Along with alfresco picnics and breezy brunches, rooftop sips and dips rank with the greatest pleasures of urban living. And as every traveller worth their bucket lists knows, a good hotel rooftop bar will never go out of style: there's nothing like mingling, drinking and swimming above the buzzing streets of the city below.
Whether you are lucky enough to be a permanent resident or will travel for a happy hour with a view, these are our top five Avani hotels with all the rooftop vibes you can ask for.
SEEN Restaurant & Bar Bangkok at Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel
A sensual playground of elevated cuisine and craft cocktails, SEEN Restaurant & Bar Bangkok is where the city slickers come to sin, be seen and escape from it all. Perched 26 floors above the City of Angels and the Chao Phraya River, this is the ultimate luxe watering hole where bold flavours, fantastical mixology, and sultry beats compete for your attention with the rolling skyline. Located on the top floor of Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel and designed by M&J London, the clever use of indoor-outdoor spaces makes SEEN an all-weather spot.
Stratos at Avani Windhoek Hotel
Stratos, the signature rooftop restaurant and bar at Avani Windhoek Hotel, is the latest addition to the city's entertainment mix. Located on the 15th floor, with magnificent views of the capital of Namibia, Stratos comes with two bars, a pool and a sun deck — perfect for mixing and mingling. Positioned as an upscale entertainment space, Stratos has quickly become the go-to destination for Windhoek's socialites who come here to soak up the sun and the city culture. The uniquely local cocktails are a must, the mouth-watering mains are not to be missed and the tantalising desserts are definitely desired.
Missippi's Pool Bar & Social Hub at Avani Ibn Battuta Dubai Hotel
The brainchild of Candypants and Livit, the renowned party event hosts, Missippi's Pool Bar & Social Hub at Avani Ibn Battuta Dubai Hotel has added another dimension to Dubai's lively clubbing and nightlife scene. Serving up an innovative mix of drinks, bites, and music, Missippi's is also a visual dream. An enticing blend of poolside pastels with a dash of Bali, Tulum, and Miami sass, this is a venue to see and be seen. Bust your hunger with breakfasts to fuel your sunshine adventures, find wholesome lunches full of colour and exciting global plates for dinner.