Design hotels with pools

Serralunga d'Alba 2023 $$$$

Il Boscareto Resort & Spa

Roman architect Pietro Masson shaped the property with geometric lines and expansive glazing. Indoor stone and mosaic pool heated to 28C with retractable glass walls opening to the garden, and a whirlpool bath heated to 33C.

Montignoso 2018 $$$$

Il Bottaccio

Contemporary sculptures and curated rare collectibles set against antique timber beams and stone-carved in-room plunge pools. Unheated indoor pool inside Otzium Wellness Spa, centerpiece indoor pool in the former cleansing vat, and suites with private in-room rock plunge pools

Santa Maria della Versa 2022 $$

Il Casale Denari

Vaulted brick archways and coffered ceilings contrast with Domodossola granite walk-in showers. Outdoor panoramic infinity pool set in the hillside grounds.

Parabita, Salento $$$

Il Giardino Grande - Dimora in Salento

Puglian star vaults and local carparo stone meet upcycled mid-century Italian furniture. Outdoor Mediterranean swimming pool reserved for overnight guests from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Panagia, Kavala $$$$

Imaret

Curved plaster vaults and chestnut timber floors across former madrasa student quarters. Open-air cistern swimming pool in a courtyard with orange trees, and an indoor vaulted cistern Watsu pool with oxygen-purified water.

Landstrasse, Vienna From $250

Imperial Riding School, Autograph Collection

Custom horsehair lighting, stable-inspired timber flooring, and sculptural metalwork frame the vaulted public spaces. Heated indoor swimming pool lined with loungers and daybeds.

Brail, Zernez From $750

IN LAIN Hotel Cadonau

Handcrafted Swiss stone pine and local granite interiors shaped by the family's artisanal woodworking workshop. Natural unchlorinated organic garden swimming pond fed by mountain spring water.

Agafay, Marrakesh $$$

INARA CAMP - AGAFAY DESERT CAMP

Bio-design sand-and-quartz lagoon pool and vintage-appointed safari tents curated by Vincent Jaquet. Sand-and-quartz bio-design desert lagoon pool, heated outdoor infinity pool with canyon views, and private outdoor jacuzzis in select suites

Pak Nam Pran, Hua Hin $$

Inchantreedoolay Hotel Hua-Hin

Architect Phanuponl Seendanchan shaped raw concrete and timber toward the Gulf of Thailand. Outdoor beachfront communal swimming pool; standalone Pool Villa features a private 10 x 2.5-meter lap pool.

Comporta 2023 $$

Independente Comporta

Whitewashed villas and rooms display Melides ceramic sconces and handwoven Évora lamps. Main outdoor swimming pool, villa shared and private pools, and a small heated indoor pool with hydro-massage jet beds.

Loupoigne, Genappe $$

Indrani Lodge

Philippe Beublet set contemporary art and minimalist living spaces inside medieval masonry. Indoor heated swimming pool set inside a preserved historic high barn, heated to 29 degrees Celsius via geothermal and solar energy.

Parghelia, Tropea $$

Infinity Resort Tropea

Tiered white terraces step down the cliffside, framing uninterrupted views toward Stromboli. Outdoor panoramic infinity swimming pool with hydro-massage jets, solarium sundeck, and private path to Caletta Infinity beach.

Sacred Valley 2015 From $450

Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba

Andesite stone columns and native eucalyptus beams define the contemporary hacienda architecture. Outdoor hot plunge pool overlooking the organic orchard and peppertree wood

Puerto Maldonado 1975 $$$$

Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica

Thatched wooden cabañas raised on platforms, modelled after traditional Ese'Eja tribal architecture. Dedicated plunge pool at ENA Spa, plus private covered plunge pools on the terraces of the Tambopata Suites.

Paso Robles 2010 $$$

Inn Paradiso

Mid-century furnishings and hand-forged ironwork curated by a former Hollywood designer. Outdoor swimming pool filled with mineral-rich well water set among trees and bamboo.

Phra Khanong, Bangkok From $100

INNSiDE by Melia Bangkok Sukhumvit

Bangkok landmark motifs, all-white minimalist rooms, and a transparent-bottom infinity pool cantilevered over the tapas bar. 34th-floor outdoor infinity pool with a transparent glass bottom suspended over the tapas bar

Cefalu 2023 $$$

Insulae Resort

Nine solar-powered bioclimatic lodges open onto Mediterranean gardens under wooden pergolas. 120-square-metre outdoor infinity pool sanitized with western Sicilian sea salt electrolysis, plus private heated outdoor whirlpools at select pool lodges.

Sanlitun, Beijing From $300

InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun

Hexagonal honeycomb exterior lighting, brass cable harp partitions in the lobby, and curvilinear glass-wrapped guest rooms. Indoor heated swimming pool with relaxation loungers.

Hotel de Ville - Quinconces, Bordeaux $$$

InterContinental Bordeaux - Le Grand Hotel by IHG

Theatrical Napoleon III salons rich with Jacques Garcia velvets and gilded woodwork. Heated Roman-bath-style indoor relaxation pool equipped with hydromassage jets and nozzles, plus a seasonal outdoor rooftop whirlpool hot tub.

