The right accommodations can make or break your vacation, transforming it from a perfectly adequate experience into a memory you’ll keep forever. And when it comes to picking the right place to stay, a luxe hotel pool can make all the difference. Nothing beats relaxing in the water after a long day of exploring a new city, especially if the poolside views are picture-perfect. Whether you’re looking for a rooftop view over a big city, an island getaway with your own private plunge pool, or an Instagram-worthy spot on the Amalfi Coast, there are plenty of gorgeous hotel pools just waiting for you to take a dip. While each of our picks is in a jaw-dropping destination of its own, you’ll be hard-pressed to leave the comforts of the property once you’ve seen it. If you do manage to pull yourself away for a little bit of off-property exploration, you can rest easy knowing that a cool dip in the water awaits when you get back.
Whether you’re planning your summer vacation or hoping to leave the cold behind for somewhere warmer, you’ll find something for everyone—these 13 hotels are worth a trip just to hang out in the pool and soak in the views.
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