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"