No 53 Chaoyang Street Hotel
Rooftop pool with its own kids' pool downtown
About this hotel
This is the only downtown hotel on this list with a rooftop swimming pool, and it goes further than most Golden Coast properties by adding a separate kids' pool and an open-air bath alongside the sun terrace. Unlike Hilton Yantai's indoor jacuzzi-and-pool combination nearby, the water here is entirely outdoors, usable in the warmer months rather than year-round. A garden and outdoor fireplace extend the outdoor feel into the evening once the pool closes, and a restaurant and bar cover food and drink without needing to leave the building. Free WiFi covers the property, and off-site parking is provided at no charge, useful given the compact downtown footprint typical of Chaoyang Street addresses near the historic core.
- Rooftop pool
- Kids' pool
- Open-air bath
- Garden
Our take
This suits a family wanting a genuine rooftop pool experience downtown rather than a Golden Coast resort stay, with the kids' pool separating younger children from adult-depth water. Unlike an indoor pool that runs all year, this rooftop setup is seasonal, best from late spring through early autumn. It works well for a shorter downtown stay paired with sightseeing near Yantai Shan.
- ✓Visit from late spring through early autumn; this rooftop pool is outdoor and effectively seasonal.
- ✓Use the separate kids' pool rather than the main rooftop pool for younger children, as depths differ.
- ✓Book the outdoor fireplace evening slot if travelling in shoulder season, when the terrace cools off fast.
Why we love it
- Rooftop pool with a sun terrace
- Separate kids' pool
- Open-air bath
- Garden with an outdoor fireplace
Why guests love itThe rooftop pool and its separate kids' pool made this an easy pick for a downtown family stay, close enough to Yantai Shan to fold in an afternoon of sightseeing without giving up pool time. Evenings by the outdoor fireplace in the garden became the default after the pool closed for the day. Being an outdoor setup, it clearly works best in warmer months, and anyone visiting in winter should not expect much use out of the rooftop water.