Fancy a dip? If you want to cool off while in the big city, there’s nothing better than a swimming pool in London. Our list of hotels in London with the best pools lets you have a splashing good time while on holiday!
Courthouse Hotel London
19 – 21 Great Marlborough Street, W1F 7LH London, UK.
The Courthouse offers both luxury and quirkiness. First established in a historic converted courthouse, its rooms were formerly courtrooms and cells. Today, it’s a stunning hotel with a range of facilities, including a cinema and bowling alley. The pool is a real highlight, with a jet fountain and jacuzzi bubbles. The pool area also contains a sauna and treatment rooms for those who want to relax.
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Indoor pool at Courthouse Hotel London
The Berkeley Hotel
Wilton Place, SW1X 7RL London, UK.
Most swimming pools in London are indoors, but Berkeley’s is an exception. It’s on the hotel’s rooftop terrace, overlooking the rolling acres of Hyde Park. The terrace has a retractable roof, allowing guests to enjoy a dip even when the weather is bad – an absolute necessity in this city! In London’s exclusive Knightsbridge area, this stylish hotel also has a Michelin-starred restaurant and luxury spa.
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Outdoor pool at the Berkeley Hotel
Shangri-La The Shard
31 St Thomas Street, SE1 9QU London, UK.
High up in one of London’s most iconic skyscrapers, the Shangri-La is simply the best option for those who want a view while they swim. Its Skypool, set on the 52nd floor, is the highest infinity pool in Europe, giving unbeatable vistas of the whole city. Those with a fear of heights should give this one a miss! In addition to its dazzling pool, the Shangri-La has ultra-modern rooms. Inside the room, you’ll find a set of binoculars, letting you zoom in on that world-famous skyline.
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Rooftop pool at Shangri-La El Shard hotel
One Aldwych Hotel
1 Aldwych, WC2B 4RH London, UK.
Theatre-lovers will appreciate One Aldwych’s location, right in the heart of London’s West End Theatreland. It’s right beside the bustling Covent Garden, full of great shops and street artists. This hotel also has a fabulous pool tucked away in the basement. As it’s designed for relaxation rather than sport, the pool features atmospheric mood lighting and underwater music.
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Indoor pool at the One Aldwych Hotel
Hotel Café Royal
68 Regent Street, W1B 5EL London, UK.
Hotel Café Royal’s pool has become a landmark in its own right. Set as part of the hotel’s health and well-being zone, this extra-large lap pool is ideal, whether you want to relax or swim some lengths. The spa also features a Watsu pool, allowing guests to enjoy gentle hydrotherapy in its warm waters. Prefer something more energetic? The Café Royal also has a state-of-the-art gym, so you can work up a sweat before heading back to your luxuriously decorated room to chill out.
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Indoor pool at the Café Royal Hotel
The Marylebone Hotel
47 Welbeck Street, W1G 8DN London, UK.
This family-friendly hotel has a 60-foot (18-metre) swimming pool where you can blow off some steam, as well as an ultra-modern gym. Fitness classes are available, making this an excellent choice for keen athletes. When you’re done with your workout, head back to your room to relax in style: the beds have super-soft, luxury linens and come with fluffy bathrobes and slippers. The hotel also has two great restaurants that focus on local produce and offers 24-hour room service.
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Indoor pool at the Marylebone Hotel
Town Hall Hotel & Apartments
Patriot Square, E2 9NF London, UK.
This sleek aparthotel is in the East End, a short Tube ride from Central London. As the name suggests, it’s built in a converted town hall, so it’s full of unusual design features. With apartments, suites and rooms to choose from, there’s something for everyone. The indoor pool is 50 feet (15 metres) long and benefits from an overhead skylight, so you can enjoy natural light while you swim laps.
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Indoor pool at the Hotel & Apartments Town Hall
London Marriott Hotel County Hall
Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7PB London, UK.
You’ll need to book a slot in advance to use this pool, but it’s worth the hassle. This hotel has one of the finest pools in London. It’s a full 80 feet (25 metres) long, with natural light due to the skylights. As well as its spectacular pool, this luxury hotel has a fabulous location, facing Big Ben and nearby attractions like the London Eye and London Aquarium.
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Indoor pool at London Marriott Hotel County Hall
The Landmark Hotel
222 Marylebone Road, NW1 6JQ London, UK.
Hate chlorine? You’ll love the pool at the Landmark Hotel, which is gently treated with oxygen and copper for a bleach-free swim. The hotel is part of the spa complex, which also has a gentle sanarium and a steam room. Apart from the pool, the Landmark is a great hotel for those who want to relax. Its 8-story glass atrium, filled with huge palm trees, is an oasis of calm in this busy city.
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Indoor pool at the Landmark Hotel
Bulgari Hotel London
171 Knightsbridge, SW7 1DW London, UK.
The 80-foot (25-metre) pool is one of the highlights of the Bulgari. With stylish mosaic tiles, this underground pool is wonderful if you want to do some laps. Prefer to just chill out on a stretcher? No problem. Poolside service is available, so guests can relax with a cocktail in hand. The vitality pool, beside the swimming pool, is tiled with gold leaf and provides a remarkable jacuzzi experience that will make you feel like you’re sitting in a tub of champagne. It offers jacuzzi bubbles, waterfall cascades and more.
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Indoor pool at Bulgari Hotel London
