La Piscine

Arriba - Tapas y Tequila is located on the rooftop of Hotel Americano serving Spanish cuisine with sweeping views of New York City.

A cooling trend? Like the Hudson Hotel, which turned its terrace into a cozy “ski lodge” with heat lamps, the Americano in Chelsea has created an enclosed winter hideaway on its 10th-floor terrace, inspired by Patagonia’s glaciers. Fondues are a specialty. — Florence Fabricant

Bar and grill atop Chelsea’s Hôtel Americano, street entrance via elevator. Sleek metal bar, minimalist patio dressings, views to the east, north, and west. La piscine itself stays cool during the summer, turns hot tub come the chilly months. For guests only, tho. Grill does babaganoush and octopus, then fondue in the winter. Mojitos, mezcalitos, hibiscus margaritas. Latin American management...