I have the cover and lift that is compatible with the Hot Spring. It does not have the bar that runs across the top. It mounts to the cover, itself. I’ve been fine with it because it puts up a wall of privacy for us. If you don’t care about the privacy issue then that’s a topic I can’t address. If you have neighbors, then remember that you may not be able to see everyone/everything by having a cover blocking 25% of the view, but if you have nosey neighbors, this also keeps them from seeing you if the position of the cover is planned out.
BTW, I’d like to see this view that you want 360* for.