Real works of architecture in their own right, the most dizzying roof terraces in the world’s hotels compete for ingenuity, luxurious amenities and outsize proportions. With their elevated and plunging views, these stunning terraces offer settings wide open to the sky for dining, enjoying drinks, end even taking a dip !
Opened in 2010, the spectacular Marina Bay Sands Singapore with 2,500 rooms lays claim to extraordinary architecture comprised of three avant-garde towers crowned by a platform 340 metres long. Christened “The Skypark”, this amazing roof area accommodates restaurants, bars, an infinity pool (the longest in the world), and gardens with 900 different species. The view ? Mind-blowing, of course ! www.marinabaysands.com
A real pearl of innovation at the very heart of Bangkok, the Banyan Tree has installed the Moonbar, a futuristic skybar, and the Vertigo restaurant, on its roof-terrace on the 61st floor. Proposing western cuisine combined with Asian influences, the restaurant has won several awards. www.banyantree.com
Architect Adam D. Tihany had the brilliant idea of installing a swimming pool above the void, behind a glass wall extending the neo-Gothic frontage of the 161-room Joule Hotel in the business district in Dallas. A bold exploit in esthetics ! www.thejouledallas.com
In the bustling neighbourhood of Worli in Bombay, the Aer Bar on the roof of the 5-star Four Seasons Mumbai is naturally a fashionable rendez-vous. This venue of minimalist design offers a 360° view of the entire city. fourseasons.com/mumbai
On the top floor of the Ink48 hotel in the Hell’s Kitchen neighbourhood, the Press Lounge is New York’s most highly-renowned roof bar for its extraordinary view of all of Midtown including Times Square, the Hudson and Upper West Side. An enchanting panorama to be admired when the sun goes down. www.thepresslounge.com
