Best Hotel Pools for Swimming
Nov 17, 2010, 12:21 pm
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Best Hotel Pools for Swimming
I know there are a few of us who enjoy exercise swimming when traveling. Most hotel web sites just indicate if they have a pool or not; they almost never describe the pool, especially to say if it's large enough to actually swim in or not.
I created a FlyerGuide wiki to capture those hotels with pools that are good (or otherwise noteworthy); or if there are pools nearby or easily-accessible to hotel guests.
I'm hoping this is a useful resource for swimmers.
I created a FlyerGuide wiki to capture those hotels with pools that are good (or otherwise noteworthy); or if there are pools nearby or easily-accessible to hotel guests.
I'm hoping this is a useful resource for swimmers.
Nov 17, 2010, 12:33 pm
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Added the Ritz in Singapore as a true 25M pool.
Do you want to add http://www.swimmersguide.com/ to the front page?
Nov 17, 2010, 1:11 pm
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Almost 300,000 FT members, but only 3 swimmers.
Added the Ritz in Singapore as a true 25M pool.
Do you want to add http://www.swimmersguide.com/ to the front page?
Added the Ritz in Singapore as a true 25M pool.
Do you want to add http://www.swimmersguide.com/ to the front page?
Nov 17, 2010, 5:28 pm
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Well, there are at least 21 swimmers, plus a couple of pool loungers, in this thread (which is a couple of years old now).
Thanks!
Thanks!
Nov 17, 2010, 7:11 pm
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In Chicago try the Intercontinental, 505 North Michigan Avenue.
Originally built as a Masonic Club in 1929 it has a stunning pseudo mid east decor and a great indoor beautifully tiled pool. Not Olympic size, but, I enjoyed it, a lot.
Originally built as a Masonic Club in 1929 it has a stunning pseudo mid east decor and a great indoor beautifully tiled pool. Not Olympic size, but, I enjoyed it, a lot.
Nov 17, 2010, 10:50 pm
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Have you been there? I know it made some site's top-10 list. Do you want to update the wiki? (If you prefer, I can do it if you provide details.)
Sounds very nice. Do you know how big it is? It'd be nice to have the details in the wiki.
In Chicago, the Palmer House Hilton used to have a beautiful pool, not very wide (except in the center, where the entrance stairs were), but long, and in a tranquil, plant-lined setting. Delightful. A few years ago I was shocked to discover they'd ripped it all out (replaced with meeting space I think) and the pool was now a small pit in a bare concrete room. Horrible.
In Chicago, the Palmer House Hilton used to have a beautiful pool, not very wide (except in the center, where the entrance stairs were), but long, and in a tranquil, plant-lined setting. Delightful. A few years ago I was shocked to discover they'd ripped it all out (replaced with meeting space I think) and the pool was now a small pit in a bare concrete room. Horrible.
Nov 17, 2010, 11:09 pm
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agree. an awesome pool, it's like you went back in time:
Nov 18, 2010, 11:05 am
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Nov 20, 2010, 9:10 pm
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Park Hyatt Shanghai has a nice infinity lap pool.
Hong Kong W as well.
I know that aLoft likes to tout the fact that all properties have pools, but the entry staircases IME run the entire end making it nearly impossible to do laps.
I still find it best to purchase a day-use pass at a local fitness center because hotel gyms, in general, are not that good.
Hong Kong W as well.
I know that aLoft likes to tout the fact that all properties have pools, but the entry staircases IME run the entire end making it nearly impossible to do laps.
I still find it best to purchase a day-use pass at a local fitness center because hotel gyms, in general, are not that good.
Nov 20, 2010, 9:31 pm
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Combine Fairmont Banff Springs Willowstream Spa and Public pools.. we continue to enjoy the experience 4 times a year for 8 years now.
Nov 20, 2010, 10:11 pm
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Try the Park Hyatt Tokyo or the Grand Hyatt Beijing. Each of them is pretty darn amazing in totally different ways.
As to the Ritz, Paris, the 19th century fading glory environment would keep me from staying in that hotel regardless of how good their pool was!
As to the Ritz, Paris, the 19th century fading glory environment would keep me from staying in that hotel regardless of how good their pool was!