Rooftop Pools Entice Visitors to Major Hotels

Rooftop swimming pools occupy the top of a number of lodgings throughout the country.
Rooftop Pools Entice Visitors to Major Hotels
A rooftop mural entertains swimmers atop the Arlo Washington, D.C., hotel. Photo courtesy of Arlo Washington
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Dan and Doris Beatty spent the afternoon at an inviting oceanside beach. While they enjoyed the sun, sand and surf, they had to deal with bugs, be mindful of the strong offshore current and, when they returned to their hotel room, wash residual grit from their bodies.

The scene was different for Sam and Judy Crawford. While they also lolled on chaise lounges to soak up the sun’s rays and cooled off in clear water, they ended their relaxing afternoon silt- and sting-free. That’s because they were replicating a visit to a beach on the roof of the inner-city hotel where they were staying.

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