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Soak Up Sun, Best Rooftop Pools with Amazing Views

We’ve rounded up the dreamiest rooftop hotel pools to dip your toes into this summer.

Thompson Houston | Houston, TX 

Nestled beside Houston's gorgeous Buffalo Bayou Park, the newly opened Thompson Houston boasts a one-acre-wide rooftop that is truly second to none for beating the heat this summer. As one of Houston's largest rooftops, the grand space invites guests to immerse themselves in an over-the-top luxury experience. 

Visitors are invited to dip their toes in the custom-tiled infinity pool overlooking sweeping views of the downtown skyline or lounge poolside in the rooftop's contemporary cabanas surrounded by palm trees and chaise loungers, all while indulging in craft cocktails and bites from the property's casual indoor/outdoor bistro, Sol 7. Atop the Thompson Houston, guests can enjoy one of the best venues in Texas for kicking back and relaxing this summer. There is no need to book a room at the Thompson Houston to enjoy these incredible amenities – use of the pool now available to book for non-guests on resortpass.com

Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection | Fort Worth, TX 

Fort Worth's most bustling social hub, Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, is a lively local hotspot, offering programming and amenities to guests enjoying a staycation or a vacation. The tree-lined Terrace Pool is the perfect place to cool off this summer and indulge in refreshing poolside bites, including crudites, salads, ice cream sandwiches, and frozen drinks while luxuriating in a shaded cabana, courtesy of Bowie House's most recent dining outlet, Whinny's. 

Hôtel Swexan | Dallas, Texas

Hôtel Swexan is a 134-room, family-owned boutique hotel in the heart of Uptown Dallas, featuring an expansive rooftop infinity pool perched 20 stories high and boasting 180-degree panoramic views of the Dallas skyline. The impressive 75-foot pool allows guests to relax while enjoying the surrounding excitement of the city. Hotel guests can enjoy food and beverages from Pomelo, the Mediterranean-inspired rooftop pool bar. Guests are invited to spend their visit lounging poolside or indulge in a cabana-side cocktail while enjoying a stunning Texas sunset.

Thompson San Antonio - Riverwalk | San Antonio, TX

Located along the iconic Riverwalk, Thompson San Antonio - Riverwalk's rooftop pool, Cenote Pool Deck, is the perfect place to beat the Texas heat this summer. Guests can enjoy a leisurely swim, sip on refreshing poolside cocktails in cabanas, daybeds, or Cenote Nests, and enjoy gorgeous views of the city's skyline. Additionally, guests can have the ultimate day of relaxation by booking a Spa Pass, which provides access to the hotel's luxurious spa facilities, including a state-of-the-art sauna, eucalyptus steam room, and fitness center. The pool and spa day pass is now available to book on resortpass.com.