7 Sizzling Hot London Hotels With Outdoor Pools For Summer 2023
Hot in the city? If you’re visiting London in the summer and the temperatures are soaring, you might fancy checking out one of these London hotels with outdoor pools.
These uber cool hotels in London with an outdoor pool are few and far between though.
If you are familiar with the London weather, it won’t come as much of a surprise that there aren’t many London hotels with outdoor swimming pools.
Also – check out our guide to the best splash parks and play fountains in London. Big kids can use them too!
There are even fewer hotels in London with outdoor swimming pools that are open to the public. Some of the London hotels with rooftop pools are members only.
Given the lack of accessibility of some of these establishments, we’ve included a few London hotels with rooftop pools that are open to hotel guests. They are indoor pools, but you still get the views.
We’ve also listed the London lidos at the end for some alternative outdoor swimming pools in London. If you just want a quick splash while sightseeing in London with kids, we’ve also listed some splash pads.
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These are the best London hotels with outdoor pools
The Berkeley
If you are visiting London with kids, you’ll be pleased to know The Berkeley is one of our recommended child-friendly hotels in London with a pool.
It is located in the swanky Knightsbridge area of London with the Mandarin Oriental and The Lanesborough as neighbours (and, of course, Buckingham Palace).
It is the perfect place to stay if you are on a shopping break, with Harrods and Harvey Nichols on your doorstep.
You also have Hyde Park so it is perfect if you are staying with kids. The Natural History Museum and the Diana Memorial Playground are all within easy reach.
Open year round: The Berkeley pool is open all year round.
Nearby attractions: The Royal Albert Hall, The Natural History Museum, Piccadilly, The National Gallery, Buckingham Palace, The Imperial War Museum.
Accessibility: The Berkeley pool is open to hotel guests only.
You can check availability and prices here.
Mondrian Shoreditch
The Mondrian Shoreditch is located in the centre of Shoreditch close to trendy Hoxton Square. Luxury design meets warehouse living, giving it a Manhattan vibe.
The Mondrian Shoreditch is an Accor hotel which means you can use your Accor rewards points to book.
Open year round: YES.
Nearby attractions: Brick Lane, Spitalfields Market, Columbia Road Flower Market and The Barbican.
Accessibility: Open to hotel guests from 7am to 12pm.
You can check availability and prices here.
Embassy Gardens
There is no equivalent to the Sky Pool at the Embassy Gardens in London.
The clear, acrylic pool is suspended 115ft in the air between the two main buildings of the residential development. As you swim, you get a clear view of the gardens below.
There are two large relaxation areas, The Sky Deck and The Orangery. These can be accessed by members of the Eg:le club.
Open year round: YES.
Nearby attractions: Battersea Power Station and Battersea Park. Across Vauxhall Bridge is The Tate Modern.
Accessibility: The Sky Pool at Embassy Gardens is open to residents and their guests.
The Ned
The Ned is a 5 star London hotel with outdoor pool located right in the middle of the City of London but the rooftop pool is only available to members.
It is a fabulous hotel in a great location though and they do have an indoor pool for hotel guests to use.
Open year round: YES.
Nearby attractions: Leadenhall Market (aka Diagon Alley – one of the Harry Potter London filming locations), St Paul’s, The Tate Modern.
Accessibility: Members Only. Hotels guests have access to the indoor pool only.
You can check availability and prices here.
SoHo House Group
The following are all part of the SoHo House group. They are only available to members but we’ll list them here in case you are interested in checking out a membership with them.
When this is set to open, it must surely be one of the most incredible London hotels with outdoor pools. We believe that it is still under construction… What do you think of it??
London hotels with rooftop pools
Although indoors, these rooftop pools in London are much more accessible. Hotel guests have full access to the pools.
There’s no denying that you’re paying a premium to stay at one of the London hotels with outdoor pools.
If they are out of your price range (or you are not a member), you could also visit one of the London Lidos for some outdoor swimming in London. They are the true hidden gems in London.
Lidos in London
- Tooting Bec Lido
- Parliament Hill Lido
- Hampstead Heath Ponds
- Hampton Pool
- London Fields Lido
- Brockwell Lido
- Charlton Lido
- Finchley Lido Leisure Centre
- Hilllingdon Lido
- Ruislip Lido
- Oasis Leisure Centre
- Pools on the Park
- Serpentine Lido
If you are interested in visiting, you must book in advance, especially during the summer months.
Splash pads in London
Here are just a few play fountains in central London.
- Granary Square
- Diana Memorial Park
- Olympic Park Splash Fountain
- Edmond J Safra Fountain at Somerset House
- Play fountain at City Hall
Want to escape the heat of London for a day? Check out these beautiful destinations you can reach on a day trip from London by train or pop to the coast and check out one of the fabulous beaches near London.
