guests staying at the Mandarin Oriental enjoy a 75-foot glass enclosed pool on the hotel's 36th floor. Adding to the tranquil ambiance are panoramic views of the Hudson River, along with restful music emanating from hidden underwater speakers. Gold leaf accents, bamboo and stone enhance the spa décor, and visitors can select treatments in private rooms with showers. The VIP spa suite offers a fireplace and private steam room.
The Greenwich Hotel, owned by Robert DeNiro, boasts a Tribeca location near upscale restaurants, nightlife and shopping. The hotel offers a boutique ambiance with luxurious guest rooms. The sparkling aqua swimming pool is surrounded by lanterns. The presence of an antique Japanese bamboo farmhouse, part of the décor, lends an exotic atmosphere to the space and allows spa visitors to imagine themselves transported away from the hustle and bustle of the streets of Manhattan.
