Paris: the capital’s finest hotel pools

The Editors' Favorite Hotels with Swimming Pools in Paris

1. The swimming pool at Le Grand Mazarin Hotel, Paris’s 4th arrondissement

In the heart of the Marais, not far from City Hall, Le Grand Mazarin has established itself as a must-visit gem in the 4th arrondissement. Opened in September 2023 under the leadership of Maisons Pariente, this Paris hotel with a swimming pool—housed in a historic 14th-century building—features a cinematic interior designed by Martin Brudnizki. From the Art Deco lobby to the boudoir-style reception area and the 61 guest rooms inspired by the classicism of the Grand Siècle, the decorative themes are unique, chic, and offbeat.

In the basement, the dreamlike setting of the pool transports us to another world. This divine pool with a jacuzzi is adorned with a striped mosaic in shades of green and blue and marble inlay. Its ceiling and columns feature a poetic fresco painted by artist Jacques Merle, echoing the myth of Narcissus and evoking the imagination of Jean Cocteau. Surrounding this sunken pool in Paris—a fusion of art and relaxation—are lounge chairs and elegant armchairs. The space was designed to accommodate a select few wellness enthusiasts, allowing each guest to enjoy a peaceful retreat in complete privacy. 

This picturesque, utterly romantic setting transports us to a new realm of relaxation, carried along by a delicate atmosphere. A treatment room offering massages from the specialized Angelica Soto center, as well as a hammam, round out the spa’s offerings. Not to mention the fitness room, with a stone-clad ceiling set against a light wood herringbone floor. The rosy-red walls are accented with deep navy blue and feature luxurious wall sconces, while the Technogym equipment is ideal for an invigorating workout. 

Le Grand Mazarin’s wellness area at a glance:

• An indoor pool adorned with a stunning mosaic and a floral and botanical fresco by Jacques Merle
• A steam room and a jacuzzi
• A treatment room
• A gym 

Le Grand Mazarin
61 rooms and suites, starting at €700 per night
17 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris
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2. La Fondation, Paris 17

At the heart of La Fondation’s state-of-the-art fitness club, the 25-meter semi-Olympic pool stands out as one of the most impressive in Paris. Lined with exposed concrete and designed in the modernist spirit of the venue by the New York-based studio Roman & Williams, it captivates with its raw aesthetic and its atmosphere that is both sophisticated and urban. Swimmers can log lap after lap in a spectacular setting, then extend the experience in the wellness area. The hammam and sauna invite you to release tension, while a menu of customized treatments by Ho Karan and Typology offers massages, body rituals, and facials that blend expertise with natural ingredients. Afterward, head to the restaurant for a bite to eat or enjoy the rooftop with views of Paris.

La Fondation’s wellness area, at a glance:

• Semi-Olympic pool (25 meters)
• Hammam and sauna
• Facial and body treatments using exclusive Typology and Ho Karan products
• Climbing wall, high-end Technogym equipment, juice bar, and over 100 group classes per week
•  Solarium exclusive to guests 

La Foundation
58 rooms starting at 330 euros per night
40-42 rue Legendre, 75017 Paris

3. Hôtel du Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées, Paris 8th

Completely renovated in 2018 by Italian studio Dimorestudio, the Hôtel du Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées stands out thanks to its unique decor, inspired by the codes of the Années folles style and the world of cinema. A true Parisian boutique hotel with charm and cocooning! A 13-metre-long swimming pool, nestled in the basement and featuring a relaxation area with hammam, was added during the renovation. With pastel-colored tiles, Art Deco sconces, a designer ramp and graphic deckchairs, the space looks like something out of a Wes Anderson film. Upstairs, superb rooms offer authentic Parisian apartment-style views over the rooftops of Paris, the Sacré Coeur on one side and the Eiffel Tower on the other!

What makes the difference? the best quality/price ratio hotel with pool/location in the capital, and access to the private hammam with its intoxicating essential oil diffuser..

