Hotels with swimming pools in London: which establishment to choose?

What better way to spend a trip to London than to enjoy a hotel with swimming pool?

Today, I'm taking you on a tour of the best establishments offering this service!

Here we go!

Hotels with swimming pools in London: article summary

Hotels with swimming pools in London: the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is perhaps best known for its double Michelin-starred restaurant Dinner by Heston Blumenthal.

However, the family pool inside its award-winning spa is a sight to behold. All in elegant gray with mood lighting, the 17 m pool is ideal for swimming laps.

Open daily from 6.30 a.m. to 9.30 p.m.customers of all ages can book individual sessions with a coach to improve their swimming technique.

Next door is a fitness center equipped with Technogym equipment, where personalized classes are offered. The only drawback is that the spa facilities are only open to guests who have booked a treatment.

Le Berkeley

Rooftop pools are rare in London. Nevertheless, the Berkeley's 17-meter pool, heated to a pleasant 30°C, is open all year round and accessible only to hotel guests.

You can get there :

• Every day 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

There's no changing room, so slip into a fluffy bathrobe and get ready to take a dip. While you relax, the adjacent bar serves snacks and cocktails.

Once the pool is closed, the area opens to the public for a nightcap by the pool.

Hotels with swimming pool in London: The Carlton Jumeirah Tower

Part of the Peak Fitness Club & Spa on the second floor of the Carlton Tower Jumeirah, this 20-metre indoor pool is one of London's largest.

Open weekdays 6.15 a.m. to 10 p.m., and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and SundayYou'll also have access to the hammam and sauna.

For families, there are two swimming sessions a day. Enough to enjoy a moment with your loved ones during your stay at the hotel.

Bulgari Hotel in London

If you really want to swim a few laps during your stay, the 25-metre underground pool inside the Bulgari Hotel London will meet many expectations.

The three-lane pool opens :

• Every day 7.30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

If you'd like a little privacy, curtained poolside cabanas nestled between Greek-style columns are available.

A spa with massaging jets near the pool will help dissipate any tension and improve circulation right from your first session.

Hotels with swimming pools in London: the Landmark London

Integrated into the hotel's spa facilities, the 15-metre chlorine-free swimming pool Landmark London is an excellent option for those who want to maximize their relaxation time.

Adjacent to the pool is a spacious samarium, which combines the benefits of a sauna and hammam to stimulate circulation.

Guests can also jump into the Jacuzzi and use the powerful jets to massage away muscle tension.

There are individual steam rooms in the changing rooms, perfect for relaxing after a few lengths.

The pool opens :

• Every day 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Le Shangri-La The Shard

Overlooking the rest of London, on the 52ᵉ floor of the Shangri-La The ShardHere, the infinity pool lives up to its Sky Pool name.

Not only is it the highest swimming pool in London, it's also the highest in Western Europe.

As a hotel guest, you can visit:

• Every day 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The limited size of this pool also means you need to book a time slot, which includes use of the Sky Sauna.

The ultra-modern gym, equipped with Technogym equipment, and the Gong bar on the same floor.

Hotels with swimming pool in London: One Aldwych

Located on the edge of Covent Garden, One Aldwych is well placed for sightseeing and theater-going.

But away from the hustle and bustle lies the hotel's underground health club, with an 18-meter chlorine-free swimming pool.

An underwater sound system plays music and projections cover the walls of graphics as you swim.

Afterwards, relax in the steam room and sauna, or in the relaxation room stocked with magazines and fresh fruit.

The most active guests will love the state-of-the-art gym with Technogym equipment and a Peloton bike.

You can get there :

• 6.30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Friday
• 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays

Finding a swimming pool in a London hotel is rarer than you might think. However, you won't find it hard to take a dip in the pools of the above-mentioned hotels.

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