Most Luxurious Hotel Pools in America
Beyond the clean rooms, cozy beds, and friendly staff, hotel pools can sometimes surprisingly linger in guests’ minds. America has no shortage of hotels that have invested in making their pools the ultimate luxurious retreats. We’ve carefully curated the best luxurious aquatic escapes that should be on your bucket list.
Disney’s Yacht Club & Beach Club Resort – Orlando, FL
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Stormalong Bay is the perfect location if you dream of a pool with a 230-foot-long water slide that feels more like a waterpark. Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort boasts this pool, offering resort guests access to a 3-acre pool that once served as a private yacht club retreat.
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center – Philadelphia, PA
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Perched 57 floors above Philadelphia, this infinity pool feels like swimming in the clouds. Exclusively available to hotel guests, it is atop one of the city’s tallest landmarks and offers jaw-dropping skyline views. Whether you’re visiting in winter or summer, the pool is heated year-round for the ultimate luxury experience.
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa – San Antonio, TX
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One of the most exciting parts of this hotel is its sprawling 9-acre pool. The resort redefined luxury in the Hill Country with its 1,100-foot lazy river, two water slides, and cabanas. A longtime favorite, its zero-entry design makes it easy for kids and older people to access.
Conrad Orlando – Orlando, FL
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Also known as Evermore Bay, this 8-acre lagoon pool in the heart of Central Florida steals the spotlight. Guests enjoy access to nearby theme parks, including the Walt Disney World Resort, while the pool’s elegant design transforms every swim into a memorable escape.
TWA Hotel – New York, NY
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This pool, nicknamed pool-cuzzi, is a gem atop the historic Flight Center designed by Eero Saarinen. Exclusive to guests, it is generously sized and offers panoramic views of JFK runways. The observation deck is designed to resemble an airplane wing as guests watch planes land and take off.
Resorts World Las Vegas – Las Vegas, NV
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This adults-only infinity pool is the ultimate desert oasis high above the Vegas Strip. Perched on the 23rd floor of Resorts World, the Athena Infinity Ultra Pool offers panoramic skyline views mixed with a chic and exclusive vibe. Its 1,800-square-foot space ensures room for all, even in peak season.
West Hollywood Edition – West Hollywood, CA
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Tucked into the heart of West Hollywood, this rooftop pool is the epitome of L.A. cool. With its design, private cabanas, and views of the Hollywood Hills, it’s a magnet for the city’s trendy crowd. After swimming, hotel guests can relax on the wooden loungers or visit the nearby aptly named restaurant, The Roof.
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge – Brooklyn, NY
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This rooftop pool offers views of the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge—a true urban escape for guests. While it’s open from 7 to 7 daily, kids are only allowed until 5 p.m. Although it is closed from November to April, it’s one of the features guests keep looking forward to.
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa – Scottsdale, AZ
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The Adventure Water Park, located in the heart of Scottsdale’s desert, features a lazy river, a 110-foot waterslide, and a FlowRider surf simulator for thrill-seekers. Despite its adult-only status, it’s a choice destination and is minutes from top golf courses.
The Resort at Pelican Hill – Newport Beach, CA
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Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Coliseum Pool—inspired by ancient Roman design—is a 136-foot circle with breathtaking ocean views. Its shallow depth of three feet also means it’s children-friendly. The pool is surrounded by private cabanas and fire pits, making it the perfect spot to unwind after exploring nearby Laguna Beach.
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa – Rancho Mirage, CA
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One of the highlights of staying in the sun-soaked Coachella Valley is this resort’s pool area. The two-acre Splashtopia water complex features a lazy river, waterslides, and a sandy beach. It’s minutes from Palm Springs’ shopping and dining, making it a perfect escape after a day in the sun.
Grand Wailea Astoria Resort – Maui, HI
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Guests at this resort will appreciate the lush gardens and ocean views they enjoy while dipping in the Wailea Canyon Activity Pool. The nine interconnected pools have waterfalls, waterslides, and even a lazy river. The family-friendly pool also has the world’s first water elevator.
Circa Resort & Casino – Las Vegas, NV
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The Stadium Swim complex is a modern marvel in downtown Las Vegas’s heart. It features six pools on multiple levels that accommodate 4,000 guests and a 40-foot screen for live sports. Open to guests 21 or older, it redefines poolside entertainment.
Pechanga Resort Casino – Temecula, CA
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This 4.5-acre oasis includes a family-friendly pool, an adults-only pool, and private cabanas with vineyard views, so there’s something for everyone. Although ‘The Cove’ has a nearby restaurant and several firepits, the neighboring Pechanga casino and wineries provide plenty of entertainment.
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai – Kailua-Kona, HI
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This resort is an aquaphile’s dream on the Big Island’s Kona-Kohala Coast. It has eight pools, including the Keiki Children’s Pool and the nearby King’s Pond, which houses over 4,000 tropical fish. Surrounded by swaying palms and stunning ocean views, these pools give an unforgettable Hawaiian experience.