The Hôtel du Rond-Point des Champs-Elysées pool area in brief:

• 13 m heated indoor pool
• Hammam

Hôtel du Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées
36 rooms and suites, from €220 per night.
10 rue de Ponthieu, 75008 Paris

4. Le Narcisse Blanc Hotel & Spa, Paris 7th

Completely renovated following a 30-month refurbishment, the 5-star Le Narcisse Blanc hotel opens onto the Boulevard de la Tour-Maubourg, behind the Esplanade des Invalides. The lobby and common areas make this boutique hotel an ultra-cosy place full of charm. The basement houses an intimate Clarins spa in marble, white and noble materials. The hotel's indoor pool is 13 meters long and features a counter-current swimming system for the more sporty guests. It is complemented by a whirlpool, sauna, treatment cabin and fitness room. Upstairs, the rooms are of a precious, rare and powdery elegance, inspired by Cléo de Mérode, the muse of Klimt, Proust or Lautrec in their time. Last but not least, the "Cléo" table is masterfully directed by Chef Alexandre Semperé, who gives pride of place to plants, as well as some fine meat and seafood products.

Le Narcisse Blanc Hôtel & Spa wellness area in brief:

• 13m heated indoor pool
• Clarins Anne Semonin
• 1 treatment cabin
• 1 sauna
• 1 jacuzzi
• Fitness center offering membership options and a variety of classes

Le Narcisse Blanc hotel & spa
37 rooms and suites, from 300€ per night.
19 Boulevard de la Tour-Maubourg, 75007 Paris

The largest hotel pool in Paris

5. Hôtel Molitor Paris - MGallery, Paris 16th

Inaugurated in 1929, the Molitor swimming pool is undoubtedly the most historic in Paris. For half a century, it was a favorite gathering place for Parisians, in summer and winter alike, thanks to its two pools, indoor and outdoor. In 1989, it closed its doors indefinitely and became a temple to street art and an unlikely place to party or stay, as evidenced by the organization of anthology raves.

It wasn't until 2014 that Molitor reopened, under the leadership of the Accor group and its MGallery brand. The legendary establishment was transformed into a luxury liner-style hotel, rooted in the pure Art Deco style of its origins. The two pools were entirely renovated in the same style, to the delight of bathers.

What makes the difference? the XXL size of the pools (33 and 46 meters), by far the largest of any hotel in Paris.

The pool area at the Hôtel Molitor Paris in brief:

• Two top-quality pools (46 m outdoor pool and 33 m indoor pool)
• Two solariums
• Spa by Clarins
• Treatment room
• Fitness room

Hôtel Molitor Paris - MGallery
124 rooms, 19 suites, from 240€ per night
8 Avenue de la Porte Molitor, 75016 Paris

Paris palaces with swimming pools

6. Cheval Blanc Paris, Paris 1st

Opening in 2021, the Cheval Blanc hotel occupies the former Samaritaine building, redesigned by the LVMH group in the heart of Paris. To make its mark, the new luxury hotel has unveiled not only the longest indoor swimming pool in Paris - a record 30 metres - but also one of the most beautiful, with its undulating hand-crafted mosaics and clever views over the city. Within a Dior Cheval Blanc spa open daily from 10am to 10pm, 6 treatment suites, including one double, each boast a private white onyx bathing salon. Nothing is too beautiful in the new palace, which has already become the flagship of the Parisian hotel industry, and every detail has been thought through.

Sauna, hammam, snow shower, relaxation areas, fitness room with state-of-the-art equipment and private sports coaching room complete a convincing picture. As for the rooms, they offer quality space overlooking the Seine or the rooftops of Paris.

The Cheval Blanc Paris wellness area in brief:

• The hotel's indoor swimming pool is... 30 metres long
• Dior Spa
• Hammam
• Sauna
• 6 treatment rooms
• Snow shower
• Fitness room

Cheval Blanc Paris
72 rooms and suites, from €1250 per night.
8 quai du Louvre, 75001 Paris

7. Bulgari Hotel Paris, Paris 8th

Opening at the end of 2021, the Bulgari Hotel Paris will revitalize the upper Champs-Élysées avenue and the Paris Golden Triangle. The luxury hotel occupies a prime position in terms of wellness and well-being, with a vast 1,300 m² spa. A 25-metre indoor semi-Olympic pool evokes ancient Roman thermal baths. A second pool houses a "Vitality Pool", a marine course dedicated to hydro and aero jet massages. The hammam is adorned with green and gold mosaics, while the ice fountain is carved from an impressive block of black granite. Nine treatment rooms and a 65 m² Spa Suite are available, as is a 120 m² fitness area. Open from 6.30 a.m. to 10 p.m., the Bulgari spa is one of the most accomplished in the capital.

The rooms and suites also offer ultra-luxury comfort coupled with sometimes unique views over Paris. Last but not least, this restaurant in Paris 8, whose menu is designed by 3-star chef Niko Romito, is proving to be extremely promising!

