The most popular rooftops of summer 2023

Admiring the sunset from the splendid rooftops of the most exclusive hotels in the world while sipping the most sought-after cocktails and, why not, taking a dip in the pool is a must this summer. Here are the coolest addresses from which to admire the skylines of the trendiest destinations

Summer rhymes with rooftop. Finally, the beautiful summer evenings invite you to meet friends outdoors to relax overlooking the most exciting landscapes and enjoying the most sought-after and new aperitifs.

Here are the top addresses of this summer!

-Marriott Bonvoy signature ideas

Many ideas signed by Marriott Bonvoy. Leaving from Barcelona, the luxurious W Barcelona, with its sail-shaped structure, stands out among the buildings of the historic center of the city. Inside the hotel there are two outdoor pools that offer an extraordinary view of the ocean and the skyline.

Moving to the Côte d’Azur, JW Marriott Cannes represents the ideal point for all visitors who wish to enjoy the sun in Cannes, perhaps by the pool while sipping a glass of champagne on the 360° Panorama Rooftop.

Even the brand new Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel, located in one of the historic and liveliest districts of Porto, offers a panoramic view of the city’s skyline. In fact, the Sky Bar on the fifth floor is the ideal place to enjoy locally inspired cocktails and fingerfood with a breathtaking view.

Finally, The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul. On its top, The Roof terrace houses the iconic Infinity Pool: an infinity pool with an undisturbed panorama that embraces the Bosphorus and all of Istanbul.

-The rooftops of Palladium Hotel Group
Ibiza is pure luxury and hedonism: one of the spaces that best reflects these values is the Epic Infinity Lounge, the rooftop of BLESS Hotel Ibiza with an infinity pool and a view of Cala Nova.

The splendid The Ninth Rooftop of Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza instead becomes the stage for Bioxal, a show that offers electronic and live music, to admire one of the best sunsets on the island from above. Infinity pool, live music and panoramic sea views: this is what awaits you at the Gravity Sky Lounge of the TRS Ibiza Hotel, facing the bay of San Antonio, where the last rays of the sun are reflected every day.

With incredible views over Platja d’en Bossa, Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel is renowned for its gastronomic and entertainment offer, which can also be experienced by its Up Ibiza Sky Society.

Instead, if you plan to visit the Canary Islands, the terrace of Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife is ideal for admiring the island from above: 16th Rooftop offers an innovative cocktail menu.

–South Africa to dream
Gigi Rooftop, the sixth floor terrace of the Gorgeous George hotel in Cape Town, offers a unique reinterpretation of modern classics, sustainable cuisine with zero km products, such as free-range eggs, artisan cheeses and catch of the day.

In Camps Bay, Baptiste Rooftop at Marly Boutique Hotel & Spa is known for its stunning views, gorgeous infinity pool, and relaxing atmosphere.

In Umhlanga, north of Durban, The Oyster Box Hotel houses 3 different establishments, each with its own peculiarities, including The Oyster Bar, which specializes in quality seafood. Finally, in Johannesburg Alto234 offers an exclusive view of the city and its surroundings, earning the title of the highest urban bar on the continent.

-Overlooking the skyscrapers of New York

Il nuovo Moxy Brooklyn Williamsburg ospita LilliStar, un lounge bar con affaccio sul Williamsburg Bridge e sullo skyline di Manhattan.

A Manhattan, The Pool Club presso Virgin Hotel New York è un’oasi di relax e divertimento a due passi dall’imponente Empire State Building. Per chi preferisce un’atmosfera orientale, Aman New York vanta un tranquillo ed elegantissimo rooftop, con un ristorante giapponese.

Spostandosi verso la costa del Queens, paradiso per i surfisti poco lontano dalla città, l’atmosfera cambia completamente ed è più rilassata, specialmente al rooftop situato al sesto piano del Rockaway Hotel and Spa, perfetto per un drink, ma anche per un centrifugato con la tavola sotto braccio, aspettando l’onda perfetta.

A Roosevelt Island, Panorama Room, il bar al 18° piano del Graduate Hotel, propone un menù brunch da leccarsi i baffi e una selezione stagionale di cocktail creativi.

– Magical Lisbon in summer

Lisbon offers unparalleled panoramic views. For this reason, its miradouros and rooftops are always very popular. Among the coolest, the V rooftop bar of The Vintage Hotel in the Principe Real area offers a 60s Los Angeles atmosphere.

Chef Joao Silva is instead the creative mind behind the Mediterranean-inspired menu of the Lumi Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, an urban oasis on the fifth floor of The Lumiares hotel, overlooking the Castle of San Giorgio and the Tagus River.

And again, Entretanto, the rooftop of the very young Hotel Chiado, periodically hosts art exhibitions and events, but also offers chá das 5 (afternoon tea), signature cocktails, local wines and liqueurs.

For an exclusive evening, the Seen Sky Bar on the ninth floor of the Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Hotel boasts an extraordinary view that extends from the Castle of San Giorgio to the Tagus River, up to the Arrábida mountains.

-In the heart of the Medina of Marrakech
To find shelter from the Moroccan heat, the authentic riad Dar Darma offers a typical Moroccan terrace with sunbeds, hammock, shaded relaxation areas and a small swimming pool where you can cool off.

Spacious and dotted with citrus trees, roses and straw umbrellas, the rooftop is accessible from 9 in the morning to 9 in the evening and can be enjoyed during all hours of the day, for a breakfast or lunch trying Chef Maria’s traditional cuisine .

-Merano, with a view of the mountains

The Hotel Terme Merano, the only spa hotel in South Tyrol, celebrates the ritual of the summer aperitif in a spectacular location: the Sky Bar. Located on the top floor of the hotel, the bar extends onto the panoramic terrace of the Sky Spa with a breathtaking over the roofs of Merano and the surrounding mountains.

Here, after relaxing in the infinity pool or with a regenerating massage, it is possible to try the many refreshing and innovative cocktails proposed by the barman such as the Sky Aperitif based on Limoncello produced directly by the Hotel, Prosecco and Bio Lemon, or the non-alcoholic Healthy with apple, ginger, cucumber and lemon.

– Italian terraces
HNH Hospitality surprises with exclusive locations in the most beautiful cities in Italy. In Verona, a stone’s throw from the Arena, the boutique Hotel Indigo Verona – Grand Hotel Des Arts delights guests with the Arena Opera Festival Package: a rich breakfast and the exclusive Opera kit.

To crown the experience or to relax in an oasis of tranquility in Verona, the hotel’s Arya Bar & Mixology invites you to an evening of music under the stars with a signature thematic cocktail list – 10 cocktails each dedicated to an opera.

Definitely inspired by the Eternal City, the DoubleTree by Hilton Rome Monti recalls the charm of Rome in terms of aesthetics and services. The Mùn – Panoramic Rooftop Cocktail Bar on the eighth floor of the hotel refreshes spirits with a selection of Signature Cocktails by expert mixologists and matching Gourmet Tapas.

-Lucca: the rooftop with “Champagne of Casa Hausbrandt”

The terrace of the Grand Universe Lucca is one of the most suggestive in the whole city as it is set among the secular roofs and overlooks the historic Teatro del Giglio.

Martin Orsyn Champagne rooftop was born from the precious collaboration with “Champagne di Casa Hausbrandt” and combines perfectly with the gastronomic proposal of Chef Alessandro Manfredini at the helm of the “Legacy” restaurant inside the hotel.