After visiting several hotel rooftop pools in Dallas this year, we've decided to create a complete guide to the 10 best ones. We also work closely with hotel owners and local reviewers to secure correct and up to date information.
Update: This article was updated on April 7th, 2025, with new information, new hotels, updated photos, booking links and insider tips.
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Our complete and up-to date guide to the 10 Best Hotel Rooftop Pools in Dallas - 2025 feature all info you need about each rooftop, all at the same place, so you don’t have to scroll around on several different sources finding it.
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In short: The Statler Hotel, a true Dallas icon, has played an important part of establishing the city as a business center for the Southwest since the 1950s.
What we say: At the 19th-floor you find the exclusive indoor/outdoor urban oasis the Waterproof bar and pool. Here you can swim with an epic panoramic view of surrounding downtown Dallas and enjoy delicious cocktails and bites. As the sun sets the energy picks up with life DJ entertainment, bottle service and ever more impeccable views.
In short: Canvas Hotel in south downtown Dallas occupies a renovated brick building that is nearly a century old.
What we say: Enjoy prime relaxation under the Dallas sun during daytime, or why not hang out in the lounge in the evening filled with live music. At the pool deck you can take a dip in the heated infinity pool while enjoying sweeping views of the city skyline and its surroundings.
In short: The Omni Dallas Hotel, located in the center of downtown Dallas, offers a year round oasis to all hotel guests.
What we say: Take a swim in the heated infinity swimming pool, sip a cocktail by the seasonal fire pit or work on your tan in one of the lounge chairs, all while overlooking downtown Dallas. There are many ways you can enjoy this lovely spot.
In short: W Dallas - Victory, located in the Victory Park across the street from the American Airlines Center, offers its guests breathtaking views.
What we say: The best part is that anyone can access the The Wet® Deck and it’s full service bar for some cool drinks, foods and snacks, but to do so a reservation is needed. Come visit on the 16th floor of the hotel, at The Wet® Deck, where you can be amazed by the panoramic and heated rooftop infinity pool, and lay back in one of the tanning beds or comfy lounge chairs.
In short: The Fairmont Dallas is ideally located in the heart of Downtown Dallas, and the only Hotel in the Arts District.
What we say: We like this rooftop pool mostly because it's so big and that it comes with a nice skyline view of Dallas. Come to relax and enjoy delicious specialty cocktails, lunch, and drinks with poolside services, offered seasonally as weather permits.
In short: Voted best hotel and pool, the art centric boutique Hotel Lorenzo is located in the vibrant Cedars area of downtown Dallas.
What we say: The resort-style rooftop pool comes complete with cabanas, relaxing lounge chairs, and the summer bar Relativity. Sip on a cocktail, enjoy a delicious meal and indulge in the stunning scenery of palm trees and the stunning downtown Dallas skyline.
In short: Another icon in the hospitality scene, The Adolphus offers unbeatable views of downtown Dallas from its 7th floor.
What we say: The location right amidst the Dallas skyscrapers makes this hotel pool very unique, and is also one of the reasons we like it so much. The rooftop pool deck has a temperature-controlled pool, a full bar, private cabanas and tanning beds where you can cool off on a hot summer day. All to some unbeatable views of downtown Dallas.
In short: The Joule is yet another Dallas icon, and a neo-Gothic landmark building in the heart of the central business district.
What we say: On top of the hotel you find a remarkable 8-foot cantilevered pool that is extending out and over Main Street. Plexi-glass fronted, it gives you the feeling of swimming beyond the hotel’s edge. Enjoy this private gem with a drink or a fare from the downstairs restaurant, a marvelous view and all the other amenities that come with it.
In short: As one of the best luxury hotels in Dallas and arguably in the U.S., Hotel Crescent Count sits in the heart of the city.
What we say: Atop the 2nd floor you can enjoy food and beverage services and other comfortable amenities while relaxing in the sun or splashing in the pool. Probably the least spectacular rooftop pool on this list, but still a good option if you prefer it more relaxed and calm.
In short: SomewhJust a few blocks from the Arts District in downtown Dallas, you will find the Hilton Garden Inn.
What we say: Set on 5th floor, the sun terrace and stylish rooftop pool is a hidden treasure for anyone who wants to swim and relax with spectacular views of the city skyline. Apart from the lovely pool, we also found out during our visit that they serve great cocktails up here. Perfect yo enjoy poolside.
Rikard has spent the last 10 years exploring, enjoying, researching and working with rooftop venues. During these years he has visited more than 700 rooftops across the globe. The experience he has gained is used to create helpful, in-depth and accessible content, and to share his knowledge and rooftop expertise with fellow rooftop-lovers.
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