The wellness area at the Bulgari Hotel Paris in brief:

• Heated indoor swimming pool... 25 metres long
• 1300 m² spa
• 9 treatment rooms clad in Vicenza stone
• 120 m² fitness room with private studio

Bulgari Hotel Paris
76 rooms and suites, from €1,150 per night.
30 Avenue George V, 75008 Paris

8. Ritz Club, Paris 1st

An exceptional palace needs an exceptional pool. Reopened in 2016 after four years of colossal renovation, the Ritz Paris, a Place Vendôme treasure, boasts one of the capital's most luxurious pools. In a setting worthy of the palaces of Greco-Roman antiquity, with sculptures, murals and colonnades, nestles a hypnotic azure-blue pool (whose shades change throughout the day), with 800,000 hand-laid mosaics, enhanced by alcoves equipped with a Jacuzzi system.

What makes the difference? 31° heated water, waterside dining and, quite simply, the pleasure and prestige of bathing at the Ritz... For this, you need to stay at the palace or become a member of the Ritz Club, certainly the most prestigious and exclusive in Paris (€7,000 a year, not forgetting the initial membership fee and the need for prior sponsorship).

The wellness area at the Le Ritz CLub in brief:

• 16-meter indoor heated swimming pool
• Hammam
• Sauna
• Treatment cabins
• Snow shower
• Fitness room
• Hair salonDavid Mallett

Ritz Paris
71 rooms and suites, from €1,200 per night.
15 place Vendôme, 75001 Paris

9. The pool at Le Royal Monceau Raffles, Paris’s 8th arrondissement

With its 23-meter-long pool, it’s safe to say that Le Royal Monceau has thought big. Designed by Philippe Starck, it is the centerpiece of the Raffles Spa & Wellness, which spans nearly 1,500 square meters. A true sanctuary dedicated to well-being, the space features an immaculate and resolutely contemporary design, enhanced by a flood of natural light and an Olympian calm that’s perfect for relaxation.

What sets it apart? The space’s modern, minimalist aesthetic—a true haven of peace where time seems to stand still…

Le Royal Monceau’s pool area at a glance: 

• The hotel’s heated indoor pool, 23 meters long
• A Watsu bath heated to 34 degrees
• 7 treatment rooms, including one double VIP room
• Sauna, Turkish bath, and laconium
• Ice fountain
• Sensory experience showers 
• 4 fitness studios (Technogym and Kinésis equipment), Thai boxing studio, yoga studio

Le Royal Monceau Raffles Paris
149 rooms and suites, starting at 900 euros per night.
37 Avenue Hoche, 75008 Paris

10. The Shangri-La Paris Pool, Paris 16th

A blend of tranquility and wonder, the sumptuous pool at the Shangri-La Paris is sure to impress every swimmer. Designed by architect Pierre-Yves Rochon, the pool measures 6 meters wide by 17 meters long and is bathed in natural light thanks to the large floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto a spacious terrace. Italian mosaics, colonnades, immaculate white walls adorned with bas-reliefs, a ceiling painted in the colors of the sky… Everything seems to invite indulgence and escape.

What sets it apart? The Ancient Roman atmosphere: the view through the large floor-to-ceiling window, which lets you enjoy the sun’s rays or snowflakes in winter while savoring the comfort of a heated indoor pool in the heart of Paris.

The Shangri-La Paris pool at a glance:

• Chi, the Spa 
• Fitness Center 
• 17-meter-long pool 

Shangri-La Hotel Paris
65 rooms and suites, starting at 1,900 euros per night
10 Avenue d'Iéna, 75116 Paris

11. Le Bristol Paris Pool, Paris 8th

If there’s one unique swimming pool in Paris, it’s definitely the one at Le Bristol! Perched on the 6th floor of the sumptuous mansion that has housed this luxury hotel since 1925, it offers a breathtaking view of the Paris rooftops—from the Sacré-Cœur to the Eiffel Tower—thanks to its two huge floor-to-ceiling windows. But above all, its teak paneling evokes the bow of a magnificent sailboat—an impression enhanced by the mural paintings that offer a trompe-l’œil glimpse of the shores of the French Riviera…

What sets it apart? The feeling of swimming atop the rooftops of Paris and the spacious sun deck where you can soak up the first rays of spring sunshine after a few laps.

