Design hotels with pools

La Barceloneta, Barcelona From $200

Sofitel Barcelona Skipper

Chevron wood flooring, cobalt velvet accents, and hexagonal wall reliefs honoring Passeig de Gràcia pavement tiles. Ground-floor garden Blue Pool and solar-heated ElCielo rooftop pool overlooking the sea

Baru, Cartagena From $350

Sofitel Barú Cartagena

Bioclimatic LEED-certified coastal architecture detailed with native stone, exotic timber, and custom tapestries by Colombian artists. Multi-tiered outdoor swimming pools including infinity pool sections, an adults-only pool, a children's pool, and waterfall-edge pool basins

Bulaq, Cairo From $200

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

Light-filled rooms by ElGhoneimi International feature Art Deco gilded fixtures, polished wood paneling, and walk-out river balconies. Nile-facing all-season outdoor swimming pool with private cabanas and sun loungers

Zamalek, Cairo $$$

Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah

Pierre-Yves Rochon interiors blending Egyptian crystal chandeliers with warm wooden ceilings. Heated outdoor riverside infinity pool overlooking the Nile, flanked by palm trees and sun loungers

Umm Hurair Second, Dubai From $150

Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk

An obelisk tower crowned in gold, marrying French Art Deco interiors with a monumental temple gateway. 6th-floor temperature-controlled outdoor swimming pool shaped as an Egyptian Ankh key of life, flanked by cabanas, private Jacuzzis, and an AstroKids splash pool

Lecong, Foshan From $150

Sofitel Foshan

Cheng Chung Design pairs Lingnan oyster-shell masonry with classic French decorative arts. Heated indoor swimming pool with panoramic floor-to-ceiling skyline and sky-garden views.

Innenstadt, Frankfurt From $300

Sofitel Frankfurt Opera

Studio MHNA channels a Parisian hôtel particulier with Art Deco accents and rich velvets. Heated 25-meter indoor lap pool located in the adjoining Fitness First Black Label club accessible via a direct entrance

Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur $$

Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara

Subtle Art Deco motifs meet figured stone walls and soft leather-stitched desks. Outdoor swimming pool on Level 3 surrounded by landscaped garden terraces and sun loungers

Casco Viejo, Panama City From $400

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo - Panama City

Checkerboard marble floors, dark-wood four-poster beds, and handmade encaustic tiles throughout the rooms. Oceanfront infinity pool on the waterfront deck overlooking Panama Bay

Beverly Grove, Los Angeles $$$

Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

Backlit geometric plaster reliefs rise behind a spiral staircase in the lobby. Outdoor heated swimming pool on the upper deck with sun loungers and a gas fire pit.

Ban Mano, Luang Prabang $$$

Sofitel Luang Prabang

Architect Duangrit Bunnag united restored colonial buildings with stilted Lao pavilions and courtyards. Central 25-meter outdoor swimming pool (25 by 7 meters) with sunbeds and cabanas; private plunge pools in select suites.

Colonia Cuauhtemoc, Mexico City From $500

Sofitel Mexico City Reforma

A contemporary glass skyscraper rising directly above a preserved 1930s casona entrance. 38th-floor heated indoor saltwater pool with floor-to-ceiling windows, vertical living green walls, lounge chairs, and a relaxation hot tub.

Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai $$

Sofitel Mumbai BKC

Miaja Design Group layers sleek French Art Nouveau lines with sculpted Indian geometric motifs. Open-air outdoor swimming pool on the recreation deck

Souissi, Rabat $$$

Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses

Carved wooden headboards and mashrabiya screens bring Moroccan craft into contemporary guest rooms. Two heated outdoor pools set in the gardens and one heated indoor relaxation pool inside the spa.

Al Jazirah Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah From $150

Sofitel Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach Resort

Interiors by Kristina Zanic pair French classicism with Arabian craft, featuring intricate mosaic tilework, velvet, and gold accents. 4 outdoor swimming pools including the main Lagoon Pool, adult-only Serenity Pool, Oasis Pool, and family Splash & Slide Aquazone, plus private plunge pools in select suites.

