Design hotels with pools

Marylebone, London From $800

The Landmark London

An eight-story glass atrium centered on soaring palm trees, neoclassical arches, and an elaborate Italian marble staircase. 15-metre subterranean chlorine-free indoor swimming pool and vitality hydrotherapy pool

Agioi Omologites, Nicosia $$$

The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection

Eraclis Papachristou reimagined the rooms with terracotta Sashiko flooring and modernist woodwork. Heated subterranean indoor pool under an atrium lightwell lined with repurposed 1967 facade bricks, plus two outdoor garden swimming pools: the Main Pool and the Lifestyle Pool.

Belgravia, London From $1,300

The Lanesborough Hotel

Opulent Regency interiors by Alberto Pinto showcase hand-applied gold leaf, fibrous plasterwork mouldings, and book-matched marble bathrooms. Subterranean hydrotherapy pool

Wuhou, Chengdu From $150

The Langbo Chengdu

Towering metal reception screens evoke theatrical curtains alongside jade motifs and monochrome geometric carpet patterns. 6th-floor heated indoor swimming pool beneath a starry-sky mirrored ceiling with poolside double loungers.

Financial District, Boston From $450

The Langham Boston

Richmond International infused banking motifs with dollar-bill carpet patterns, banker box walls, and custom plate installations. 40-foot heated indoor lap pool on the third floor in a sunlit pavilion

Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast From $250

The Langham Gold Coast

Three faceted glass towers inspired by quartz crystals, set directly above the sand. Outdoor heated lagoon-style resort pool with infinity edge and swim-up bar, plus a 20-metre heated indoor magnesium swimming pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Millers Point, Sydney From $600

The Langham Hotel

Stately Georgian architecture housing Calacatta marble foyers, an original Elizabeth Bay House fireplace, and curated Australian art. 20-meter heated subterranean indoor swimming pool set at 28°C under a fiber-optic starry ceiling.

Senayan, Jakarta From $250

The Langham, Jakarta

A bespoke Lasvit crystal butterfly chandelier suspended within soaring marble arrival spaces. Level 63 16-meter heated indoor infinity pool with skyline views; Level 6 20.2-meter outdoor swimming pool with children's pool on the garden terrace.

Bairro Alto, Lisbon From $200

The Late Birds Lisbon

Architect Pedro Domingos paired local lioz stone and stucco with custom Marco Sousa Santos blonde-wood seating. UV-treated chemical-free outdoor plunge pool in the garden courtyard with sundeck and loungers.

Downtown, Houston $$$

The Laura Hotel, Houston Downtown, Autograph Collection

Rottet Studio shapes the interiors with geometric lighting and mirror-lined walls. Outdoor rooftop swimming pool with skyline views and reservable shaded cabanas

Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore From $350

The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort

Colonial bungalow-inspired architecture frames collector interiors with Lasvit glass laurel chandeliers, native owl art, and upcycled regional timberware. Landscaped outdoor swimming pool with private cabanas, daybeds, and adjacent kids' pool

Waikiki, Oahu From $250

The Laylow Waikiki

Terracotta breeze blocks and custom monstera wallpaper channel vintage Hawaiian modernism. Outdoor saltwater swimming pool on the second-floor deck featuring half-submerged in-water lounge chairs and poolside daybeds

Kovalam 2022 From $350

The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel

Stepped terraced architecture designed by Charles Correa, blending white pavilions and terracotta roofs into the cliffside. Three outdoor pools including a main clifftop infinity pool, a private infinity pool for Club guests, and The Pavilion plunge pool

MRC Nagar, Chennai From $250

The Leela Palace Chennai

Chettinad-style stone pillars and Rajasthani gold leaf work frame vaulted, chandelier-lit corridors. Outdoor seafront swimming pool and children pool set within landscaped coastal gardens

Braga 2025 From $90

The Lince Braga Hotel

Vilaça Interiores dressed the light-filled spaces with natural wood paneling and neutral textiles. Wood-paneled heated indoor swimming pool, seasonal outdoor adults pool, and outdoor children pool

Downtown Austin, Austin From $250

The LINE Austin

Mid-century concrete bones meet sandblasted plywood headboards, custom hearths, and curved full-height windows overlooking the lake. Lakeside outdoor saltwater infinity pool overlooking Lady Bird Lake

Koreatown, Los Angeles From $150

The LINE LA

Raw concrete walls meet bleached ash furnishings and vibrant Mexican serape textiles. Second-floor heated outdoor swimming pool surrounded by citrus trees and sundeck loungers.

Kalahari 2016 $$$$

The Lodge at Feline Fields

Open-sided elevated hardwood pavilions designed by Alwyn Petersen let cooling Kalahari breezes flow past mosquito-draped canopy beds. 25-metre central infinity lap pool overlooking a desert waterhole, plus private heated plunge pools at Pool Suites and Family Villa.

