Through the lens: pools with views

By MO Magazine

March 15, 2023

From sleek rooftop retreats to serene outdoor lagoons, discover the best pools with views at Mandarin Oriental.

From infinity-edge hideaways to breezy rooftop hangouts, dive headfirst into our gallery of pristine pools with spectacular vistas – all at Mandarin Oriental hotels around the world.

A guest swimming in the outdoor pool at Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum

Serene scenes in Bodrum

Dip your toes into the tiered, hillside pools at Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum, overlooking the glittering waters of Paradise Bay. Soak in panoramic views of the Aegean Sea and the islands off Turkey’s coastline, then kick back with a cocktail on a parasol-shaded poolside lounger.

View of the city from the 36th-floor pool at Mandarin Oriental, New York

Reach new heights in New York

Next time you’re craving some respite from the concrete and commotion of New York, retreat to the sky-high, 75-foot lap pool at Mandarin Oriental, New York for a gentle swim alongside the city’s skyline. High above Central Park on the hotel’s 36th floor, it offers floor-to-ceiling vistas of downtown Manhattan.

The tranquil canopied area next to one of the pools at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech

Mountain backdrops in Marrakech

Plunge into the jade-hued courtyard pool at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech, framed by palms and olive groves, and with epic views of the Atlas Mountains. If you want to take a break from poolside lounging, seek shade under bougainvillea-twined pergolas for a lazy lunch at the Pool Garden.

The rooftop pool and terrace at Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona

A fresh perspective on Barcelona

Survey the Passeig de Gràcia from the lounge beds that edge the 12-metre rooftop pool at Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona. Gaze across the city’s rooftops and gothic spires while you snack on tapas at Terrat, seeing if you can spot Gaudí’s iconic Casa Batlló.

Overhead view of the Pool and surrounding views at Mandarin Oriental, Santiago

Sit back and relax in Santiago

The Andes make for a backdrop like no other at Mandarin Oriental, Santiago, whose super-sized, palm-lined pool is more like a lagoon, complete with a cascading waterfall. It’s just the spot for a leisurely swim and bask in the sunshine, before you pad off to Senso for lunch.

View across the infinity edge pool of Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

Enjoy Kuala Lumpur’s urban jungle

Settle into a private poolside cabana and scope out the city’s skyscrapers from the third-floor infinity-edge pool at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, set between luscious tropical gardens and the soaring Petronas Towers. It’s open until 9pm at night, when the illuminated skyline is even more dramatic.

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