Hong Kong's 7 Best Swimming Pools

It’s too hot. Too hot to spend more than the minimal amount of time footing it from A and B, too dangerously hot to hike, too sweaty and humid to exercise (and any kind of moving is kind of exercise). In fact, it’s getting too hot to think about wanting to be anywhere that isn’t an air conditioned room or submersed in sweet, sweet chlorinated water. Luckily for all of us, Hong Kong’s got a pool for you: rooftop or water-level, outdoor or indoor, lap-ready or party perfect. “Guh’bye, sweat! See you never!” you’ll think to yourself, leisurely backstroking up and down the lane. “It’s hot… but I’m cool!” You’ll muse, sipping on a caipirinha as you recline, swan-like, on a beach lounger with your toes dipped in water. Man. Wouldn’t it be great to be in a pool right now? Here’s are our top seven choices:

Wellness Pool, Cordis, Hong Kong

Whether your definition of “wellness” means marathon-lapping an 18-meter pool first thing in the morning, or lounging, cabana-style with a cocktail in hand watching the sunset, Cordis Hong Kong has all your needs in mind. Their heated rooftop pool on the 42nd floor offers stunning views, a relaxing jacuzzi, an underwater speaker system and fiber optic lights (primed, of course, for a party), cabanas, and a splash bar offering drinks and snacks.

Cordis Hong Kong, 555 Shanghai St., Mong Kok. 3552-3388. Daypass: Weekdays, $350, Weekends, $450.

W Hotel Wet Pool

At this altitude, you don’t even need to be in a pool to enjoy the thrilling landscape around you—but just for extra measure, sure, here’s a pool. At a whopping 692 feet above ground, this ultra hip swimspot is definitely the coolest place to take a swim, gaze out at the expansive landscape from your throne in the jacuzzi or worship the sun. And, yes, there’s a poolside bar, but that poolside bar offers lounge chair service so you don’t even need to interrupt your chill to get a drink.

W Hotel, 1 Austin Rd. West, West Kowloon. 3717-2222. Weekend daypass: $398+10% includes two standard drinks

Grand Hyatt

Looking for a poolside oasis but too lazy to step off the island? Grand Hyatt’s outdoor pool has you covered. Floating 11 floors above the Central Harbour, this 50-meter pool offers al fresco dining, lush gardens and a waterfall. And when your fingers start to prune, just slip on your runners and take a jog around the Hyatt’s 400m jogging path.

Grand Hyatt, 1 Harbour Rd., Wan Chai. 2588-1234. $550 for daypass.