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"The 15 Most Beautiful Hotel Pools\nNow's the perfect time to flee dreary midwinter weather and indulge in some poolside relaxation\u2014find your dream destination in our roundup of the most amazing pools around the world\nBuilt in the traditional Cycladic style, with white-clay walls and a maze of staircases, wood bridges, and terraces, this picturesque Greek resort sits atop a cliff overlooking an extinct volcanic caldera. Despite its intimate size, the 27-room boutique property actually boasts two pools\u2014a small cold-water option inside a cave, as well an extraordinary cobalt blue infinity pool featuring sweeping views of the azure waters of the Aegean Sea. katikieshotelsantorini.com\nTucked within a remote valley in the middle of the Four Corners\u2014the area of the Southwest where Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona all meet\u2014the three-year-old Amangiri resort was designed to blend seamlessly into its breathtaking desert surroundings. Created by Adrian Zecha in collaboration with architects Marwan Al-Sayed, Wendell Burnette, and maestro of the desert Rick Joy, the 34-suite hotel abounds with awe-inspiring details, but perhaps the most impressive is the extraordinary swimming pool\u2014built around a massive, 165-million-year-old Entrada sandstone rock escarpment, it snakes through the rugged terrain and is surrounded by luxurious king-size daybeds.\u00A0amanresorts.com\nFew properties in the world possess the legacy and enchantment of Villa d'Este. Originally built as a private residence by Italian architect Pellegrino Pelligrini in 1568, the elegant Renaissance estate underwent multiple transformations before being turned into a hotel in 1873. Its famous floating pool was added by then-owner Marc Droulers in 1966. Supported by pontoons and surrounded by a wood sundeck, the classic rectangular pool juts out into the waters of Lake Como and has become an enduring symbol of la dolce vita. villadeste.it\nCreated by prominent Miami architect L. Murray Dixon and made famous in a 1947\u00A0Life\u00A0magazine article, this glamorous Art Deco\u2013style pool has long been considered one of the most beautiful in the world. Although there have been many updates to the 104-room hotel over the years\u2014most notably a recent refresh by AD100 interior designer Mark Cunningham\u2014the swirling shape of the iconic watering hole has remained exactly the same. These days, the pool is flanked by a cascading waterfall, verdant tropical foliage, and the Royal, an intimate Italian restaurant.\u00A0raleighhotel.com\n\n*\n\n*\nPerched on a steep embankment next to terraced rice fields that overlook the lush Ayung river gorge, this Orient-Express hotel consists of 38 Balinese-style villas that appear to float down the hillside. Just as dramatic is its split-level infinity pool, designed by the French architect Gordon Shaw. Lined with Batu Chandi volcanic stone and consisting of geometric walls of solidified volcanic ash, the striking bi-level pool is suspended over a dense rainforest, with an undulating shape that echoes the surrounding terrain. ubudhanginggardens.com\nWater is a recurring theme throughout this sprawling 206-room desert resort, from the terra-cotta jars outside the entrance (traditionally provided by locals for travelers to quench their thirst) to the tranquil stream running through the arid grounds. Not surprisingly, then, the swirling free-form pool is one of the hotel's defining features\u2014set among towering palm trees and otherworldly sand dunes, it is a true oasis. qasralsarab.anantara.com\nLocated on the exclusive Kona-Kohala coast of Hawaii's Big Island, this 32-acre resort is dotted with picturesque guest bungalows, white-sand beaches, and a championship golf course. The property also boasts seven swimming pools, including King's Pond, a 1.8-million-gallon natural one carved out of lava, which is home to more than 3,000 tropical fish. Subterranean channels fill the pond with ocean water that ebbs and flows with the tide, and snorkeling equipment is provided to guests. fourseasons.com\nDefinitely not for those who suffer from vertigo, this rooftop infinity pool is perched on the top floor of the 118-story International Commerce Center. Part of the two-year-old hotel's spa complex, the indoor pool is noted for its sweeping views of Victoria Harbor and the Hong Kong skyline. Adding to the drama are 144 LED screens installed into the ceiling, reflecting colorful images onto the water below. The award-winning spa also houses cold and hot plunge pools, and\u2014for those who truly aren't afraid of heights\u2014an outdoor Jacuzzi. ritzcarlton.com\nFor more than 140 years, this illustrious hotel\u2014built in 1870 by Hippolyte de Villemessant, founder of the newspaper Le Figaro\u2014has been a legendary playground for international royalty, politicians, artists, movie stars, and the literary elite. It wasn't until 1914, however, that the property added a saltwater pool, carved out of basalt rock and overlooking the L\u00E9rins Islands and the Mediterranean Sea. Surrounded by a massive sundeck and Art Deco\u2013style railings that resemble those on cruise ships, the pool's saltwater is heated to a balmy 82.5 degrees Fahrenheit. hotel-du-cap-eden-roc.com\nThis stunning, 19-room boutique hotel is renowned for its low-slung sculptural design, created by Uruguayan architect Carlos Ott in 2010. The 75-foot lap pool is made of indigenous black absolute nero granite, and cantilevers out over the beach below. At night, the pool's bottom is illuminated by a fiber-optic system that displays the celestial map of the southern hemisphere, which plays along the water's surface like hundreds of twinkling stars. vikretreats.com\nSince opening in late 2008, Pelican Hill has quickly established itself as one of the premier vacation destinations in the U.S., highly regarded for its country club\u2013caliber golf courses and pristine oceanfront setting. Inspired by the work of Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, the elegant main hotel consists of classically designed porticoes, barrel-vaulted ceilings, fountain-filled courtyards, and graceful arches. \u00A0At 136 feet in diameter, the Coliseum Pool\u2014named after the curved shape of the historic Roman structure\u2014is one of the largest circular pools in the world and serves as the centerpiece of the resort. Most dazzling of all is its sparkling blue bottom, the result of 1.1 million hand-laid glass mosaic tiles. pelicanhill.com\nSet within a dense cedar forest in the middle of the majestic Himalayas, the elegant 85-room Oberoi Resort soars 8,250 feet above sea level, with awe-inspiring views to match. One of the most exquisite spots on the 22-acre property is the ornate indoor swimming pool, with intricate blue mosaic tilework and crystal chandeliers hanging overhead. A glass conservatory and elegant, arched picture windows look out over the snowcapped mountaintops. oberoihotels.com\nBuilt for the Summer Olympics in 1992, this 44-story glass-and-steel structure is the work of Colombian architect Bruce Graham, of Skidmore, Owings &amp;amp; Merrill. Set on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea, the pool is surrounded by gardens and offers guests the chance to sunbathe next to one of Barcelona's most famous pieces of contemporary public art\u2014a monumental golden fish sculpture by Frank Gehry, which was also created for the '92 Games. hotelartsbarcelona.com"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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