IHG’s 10 Best Hotels for Rooftop Bars & Pools

August 2026

The 10 Best Hotels for Rooftop Bars & Pools

Based on Verified Guest Reviews

There's a particular thrill to drinking — or swimming — with a city laid out beneath you, and the hotels that get the rooftop right turn it into the defining memory of a stay. We ranked these ten from verified IHG reviews, weighting how often the rooftop was named as the highlight and how warmly. From a Hollywood-sign pool deck to a Barcelona terrace, these are the roofs guests came down from reluctantly.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

1. Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale

Perched above Fort Lauderdale, this Kimpton makes the rooftop pool the centerpiece of the stay. Paired with skyline views, a lively rooftop bar, and the brand’s signature laid-back style, it’s a sun-soaked retreat designed around life above the city.

Both pools were wonderful, rooftop pool was our favorite!

— Angie, Verified Guest via IHG.com

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BARCELONA, SPAIN

2. Kimpton Vividora Hotel

In the Barcelona'sGothic Quarter, Kimpton Vividora Hotel makes rooftop living an art form. Sweeping city views, craft cocktails, and an effortlessly stylish atmosphere make the terrace a destination in its own right.

It’s super clean, modern, the rooftop is amazing, the rooms are nice, and the staff are incredibly friendly.

— Vinay, Verified Guest via IHG.com

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

3. Kimpton Hotrel Wilshire

With views of the Hollywood Sign, this rooftop retreat delivers the quintessential LA experience. Poolside lounging, skyline dining, and golden-hour cocktails make the rooftop the undeniable highlight of the stay.

The service is excellent the staff is great we love the rooftop pool and restaurant the view of the Hollywood sign is awesome.

— Vinny, Verified Guest via IHG.com

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK

4. voco Times Square - Broadway

High above Times Square, this rooftop bar pairs skyline views with craft cocktails and a distinctly New York tmosphere. It’s a rooftop escape where the Manhattan skyline becomes part of the experience.

The rooftop bar has beautiful views of Manhattan, and the food is delicious.

— Aquahealer, Verified Guest via IHG.com

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BORDEAUX, FRANCE

5. Hotel Indigo Bordeaux Centre Chartrons

Rising above Bordeaux'sChartrons district, Le Tchanqué pairs sweeping Garonne views with a rooftop atmosphere that feels unmistakably local. It’s a destination where the terrace is every bit as memorable as the city itself.

The on-site restaurant is only open for lunch and dinner and usually requires reservations, but the rooftop offers a lovely view of the Garonne River and the surrounding area — definitely worth a visit even just for the atmosphere.

— Ruby, Verified Guest via IHG.com

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BOZEMAN, MONTANA

6. Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman

Rising above downtown Bozeman, Kimpton Armory Hotel pairs a rooftop pool and lounge with sweeping mountain views. From sunset cocktails to panoramic vistas of the surrounding peaks, it’s a rooftop experience that celebrates Montana’s dramatic landscape.

Per usual with Kimpton, the hotel is stylish with comfortable rooms, beautiful views, a rooftop pool and bar as well as a basement lounge with great live music.

— Suzy C, Verified Guest via IHG.com

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM

7. Hotel Indigo London - 1 Leicester Square

Overlooking London iconic Leicester Square, this rooftop retreat pairs sweeping city views with an unmistakable West End atmosphere. Cocktails, skyline vistas, and one of the most coveted rooftop settings in London make it a destination in its own right.

Fantastic hotel in a superb location; staff are excellent and the rooftop bar is wonderful - great cocktails and an epic view - highly recommend

— Ailsa, Verified Guest via IHG.com

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TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA

8. Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown

Centered around a popular rooftop bar, this hotel pairs sunset views with a lively atmosphere that keeps guests coming back. Overlooking the river and surrounding landscape, it’s a rooftop destination where the setting is as memorable as the experience itself.

The location is great, hotel has a cool vibe, and the rooftop is a great place to watch the sunset!

— Amy P, Verified Guest via IHG.com

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

9. Kimpton Journeyman

At Kimpton Journeyman Hotel, the rooftop is the social centerpiece, pairing creative craft cocktails with sweeping views of Milwaukee. From the complimentary evening social hour to late nights above the city, it’s a stay defined by its rooftop energy and

Staff are wonderful, food tasty, rooftop bar fun with creative craft cocktails, and the most comfortable beds in a great downtown location.

— BecsVacay, Verified Guest via IHG.com

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LAKE DELTON, WISCONSIN

10. avid hotels Wisconsin Delss - Lake Delton

This avid hotel turns an unexpected rooftop deck into its standout feature, offering a relaxed spot to unwind above the city. Paired with the brand’s signature simplicity and modern comfort, it’s a stay that rises above expectations.

The rooftop area was perfect for relaxing at the end of the night.

— Maria, Verified Guest via IHG.com

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*How we ranked them: Every hotel on this list was identified through analysis of thousands of verified IHG guest reviews. Hotels are ranked by the proportion of reviewers who positively mentioned the rooftop, weighted by review volume and sentiment. All reviews sourced from IHG.com.

The cities to drink above

Some skylines are simply made to be seen from a rooftop. New York is the obvious one — the city practically invented the elevated cocktail — while Singapore has turned the sky bar into an art form unto itself. Dubai competes on sheer altitude and spectacle, and Los Angeles pairs its rooftops with a climate that keeps them open year-round. London does the historic-skyline rooftop better than anyone, while Chicago and Miami offer two very different but equally compelling versions of the view from above.

IHG brands with a talent for the rooftop

Kimpton treats the rooftop as a flagship feature, not an afterthought — pools, bars and lounges engineered for the view, then backed by a complimentary social hour that gets the evening going before guests even head up. The brand's rooftops consistently rank as the highlight of the stay.

Hotel Indigo builds its rooftops around the neighborhood, which is why so many of them draw locals as well as guests — from Leicester Square to the Garonne, these are terraces that read as genuine city addresses rather than hotel amenities.

voco brings personality and a strong sense of place to its rooftops, with the Times Square location a textbook example: a great view, a proper cocktail and service that makes the trip upstairs worth repeating.

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