Family Travel Guide: Hotels in New York City (NYC) with Pools
When traveling, my family often tends to lean towards a hotel with a pool for days where we have downtown. While a hotel with a pool is rare accommodation in the city, the list below highlights some of the best family-friendly options where you can still enjoy a swim after exploring the city streets. From rooftop pools with skyline views to elegant indoor escapes, these hotels add a fun and refreshing perk to your NYC stay.
TRIPSTER TIP: Scroll to the bottom of this page to find an interactive map where you can easily find the hotel pool closest to your preferred area in the city.
INDOOR YEAR-ROUND POOLS
Park Hyatt New York 153 W 57th St ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This luxury Midtown hotel features a stunning indoor pool with floor-to-ceiling windows. It is just steps from Central Park, making it perfect for kids to swim and then head straight to the playgrounds and Central Park Zoo. The hotel offers both rooms and suites with many offering city-views. Other amenities include on-site The Living Room Restaurant & Bar and the Spa Nalai making this a great option for both kids and adults alike! 📷See photos and check availability🧳
The Peninsula New York 700 5th Ave ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
With a luxury indoor pool and special family programming like scavenger hunts, The Peninsula is right on Fifth Avenue. Families can easily walk to Rockefeller Center and Times Square. Several on-site restaurants, bars and lounges are available including the Pen Top rooftop bar along with a spa and on-site hair-salon making this a well-rounded location for the whole family. TRIPSTER TIP: Being right next to Rockefeller Center and Time Square puts you right in the middle of the city. Check out my 2 Day Family NYC itinerary with recommendations of things to do in these areas. 📷See photos and check availability🧳
The Chatwal - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt 130 W 44th St ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A boutique Midtown stay in a historic 1905 building with an indoor pool and kid-friendly perks like complimentary strollers. If staying during the holiday season this is a prime location for many holiday activities including the Bryant Park winter village while also being in walking distance to many Broadway shows. On-site, they have The Lambs Club and Mezzanine Bar which provide dining options along with babysitting services and in-room puppet stands per request. 📷See photos and check availability🧳
OUTDOOR SEASONAL POOLS
The Empire Hotel 44 W 63rd St ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Featuring a seasonal rooftop outdoor plunge pool, The Empire sits right by Lincoln Center which makes it perfect if attending an event nearby. It is also a short walk from Central Park and family-friendly Broadway theaters. The hotel offers a rooftop bar and lounge along with an on-site gelato shop. Also available are exclusive tours for hotel guests and valet services for easy parking. 📷See photos and check availability🧳
Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC 18 9th Ave ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This art focused hotel has newly renovated rooms with a view as well as outdoor living spaces. Families can cool off in the hotel’s rooftop heated pool with views over the Hudson River. The High Line and Chelsea Market are nearby for easy exploring. Two on-site restaurants compliment the surrounding offerings of the Meatpacking district location. 📷See photos and check availability🧳
ModernHaus SoHo 27 Grand St ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This stylish downtown hotel has a seasonal rooftop pool overlooking Manhattan. Families can enjoy kid-friendly dining and quick access to SoHo’s shops and Washington Square Park. The hotel is also known for its outdoor living space with the most square feet of outdoor space per room in NYC. You are also only about a 10-minute walk from the Museum of Ice Cream which is a sweet plus! 📷See photos and check availability🧳
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