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Discover Europe's most stunning rooftop escapes
As Europe embraces the summer months, this selection of hotels invite guests to embrace the spirit of summer from the city's most coveted vantage points: sun-drenched rooftops. From Florence's golden terraces to London's skyline lounges, these properties welcome travellers to celebrate the warm days with open-air dining, panoramic views, handcrafted cocktails, and vibrant seasonal menus.
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MILAN - Casa Brera, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan
For a Milan rooftop with serious style, Etereo Skybar and Restaurant sits on Casa Brera's eighth and top floor, pairing sweeping 360-degree views with a rich palette of cherry red, brown sugar and desert sand. Looking out across the Duomo, Galleria, Castello Sforzesco and Porta Nuova, the rooftop brings together an outdoor panoramic pool, terrace loungers, sofas and umbrellas for an elevated city escape. The terrace flows into an indoor bar counter in red arabesque marble, creating a vibrant social hub that moves seamlessly from hotel arrival to rooftop moment. Open daily, Etereo serves Mediterranean-inspired dishes, creative cocktails and a "breakfast with a view" that makes mornings feel just as special as sunset drinks.
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BARCELONA - Moxy, Barcelona
For a playful Barcelona rooftop with plenty of personality, Bonavista at Moxy Barcelona brings together city views, Mediterranean-inspired plates and a cocktail list by Grup Confiteria. Spanning more than 500 m², the rooftop moves easily from relaxed daytime dining to sunset drinks, with panoramic views across Barcelona and Montjuïc. Designed by Pichiglas Studio, the space channels New Memphis style and 1970s Miami through bold, colourful interiors that feel made for sociable summer moments. Come the weekend, "Brunch in the Heights" adds music, relaxed atmosphere and easygoing plates, from avocado toast and pancakes to matcha, chai latte and lighter options.
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ISTANBUL - The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
For a polished rooftop escape above the Bosphorus, The Roof at The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul brings together an infinity pool, lush greenery, Mediterranean dining and handcrafted cocktails with sweeping waterfront views. By day, it's a serene city hideaway for sunlounging above Istanbul; by night, it shifts into a refined summer social space, with DJ sessions, open-air cinema evenings and private gatherings adding to its warm-weather appeal.
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Edinburgh - W Edinburgh
The city's boldest luxury lifestyle hotel, W Deck offers the best views over the Scottish capital. Set to open daily from 1 June, the rooftop looks out across Edinburgh's most renowned landmarks, including its Castle, Arthur's Seat and Calton Hill, and is designed as a seasonal space focused on views, music and relaxed alfresco evenings. Its opening coincides with Edinburgh's summer festival season, when the city becomes a global cultural hub, hosting weeks of music, arts and performance events that culminate in August's world-famous Fringe Festival and Royal Military Tattoo, during which streets, venues and public spaces fill with live shows and audiences from around the world. Against this backdrop, W Sunset Sessions run every Friday from 7pm–10pm, with live DJ sets and acoustic sessions from local musicians, while guests enjoy bespoke cocktails and light bites served on the terrace.
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LONDON - The Stratford, London
Autograph Collection Set on the seventh floor of the design-led luxury hotel, The Stratford, Autograph Collection, Kokin offers a relaxed summer dining spot with open-air seating and unbeatable views across East London and the former 2012 Olympic Park. Opened in 2025 and led by acclaimed chef Daisuke Shimoyama, the restaurant brings a contemporary, fire-led approach to Japanese cuisine, with the terrace designed for easygoing lunches and evening dining as the city stretches into warmer months. The seasonal menu focuses on wood-fire and charcoal cooking, with signature dishes including Kokin Oyster with apple-smoked celeriac purée, Wood-fire Anago Chawanmushi, Kokin-style Fish & Chips and wood-fire and charcoal-grilled Wagyu Beef Sukiyaki, all served against a skyline backdrop that feels distinctly East London rather than central London gloss.
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FLORENCE - The Excelsior, Excelsior
A Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence For Florence views with a sense of occasion, Cosimo rooftop bar and restaurant at The Excelsior looks out across the Arno River, Tuscan hills and the city's rooftops from Florence's largest panoramic terrace. Named after Cosimo de' Medici and designed by Martin Brudnizki, the space blends contemporary elegance with Florentine craftsmanship, with tones inspired by the Tuscan countryside. Executive Chef Marco Migliorati brings a refined take on Tuscan cuisine to the rooftop, with signature dishes including Cosimo's Steak and Catch of the Day finished tableside. As evening falls, the terrace becomes a warm, intimate spot for cocktails, with tableside Negroni variations adding a touch of theatre.
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