Meadows of Dan 2024 From $2,300

The Lodge at Primland

Cedar treehouse cabins perched over Dan River Gorge, alongside stone fireplaces and a gleaming observatory silo. Heated indoor swimming pool enclosed in glass with mountain views opening onto an outdoor sun deck and lounge terrace.

La Jolla, San Diego From $550

The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Arts and Crafts post-and-beam architecture framed by tree-motif stained-glass doors. Large heated outdoor swimming pool with underwater speakers, and a heated outdoor whirlpool beneath an open-air gazebo overlooking the golf course.

Tanjung, Lombok $$$$

The Lombok Lodge

Minimalist white pavilions by Vittorio Simoni frame views across Medana Bay. 25-meter outdoor freshwater infinity swimming pool facing Medana Bay and Mount Rinjani.

Norma Triangle, West Hollywood From $250

The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills

David Collins Studio designed the British townhouse interiors around subtle Hyde Park motifs. 10th-floor heated panoramic saltwater rooftop pool with private cabanas and sun loungers

Cotai, Macau From $550

The Londoner Hotel

Tailored British residential suites with Steve Leung interiors and Victorian soaking bathtubs. Heated outdoor pool complex with multiple swimming pools, whirlpools, and cabanas overlooking the Elizabeth Tower replica

Zilker, Austin From $300

The Loren Hotel Austin

Lobby living walls and mid-century furniture framed by glass overlooking Lady Bird Lake. Lakeside heated rooftop infinity pool

Marananga, Barossa Valley From $1,300

The Louise

Stone villa suites refreshed with Australian crafted furnishings, gas fireplaces, private courtyards, and outdoor rain showers. Outdoor wet-edge infinity swimming pool overlooking surrounding vineyards; suites feature two-person spa bathtubs and outdoor rain showers.

Uminonakamichi, Fukuoka From $250

The Luigans Spa & Resort

Vibrant geometric forms and warm earth tones inspired by architect Luis Barragán. Palm-fringed outdoor resort swimming pool overlooking the seaside lawns and Hakata Bay; indoor communal bathhouse (daiyokujo); outdoor cold plunge tub.

Broadway, Cotswolds $$$

The Lygon Arms

Seventeenth-century oak coffers serve as media stands beneath restored timber ceiling beams. 13-metre indoor swimming pool equipped with a retractable roof.

Quinta do Lago, Loule From $150

The Magnolia Hotel

Pastel pink facades, neon diving girl signage, and yellow candy-striped parasols channeling mid-century Palm Springs motor lodges. Heated outdoor saltwater pool surrounded by sun loungers and parasols.

Mid-City, New Orleans $$

The Maidstone New Orleans

Custom Oaxacan moon tapestries hang above birch platform beds and cork floors. Outdoor saltwater pool with bathing deck and tiled wall fountain.

Kuala Lumpur 2012 $$

The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Autograph Collection

Art Deco cornices and circular lobby lines anchor two distinct architectural eras. Two outdoor swimming pools, including a fourth-floor pool terrace at the Tower Wing and an outdoor swimming pool fronting The Majestic Spa building.

Manda Island, Lamu $$$

The Majlis Hotel Lamu

Coral stone villas and soaring makuti thatch shaped with artist Julian Schnabel. Three outdoor swimming pools including a bayfront infinity pool, south pool beside the main villa, and north garden pool

Fort Kochi, Kochi From $200

The Malabar House, Fort Kochi

Vibrant ochre walls, reclaimed timber furnishings, and an eclectic forty-year collection of contemporary Indian sculpture and antiques. Outdoor plunge pool in the central garden courtyard

Old Town, Florida Keys From $250

The Marker Key West Harbor Resort

Modern Victorian tin-roof architecture framing airy coastal rooms with bespoke sculptures by local artists. Three outdoor swimming pools surrounded by tropical gardens, including a main pool and an adults-only serenity pool.

Rapaura, Marlborough $$$$

The Marlborough Boutique Hotel & Vineyard

Original stained glass and a carved kauri staircase join a glass-walled dining wing. Outdoor heated swimming pool in the estate gardens, heated seasonally from October through April.

Camps Bay, Cape Town From $800

The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa

All-white suites showcase cloud-patterned ceiling murals, South African charcoal portraits, and Carrara marble bathrooms. Rooftop pool deck at Baptiste; private outdoor Jacuzzis and outdoor showers in select Deluxe suites.

Murray Hill, New York From $650

The Marmara Park Avenue

Bespoke Joe Ginsberg interiors showcase a 670-piece faceted steel entryway, custom artisan metalwork, and textured bridge wallpaper. Subterranean mosaic-lined indoor lap pool measuring 47 feet long, 11 feet wide, and 4 feet deep