Design hotels with pools

Tianxin, Changsha From $150

Grand Hyatt Changsha

Interiors by LTW Designworks draw on Chinese ink-wash paintings, featuring sweeping crimson lacquer fins and gold-leaf details. 25-meter heated indoor lap pool on Level 7 with garden views

Chunxi Road, Chengdu From $150

Grand Hyatt Chengdu

Tony Chi interiors blend French country manor elegance with Sichuan courtyard elements, timber lattice, and indoor gardens. Indoor heated pool and whirlpool naturally lit beneath a wood-framed glass skylight

East Village, Park City From $300

Grand Hyatt Deer Valley

Contemporary mountain architecture pairs expansive glass walls and sloped roofs with natural timber and regional stone. Year-round heated outdoor swimming pool and three whirlpool hot tubs overlooking Jordanelle Reservoir

Zahra, Kuwait City From $400

Grand Hyatt Kuwait

Meyer Davis interiors pair soaring light-filled atriums with kinetic sculptures, curated regional art, and dramatic public lounges. Indoor swimming vitality pool with natural daylight and ergonomic black-tiled loungers.

Haitang Bay, Sanya From $250

Grand Hyatt Sanya Haitang Bay Resort and Spa

Luminous lantern-inspired architecture housing woven Li-tribe motifs and thatched dining pavilions set over a tranquil lagoon. Three outdoor swimming pools spanning over 2,080 sq m, including the heated adults Zen Pool, an expansive lagoon Family Pool, a dedicated children's Fun Pool with slides, and freestanding pool villas with private swimming pools.

Lujiazui, Shanghai From $200

Grand Hyatt Shanghai

A 33-story barrel-vaulted atrium inside the pagoda-inspired Jin Mao Tower creates a vertiginous architectural centerpiece. Heated indoor sky pool with lounge deck on the 57th floor behind floor-to-ceiling glass windows.

Orchard, Singapore From $350

Grand Hyatt Singapore

Two distinct wings showcase Tokyo-designed Patagonia stone interiors, Peranakan accents, and lush cascading courtyard waterfalls. 25-metre semi-Olympic lap pool, hydro-massage saltwater wellness pool with cabanas, and indoor Vitality and Air Lounge hydrotherapy pools

Hi-Tech Zone, Xi'an $$

Grand Hyatt Xi An

A dramatic glass skybridge links the twin towers above a soaring sculptural lobby. Indoor heated swimming pool with geometric chandeliers and loungers

Samseong, Seoul From $400

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas

A soaring golden canopy lobby and 1508 London interiors blending Korean textures. Indoor heated lap swimming pool

Haeundae Beach, Busan $$$

Grand Josun Busan

Humbert and Poyet shaped the spaces with Art Deco brass and parquet floors. Indoor heated adult pool (18m by 8.3m), indoor children pool (0.6m depth), indoor jacuzzi, and outdoor year-round heated infinity pool (17.5m length).

Jungmun, Jeju $$$

Grand Josun Jeju

Humbert and Poyet interiors blend Art Deco flourishes with muted teal tones. Garden Pool complex on the first floor with interconnected indoor and outdoor heated pools and children's zones, an outdoor rooftop heated infinity Peak Pool for adults, an indoor heated Heavenly Pool on the sixth floor of the Hill Suite, and private balcony plunge pools in select suites.

Macau Peninsula, Macau $$$$

Grand Lisboa Macau

A golden 261-meter lotus-shaped skyscraper crowned by a glass dome, adorned with intricate Chinese silk screens. Temperature-controlled heated outdoor pool framed by Roman-style columns and a waterfall backdrop

Xiangzhou, Zhuhai From $150

Grand Ocean View Hotel Zhuhai

Marine-inspired interiors feature a migration chandelier, wavy custom rugs, and displays of beach-foraged mosses and coastal succulents. Outdoor 660-square-meter infinity swimming pool overlooking Xianglu Bay and the Zhuhai Grand Theater

City Hall, Singapore From $200

Grand Park City Hall

Custom hammered metal lobby maps and Straits Chinese details set a distinct tone across elegant neoclassical spaces. Outdoor swimming pool on Level 4 with a shallow wading section, sun loungers, and private shaded gazebos; private outdoor whirlpool jacuzzis in select suites

Al Sufouh 2, Dubai From $150

Grand Plaza Mövenpick Media City

An atrium defined by The Swoop, a 23-meter Lasvit crystal chandelier inspired by birds in flight. Outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pool with sundeck on Level 4

City Centre, Riga From $150

GRAND POET by Semarah hotels

Postmodern Belle Époque styling with graphic murals and acquired local academy artwork. 15-meter indoor pool with hydro-massage jets at 28°C and hydro-massage jacuzzi hot tub

Takanawa, Tokyo $$

Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa

Togo Murano sculpted this 1982 modernist landmark with organic curves, open balconies, and textured white-brick facades. Two seasonal summer outdoor swimming pools: Diamond Pool set in the Japanese garden and Sky Pool on the 2nd floor for guests aged 16 and older

Tourist Corridor, Los Cabos $$$$

Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos

Terraced architecture steps down to the sea, centering on a mosaic-tiled infinity pool. Heated oceanfront infinity pool finished in custom green, pink, and white mosaic tiling, alongside private suite plunge pools and an on-site magnesium hydrotherapy pool.