Good to know? Access to Le Bristol’s pool is reserved for hotel guests. A spa treatment does not grant access to the pool.

Le Bristol’s wellness area at a glance: 

• Le Bristol Spa by La Prairie 
• 8 treatment rooms 
• Fitness room 
• Swimming pool on the 6th floor 

Le Bristol Paris
188 rooms and suites, starting at €1,850 per night.
112 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris

12. The Pool at the Mandarin Oriental, Lutetia, Paris’s 6th arrondissement

The luxurious Akasha Spa, covering 700 square meters and featuring a 17-meter-long pool, is one of the symbols of the Lutetia’s rebirth. The legendary grand hotel on the Left Bank reopened in the summer of 2018, following several years of unprecedented renovation work led by renowned French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte (Doha Museum of Islamic Art, Guy Savoy at La Monnaie de Paris, Le Relais de Chambord, Cheval Blanc Saint-Tropez…).

The Lutetia’s pool at a glance:

• Akasha Spa: 700 m²
• Six treatment rooms
• Sauna 
• Hammam
• Jacuzzi 
• 100 m² fitness area
• 17-meter pool 

Mandarin Oriental, Lutetia Hotel
184 rooms and suites, starting at €1,000 per night.
45 Boulevard Raspail, 75006 Paris

13. The Square Louvois Pool, Paris’s 2nd arrondissement

Opened in the summer of 2016, the Square Louvois hotel has established itself as one of the hidden gems of the 2nd arrondissement, inviting guests to enjoy a truly timeless escape. This experience extends to the hotel’s basement, where natural stone vaults frame a cozy wellness area. Guests can enjoy a fitness center, a herbal tea lounge, and a charming 8-meter-long pool equipped with a hydromassage bench.

What sets it apart? The stone vaults and the backlit azure-blue pool, which gives the impression of swimming in a natural spring.

The swimming pool at the Hôtel Square Louvois at a glance:

• Pool: 8 m x 3.5 m
• Fitness center 
• Herbal tea lounge 
• Treatment room

Hôtel Square Louvois
50 rooms and suites, starting at 230 euros per night
12 Rue de Louvois, 75002 Paris

14. The Pool at Maison Bréguet, Paris’s 11th arrondissement

Opened in early 2018, Maison Bréguet has quickly become one of the hot spots in eastern Paris. Located just a stone’s throw from the Bastille in a former laundry machinery factory, this new-generation boutique hotel focuses on wellness and hospitality. This philosophy is reflected in its sleek decor, designed by the Sagrada studio, its stylish dining options, and its intimate spa, equipped with a sauna, a hammam, a fitness room, and a pool designed for swimming a few laps in complete tranquility.

What sets it apart? The hotel is the only 5-star property with a pool in the eastern part of the capital.

The Maison Breguet wellness area at a glance:

• Spa 
• Steam Room
• Sauna 
• Indoor pool
• Fitness Center 
• Treatment Room

Maison Bréguet
53 rooms and suites, starting at 244 euros per night.
8 rue Bréguet, 75011 Paris

15. The Nolinski Pool, Paris 1st

The superb Nolinski boutique hotel, part of the ultra-chic EVOK Hotels collection (Brach, Sinner, Cour des Vosges) and located on Avenue de l’Opéra, features a luxurious spa and a beautiful indoor pool. A real highlight for this 5-star hotel with its elegant interiors.

The Nolinski Spa at a Glance: 

• My Blend Spa 
• Heated indoor pool 
• Hammam
• Sauna 

Nolinski Paris
45 rooms and suites, starting at 600 euros per night
16 Avenue de l'Opéra, 75001 Paris

16. The Brach Swimming Pool, Paris’s 16th arrondissement

Featuring a spacious fitness center inspired by 1930s boxing clubs, the Brach—a contemporary 5-star hotel with interiors designed by Philippe Starck—focuses on fitness (from traditional workouts to more unique activities) to help its guests get in shape. Guests at this Paris hotel with a pool—located in a former mail sorting center in the 16th arrondissement—can also enjoy a 22-meter pool (one of the largest in the city), a sauna, a hammam, and a Himalayan salt cave

The Brach’s pool area at a glance:

• Spa
• Hammam
• Sauna
• 22-meter pool
• 2 beauty suites in partnership with Clarins 
• Fitness Center 

Brach Paris
59 rooms and suites, starting at €450 per night.
1-7 Rue Jean Richepin, 75016 Paris
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