Design hotels with pools

Ben Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City From $150

Silverland Ben Thanh Hotel

Curved terracotta plaster walls, sculpted archways, and upcycled fixtures crafted in collaboration with local studio a21studio. Outdoor rooftop swimming plunge pool and timber sundeck

Ben Nghe, Ho Chi Minh City From $150

Silverland May Hotel

Curved timber and a lobby ceiling evoke blooming cotton flowers. Open-air rooftop swimming pool overlooking District 1

Ben Nghe, Ho Chi Minh City From $100

Silverland Sakyo Hotel

Natural driftwood accents, warm timber paneling, and Japanese minimalist lines define the calming interiors. 8th-floor open-air outdoor heated rooftop jacuzzi pool overlooking District 1.

Ben Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City From $150

Silverland Yen Hotel

A central lightwell atrium and minimalist timber finishes frame the quiet interior. Outdoor open-air heated rooftop jacuzzi and plunge pool

Guiones, Nosara $$$$

Silvestre Nosara Hotel & Residences

Modern tropical interiors feature expansive living spaces, live-edge timber tables, Indonesian ceramics, and custom driftwood fixtures. Rooftop infinity pool set in the jungle canopy with shallow lounging and swimming areas

Orchard, Singapore From $350

Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

Ang Keng Leng designed the thirty-storey octagonal tower with green pagoda roof tiles and red imperial colonnades. Outdoor resort-style swimming pool on Level 5 with private cabanas and sun loungers; private whirlpool tubs in Pool Terrace Suites

Malilangwe Reserve, Chiredzi $$$$

Singita Pamushana

Curved stone walls and Shangaan chevron patterns echo ancient Great Zimbabwe ruins. Main clifftop outdoor infinity pool overlooking Malilangwe Dam, plus private outdoor plunge pools at each suite.

Old City, Chiang Mai $$

Siri Village Chiang Mai

Dark hardwood floors and canopied four-poster beds evoke historic Lanna colonial residences. Central outdoor courtyard swimming pool open daily from 08:00 to 20:00, surrounded by tropical gardens and sun loungers.

Porto Montenegro, Tivat $$$

SIRO Porto Montenegro

Minimalist rooms with circadian lighting and recovery cabinets housing Swedish ladders. Outdoor 20 to 25-meter lap pool overlooking Boka Place.

Gaakoshibee, Maldives From $700

Sirru Fen Fushi Private Lagoon Resort

Artisan-crafted bamboo structures and freestanding copper bathtubs framing ocean views. 200-metre central infinity pool stretching across the island width, adults-only spa swimming pool, and private plunge pools at every villa

Courchevel 2019 $$$$

Sivoliere Hotel & Residence

Contemporary chalet interiors with velvet armchairs, open stone fireplaces, and wood paneling. 25-metre indoor swimming pool

Uluwatu, Bali $$$$

Six Senses Bali

Cascading clifftop villas built with sustainably farmed timber beneath living green roofs. Multi-tiered cliffside infinity pool overlooking the ocean, plus private outdoor plunge pools across 75 villas.

Beverly Hills 2017 $$$

SIXTY Beverly Hills

Chocolate leather seating, smoked glass, and an ipe-wood rooftop pool deck. Outdoor heated rooftop pool on the upper terrace deck, heated to 72 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius).

Lower East Side, New York From $450

Sixty LES Hotel

Jim Walrod curates art-forward interiors balancing industrial loft finishes with illuminated Lee Friedlander photography. Heated seasonal outdoor swimming pool featuring an Andy Warhol portrait on the floor tile

Baron's View, Plettenberg Bay $$$

Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

Raine Solomon interiors open onto indigenous grounds punctuated by bronze outdoor sculptures. Outdoor Sky Pool plunge pool on the main view deck. Outdoor Zen Pool in the indigenous gardens. Separate plunge pool at the Annex.

The Strip, Las Vegas $$$$

Skylofts at MGM Grand

Tony Chi crafted two-story penthouse lofts with limestone staircases, soaring double-height windows, and residential urban apartment styling. Access to the 6.5-acre MGM Grand pool complex featuring four swimming pools, three whirlpool hot tubs, waterfalls, a lazy river, and Wet Republic Ultra Pool.

Los Alamos, Santa Ynez Valley From $200

Skyview Los Alamos

Restored mid-century motel rooms featuring hardwood floors, white wood paneling, marble baths, and leather club chairs. Restored 1950s 21+ heated outdoor swimming pool with loungers and poolside food and beverage service

Moab 2023 $$

Slackline Moab, Outset Collection by Hilton

Birch plywood headboards and wall mounts for bikes, with portaledges in select rooms. Outdoor heated pool open year-round with sun deck and adjacent outdoor hot tub

Nassau 2017 $$$

SLS Baha Mar

Light-filled rooms pair clean neutral lines with ocean balconies framing Cable Beach. Two dedicated outdoor pools including the adults-only Privilege Pool and the cabana-serviced Bungalow Pool, alongside campus pools and the 15-acre Baha Bay water park

Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires $$$

SLS Buenos Aires Puerto Madero

Piero Lissoni frames monochrome suites around an illuminated Eugenio Cuttica lobby installation. Outdoor south-facing circular swimming pool bordered by a shaded sundeck and loungers.

