Thought hotels were just for snoozing? Think again. From Shoreditch to Shepherd's Bush and everywhere in between, London's sleepover scene is filled with multi-faceted facilities that can cater to your every need. Underground swimming in the West End? Cheap rooms with luxury restaurants? Boutique hotels with pamper-friendly spas? This is your complete guide to the best hotels with pools in London and all the places to eat and drink within them.
💦💦💦
The Berkeley
Where to eat:Â Marcus.
Where to drink:Â The Snug, Blue Bar and The Berkeley Bar & Terrace.
Bringing a slice of old-school charm to Knightsbridge, The Berkeley’s hotel pool is the place to live la dolce vita. Head to the rooftop for a seventh-floor dip before drying off and checking out The Snug for classic cocktails in a pink-hued space. Hungry? Well, it would be rude not to hit up Marcus Wareing’s self-titled restaurant for a few Michelin-starred mouthfuls.
Old-school glamour with a modern twist? The Berkeley is one of the best hotels with outdoor pools in London.
One Aldwych
Where to eat:Â Indigo.
Where to drink:Â Lobby Bar.
If you’re searching for family-friendly hotels in London with swimming pools, it’s time to get to know One Aldwych. With modern rooms and signature suites housed alongside a pool, gym and spa, you might just want to move in here. Don't miss out on their Film & Fizz screenings or Charlie & The Chocolate Factory afternoon tea.
Take a dip in the pool before a film at One Aldwych.
St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel
Where to eat: Booking Office 1869, MI + ME and Roofgarden.
Where to drink:Â The Hansom.
Whether you came to King’s Cross for a glimpse of Platform 9 ¾ or a peek at the iconic staircase that the Spice Girls made famous, no visit would be complete without a stay in the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel. With spacious rooms and impressive suites, hearty breakfasts and romantic dinners, lavish spa massages and a tranquil pool, there’s more than one reason to stay a night… or two.
This historic London spot has got interiors that'll knock your swimsuit off.
Mondrian Shoreditch
Where to eat:Â Bibo.
Where to drink:Â Christina's.
Looking for a London hotel with a swimming pool on the roof? Ditch the lido, forget the freezing cold ponds and step up your pool game with Manhattan-style Mondrian Shoreditch. Boasting what just might be the most coveted rooftop in East London, this beaut gem has taken over from The Curtain to bring you great food and a pool with a view.
The unmissable rooftop pool hotel in London? New York meets Shoreditch at the Mondrian.
White City House
Where to eat: Pen Yen or Cecconi's.
Where to drink: The rooftop.
So you managed to sweet-talk your way onto White City House’s plush sky-high pool area? Snaps to you. But that’s not all that Soho House’s West London outpost has going for it. Along with a slick spa, basement gym and 45 mid-century style rooms, there’s also the Pen Yen (know for its delish Japanese fare) and Cecconi's, which is ideal for Italian food and cocktails.
When it comes to hotels with a swimming pool outside, White City House is the members’ spot you need to visit.
Shangri-La
Where to eat: Ting.
Where to drink: Bar 31 and Gong.
Housed within one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, Shangri-La is the stunning brand that offers unrivalled drinking, dining and room facilities in The Shard. Sleep in style with views of the city's picture-perfect cityscape and check out Ting, Bar 31 and Gong. Only guests are free to dip, dive and splash to their heart’s content, though those of you imbibing at Gong can make the most of swanky sips by this London hotel pool.
Expect sky-high drinking, dining and diving here.
The Langham
Where to eat: Sauce, Roux at the Landau and Palm Court.
Where to drink: Artesian and The Wigmore.
A luxury hotel in the heart of London, The Langham is known for its swish rooms, impeccable service and upmarket offerings. Where do we even begin? Its restaurants are world-renowned, the bars are award-winning and the rooms are all sorts of deluxe. As for the wellness club, the underground sanctuary is the perfect place for a swim and pamper sesh.
Check out The Langham's Artesian for world-class service just minutes from Oxford Street.
The BulgariÂ
Where to eat:Â Sette.
Where to drink:Â Nolita Social.
From the same brand that brings you coveted high fashion pieces, The Bulgari is an opulent hideaway just minutes from Hyde Park. Food and drink are just as important as comfort, with the spa hotel offering Italian food and drinks in the form of Sette and Nolita Social… perfect for refuelling after a few laps of the grand collonaded pool.
London hotels with swimming pools? The Bulgari's Sette is the perfect pit-stop after a swim.
The Ned
Where to eat: Cecconi's, Millie's Lounge, The Nickel Bar, Malibu Kitchen, Kaia, Lutyens Grill.
Where to drink: all of the above.
Not one to do things by halves, The Ned boasts a whopping nine bars and restaurants. Choose from Italian, French, Californian, Asian and beyond. In the bedroom department, it's 1920s glamour, with a stay here giving you access to the gym and spa. That means traditional Moroccan hammam and indulgent treatments. You’re welcome.
This City hotel is all about 1920s style.
Hotel CafĂ© RoyalÂ
Where to eat: Alex Dilling At Hotel Cafe Royal, The Grill Room, and Cakes & Bubbles.
Where to drink: Green Bar.
A favourite of notable Londoners from Oscar Wilde to Winston Churchill, Hotel Café Royal is one regal Regent Street pick. Not only can you book a room or suite, but those looking for something extra special can shell out for an exclusive wing. And then there’s the ultra-luxe Akasha spa, not to mention a wealth of premium restaurants and bars like the Champagne-centric Cakes & Bubbles.
From the spa to Ziggy's, Hotel Cafe Royal is the place for premium poolside pleasure.
Haymarket Hotel
Where to eat:Â Brumus Bar & Restaurant.
Where to drink:Â The rooftop.
Nestled in Soho, the Haymarket Hotel is a real central London hideout. Rooms aren’t the average, with quirky suites and a townhouse that features mismatched prints and a drawing room. Even the pool isn’t your usual; often booked out for private parties, film premieres and brand launches, the boutique basement area has a fully stocked bar and dining tables.
Central London hotels with pools? Time to go underground.
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
Where to eat: The Aubrey, The Rosebery and Dinner by Heston Blumenthal.
Where to drink: Mandarin Bar.
One of London’s most luxurious hotels, the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is bringing a slice of luxe to Knightsbridge… as if SW1 wasn’t slinky enough already. When you’re not living it up in a plush suite or penthouse pad, there’s the spa which has everything from a rasul water temple and crystal steam room to a samarium and vitality pool. And to top it all off? The Rosebery is home to afternoon tea chic while Dinner by Heston Blumenthal’s eccentric menus feature the likes of spiced pigeon and meat fruit.
London's most famous fruit? Mandarin Oriental is the place for a taste of Knightsbridge luxury.
In need of more hotel inspo? Check out our guide to London's best hotels with a view and sign up for our London newsletter now.
