Several luxury hotels exist throughout the United States, but not too many offer rooftop havens. Enjoy a rooftop cocktail while overseeing Manhattan's Fifth Avenue; swim, sunbathe and relish lunch on the 50th floor of an upscale Miami hotel; and party like a rock star, while overlooking the twinkling Los Angeles skyline, at the ultra-exclusive Mondrian Hotel's Skybar.
With stunning rooftop views of Manhattan's midtown from the Shanghai-themed Salon de Ning Bar and Lounge, the luxurious Peninsula Hotel takes rooftop hotels to another hemisphere. Salon de Ning features a large outdoor terrace, and indoor bar and lounge area, decorated in a 1930s East-meets-West flair. The lavish hotel is located on Fifth Avenue within easy reach of several major Manhattan attractions, including Central Park, the Museum of Modern Art and Rockefeller Center. The Peninsula boasts 239 well-appointed guest rooms and suites with private marble bathrooms, complimentary wireless Internet access, and 27-inch Plasma cable televisions with DVD players. Other hotel eateries include the Fives Restaurant and Bar, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and The Gotham Lounge, a local favorite spot for afternoon tea. The Peninsula also houses the acclaimed Peninsula Spa by ESPA, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.
Featuring a modern décor with East Asian accents, the Viceroy Hotel is located on Brickell Avenue in Miami's affluent Financial District. Perched high up on the hotel's 50th floor, the exclusive Club 50 offers expansive views of Biscayne Bay and Downtown Miami from every vantage point. During daytime hours, the Asian-inspired large, rooftop swimming pool and restaurant and lounge area is exclusively available to hotel guests for swimming, sun-worshiping, light lunches and drinks. At night, though, the swanky rooftop lounge becomes a hip and trendy club, showcasing top Miami DJ's and featuring an international who's who guest list. The Viceroy offers 162 guest rooms and suites equipped with 42-inch flat-screen cable televisions, complimentary wireless Internet access, and premium "Sferra" bed linens. The hotel features an acclaimed spa and fitness center, two restaurants, Eos Restaurant and Bistro E, and Café Icon, offering light fare on the pool terrace. The Viceroy Hotel is located minutes from attractions, including South Beach, Downtown Miami, and shopping at Coconut Grove.
Located on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, the ultra-modern Mondrian Hotel is home to the famed Skybar, an open-air, rooftop celebrity hangout offering sweeping views of the Los Angeles skyline. A swimming pool and teak sundeck, surrounded by flowers, blooming vines and trees, also sit atop this luxury hotel. The Mondrian provides guest room options from standard rooms to mini apartments, all furnished with bamboo floors, Egyptian cotton linens, flat-screen cable televisions and wireless Internet access. Room service is available from the Asia De Cuba Restaurant, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Pamper yourself in the Agua Spa, or work out in the hotel's extensive fitness center. Walk to the House of Blues, or catch a late-night comedy show at the Comedy Store.
