best hotel swimming pools

You get a choice of three pools at theGrand Hotel Tremezzo an hours drive from Milan but if you want to soak up the full glory of your Lake Como surroundings theres only one to go for. WaterontheWater is a floating pool just in front of the private beach and moves with the waves so you feel as if youre swimming in the lake itself.

Perched high above the prestigious Passeig de Gr

When the snow melts on northern hemisphere pistes several national ski teams head down toSki Portillo hidden away among the jagged peaks of the Chilean Andes. The neighbouring Laguna del Inca may be a tad chilly for swimming but the hotels geothermally heated pool and hot tubs are the perfect place to unwind watch the sunset and share tales of the days adventures.

When the chaos of the Indian capital all gets too much guests at the Leela Palace New Delhi in the citys well-heeled Diplomatic Enclave area have the perfect antidote. Hidden away on the hotel rooftop is a temperature-controlled infinity pool complete with

Its not just the guests who enjoy chilling out by the alfresco pool at &Beyond Phinda Homestead the local elephants are known to drop round for a sneaky drink too. This elegant safari villa is set in the northern end of &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa and comes with a dedicated ranger and tracker team private butler and chef and its own open 4x4 safari vehicle.

Check out the satellite images on Google Maps and you can see that Santorini isnt short of pools with a view there they are little clifftop patches of blue strung out all along the rim of the caldera. But the pool at Grace Santorini still manages to deliver a little extra wow factor its the largest of its kind on the island and sits in prime position for enjoying Santorinis famous sunsets.

The pool at Belmond Hotel Caruso is nothing short of stunning set high on a clifftop above the picture-postcard town of Ravello on the Amalfi Coast with glorious views along the coast and out to sea. And if thats not enough for you the concierge is on hand to supply any luxe little extras you might need.

Mexican hoteliers Grupo Habita are known for creating cool edgy properties and theHabita Monterrey is no exception. Set in the northern Mexico town of Monterrey its a very contemporary affair with designer decor and high-tech facilities in all rooms. But the crowning glory is the rooftop terrace where a buzzing bar is flanked by two infinity pools that offer all-round views of city and mountains.

Why settle for just one fabulous pool when you can have three of them? The pools at the Nam Hai near Hoi An in Vietnam step down in tiers from the main hotel buildings. In the top pool giant urns on plinths add extra visual interest then comes a narrow lap pool and finally this Olympic-sized beauty lined with palm trees and sunbeds which stretches prettily down to China Beach and the South China Sea.

Theres no such thing as a dud villa at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island but the two Sunset Water Villas in their own private area of the lagoon are the ultimate treat. Not only do you get unobstructed views of the Indian Ocean all around (theres even a glass floor in the lounge) you also get an outdoor whirlpool and a chromotherapy infinity swimming pool.