C: Is for Clubs in the Sky!

Summer is coming and so is the heat. Below is a list of the new oasis that offer a place to get away even when your still stuck in the city. Have an affaire to throw, that needs to be chic and at the newest hottest place? Want to hand with the elite and be part of the beautiful people? Here are suggestions that not only do they offer rooms with a view but a cool way too pass away the night or day.

Opening Thursday, an oasis will sparkle at the top of the Empire Hotel, with an exclusive Vegas-style pool with cabanas and cocktail service. The Pooldeck is the only Upper West Side pool scene. The roof is split into two levels: the upper level for sunning and swimming, the lower for cabanas and cocktailing and both are for guests only. But don't let that intimidate you. Cash always speaks volumes. Those cabanas come stocked with a flat screen, wireless internet and a day bed. Or, take in the services of the newly opened Jeunesse Spa which offers massages on the rooftop, sun and a view along with your Swedish deep tissue rubdown. Views of Central Park, Lincoln Center, and the Hudson River from its exclusive perch will have you feeling suspended above some of the most beautiful and prime real estate NY has to offer. The restaurant below the Pooldeck by Jeffery Chodorow's is the next big splash, with a bar, bistro fare and some outdoor space of its own for a few drinks under the stars.

Next The Peninsula Hotel had gotten a makeover and will reopen in mid-May. Moroccan lanterns, and Venetian mirrors—inspired by a Shanghainese socialite are set to lure you to Salon de Ning. Housed on the 23rd floor of the 55th and Park establishment, this bar and lounge will feature a mix of decor, like Chinese daybeds and an indoor/ outdoor space. Salon de Ning will be open year-round and is sure to please.

Strolling over to Times Square and the Atelier building, Espace offers its uppermost floor and terrace. The Atelier Sky Lounge has a wraparound outdoor deck that offers views of the city and the Hudson River. The space comes with furniture and a small kitchen, service-elevator access, and audio and video capabilities. The Sky Lounge is available year-round, and is perfect for a summer wedding or that party that will have the social pages talking about for at least a week.

Last but not least is the Highbar, the indoor-outdoor lounge from Greg Brier (owner of Aspen and Amalia). Set to open in a couple of weeks Designed specifically for events, this rooftop space in Times Square will have an advanced sound system, a DJ booth, and technology that will allow companies to brand the space with logos and video. Highbar will hold 200 outside, with room for 75 in the adjacent indoor lounge. Look for several sponsored events to be taking place here.

In a city where real estate is "sky high" it is nice to know there are places that make those words seem soothing and that is a F.A.C.T. with a view.