8 Spectacular Hotel Rooftops to Experience This Summer

Whether looking to enjoying a handcrafted cocktail while overlooking a Rocky Mountain sunset, or lounging poolside with unobstructed views of the Texas State Capitol and downtown Austin, hotel rooftops are the place to be this spring and summer. Following are eight of our favorite hotel rooftops perfect for an elevated experience:

54thirty Rooftop (Le Méridien Denver Downtown): Located on the 20th floor of Le Méridien Denver Downtown, 54thirty is the highest open-air rooftop bar in the city (5,430 ft. above sea level). With a focus on craft cocktails and globally inspired bar bites, 54thirty elevates the downtown Denver cocktail scene and serves as an above-it-all destination for guests to socialize, sip and stargaze.

The Woods (The Source Hotel Denver): Opening June 2018 in the RiNo neighborhood of Denver, The Woods will feature a full service restaurant, bar and beer garden with dishes collaboratively paired with New Belgium Brewing craft beers. In addition to panoramic views of Downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountains, guests can take advantage of the cantilevered rooftop hot tub and pool.

Castell Rooftop Lounge (AC Hotel New York Times Square): New Yorkers can look forward to gathering amidst the refined yet relaxed ambiance of Castell, an all-season rooftop lounge and terrace opening May 2018 in Times Square. Visitors will enjoy handcrafted cocktails, beer, wine and shareable plates along with panoramic views of the city.

Rooftop (Inn At The Pier Pismo Beach): The Rooftop at Inn at the Pier offers elevated views of the Pacific coastline and effortless West Coast style. Guests can choose from seasonally-inspired small plates paired with signature cocktails and the best of local craft brews. Rooftop is the ideal place to back in the sunshine poolside.

Apothecary Lounge (Hotel Park Central Albuquerque): Apothecary Lounge offers breathtaking panoramic views of the mountains, downtown skyline and New Mexico’s famous sunsets. Inside, where the bar glitters with vintage apothecary bottles, a relaxed atmosphere takes hold.

Azul Rooftop Pool & Lounge (Westin Austin Downtown): Azul, Austin’s highest rooftop pool and bar, features luxurious cabanas, a cozy fire pit and 180 degree panoramic views of Austin. The bar offers custom cocktails on tap, perfect to enjoy the beautiful Austin view with. With unparalleled views of downtown Austin, Lady Bird Lake, and the surrounding area, Azul features daily happy hours, DJs and more.

Edge Rooftop Pool & Bar (JW Marriott Austin): JW Marriott Austin's rooftop features a luxurious pool, cabanas and poolside bar, Edge, all set against the beautiful Austin views of Lady Bird Lake and the Texas State Capitol. Edge’s menu features Texas favorites such as Pork Carnitas Tacos and tequila-lime shrimp; and a cocktail list with signature draft cocktails, frozen cocktails, and “booze on a stick” options as well (think tequila-soaked watermelon).

Upstairs at Caroline (Aloft & Element Austin): Upstairs at Caroline is the ultimate backyard bar complete with open air gaming space, a built-in lawn on the deck, craveable street tacos, fun and playful cocktails and a local selection of canned brews. To top it off, the space is constantly vibrant, from live music and DJ’s to Yoga classes and game nights.