Plan your foray for sunset, when you can stake out one of the colorful tiled tables along the bar's perimeter, which is lined with atmospheric red-brick archways and rust-colored column. En savoir plus .
Find a bar, grill, and outdoor pool, so whether you're after cocktails in a cabana, a snack on a daybed, or a quick dip, you can have it all in modern, Latin-infused surrounds with a stellar view. En savoir plus .
The rooftop pool and bar haven't lost their luster, oh no—edgily dubbed Plunge, the bar is plastered with photos of sensuous ladies while photographs of pursed red lips adorn pillows on the banquette. En savoir plus .
Kim Kardashian's hotel of choice (pre-Kanye, at least) has got to be good, right? It's relaxation or a rager at this Gansevoort outpost. En savoir plus .
This 5,000-square-foot venue boasts a 360-degree panoramic view of the city. The hotel has just started hosting yoga/fitness classes as well as a concert series on the roof. En savoir plus .
Its enclosed 42nd-floor pool with an outdoor sundeck has views of Central Park & the skyline, offers a full food and drink menu, and sells membership and day passes for those who aren't hotel guests. En savoir plus .
Ava Lounge on the 14th floor serves as a respite from that neighborhood's hectic pace. The vibe is meant to be retro-meets-Riviera. C'est la vie! En savoir plus .
Bask in the glow of the Empire's universally recognizable red sign on the pool deck while kicking back in a contemporary lounge chair. En savoir plus .
This huge event space has 3 floors, 360-degree views, & a 900-square-foot open-air area. It's just chilling, awaiting your birthday party, wedding, corporate event or regular Tuesday night soiree. En savoir plus .
Perch in one of the yellow chairs set atop the astroturf at Le Bain and take in the stellar views. In the summer, a plunge pool and creperie ratchet the general discotheque ambiance up a notch. En savoir plus .
Oh hi, Empire State Building. You'll need to host (or attend) a private event to access this indoor/outdoor space atop one of the city's most hip (and essential) hotels, but boy will it be worth it. En savoir plus .
The decor outside of Ides is pretty minimal, with simple metal tables on a gray-tiled deck, but that's not deterring the crowds, and it offers no distraction to the views of Manhattan. En savoir plus .
This Midtown nightspot doesn't take reservations, so get there early to secure a spot amid the sexy, slender narrow pool, pod-like chairs, and rattan couches. Ooh, pretty photos. En savoir plus .
At Rare View atop this Hilton outpost in Chelsea, you'll be surrounded by a wooden fence and ensconced in plush red-and-black seats amid a smattering of plants. En savoir plus .
Check out Gramercy Terrace for a sophisticated mix of tropical greenery and modern art by the likes of Warhol and Hirst. En savoir plus .
18 floors above Soho's streets, indulge at The James's poolside bar. They've got a 360-degree view, & if you get sick of the classic leather, wood, & fireplaces, just cool off in the outdoor showers. En savoir plus .
Extensive pillow menu aside, just be grateful you're not among the plebes and collegiate types roaming the streets of Murray Hill below. Amen to that. En savoir plus .
W hotels are generally failsafe when it comes to cool, and this one is no exception. The 5th-floor Living Room Bar & Terrace allows you to ogle the newly topped off One World Trade Center. En savoir plus .
The apparently Miami-themed restaurant-slash-bar-slash-dance hall, Penthouse 808 atop the Ravel Hotel, welcomes all visitors to the fair land of Long Island City. En savoir plus .
As befits a hotel housing an outdoor saltwater pool with $45 day passes, there's also a rooftop bar in the picture. Williamsburg bastion of chic Upper Elm has snacks, cocktails, & music with a view. En savoir plus .
Though its luscious pool is only open to hotel guests and condo residents, you can imbibe and pack away some grub on the deck at Bar D'Eau. Or just jump in when no one's looking. En savoir plus .
This boutique hotel on 38th Street with steampunk-ish bent has a rooftop enclave, too. It has vintage terracotta floors, artisanal cocktails, and indoor and outdoor spaces to accomodate all seasons. En savoir plus .
This fairly standard-issue chain hotel in Midtown has a rooftop pool. The hotel appears rather secretive about its hidden gem. En savoir plus .