Xinbeitou, Taipei From $400

Grand View Resort Beitou Hotel

Architect C.Y. Lee composed Guanyin stone, timber, and glass pavilions around a tranquil reflecting water stage. Outdoor swimming pool, mixed-gender outdoor thermal dipping pool, and dual in-room Guanyin stone soaking bathtubs with natural white sulfur hot spring and mountain cold spring water.

Yuhuatai, Nanjing $$$

Grand WuJi Hotel, The Unbound Collection By Hyatt

Curved pavilions around a central garden, shaped with Zen minimalism in pale timber. Indoor heated swimming pool with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the central garden.

Grau Roig, Grandvalira From $300

Grau Roig Andorra Boutique Hotel & Spa

Pared-down interiors contrast traditional ski chalets with medium-toned oak paneling and dark brown palettes. Heated indoor swimming pool, hydro-massage whirlpool baths, and an outdoor mountain jacuzzi on the terrace.

Uluwatu, Bali From $90

Gravity Bali Hotel

Thatched-roof bungalows and concrete suites shaped with natural bamboo, coconut wood, and open-air bathrooms. Multiple outdoor swimming pools including hillside infinity pools; select suites feature private plunge pools and outdoor bathtubs.

Cua Can, Phu Quoc From $400

Green Bay Phu Quoc Resort & Spa

Villas crafted from reclaimed timber and local stone, built around living jungle trees. Two oceanfront infinity pools and private villa plunge pools

Palase, Himare $$$

Green Coast Hotel

Stepped hillside stone architecture with arched terraces framing the Ionian Sea. Outdoor infinity swimming pool overlooking the Ionian Sea

Canggu, Bali $$

Grün Canggu - Studio Agung

Prefabricated modular timber studios elevated on stilts, framing panoramic views over surrounding Buduk rice paddies. Shared outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers, and private plunge pools in select units.

Uluwatu, Bali $$

Grün Uluwatu

Stilt-mounted villas set in the forest canopy with teak and recycled-plastic finishes. Main clifftop infinity pool at La Cima, dedicated kids pool, and private plunge pools in select villas.

Mittersill 2024 $$$

Gut Sonnberghof - Naturhotel

Four interconnected lodges use regional stone pine, larch, and carved spruce throughout. Indoor-outdoor panoramic pool measuring 22m by 6m heated to 30-31 degrees Celsius, outdoor Heaven Pool heated to 36 degrees Celsius, and a private natural bathing pond fed by mountain spring water.

Old Town, Krakow From $250

H15 Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Krakow

Historic vaulted architecture meets rich contemporary colors around a luminous glass-roofed courtyard. Heated indoor swimming pool and whirlpool jacuzzi set beneath historic brick vaults

Healdsburg, Sonoma From $350

H2hotel

An undulating succulent roof and Ned Kahn’s kinetic spoon fountain lead the green architecture. Solar-heated outdoor creekside swimming lap pool

Gushan, Kaohsiung $$

H2O Hotel

Latticed wood panels and teal velvet headboards evoke the harbor's maritime roots. Rooftop open-air swimming pool featuring transparent acrylic glass walls

Polanco, Mexico City From $200

Habita Hotel

A frosted glass double skin wraps custom minimalist interiors, modernist furniture, and Jan Hendrix bronze art. Outdoor heated single-lane lap pool and open-air hot tub on the fifth-floor deck

Las Cabezas de San Juan 1992 $$$

Hacienda de San Rafael

Whitewashed courtyards feature terracotta tiles alongside Indian and Zimbabwean pieces collected by the owners. Three outdoor swimming pools set in the gardens, alongside a private villa infinity pool.

Estepona, Costa del Sol $$$$

Hacienda del Mar member of Meliá Collection

Melvin Villarroel designed the terracotta village architecture, filled with arches and custom ceramics. Heated indoor swimming pool and 3 outdoor swimming pools set in landscaped gardens

Centro, Puerto Vallarta From $550

Hacienda San Angel

Interconnected hillside villas linked by statue-strewn courtyards, trickling fountains, and terracotta pathways under bougainvillea. Three outdoor swimming pools located across courtyards and rooftop terraces, and private Jacuzzis in select suites

Xcanatun, Merida $$$

Hacienda Xcanatun, Angsana Heritage Collection

Contemporary chukum and limestone pavilions set against original eighteenth-century masonry walls. Three outdoor swimming pools including an Olympic-length swimming pool with sun deck and Balinese daybeds; select suites with private plunge pools and outdoor bathtubs

Cherry Creek, Denver $$$

Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek, Denver

Loft-style rooms balance in-room vinyl turntables with leather postal door pouches. Outdoor year-round heated rooftop swimming pool and hot tub overlooking the Denver skyline and Rocky Mountains.