For many travelers, a hotel's pool can make or break a stay. Book one of these 10 hotels — nominated by an expert panel and voted by readers as having the best hotel pools in the nation — and your stay is sure to be filled with poolside memories. These properties feature pools with spectacular designs and comfortable seating areas, and many offer scenic views alongside stellar water features.

No. 10: TWA Hotel
Queens, New York
The TWA Hotel at JFK Airport has one of the world’s most unique pool views. This rooftop infinity pool enjoys panoramic vistas over one of the nation’s busiest runways. Take in the rare sights while you swim, lounge, or enjoy cocktails, wine, beer, and delicious bites at The Pool Bar.

No. 9: Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
Koloa, Hawaii
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa boasts one of the world's most splendid pools, featuring both multilevel freshwater pools as wells as a saltwater lagoon. The whole family will love the 150-foot water slide. There's also an adult-only pool area and lap swimming in the Anara Spa, and you'll need to make time for the 1.5-acre saltwater lagoon that features a sandy beach as well as islets to swim to. Poolside dining and drinking is available and you can even rent private VIP cabanas for the day should you really want to laze.

No. 8: JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
Orlando, Florida
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes is home to an epic water park that features thrills like a slide tower with three separate high-flying slides that have unique aspects like vortex funnels and sensory slides. The park also has a lazy river that boasts 670,000 gallons of winding water. There is also a kids' Splash Cove, an adults-only lap/spa pool, and private spa cabanas for rent, which come with dedicated food and beverage service from Knife Burger, created by a Michelin-awarded chef.

No. 7: Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort
Honolulu, Hawaii
The Sheraton Waikiki in Honolulu offers a family-friendly activity pool area with all the bells and whistles: water slides, a whirlpool, and an interactive fountain area. But the real star at this Hawaii resort is the oceanfront infinity pool — one of the longest in North America — with its stunning views of Waikiki and Diamond Head.

No. 6: Nemacolin
Farmington, Pennsylvania
The Peak at Nemacolin is a year-round pool complex with mountain views that's big on luxury and fun. Watch a show on stage from the water or from a private cabana while your dinner is brought right to you, or take a break from swimming and try your hand at ax throwing. Movie nights and other outdoor activities offer fun all year long at this pool complex. For a more intimate experience, spend some time at the smaller Paradise Pool.

No. 5: Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Overlooking 11 lush acres of stunning landscape, the pool area at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle. You never know who you may run into at this historic hotel that has been a preferred destination of politicians and celebrities when visiting the city. Guests can swim, sunbathe, or enjoy a refreshing drink at the poolside bar while engaging in people-watching.

No. 4: The Peninsula Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
There's no need to worry about weather in the Windy City, as the pool and hot tub at The Peninsula Chicago are indoors. Guests enjoy sweeping views of downtown Chicago via a wall of towering windows running the length of the swim and lounge area.

No. 3: The Biltmore Hotel Miami - Coral Gables
Coral Gables, Florida
The Biltmore Hotel first opened in 1926, and that's when their grand pool was unveiled. It remains one of the largest hotel pools in the United States, a massive 23,000 square feet of watery bliss. Once the place where Esther Williams did extravagant aquatic performances, these days it's all about the cabana experience or the daybeds for a day of relaxing —and, of course, having a little splash in the very big pool.

No. 2: Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection
Koloa, Hawaii
Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu is home to one of the largest single pools on the island of Kauai, a 350,000-gallon masterpiece packed with water slides, swim-through waterfalls, a grotto, and an infinity edge. The smaller but equally spectacular Lagoon Pool offers more than 6,000 square feet of family-friendly fun, while the more intimate Tranquility Pool provides a quiet oasis for guests 18 and older.

No. 1: Orlando World Center Marriott
Orlando, Florida
Orlando World Center Marriott features a giant water park that includes seven water slides and a 575-foot lazy river that you can float down with provided inner tubes. Other perks include a kids' Splash Zone, a lagoon style zero-entry heated pool, and poolside meals and drinks from the bar and grill. Private cabanas with TVs, Bluetooth speakers, safes, and lounge space for up to eight seal the deal at this fantastic Florida hotel resort pool.