Monte Estoril, Cascais From $200

InterContinental Cascais-Estoril

Contemporary glass architecture by João Paciência framing wide views over Cascais Bay. Indoor heated swimming pool with hydrotherapy features and an oceanfront outdoor swimming pool surrounded by landscaped gardens.

Night Bazaar, Chiang Mai From $250

InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping

Slick bamboo panelling and hand-beaten metalwork celebrate northern Thailand's court craft traditions. Two outdoor swimming pools including a main outdoor pool with swim-up bar and a dedicated children's pool, plus deep freestanding plunge soaking tubs in guest rooms.

Chaotianmen, Chongqing From $200

Intercontinental Chongqing Raffles City

Curved pale wood walls and yacht-inspired staterooms inside a suspended horizontal glass skybridge. 25-metre mosaic-tiled indoor infinity lap pool on Level 43 with panoramic river views

Al Aqah, Fujairah From $250

InterContinental Fujairah Resort by IHG

Low-rise Arabesque village-style architecture set against the Hajar Mountains, framed by landscaped beachfront grounds. Four temperature-controlled outdoor swimming pools including an ocean-facing infinity pool, family pool, children's splash pool, and private Club InterContinental pool

Tay Ho, Hanoi From $150

InterContinental Hanoi Westlake

Overwater pavilion architecture fanning across West Lake, connected by lantern-lit bridges. Large outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and poolside food and beverage service

CBD, Melbourne From $200

InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto

A nine-storey glass atrium spanning the historic bluestone laneway between Victorian facades. Heated indoor rooftop pool and Jacuzzi hot tub overlooking the Melbourne skyline

Downtown Miami, Miami $$$

InterContinental Miami by IHG

The travertine lobby was built around Henry Moore's 18-foot marble Spindle sculpture. Heated outdoor rooftop pool on the 5th floor with bay views.

Gulou, Nanjing $$$

InterContinental Nanjing

Glass-enclosed soaking tubs face skyline views across Xuanwu Lake and Purple Mountain. Indoor heated freshwater swimming pool and an outdoor rooftop swimming pool on the eighth-floor landscaped podium deck.

Long Beach, Phu Quoc From $550

InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort

Open breezeways, koi ponds, and an octopus-sculpted nineteenth-floor rooftop terrace. Four outdoor swimming pools including a main infinity pool, an adults lap pool, and the Splash family pool with waterslides

Kamala, Phuket From $500

InterContinental Phuket Resort by IHG

A gleaming tiered pavilion inspired by Buddhist cosmology, set beside mountain-side lotus ponds. Five outdoor swimming pools including a beachfront pool, a Club InterContinental infinity pool, and hillside garden lagoon pools

Mina Al Arab, Ras Al Khaimah From $200

InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa, an IHG Hotel

Contemporary sea-facing rooms, suites, and private pool villas styled in sandy beige and ocean-blue tones. Main lagoon-style infinity pool facing the ocean, children's pool, dedicated adults-only pool with whirlpools for Club InterContinental guests, and private villa plunge pools.

Ganhaizi, Jiuzhaigou From $150

InterContinental Resort Jiuzhai Paradise

Residential wings fan outward from a massive glass-and-steel dome enclosing an indoor alpine forest and botanical garden. Heated indoor spring pool with panoramic mountain views and 12 terraced hydrotherapy pools

Luhuitou, Sanya $$$

InterContinental Sanya Resort

Terraced water gardens and patterned shading screens by Singaporean architecture firm WOHA. Four outdoor swimming pools including a 47m by 11m Serenity lap pool, a 60m by 40m Family Lagoon pool, a 50m by 15m Club pool, and an outdoor heated pool, plus private villa plunge pools.

Dishui Lake, Shanghai From $150

InterContinental Shanghai Harbour City, an IHG Hotel

Striking five-petal blossom architecture by Atkins, featuring nautical motifs and ripple-textured interiors across five sweeping wings. Heated indoor swimming pool with floor-to-ceiling windows and seasonal outdoor lakeside infinity-edge pool.

Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula From $200

InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula by IHG

Victorian and Art Deco elements blend with limestone masonry, terrazzo surfaces, and curated Australian photography. Heated terrazzo outdoor pool deck overlooking the bay, magnesium mineral daydream pool (36 degrees Celsius), cold plunge pool (10 degrees Celsius), hydrotherapy vitality pools, and reflexology pool.

Circular Quay, Sydney From $450

InterContinental Sydney

A contemporary overhaul pairs original colonial sandstone with plush harbour-facing window lounges and biophilic atrium dining. Level 31 indoor heated swimming pool with floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Opera House

Coogee, Sydney From $300

InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach Hotel

Blonde oak millwork, soft organic contours, and sunlit ocean-facing glazing inspired by Coogee’s coastal topography. Heated year-round oceanfront infinity-edge swimming pool with private cabanas and sun loungers, floating sound baths, and suites with private outdoor ocean-view bathtubs.