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New York City Hotels with Pools

May 21, 2021

Indoor, Outdoor, Incredible Views, Cocktails, Lounge Decks

New York City hotels with pools are pretty rare, and a special treat for any local or visitor. Poolside at a hotel will likely conjure the image of a resort, beach balls being thrown and kids playing…but NOT in NYC!

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Our hotel pools are mostly adult party zones with skyline views, cocktails, private cabanas and summer long pool parties, depending on the day of the week. We do have a few pools that are family-friendly, and/or designed for your exercise laps, so keep reading to learn more about which NYC hotel pool is right for you and your family.

For locals looking for a staycation, many of the hotels offer pool and spa day passes, so you can "escape" the city for a day while you relax and recharge.

Margaritaville Resort Times Square

The brand new Margaritaville Resort Times Square is a completely unique and new concept in NYC – a beachy themed resort in the heart of Times Square! The 4th Floor LandShark Bar and Grill is home to Times Square’s ONLY outdoor (heated) pool, and the 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar on the hotel’s 31st & 32nd floors provides guests with views of the iconic New Year’s Eve Ball, Hudson River and NYC skyline. Margaritvaville has 234 island-inspired guest rooms, a fitness center, and a Tiki Bar. Reservations start June 2021.

560 7th Ave, Times Square

Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards

Equinox Hotel Hudson Yards, opened August 2019 is in Hudson Yards. Next to The Vessel, The Highline and The Shed, Equinox states “A true urban oasis, the Hotel features both indoor and outdoor pools so you can swim all year-round. Our outdoor pool terrace features views of the Hudson River and city skyline — the perfect place to refresh and relax.” The 212 rooms are dark, quiet and cool with over 60 healthy food mini bar options, face masks, sleep supplements and much more. As usual, Equinox offers the ultimate fitness experience in their 60,000 square foot club in the hotel.

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33 Hudson Yards, Chelsea

Hotel Gansevoort Meatpacking

Gansevoort Hotel Meatpacking Rooftop Pool

The Hotel Gansevoort Meatpacking pool has a retractable roof, with indoor winter and outdoor summer swimming, both connected to the popular Plunge Rooftop Lounge, also indoors and outdoors. The view from the Gansevoort Meatpacking rooftop is one of my favorites, stretching across to NJ and all the way uptown.

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18 9th Ave (@13th St), NY, NY 10014, Meatpacking District
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Hotel Indigo Lower East Side

A trendy hotel, in one of the City’s hippest neighborhoods, the Hotel Indigo rooftop pool is definitely more for the party scene than those interested in doing laps. Enjoy sweeping NYC views from most rooms, and on the rooftop, while you sip a cocktail outside, dine at Mr. Purple or take a dip in the outdoor, heated pool.

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171 Ludlow Street, NY, NY 10002, Lower East Side
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The Beach at Dream Downtown

Yet another hip & trendy hotel pool in NYC, the Beach at Dream Downtown, a pool surrounded by sand, is a partier’s dream and consistently filled with private parties, models, tourists and locals. The Dream Downtown was once the National Maritime Union headquarters, and maintains its maritime theme by looking like a ship from the outside and windows like portholes.

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355 West 16th Street, Meatpacking District
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Renaissance New York Chelsea

The Renaissance New York Chelsea, on the site of NYC’s beloved former Antiques Garage flea market, boasts 341 guest rooms and suites, free WiFi, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, fitness centre and bar. The top two floors of the hotel, named Somewhere Nowhere, showcase the pool, sundeck and lounge area, with views of the NYC Skyline. Opening February 2020.

112 West 25th Street, Chelsea

Peninsula Hotel Indoor Pool

The Peninsula’s glass-enclosed swimming pool boasts sleek décor that features striking floor-to-ceiling teak columns set against a cool black tile floor. Poolside dining is also available, featuring healthy and delicious dishes. Daily aqua aerobics classes help keep guests fit while on the road. Children welcome when accompanied by an adult.

Discount Rates: The Peninsula New York
700 Fifth Ave (@ 55th St) 10019
Neighborhood: Midtown West
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Royalton Park Avenue

The Royalton Park Avenue, in a great NYC location, offers a hip and trendy year-round indoor/outdoor heated pool with a perfect view of the Empire State Building, complemented by two floors of adjacent bars and lounges.

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420 Park Avenue South (@29th St), NY, NY 10016
Neighborhood: Gramercy Park
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Empire Hotel Outdoor Pool

Located in Lincoln Center, guest quarters at the Empire Hotel offer earthy décor, leather furnishings, satellite television, room service, wireless Internet, and work stations. There is an onsite restaurant, cocktail bar and casual lounge, business and conference facilities, a rooftop swimming pool with Cabana Rentals (May-September), spa services, and a fitness center.

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44 West 63rd Street, Upper West Side
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Skyline Hotel (Family)

The Skyline Hotel showcases an indoor rooftop pool with spectacular city views and 232 spacious guest rooms and suites, each with a refrigerator. Guests love how close it is to Times Square, The Intrepid, Circle Line Cruises and The Manhattan Cruise Terminal with cheap, on site parking.

725 Tenth Avenue (@50th), Hell’s Kitchen, Midtown West

The Watson Hotel (Family)

The The Watson Hotel (formerly the Holiday Inn) on 57th Street, a 600-room property 2 blocks from Central Park, consistently gets rave reviews given its value for the price. A recent reviewer says, "I give it 5 stars not because it’s a 5 star hotel, but because it delivered exactly what I expected for a little over $200/night…" Their family-friendly 10th floor rooftop outdoor-only pool is open all summer and offers a swim up wet bar with cocktails and appetizers. For locals, day passes are available.

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440 West 57th St, NY, NY 10019 (9th and 10th Aves)
Neighborhood: Midtown West
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McCarren Hotel & Pool, Chelsea Hotels

The McCarren Hotel & Pool, located in the center of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, offers 64 rooms with a modern vibe, a rooftop overlooking McCarren Park, amazing skyline views of Manhattan, a huge three-season saltwater pool, plenty of daybeds for suntanning and a poolside menu with lite bites and cocktails. Day passes for non-guests are very reasonably priced and go on sale 24 hours prior to the day of access.

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160 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Neighborhood: Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Best New York City Hotel Rooftops

NYC Hotel Rooftops offer some of the best skyline views in the whole City, along with cocktails and food, views, pools, cabanas, sundecks and retractable roofs. Our top picks for the most surreal views and cocktails include:

Ink48 Hotel - right next to the Intrepid Museum and my ALL time favorite rooftop!
Sky Room @ Fairfield Inn Times Square - 'the city's highest rooftop lounge' on 34th floor (photo)
The Empire Hotel - year-round indoor/outdoor rooftop with seasonal pool and cabana rentals

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Jacuzzi Hotels NYC in Room

Jacuzzi Hotels NYC in room offer travelers a wonderful way to relax and connect after a long day of walking around NYC. Our top picks for in room jacuzzi spa tubs include:

The Muse New York - spa suite with a jacuzzi tub (photo)
YOTEL at Times Square West - ask for the "The First King Terrace cabin"
Eventi, a Kimpton Hotel - 'beds are so comfy, the bathroom (with jacuzzi!) was fantastic'

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Summer is the perfect time to check into one of our hotels with free bicycles, an awesome roofdeck or a pool. Take advantage of the many free perks offered by NYC hotels to help you get the best city views, relax at the end of a long sightseeing day, explore more of NYC and dive into the nooks and crannies of New York City you can't see any other way!

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