Design hotels with pools

Downtown Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Beach $$$

Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach

Sea urchin chandeliers and bedrooms fitted with customizable chromatherapy mood lighting. Outdoor rooftop relaxation dipping pool on the Skydeck

Shamwari Private Game Reserve $$$$

Shamwari Bayethe

Thatched canvas tents conceal indoor stone fireplaces and private plunge pools. Communal outdoor swimming pool on the main viewing deck, plus individual private plunge pools on each tented suite deck.

Shamwari Private Game Reserve 2018 $$$$

Shamwari Eagles Crag

Cantilevered dining pods and timber viewing decks jut out over the forest canopy. Nine private heated outdoor plunge pools on the timber viewing decks of each suite, depth approximately 1.5 metres.

Shamwari Private Game Reserve 2021 $$$$

Shamwari Sindile

Freestanding canvas tents elevated on timber platforms above the bush, framing uninterrupted views of Bushman's River. Private heated plunge pool on each tented suite viewing deck

Chengguan, Lhasa $$$

Shangri La Hotel Lhasa

A six-metre crystal chandelier shaped like a prayer wheel anchors the lobby lounge. Indoor swimming pool and hot whirlpool bath.

Besiktas, Istanbul From $450

Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul

A three-story domed atrium showcasing an eighteen-meter Chinese silk painting and cascading Bohemian crystal chandeliers. Heated indoor swimming pool and separate children's pool

Lixia, Jinan $$$

Shangri-La Hotel, Jinan

Classical red moon gates and lotus flower motifs echo Jinan's spring garden heritage. 25-metre indoor heated swimming pool with an adjacent heated whirlpool.

Ash Shati, Jeddah From $500

Shangri-La Jeddah

A superyacht motif inside the Burj Assila tower, featuring crisp nautical tones and full-height Red Sea glass. 25-metre outdoor heated pool on the 7th floor overlooking the Red Sea coast.

Trou d'Eau Douce, Mauritius $$$$

Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Mauritius

Suites feature pale neutrals, mango wood furnishings and large bay windows. Two main outdoor swimming pools including an adults-only pool on Frangipani Islet, plus private plunge and infinity pools in standalone Beach Villas

ASEAN Business District, Nanning $$$

Shangri-La Nanning

Goettsch Partners tapered the crystalline skyscraper into an illuminated crown above Nanning. Outdoor heated skyline swimming pool on the Level 71 terrace, situated 323 meters above ground level.

Shenwan, Shenzhen From $350

Shangri-La Nanshan

Lingnan courtyard motifs meet jade-green marble and lantern chandeliers high above the bay. Glass-walled indoor swimming pool overlooking Shenzhen Bay

Chaillot, Paris From $1,800

Shangri-La Paris

Gilded Empire and Directoire aesthetics by Pierre-Yves Rochon, accented with fine silk wallcoverings and crystal hardware. 15-17m daylight-bathed colonnaded indoor mosaic swimming pool with direct access to an outdoor garden sun terrace

Tonle Bassac, Phnom Penh From $150

Shangri-La Phnom Penh

French Art Deco geometry meets hand-carved leather Khmer motifs across high-altitude spaces. High-floor outdoor infinity swimming pool overlooking the Mekong River and skyline

London Bridge, London From $950

Shangri-La The Shard

Floor-to-ceiling glass facets frame panoramic cityscapes, complemented by Asian brush-work motifs and floating ceiling scrolls. Indoor heated 11x4m Sky Pool on Level 52

Marunouchi, Tokyo From $850

Shangri-La Tokyo

Over fifty bespoke Lasvit crystal chandeliers, ginkgo-leaf motifs, and Andre Fu interiors grace upper tower floors. 20-meter heated indoor lap pool with skyline views and whirlpool jacuzzi

Financial District, Toronto From $400

Shangri-La Toronto

A monumental Zhang Huan steel sculpture, Madagascar black-marble fireplace, and custom Fazioli piano etched with lyrics. 20-meter indoor saltwater lap pool under skylights, framed by water pillars, poolside daybeds, and private cabanas.

Nanyou, Shenzhen From $150

Shenzhen Ayearn Hotel

Warm timber interiors by Cheng Chung Design with gold accent walls, reading nooks, and marble bathrooms. Outdoor heated rooftop swimming pool with sun loungers and skyline views

Nanyou, Shenzhen From $300

Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Nanshan

Interiors by CCD feature Italian oak, suspended metal mesh screens, and glass chandeliers inspired by traditional fishing nets. 25-meter temperature-controlled indoor heated pool on the 62nd floor.

