The hotel pool. Three words that can make anyone's ears perk up in excited anticipation. The lounging, the cocktails, the plain ol' kicking back. But some hotels go a step further than just having clean swimming pools with friendly waiters, they have views to go with it. I'm not talking about simple rooftop views either, I'm talking about straight up mountains, oceans and freaking deserts! Dive into some of the best hotel pool views in the world. Hotel Casa Palopó, Guatemala Set in the steep hills surrounding Santa Catarina Palopó, this hotel, strangely enough, only houses 9 guests at one time. That's a pretty good deal though, considering you wouldn't want too much distraction while gazing at the view of the three volcanoes that their pool affords, or the stunning Lake Atitlan right below.

The Cambrian Adelboden, Switzerland

Bang in the middle of the pristine Swiss Alps, this hotel, like most things Switzerland, is pretty much a postcard come to life. The heated outdoor pool is on a whole different league though, with a ridiculously perfect view of snow capped mountains, along with their reflection in the waters below.

Hotel Villa Honegg, Switzerland

While we're on the subject of Swiss hotels, might as well mention another stunner. The Hotel Villa Honegg in Lucerne has more than a few spa options, but the alpine panorama of the main pool is what really makes it special. Words can't do it justice, but a picture might.