{"id":272392,"date":"2025-07-18T15:43:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T15:43:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/272392\/"},"modified":"2025-07-18T15:43:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T15:43:18","slug":"hotel-pools-in-and-around-london-that-swim-laps-around-the-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/272392\/","title":{"rendered":"Hotel Pools in and Around London That Swim Laps Around the Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"

From checkered tiles to a deliciously checkered past, these pools stand out as the height of glamour when London calls<\/p>\n

\"ACourtesy of Shangri-La<\/p>\n

Every world traveler has a go-to jetlag cure, whether it\u2019s a breakfast sandwich or an outdoor run. But for our money, swimming is the best way to wipe the slate clean after a long journey so you can get out and explore. In addition to the\u00a0physical<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0mental<\/a>\u00a0health benefits you\u2019d expect from any cardiovascular exercise, immersion in water has been shown to increase blood flow to the brain. Hotel pools get bonus points for beautiful design and gorgeous views or settings\u2014we\u2019re there to enjoy ourselves, after all. Around London, a paradise for luxury hotel lovers, we found no shortage of eye-catching (and yes, Instagrammable) options. These are some of the very finest places to dip a toe in.<\/p>\n

\"ACourtesy of Jumeirah Carlton Tower<\/p>\n

Jumeirah Carlton Tower<\/a><\/p>\n

Jumeirah Carlton Tower in Knightsbridge has hosted the likes of Princess Margaret and Paul McCartney, while Princess Diana was known to play tennis in the exclusive Cadogan Gardens downstairs. But after a multi-million-dollar renovation, the property is guaranteed to make you feel like a VIP, even if you\u2019re not a royal or a rockstar. Fuel up with one of the health-conscious teas by Mariage Fr\u00e8res and the queen\u2019s favorite Victoria Sponge at the world-class patisserie on the ground floor, then head to London\u2019s largest hotel pool bathed in natural light. Its panoramic views of the city skyline are equally arresting at night and luckily it\u2019s open late. Complete the experience with time in the jacuzzi, Himalayan salt sauna and steam room\u2014it\u2019s like being reborn.<\/p>\n

\"AnCourtesy of 45 Park Lane<\/p>\n

45 Park Lane<\/a><\/p>\n

With a coveted Hyde Park address and over-the-top English charm, The Dorchester Hotel has been known as London\u2019s \u201cMother\u201d of hospitality for nearly a century. But its smaller younger sibling just across the way, 45 Park Lane, elevates service to another level. Rooms and suites come with your own butler to make sure you never have to endure an indignity like, say, drawing your own bath. The building\u2019s prime location on the corner affords views overlooking Hyde Park and the whole of London, while inside, sleek modern d\u00e9cor and abstract art set a totally different tone than the Dorchester\u2019s ornate splendor. Descend to the subterranean spa and you\u2019ll find the longest swimming pool on Park Lane at 20 meters in length. Big-name designer Jouin Manku transformed the pool area into a jewel box with a mosaic of tiles made by artisans in Venice. The cascading lilies in shades of pale pink and celadon are moody, sexy and hard to do justice in pictures. But then again, discretion is the name of the game here.<\/p>\n