8 best hotels with indoor pools in Tokyo
Don’t forget to pack your swimsuit: these Tokyo hotels offer indoor pools that are perfect for a staycation with a dip
In a city as tightly packed as Tokyo, not all hotels come with a pool, let alone an indoor and heated one. However, there are several plush hotels around the capital that each have their own indoor pool facilities for staying guests – so that you can have a nice little swim even in the dead of winter. Some of these hotels even open up their pools and fitness centres to the general public for a fee. From pools inside glittering skyscrapers to family-friendly swimming holes, here are the top indoor pools at Tokyo hotels.
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Swim in style
Andaz Tokyo
Have a swim high in the sky at Andaz Tokyo’s 37th floor pool, which is part of the luxurious AO Spa & Club. Free to use for hotel guests, the facilities are also open to non-guests via a ¥10,000 day pass, giving you access to both the pool and fitness centre. The sleek swimming pool looks out over Tokyo’s vast skyline and you can also enjoy the view from the poolside loungers.
Conrad Tokyo
Take a refreshing plunge at Conrad Tokyo’s 25m-long swimming pool perched on the 29th floor of the hotel. The swimming area looks out onto Tokyo’s cityscape – plus, it opens as early as 6am for a morning swim and closes at 10pm for those looking for a relaxing evening dip. Sauna and steam rooms are also available and the pool facilities are free for hotel guests and anyone with a Mizuki Spa & Fitness membership.
The Peninsula Tokyo
Relax at The Peninsula Tokyo’s poolside oasis, which includes a 20m-long indoor heated pool and a lounge-worthy jacuzzi. The fifth-floor space looks out onto the Imperial Palace Gardens and nearby Hibiya Park and is open from 6am to 10pm, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the water. The swimming pool is open to both hotel guests and anyone who belongs to The Peninsula's Health Club.
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
The opulent fitness centre at The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo features a spacious 20m-long pool with multiple lanes for a comfortable, spaced-out swim. Dip in for a few laps before moving over to the jet bath or relaxing on one of the many lounge chairs. The hotel also features a special hot and cold bath, steam sauna, dry sauna and rain showers. The heath centre is open to hotel guests and those with a spa and fitness membership.
The Okura Tokyo
The Okura Tokyo is home to a 25m-long, five-lane swimming pool that is accented by natural light from the floor-to-ceiling windows. No visit to the pool is complete without a stop by the hotel's tree-scented dry sauna or steam sauna for a quick detox. The bathrooms also feature carbonated spring baths for guests to enjoy before or after a swim. Pool facilities are open to hotel guests and Okura Fitness & Spa members.
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi
The gorgeous Four Seasons Otemachi has a heated 20m-long swimming pool looking out onto the Tokyo skyline. Jump into the vitality pool for a hydromassage in between dips or sit poolside in the refreshing mist chairs. Another highlight of the hotel is the ofuro (Japanese-style baths) in both the men’s and women’s locker rooms for a luxe sento experience. The amenities are open to hotel guests and can also be used by those with a Four Seasons spa membership.
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho, a Luxury Collection Hotel
The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho is home to a stunning indoor pool, which matches the stylish hotel amenities. Offering views of the city from the expansive wall of windows, the heated pool is ideal for swimming a few laps before heading to the nearby sauna. Open from 6.30am to 10pm, the pool is open to hotel guests only.
Palace Hotel Tokyo
The Palace Hotel Tokyo offers hotel guests a 20m-long indoor pool along with an adjoining hot tub. Ideal for a dip after a vigorous workout at the hotel gym or just to take in the city views, the pool – open to hotel guests only – is a perfect way to unwind during your stay. If you've forgotten your swimsuit, don't worry. Suits are available for rent as well as kickboards for kids.
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