15 incredible hotel pools in the US from a docked barge in Maine to an infinity pool overlooking Colorado's Red Rocks

Business Insider – April 6, 2021

A hotel pool is often the first thing we look for when researching a hotel, especially in warm-weather locations like Florida and Southern California, or when summer hits in the Northeast, Midwest, and other cooler climates.

As travel takes off in a post-vaccine world, nothing beats the relaxing calm blue water and comfy lounge chairs of a great hotel pool deck. It’s where you can sit and sun while admiring great scenery and order snacks and drinks with barely the lift of a finger.

But all hotel pools are not created equal. And while there’s nothing wrong with the standard rectangular pool and diving board combo, we made it a mission to compile the best hotel pools in the US that truly impress with both looks and service.

These are the best hotel pools for the luxury traveler seeking a stunning scene with top-tier amenities, the family in search of a lazy river complex or water slides, and couples who prefer an adults-only option.

The best hotel pools in the US were selected based on the following criteria:

Hotels are located in some of the US’s most desirable leisure or business locations including cities and vacation destinations.
Hotels with pools were chosen because they offer outstanding services, such as plush lounge chairs, the ability to order great food and drink, hot tubs, lazy rivers, complimentary sunscreen, and more.
All hotels also have outstanding guest rooms that further complement their fabulous pool, and in many cases, are even centered around the pool to expose its glory.
Hotels are three-, four-, or five stars, and typically priced to start below $500 per night, depending on the time of year, to appeal to a variety of travelers.
All hotels and their pools have new COVID-19 policies to prioritize the health and safety of guests. We also selected pools where it’s currently easier to keep socially distant from other guests.

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Sagamore Pendry Baltimore — Baltimore, Maryland

Sagamore Pendry Baltimore

Located in an old pier building originally built in 1914, upon sight alone, visitors to the Sagamore Pendry are instantly introduced to its charms. The trend continues when guests make their way outside to Recreation Pier, where the hotel’s sparkling zero-entry pool is surrounded by a private deck made of alternating offset gray bricks.

Rows of white lounge chairs with red striped pillows, scattered candle lanterns, and an adjacent seasonal bar and grill area can easily keep you here all day in the summer, while the panoramic views of Baltimore’s harbor, marina, and the skyline don’t hurt either.

The pool area also boasts five private cabanas, which are available for full or half-day rentals, and include a $200 drinks and nibbles credit from the hotel’s Belvedere and Bites menu.

Adjacent are Sagamore Pendry’s handsome living spaces, courtyard, and restaurant, Rec Pier Chop House, the latter of which has huge exposed windows out to a lively street in Fell’s Point underneath a brick arch.

Handsome guest accommodations are clad with dark woods, marbles, and maritime details, and the hotel is also a stone’s throw from Duck Duck Goose, a charming restaurant big on hospitality and deliciously grilled proteins. Pro tip: When the weather’s nice, ask to be seated in the courtyard, wedged between two buildings and make sure to request the Croissant Bread Pudding if it’s on the menu for dessert.

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15 incredible hotel pools in the US from a docked barge in Maine to an infinity pool overlooking Colorado’s Red Rocks