Great hotels with indoor pools around Los Angeles

Sharing a building with the historic Beaux Arts style Los Angeles Athletic Club, guests of the Hotel at the Los Angeles Athletic Club are granted access to the fitness center and indoor pool at LAAC. The indoor pool was opened with fanfare in 1912 and served as a training center for the era's Olympians.

The mood? Victorian glamor.
Location perks? Keen observers may recognize this pool as the one where Kerry Washington swims her laps on ABC's Scandal.
Budget range? The higher end of mid-range.

The unexpectedly lush and stylish indoor pool and hot tub area on offer at this airport hotel is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows that will give you a taste of that famous California sunshine, while still giving you the comfort of a roof over your head. If they's allow it, we would probably take home a full set of the cheery striped towels they have stacked up for pool swimmers.

The mood? Sleek modern.
Location perks? There's a free breakfast included in your booking.
Budget range? Surprisingly affordable.

Get the best of both worlds at this resort-like hotel in the San Fernando Valley, which has an indoor and outdoor pool—both heated no less. Rooms mostly look out over the Santa Monica Mountains and come with a coffeemaker, TV, work space and iPod dock. Elsewhere in the hotel, you'll find a gym, two restaurants, poolside bar and fire pit.

The mood? Earthy classic.
Location perks? Get an even better view of the mountainous terrain from the nearby Topanga Overlook trail.
Budget range? Reasonable.

This updated business hotel offers a large indoor pool with lounge chairs and comfortable surroundings for relaxing with a dip after a day of conference meetings or travelling to and from LAX. In addition to the pool, there is also a sizable indoor hot tub. Those who prefer to be somewhat self-sufficient will delight in the dining area's microwave, refrigerator and coffee machine, as well as the onsite laundry facilities.

The mood? Modest, with pops of pastel.
Location perks? It's just a 20-minute drive to Los Angeles International Airport.
Budget range? Pleasantly reasonable.

Built in 1923, the Biltmore Los Angeles retains the elegance that once enticed such dignitaries as Winston Churchill and JFK. The ground level is striking, one gorgeous room after another peeling off the exquisite lobby. Their indoor pool has an elegant vintage feel that reminds us of Hearst Castle.

The mood? Italian-Spanish renaissance.
Location perks? It's just an eight-minute walk from the Museum of Contemporary Art and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Budget range? Nudging the spenny end of mid-range.

The indoor pool at BLVD might not offer grand lap lanes, but it should hit the spot for those looking to take a quick plunge after a day of sightseeing. A fitness center and full-service spa round out the health and wellness amenities on offer.

The mood? Colorful and chic.
Location perks? Universial Studios is just a short walk down the block.
Budget range? Very reasonable.

If you're taking a jaunt down to Long Beach or flying out of the Long Beach Airport, this hotel is perfect, as it's adjacent to the terminals. There's a large outdoor pool and deck for swimming and sun-worshipping, plus an indoor pool with a child-friendly focus.

The mood? Beachfront airiness.
Location perks? The Aquarium of the Pacific is just a 20-minute drive from the hotel.
Budget range? Mid-range.