The Pool at The Whitley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Atlanta Buckhead

"View the entire 2011 Gold List of the world's best places to stay › Also appeared in the Gold List in 2010, 2007, 2006, 2005 Amenities: Pool, Spa"

"You can access cardio and weight-training machines and an indoor saline pool at the well-equipped fitness center, or unwind at the ninth-floor spa, where seasonal body treatments and facials are offered"

"Property highlights include a big indoor pool, a high-end cafe, an ornate lobby, and a regal dining room"

"Classic white and gray-veined Carrera marble with customized mosaic patterns evolves into soft green with hints of slate gray at the pool and terrace"

"A sundeck with lounge chairs and a Jacuzzi are located near the pool and provide a luxurious setting to relax and get away from it all"

"Kids get special time, too: On Friday nights a family-friendly “dive-in” movie is projected at the pool and comes with popcorn"

"Plus, the hotel's enclosed second-floor junior Olympic-size pool and companion hot tub are just the thing to take the edge off after a day of exploring the city"

"A rooftop, glass-encased Olympic-sized swimming pool is a great place to unwind in cooler months"

"With that said, the new pool bar is a pleasant place to whet your whistle, and it has become a popular locale for evening events"