Hong Kong, known as a shoppers’ paradise, has amazing skyscrapers and is a combination of different cultures with much to do and see. The best way to view the entire and impressive city at once is from the rooftops.
If the rooftop also holds a crisp swimming pool, that's a big bonus that can help you stay cool in the hot summer. To help you out, we have gathered the top places for an elevated swim. From the most impressive infinity pool Hong Kong has to offer, to one of the world's highest rooftop pools.
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This rooftop pool Hong Kong is known to be one of the highest outdoor swimming pools in the world. Located on the 76th floor W Hong Kong, here you are surrounded with the ultimate view of Hong Kong.
The pool itself is stylishly designed with an infinity edge, while the ambiance makes this rooftop a big attraction for guests. Apart from the larger rooftop infinity pool, there is also a smaller jacuzzi-pool with the same breathtaking views.
After swimming, deckchairs for sunbathing, cocktails on order, a bite to eat and high-speed internet connection will keep you well entertained.
The rooftop pool is usually exclusive to hotel guests, but outsiders get a chance to enjoy the views and the pool every weekend during the summer events.
To give you a better idea of the service quality of the hotel is by explaining the name. The "W" stands for the pool area being "wet", the business center being "wired" and the front desk service will help you with "whatever, whenever".
Adress: 1 Austin Rd W, West Kowloon
Availability: Free for guests at the hotel / Public weekend events in summer
Hours: Daily 6am - 10pm
The inside of Hotel Indigo, which is located in the utmost urban area in Hong Kong, resembles the local feel together with its slickness. This hotel brings the same urban feel to its guest when they set foot inside, adding a slick and stylish vibe.
When entering the bright hotel lobby you do not feel like you are moving away from the outside and when going up to the 29th floor you get the chance to experience the urban city from a higher view.
The rooftop area might not be the largest in Hong Kong, but you can enjoy a drink at the bar or, even more so, take a dip in the rooftop swimming pool. With a very cool glass bottom at the edge, the pool is both refreshing and dramatic. Swimming right above Wan Chai is truly an experience.
For an outside terrace dining experience, the Indicolite restaurant offers all day dining.
Adress: Hongkong, Wan Chai, Queen's Rd E, 246
Availability: Only guests at the hotel
Fun facts: Unique glass bottom pool
In the Whampoa Garden district, you can enjoy amazing views of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong skyline from the breezy rooftop of the Harbour Grand Kowloon. This rooftop has a spacious infinity pool, where you can cool off after an exhausting day in the city.
The unique, glass-walled rooftop pool is surrounded by comfortable chaise lounges together with a whirlpool and a bar to ensure complete relaxation.
The pool area is located up on the 21st floor and it is open from early morning to night (7am to 8pm) for anyone staying at the hotel, as well as for HP Club Members.
Adress: 20 Tak Fung Street, Kowloon City District, Hong Kong
Availability: Only guests at the hotel
Hours: Daily 9am - 6pm
Located in Kowloon, the main selling point of Hotel ICON is the swimming pool located at the rooftop. The view you will get here is fantastic, over Hong Kongs' harbor and skyline. Part of the rooftop area is shaded, which allows time for lounging while having drinks served from the Violet Bar.
The rooftop pool of Hong Kong's Hotel ICON is heated and found on the 9th floor, with opening hours being from 06:00 - 22:00. If swimming and relaxing in the sun or shade is not your thing, you can always choose to stay in shape, as they rooftop also offers a 24/7 fitness area with machines and weights.
The tagline 'Work out. Wind down' is really suitable up here. Start with a set in the gym, overlooking the skyline and the rooftop pool. Afterwards, grab a smoothie or cocktail from the pool bar and enjoy some well earned relaxation in a lounger by the pool.
Adress: 17 Science Museum Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hongkong
Availability: Only guests at the hotel
Hours: Daily 6am-10pm
Found on Kowloon’s vibrant waterfront, at the heart of Hung Hom Bay, Kerry Hotel is an urban lifestyle resort, within easy reach of many of Hong Kong’s well-known attractions.
But to relax in style, and to see a whole lot of the city in the same time, you don't have to leave the hotel. You just head to the fantastic rooftop pool.
Surrounded by amazing views over Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong Island skyline, the infinty pool almost creates the feeling of taking a swim in the famous harbour.
Next door, the elegant rooftop lounge and bar Red Sugar offers a great selection of craft beer, wine and cocktails.
Adress: 38 Hung Luen Rd, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
Availability: Only guests at the hotel
Hours: 9am - 6pm
Located on Hong Kong Island, the amazing Four Seasons Hotel offers one of the most impressive rooftop pool experiences Hong Kong has to offer.
The 6th floor infinity pool comes with fantastic and panoramic views over the famous Victoria Harbour and the Kowloon skyline. But that is not all, as there is also a separate 20 meter lap pool, a jacuzzi and a small plunge pool. Easy to tell, you are not short of pools at the Four Seasons Hong Kong.
As icing on the cake, both the heated infinity pool and the lap pool come equipped with underwater speakers, so you can enjoy music while taking your laps.
Adress: 8 Finance Street, Hong Kong
Availability: Only guests at the hotel
Hours: Daily 6am-10pm
Fun facts: Infinity pool + Lap pool + Rooftop Jacuzzi
While we do want the rooftop pools to be outdoors, it is close to impossible to leave The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong outside a list of the best rooftop pools HK. This is where you find the highest indoor infinity pool (and swimming pool) in the world.
Perched on the 118th floor, at an impressive altitude of 480 meters above sea level, the pool is surrounded with bottom-to-ceiling glass windows, opening up to breathtaking views over Victoria Harbour and pretty much all of Hong Kong. And not only surrounded with views, there is also a mirrored ceiling and LED wall display, creating really cool illusions.
If you are longing for some fresh air and wind in your face, there is also an outdoor jacuzzi where you can test your fear of heights.
The Ritz-Carlton rooftop infinity pool is available to guests staying at the hotel, but you can also get access through some of the treatment packages available at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, or by purchasing a day pass.
Adress: International Commerce Ctr., 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Availability: Guests at the hotel / Spa treatments / Day pass
Hours: Daily 6am-10pm
Fun facts: World's highest infinity pool
Hans has visited over 500 rooftop bars, 200 rooftop pools and 300 rooftop restaurants since 2015. This vast experience has made Hans a true rooftop expert, and one of the most knowledgeable in the field. Today, numerous of travel magazines, bloggers and media websites contact Hans to get his expertise on rooftops.
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