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| - My friends and I discovered the Clarendon this summer after hearing that their amazing pool is open for the public to enjoy. After just one lazy Sunday, we were hooked. The pool is fantastic! You can enjoy the appropriately named "Oasis" relaxing on their lounge chairs and couches, or get there early if you want to commandeer one of the beds. The folks at the Clarendon didn't miss much: the décor is modern and the atmosphere relaxed. They've usually got a pretty good soundtrack piped in above and an even better one below the surface thanks to the nifty underwater speakers (We've caught the themes to Hawaii Five-O, The Love Boat, and even Jaws). Plus there are free towels, pool toys, beach balls, and a very convenient poolside bar (or friendly waiter on slower weekends). Speaking of the bar, do yourself a favor and order a margarita. Better yet - a pitcher of margaritas. Mmm. The only thing they could improve would be the hot tub - although it can fit 50 people (yes, we've tested it) they keep the temperature set to lukewarm bath.
Needless to say, we began to panic as the weather started to turn cooler and we foresaw our pool fun coming to an end. Much to our delight, we found the rooftop lounge opening up for the fall season. Although this is more of a work in progress, the potential is there for an excellent night on (or above) the town - you can't beat the view. You never really know what you're going to get at the C though - We've been there on nights when we were the only patrons and others when we couldn't even get upstairs. For those of you that previously noted the capacity limitations don't worry! We're told that renovations are planned to raise the railings (and thus increase the capacity). Keep your eye on this place!
Oh, and if you've got a good excuse to be downtown, you might as well book a room. On slow weekends, they'll give you a great deal and the staff there is very accommodating. The room we got was totally refurbished, clean, and comfortable.
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