10 extraordinary hotel pools

What do you look forward to when you check into a hotel or resort? The restaurants? The spa? The gym? Or is it the swimming pool? Does the look and size of a pool matter to you? Here are 10 extraordinary hotel pools compiled by TripAdvisor, with comments are from TripAdvisor travellers.

1. Velassaru Maldives – Velassaru Island, Maldives - “Feel the worries and stress dissipate with each day each dive into crystal blue waters.” Photo: TripAdvisor

2. Boscolo Milano – Milan, Italy - “If you stay here you must make it a point to check out the futuristic pool.” Photo: TripAdvisor

3. Delamore Lodge – Waiheke Island, New Zealand - “If you are after a bucket list experience then Delamore Lodge is the place for you.” Photo: TripAdvisor

4. InterContinental Dubai Festival City – Dubai, United Arab Emirates - “Trying the rooftop pool is a must, especially swimming in the glass section…” Photo: TripAdvisor

5. Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel – Muscat, Oman - “The main pool was by far the nicest, with infinity ending onto the sea view.” Photo: TripAdvisor

6. Grand Hotel Tremezzo – Tremezzo, Italy - “The floating pool on the lake was special. Truly a beautiful setting…” Photo: TripAdvisor

7. Four Seasons Shanghai Pudong – Shanghai, China - “Spending time at the pool is a real treat… Stunning view of Shanghai, especially at night.” Photo: TripAdvisor

8. The Springs Resort and Spa – Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica - “These are hot springs as well so natural hot spring water is channeled into the pools.” Photo: TripAdvisor

9. The Cambrian – Adelboden, Switzerland - “The ‘pool with a view’ is the hotel’s star feature and it doesn’t disappoint.” Photo: TripAdvisor

10. Hotel Hacienda Na Xamena – Ibiza, Spain - “A truly beautiful location up high on the cliffs looking out to the ocean.” Photo: TripAdvisorpetikan : http://www.star2.com/travel/malaysia/2015/08/12/10-extraordinary-hotel-pools