Best luxury hotels with an outdoor pool in London
Best luxury hotels with an outdoor pool in London
Heatwave getting to you? Spend a night at one of these luxury hotels in London with an outdoor pool
Written by Ben Berman
1 The Berkeley, Knightsbridge
Bringing a glamorous aesthetic to central London is the Berkeley Hotel in Knightsbridge. The rooftop pool offers a high-angled view of the city, complete with greenery and padded pool chairs. A bar with food options rests next to the pool to immerse guests in relaxation. The menu leans Italian, featuring dishes with burrata and Aperol-based cocktails. While the outdoor pool is only open in the spring and summer, the hotel also has an indoor pool as part of its array of wellness amenities. The hotel is family-friendly, offering 50% off a second room to any room reservation. The pool area is exclusive to hotel guests.
2 Art’otel Battersea Power Station
If you’re a shopaholic, you’ve got to stay at the Art’otel as it is located directly next to all the stores of Battersea Power Station. The heated rooftop pool for hotel guests reveals sensational views, and both aqua aerobics and board pilates are among the fitness classes you can take in the pool itself. Spanish artist Jamie Hayon was brought on to curate the haute way to stay in London. Art’otel additionally features artist-in-residence-led workshops to commit to uplifting newcomer UK visual artists.
3 Virgin Hotels, London-Shoreditch
This London outpost of Virgin Hotels is a boutique-style hotel nestled in Shoreditch. Its outdoor rooftop pool is decorated with an alluring mosaic and fairy lights in the centre and cushioned love-seats outline the side of the pool. The pool is exclusive to hotel guests and 45 London members, and via a wellness program with a variety of subscriptions. The building leans into an urban aesthetic with brick walls and tall windows spanning a view of London. The hotel even allows pets if you have a hard time separating from your four-legged friend.
4 The Ned
Serving up an outdoor hub is the Ned Hotel. It features a heated rooftop pool, outdoor dining, and a dramatic dome to please the eye. The pool is open to hotel guests between 7-10 am, but otherwise offered to Ned club members. The 5-star hotel offers an array of rooms that feel like you’ve been transported to the roaring 20s. The vintage theme is sustained with Ned’s exclusive Nickel Stage, featuring local musicians on Monday nights. The Ned also invites guests to take culinary masterclasses in both pasta and sushi. Women-led art additionally spruces up the interior of the hotel to add a visual touch.
5 Fulham Pier Hotel – pool opening early July.
The newly opened luxury hotel, Fulham Pier, features a 15-meter rooftop infinity pool directly overlooking the Thames. Cultural and wellness experiences are offered to hotel guests, ranging from jazz entertainment to the riverside, 4-floor spa. Fulham Pier’s decked out in culinary experiences as well: you can roam their riverside market or grab a drink in the Flo bar, featuring a panoramic view of London’s famous river.
