Lounge above Back Bay at Boston’s rooftop pool

💧 RTP is the only rooftop pool in our city with public access — meaning it’s a hot spot for cooling down in the summer. Here’s what to know about lounging poolside at the Back Bay hotel.

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We wouldn’t mind relaxing by this pool right about now.

Photo provided by The Colonnade Hotel

It’s almost time to make a splash from 12 stories above Back Bay this summer — Boston’s only rooftop pool with public access opens for the season on Tuesday, May 30.

RTP at The Colonnade Hotel will be open to non-hotel guests starting at 10 a.m. on Mondays through Thursdays, plus Sundays after 2 p.m., for a $50 fee. Note: The pool is 21+ after 5 p.m.

Channel your inner Sharpay Evans on a chaise lounge or rent a private cabana to really feel “Fabulous.” Pro tip: Make use of the free sunscreen dispensers, courtesy of Impact Melanoma .

The poolside food menu features Caribbean chicken tenders, sesame tuna bao buns, and a true New England classic: lobster rolls. Guests can also sip drinks like the “Boston Hurricane” with rum and coconut or a frosty frosé.

RTP operates on a first come, first served basis . Read: You’ll want to arrive early to secure a spot.

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Sara is a Massachusetts native and Boston University alumna based in Somerville, MA. She has previously written for Static Media, Pure Wander Travel Blog, and South Shore Home, Life & Style Magazine. You can catch her dropping way too much money at local indie bookstores around Boston.
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