M'diq, Tamuda Bay From $200

Sofitel Tamuda Bay Beach and Spa

Cobalt blue and crisp white interiors blend French Riviera aesthetics with modern Plexiglas moucharabyeh screens and bold murals. Heated indoor spa pool behind a glass wall, large outdoor swimming pool with sunken seating, private plunge pools in beach suites and hot tubs in prestige spa suites

Mid-Beach, Miami Beach $$$$

Soho Beach House

Cuban-style tiled floors, exposed concrete beams and leather armchairs give bedrooms an eclectic character. 100-foot main pool set in the ground-floor garden and an eighth-floor rooftop plunge pool at Ocho

Entertainment District, Toronto $$$

SoHo Hotel Toronto

Contemporary gallery spaces displaying Albert Watson portraits and Dale Chihuly glasswork. Second-floor indoor saltwater lap pool and whirlpool hot tub

Old Jaffa, Tel Aviv $$$

Soho House

Bauhaus-inspired furnishings pair with vaulted ceilings and restored historic tiles. Sunken basement-level outdoor swimming pool lined with sun loungers and terracotta tiles

Nieuwe Zijde, Amsterdam $$$

Soho House Amsterdam

Interiors incorporate Dutch Golden Age hues, restored 1930s woodwork, bespoke geometric rugs, and freestanding copper tubs in guestrooms. Heated outdoor rooftop swimming pool on the top floor framed by sun loungers.

South Congress, Austin $$$$

Soho House Austin

Limewashed walls and sisal floors channel regional Texas modernism with Spanish accents. Open-air rooftop swimming pool on diamond-checkered deck with cabanas and skyline views

Gothic Quarter, Barcelona $$$$

Soho House Barcelona

Exposed brick vaulted ceilings and Catalan textiles across an eighteenth-century townhouse. Indoor heated saltwater relaxation plunge pool in Cowshed Spa; outdoor heated rooftop plunge pool lined with candy-striped loungers

Mitte, Berlin $$$

Soho House Berlin

Exposed concrete beams offset retro velvet armchairs and vintage turntables. Outdoor heated rooftop swimming pool tiled in green Pyrolave volcanic stone

Asmali Mescit, Istanbul $$$

Soho House Istanbul

Restored nineteenth-century mythological frescoes set against Carrara marble and midcentury leather. Two outdoor rooftop dip and lounging pools

Meatpacking District, New York $$$$

Soho House New York

Converted Meatpacking warehouse lofts with exposed timber beams, raw brick walls, and eclectic mid-century furnishings. Heated outdoor rooftop swimming pool with views of the Hudson River and downtown skyline

New Athens, Paris $$$$

Soho House Paris

Interiors blend English country house eclecticism with 1940s Parisian Art Deco glamour, Pierre Frey fabrics, and vintage chandeliers. Seasonal outdoor rooftop plunge pool with courtyard and skyline views

Tiburtino, Rome $$$

Soho House Rome

Travertine and Crittall exterior frames graniglia terrazzo floors and custom Bitossi ceramic lamps. Tenth-floor cardinal red-tiled outdoor rooftop swimming pool surrounded by daybeds.

Paraga, Mykonos $$$$

Soho Roc House

Sand-hued polished plaster floors and built-in beds dressed in textural kilim cushions. Undulating outdoor pool bordered by sun loungers and daybeds overlooking the sea

Fashion District, Los Angeles $$$

Soho Warehouse

Raw concrete columns, exposed brick, and vintage velvet furnishings set against custom murals and original graffiti. 50-foot outdoor rooftop swimming pool

Ahangama 2024 $$

Sola Boutique Hotel

Eight minimalist suites feature floor-to-ceiling panoramic glass, private furnished terraces, and open-air tropical rain showers. 15-meter central outdoor freshwater infinity pool overlooking the jungle

Entertainment City, Manila $$$$

Solaire Resort & Casino

Over three thousand Filipino artworks and statement furniture pieces by Kenneth Cobonpue. Outdoor resort swimming pool surrounded by landscaped gardens and private cabanas overlooking Manila Bay

Hwange National Park 2016 $$$$

Somalisa Camp

Canvas sail tents on raised decks with copper soaking tubs and wood-burning stoves. Guest plunge pool set on the raised deck directly above the elephant watering pool, and freestanding copper slipper bathtubs in each tent.

Valderrobres, Matarrana $$

Somnifabrik Hotel

Fourteen unique guest rooms preserve eighteenth-century masonry, floor vaults, and exposed timber beams. Outdoor swimming pool lined in stoneware, surrounded by a garden sun deck

Sant Llorenc des Cardassar, Mallorca $$$

Son Penya Adults Only Petit Hotel & Spa

Architect Toni Esteva shaped the former finca using marés sandstone and organic timber. Outdoor garden pool with wooden sun deck, heated indoor spa pool, and private villa plunge pools

Vail Village, Vail From $250

Sonnenalp Vail

Bavarian chalet interiors feature custom Bavarian woodwork and exposed timber ceiling beams. Connecting heated indoor and outdoor tranquility pool, indoor and outdoor whirlpools overlooking Gore Creek

Ubud, Bali From $200

Soulshine Bali

Curving open-air architecture blends handcrafted Balinese woodwork, local stone, and suites equipped with personal vinyl turntables. Three terraced outdoor infinity pools including a communal pool with waterslide, diving platform, hot tubs, and private plunge pools in select units.