Zona Hotelera, Cancun From $150

SLS Cancun

Piero Lissoni paired mid-century Italian furnishings with Maya-inspired wall coverings, light oak woodwork, and travertine bathrooms. Oceanfront infinity pool with cabanas and direct access to 250 meters of private white-sand beach

Business Bay, Dubai $$$

SLS Dubai Hotel & Residences

Paul Bishop interiors and stained-glass accents beneath an articulated honeycomb skyscraper facade. Two outdoor overflow infinity pools situated 325 meters high on Level 75, plus family leisure pools on Level 6.

Beverly Grove, Los Angeles From $450

SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills

Philippe Starck interiors accented by whimsical digital portraits, oversized mirrors, Carrara marble vanities, and contemporary artworks. Two rooftop reflecting pools on the sixth floor

Brickell, Miami From $450

SLS LUX Brickell

A 40,000-square-foot rainbow mural leads to interiors featuring a bronze Fernando Botero sculpture. 9th-floor outdoor terrace featuring a 75-foot lap pool and a 112-foot beach-entry pool

Playa Mujeres, Cancun $$$$

SLS Playa Mujeres

Piero Lissoni planned the grounds with modern pavilions and winding swim-out canal pools. Four outdoor swimming pools including a multi-tiered family pool, an adults-only pool with hot tubs, a dedicated SLS Elite pool, a kids splash zone, an outdoor tranquility pool at the spa, and winding canal-style river pools along swim-out suites.

Yallingup, Margaret River Region $$$

Smiths Beach Resort

Clean-lined minimalist pavilions open through expansive glass to ocean skies and coastal dunes. 15-metre heated outdoor infinity swimming pool and separate children's wading pool.

Bel Ombre, Mauritius $$$

SO Sofitel Mauritius

Thatched open-air pavilions with water channels and vibrant interiors by Kenzo Takada. Outdoor heated beachfront infinity swimming pool shaped in the curve of a traditional panga knife, plus private villa plunge pools

Auckland Central, Auckland From $200

SO/ Auckland

Bold interiors created with fashion label WORLD incorporate upended sofas and volcanic tones. 20m heated indoor lap pool and adjacent Jacuzzi vitality area

Silom, Bangkok From $150

SO/ Bangkok

Thematic guest rooms interpret five natural elements through creative collaborations between local studios and Christian Lacroix. 32-meter heated open-air infinity pool with underwater LED lighting and outdoor solarium sun deck overlooking Lumphini Park

Marjan Beach, Ras Al Khaimah $$$

SO/ Ras Al Khaimah

Interiors by Kristina Zanic Consultants combine warm walnut joinery with bronze accents. Two swimming pools, including a dedicated adults-only pool, indoor spa bath pool, and private plunge pools for select ground-level suites.

Cha-am, Hua Hin $$

SO/ Sofitel Hua Hin

Geometric stone architecture and a marble staircase meet whimsical animal sculptures throughout. 16m x 60m Signature Pool with Wibit floating obstacle course and children's section, adults-only Solarium Pool, beachfront SO Pool with integrated jacuzzi, and Wet Bubble Pool with water slide and water trampoline.

Almenara, Costa del Sol $$$$

SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort Hotel Costa del Sol

Dolores Cortés styles the cortijo with ceramic archways and suspended terracotta swallows. 20-meter heated indoor lap pool, outdoor adults panoramic pool, and separate dedicated family pool

Al Thanyah Fifth, Dubai From $150

SO/ Uptown Dubai

Interiors feature bold graphics, kaleidoscopic lobby installations, and geometric motifs framed by panoramic glass windows. Outdoor swimming pool deck with loungers and cabanas

Corniche, Abu Dhabi $$$

Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche

A monochrome Pierre Soulages lobby painting sets the tone for Art Deco interiors. Eighth-floor outdoor terrace swimming pool and adjacent whirlpool.

CBD, Adelaide $$$

Sofitel Adelaide

Custom burgundy chandeliers and book-matched Carrara marble anchor the French-inspired interiors. Indoor heated lap pool on Level 5 maintained between 26°C and 30°C, with floor-to-ceiling windows.

Founty, Agadir $$$

Sofitel Agadir Thalassa Sea & Spa

Maritime-influenced architecture by Jamal Laamiri Alaoui, framed in graphic black-and-white lines. Two outdoor freshwater pools with one heated year-round, plus an indoor 32-degree Celsius heated seawater parcours marin pool featuring four underwater hydrotherapy circuits, massage jets, counter-current swimming, and aquabeds.