Best Rooftop Pool Hotels in Kuala Lumpur
Few cities pair a swim with a skyline quite like Kuala Lumpur. Between the Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower, and Menara 118 all crowding into the same view, a handful of KL’s hotels have turned their rooftop or upper-floor pools into genuine attractions in their own right — not just a place to cool off, but a reason to book. Here are the best of them.
W Kuala Lumpur — WET Deck
WET Deck, on Level 12, is KL’s most talked-about pool-and-bar combination — an outdoor pool with the Petronas Twin Towers as its backdrop, surrounded by a genuinely lively rooftop bar scene. It operates as a pool from 7am to 7pm daily, with the bar running later and cabana packages available for groups wanting bottle service and DJ sets as day turns to night. Smart casual dress is enforced, and a minimum spend applies to table/cabana bookings on weekends — worth knowing if you’re coming purely for the photo rather than a full night out.
Best for: Travellers who want the pool and the party in one place, with the towers directly in frame.
Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur — Vertigo
Vertigo, Banyan Tree’s rooftop space, is better known as one of KL’s best rooftop bars than as a swimming pool — but it’s worth including here for anyone chasing the single best elevated skyline view in the city to pair with a pre- or post-swim drink. Expect creative cocktails, Southeast Asian-inspired tapas, and a strictly 21+ door policy.
Best for: A sundowner with an unbeatable skyline view, best paired with a swim at the hotel’s own pool earlier in the day.
Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur — Sky Infinity Pool
Up on the 51st floor, Imperial Lexis’s Sky Infinity Pool is one of the highest hotel pools in the city, with a heated infinity edge and sweeping views that take in the Petronas Twin Towers, KL Tower, and Menara 118 all at once. It’s open daily from 7am to 10pm, giving you a much longer window than most rooftop pools to catch it at golden hour.
Best for: The highest vantage point on this list, and the longest daily opening hours if you want a sunset swim.
EQ Kuala Lumpur — Infinity Pool
EQ’s 25-metre saltwater infinity pool on Level 29 pairs skyline views with genuine wellness credentials — underwater music, temperature-controlled water, and an adjoining vitality pool with hydro jets designed to ease travel fatigue. It’s less about the party scene and more about a properly restorative swim with a view.
Best for: Travellers who want the infinity-pool photo without the nightclub energy — a quieter, wellness-focused alternative.
Impiana KLCC Hotel — Level 4 Infinity-Edge Pool
Impiana’s infinity-edge pool on Level 4 delivers sweeping skyline views at a noticeably more budget-friendly price point than the luxury entries above, making it a strong pick if the pool view matters but the five-star price tag doesn’t fit your budget.
Best for: Skyline pool views without paying premium hotel rates.
Comparison Table: Rooftop & Infinity Pool Hotels
| Hotel | Pool Location | Standout Feature | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Kuala Lumpur | Level 12 (WET Deck) | Towers view + rooftop bar/DJ scene | Pool + party in one place |
| Imperial Lexis KL | 51st floor | Highest pool on this list, heated | Best views, longest hours |
| EQ Kuala Lumpur | Level 29 | Saltwater, wellness-focused | Quiet, restorative swim |
| Impiana KLCC Hotel | Level 4 | Skyline views, budget-friendly | Value without sacrificing the view |
| Banyan Tree KL (Vertigo) | Rooftop bar | Best skyline sundowner | Post-swim drinks, not the swim itself |
Tips for Chasing the Best Pool Photo
- Golden hour (roughly 5:30-6:30pm) is prime time at most of these pools for the classic skyline-glow shot.
- Check opening hours before you book — several of these pools close by 7-9pm, so a sunset swim needs planning, not a spontaneous late-evening dip.
- Some rooftop bars enforce a minimum spend or age restriction (Vertigo is 21+, WET Deck has smart-casual dress and weekend minimum spend) — worth checking before you show up expecting a casual swim.
- Non-guests can sometimes access day passes at a few of these properties — worth checking directly with the hotel if you just want the pool experience without booking a room.
For the full range of where to stay in the city beyond the pool scene, see our Where to Stay in Kuala Lumpur guide and our Best Luxury Hotels in Kuala Lumpur guide.
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