Golden Lakeshore, Huzhou $$

Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort

A 27-story curved torus conceived by MAD Architects rising directly from Taihu Lake. Indoor heated swimming pool with paddling pool and whirlpool, plus a seasonal outdoor lakeside swimming pool.

Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai From $200

Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort

Coastal color schemes, walk-in rain showers, and communal lobby studios refreshed during the recent property renovation. Temperature-controlled outdoor swimming pool and private white-sand beach access.

Malpensa Airport, Milan $$

Sheraton Milan Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Centre

A 420-meter curved fiberglass shell envelops seven bays and a woven ceiling. Heated indoor swimming pool

Ar Rawdah, Jeddah From $250

SHIRVAN Hotel City Yard Jeddah

Residential-inspired interiors by Studio Noor pair sleek timber joinery with traditional Saudi carvings and courtyard views. Open-air rooftop swimming pool with sun loungers

Pererenan, Bali From $100

Shore Amora Canggu Hotel

Raw concrete columns, bold industrial framing, teal accents, and rattan interiors wrap around a living rice paddy. Central outdoor swimming pool framed by daybeds, plus private plunge pools in Nomad Pool Villas.

Downtown, Santa Monica From $350

Shore Hotel

Gensler framed the open courtyard in pale sandstone and marine-grade stainless steel. Solar-heated outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, and cold plunge.

Shoreditch, London $$$

Shoreditch House

Warehouse interiors pair exposed concrete columns and factory glazing with custom furniture and pastel wood paneling. Sixth-floor heated open-air rooftop swimming pool with daybeds and skyline views.

Waikiki, Oahu From $100

Shoreline Hotel Waikiki

Neon accents, saturated tropical colors, and a sculptural 26-foot lobby wall. Open-air rooftop swimming pool with city and mountain views.

Fairfax, Los Angeles From $300

Short Stories Hotel

Checkered marble floors, Venetian plaster, and parquet frame sunlit boutique courtyard spaces. Ground-level heated outdoor swimming pool open year-round

Rustaveli, Tbilisi From $70

Shota @Rustaveli Boutique Hotel

Clean lines meet warm terracotta tones, natural woodwork, and custom wall art celebrating Georgia's literary heritage. Subterranean heated indoor swimming pool.

Ocean Park, Santa Monica From $850

Shutters on the Beach

Nantucket-inspired interiors set white wooden shutters against original prints by David Hockney. Elevated outdoor heated swimming pool and whirlpool spa overlooking the sand.

Siam, Bangkok From $100

Siam@Siam Design Hotel

Raw concrete and structural steel pair with theatrical splashes of orange, gold, and eclectic modern Thai artwork. 11th-floor semi-cantilevered outdoor infinity swimming pool overlooking Rama I Road and National Stadium

Mihiripenna, Galle From $350

Sielen Diva

Crisp concrete geometries and floor-to-ceiling glass framing Indian Ocean panoramas. 17 m × 4.2 m oceanfront infinity pool running parallel to the lawn and beach

Haeundae, Busan From $250

SIGNIEL Busan

HBA Group dressed the contemporary tower rooms with private glass-fronted ocean balconies. Year-round heated outdoor infinity pool with kids' pool, plunge pool, and cabanas, alongside a heated indoor lap pool with automatic water filtration.

Laem Nan, Koh Samui From $200

Silavadee Pool Spa Resort

Teak pavilions and sunken reflection-pool tables contour around massive natural granite boulders. 2 communal outdoor freshwater infinity pools and 44 private villa pools with 14-jet Aqua Jet massage beds

Blue Lagoon, Grindavik $$$$

Silica Hotel

Low-slung Basalt Architects buildings open onto moss-blanketed volcanic rock and private verandas. Private outdoor geothermal seawater Silica Lagoon reserved exclusively for overnight guests.

Silver Lake, Los Angeles From $450

Silver Lake Pool Inn

Handmade sunset-toned tiles, custom terrazzo vanities, and low-slung timber seating by Electric Bowery. Elevated outdoor pool deck paved in natural flagstone with sun loungers and shaded umbrellas

Greenport, North Fork From $300

Silver Sands Motel & Beach Bungalows

Mid-century motel interiors updated with floral headboards and shell-inspired ceramic lamps. Cold plunge pool at the Salt Marsh Wellness Sanctuary and 1,400 feet of private bay beachfront.