10 Of The World's Coolest Hotel Rooftops
Maybe it’s the weather, the spectacular views, or both, but there’s something magical about being high above a city and seeing things from a different perspective. We’ve compiled a list of the world’s ten hottest hotel rooftops that you simply must visit.
Gramercy Terrace at the Gramercy Park Hotel, New York City
Hotel
The Air Lounge at Fresh Hotel, Athens
Boutique Hotel, Hotel, Bed and Breakfast
A brilliant and historic city once home to the world’s most influential artists, academics and philosophers, a visit to Athens, Greece wouldn’t be complete without an evening indulging in chic cocktails whilst overlooking the Acropolis. The Air Lounge is located at Fresh Hotel in the heart of the city, and fosters a contemporary and stylish atmosphere that pairs perfectly with the ancient surroundings.
Terrazza Belvedere at the Palazzo Avino, Amalfi Coast
Hotel
Situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the world, Terrazza Belvedere is located in the Palazzo Avino on Italy’s breathtaking Amalfi Coast. A lavish space, built in a 12th century villa that once belonged to a noble Italian family, Terrazza Belvedere serves up fresh pasta dishes whilst also showcasing stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and nearby fishing villages.
The Rooftop Terrace at Hotel de Rome, Berlin
One of the hottest cities in Europe thanks to its contemporary cultural scene, it’s no surprise that Berlin boasts an impressive rooftop terrace offering stellar views. Sited atop the historical and luxurious Hotel de Rome, The Rooftop Terrace allows guests to enjoy new perspectives of sights such as the city center, St. Hedwig’s Cathedral, the Berlin State Opera building and the Television Tower.
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The Sirocco Tower Club at lebua, Bangkok
Luxury
Skypark at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel, Singapore
Hotel
Sky Bar at The Grand Hotel Central, Barcelona
Bar, Mediterranean
Luna Rooftop Tapas Bar at Rosewood San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Bar, Tapas, Beer, Wine, Cocktails
AER Lounge at the Four Seasons, Mumbai
Take in exceptional panoramas of the sprawling metropolis that is Mumbai from the AER Lounge at the Four Seasons. Located on the building’s 34th floor, the lounge provides a space from which you can admire the city in all its glory, as well as the picturesque Arabian sea.
Les Remparts at Château de la Chèvre d’Or, Éze
The south of France is known for its beauty and luxurious atmosphere, and restaurant Les Remparts at Château de la Chèvre d’Or perfectly embodies these characteristics. This whimsical establishment is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, luscious greenery and stunning town houses, and is one of the six stop-off points on the area’s Route du Bonheur (Road to Happiness).
Les Ramperts, 6 Rue du Barri, 06260 Eze Village, France +33 4 92 10 66 66
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