18 best hotels with rooftop pools in Los Angeles

LA is one of the most visited cities in the world. And what better way to spend your time here than at a hotel with a lovely rooftop pool Los Angeles. The elevated swimming pools are often located at hotels and with either sweeping city views or right next to the skyscrapers in downtown.

A typical LA rooftop pool often host great weekend parties, but offer a more relaxed vibe during the weekdays. We have summoned this list of the best venues for an elevated swim in LA, from urban rooftop pools in downtown Los Angeles to luxurios pool terraces in Beverly Hills. All so that you can choose your hotel or party wisely.

After a full day of swimming, when you just want to chill with a drink and views, check out our full guide to the best rooftop bars in Los Angeles.

Here's our list to the 18 best hotels with rooftop pools in Los Angeles

1. The West Hollywood EDITION

Rooftop pool Los Angeles at The West Hollywood EDITION | Photo: www.editionhotels.com/

The sleek and modern The West Hollywood EDITION offers a truly beautiful LA rooftop oasis. At The Roof rooftop bar, but maybe even more so at the rooftop pool deck.

Perched above Sunset Boulevard and with amazing views of the Hollywood Hills, Beverly Hills and the iconic LA skyline, here guests staying at the hotel can soak up the sun and enjoy refreshing swims elevated high above the city.

Surrounded with lush botanicals, mature trees and terra cotta-potted plants, as well as bespoke wooden loungers, the rooftop pool deck is the perfect spot to catch the sunrise, sunset and everything in between.

2. Mondrian Los Angeles

Rooftop pool Los Angeles at Mondrian Los Angeles | Photo: www.morganshotelgroup.com

This rooftop pool Los Angeles can boast of one of the best views in all of LA. Part of SkyBar, set on the 14th floor of Mondrian Los Angeles in West Hollywood, here you get sweeping skyline views as far as the eye can see.

Sky Bar is a rooftop oasis, and also a true hotspot for the LA nightlife and bar scene. During daytime the atmosphere is more relaxed and calm, then from late afternoon the tempo and party feeling starts to take over.

Fancy cocktails, Hollywood glamour and live DJs makes this rooftop one of the most popular and frequently visited rooftop pools in Los Angeles. The pool area is exclusive for gusets staying at the hotel from early morning until 1pm. After that, outside guest are welcome.

Dress your poolside-best during the day and neatly during the night, and you will feel right at home at this top class LA rooftop pool and bar.

3. The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood

Rooftop pool Los Angeles at The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood | Photo: www.godfreyhotelhollywood.com

Located a block south of Sunset Boulevard in the heart of Los Angeles’ iconic Hollywood enclave, the modern and elegant The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood offers a spacious and lush rooftop oasis, to enjoy both day and night.

When the SoCal sun is in full swing, guests staying at the hotel can enjoy relaxing swims in the glittering rooftop pool, framed with fantastic 360-degree views over Hollywood and Los Angeles.

From time to time, there are also vibrant pool party's available to all, featuring great DJs and a buzzing atmosphere.

Otherwise, outside visitors are always welcome to the 7th floor terrace for a visit at the I|O Rooftop, offering an impressive 12,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, as well as a great set of specialty cocktails and tasty light bites.

4. SLS Hotel Beverly Hills

Rooftop pool Los Angeles at SLS Hotel Beverly Hills | Photo: www.slshotels.com/

Glamour and luxury are two words that fits this rooftop pool Los Angeles really well. This, along with breathtaking city views and attentive poolside service, makes the pool deck on top of the SLS Hotel Beverly Hills one of the best rooftop pools in Los Angeles.

Surrounded with comfy sun loungers and swanky cabanas, the pool deck and rooftop pool is a chic daytime oasis for hours of relaxation, dips and poolside drinks & bites. During nights, the pool area turns into a vibrant lounge, when Vista Rooftop opens to the public.

The rooftop pool and sun loungers are reserved (and free) for guests staying at the SLS Hotel. However, everyone, both outside visitor and hotel guests, can make reservations for one of the cabans (small for up to 6 guests and large for up to 10 guests).

5. Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

Rooftop pool Los Angeles at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills | Photo: www.waldorfastoriabeverlyhills.com/

The luxurious Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is really something special. Opened in 2017, the hotelexemplifies the very best of the California good life, which of course include some top class rooftop experiences.

The top and 13th floor holds both a spacious and garden-like rooftop bar and restaurant (called The Rooftop by JG), as well as a beautiful rooftop pool lounge deck.

Available exclusively to hotel guests, the sparkling heated rooftop pool and the large and lush lounge deck comes surrounded with panoramic views over Beverly Hills, Hollywood and the city skyline. Here you can really enjoy 'la dolce vita', poolside service and the Californian sun, either in one of the white and comfy sun loungers or in one of the special VIP cabanas.

6. Andaz West Hollywood

Rooftop pool Los Angeles at Andaz West Hollywood | Photo: www.hyatt.com

At Andaz West Hollywood you'll find one of the most elevated rooftop pools Los Angeles has to offer, surrounded with a magical view of the Sunset Strip and Hollywood Hills.

Cool off in the pool and enjoy the refreshing drinks the rooftop bar serves, all from artisan and frozen cocktails to bubbles & rosé. There is also a food menu with bites from the Riot House Restaurant.

While the rooftop bar is seasonal, the heated rooftop pool and comfy daybeds is available year-round for hotel guests to enjoy sky-high Hollywood luxury.

7. Santa Monica Proper Hotel

Rooftop pool Los Angeles at Santa Monica Proper Hotel | Photo: www.properhotel.com/

Santa Monica Proper Hotel is found just a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean. So even if the beach is just a stroll away, the hotel offers a rooftop that serves refreshing swims without all the sand.

With epic views of the ocean and the city, this impressive LA rooftop pool and sun deck really blends with the environment, with its lush, natural and bright setting.

Enjoy long hours under the California sun, while sipping specialty cocktails and a mix of fresh and seasonal Mediterranean and California cuisine from the adjacent rooftop bar and restaurant called Calabra.

8. Dream Hollywood

Rooftop pool Los Angeles at Dream Hollywood | Photo: www.dreamhotels.com/

Located in the foreground of the Hollywood sign, the Dream Hollywood offers a truly impressive rooftop destination.

Covering the entire top floor is The Highlight Room, which offers a stylish grill restaurant and a vibrant rooftop lounge, but also a fantastic Los Angeles rooftop pool.

The modern sundeck comes with six private cabanas and plush loungers where you can soak up the California sun and enjoy hot lounge vibes, all while sipping rosé and bites from the Grill restaurant. At the moment, the rooftop pool, day beds and cabanas is available for Dream Hotel guests only.

9. Hotel Per La

Rooftop pool Los Angeles at Hotel Per La | Photo: www.hotelperla.com/

Found in the heart of Downtown LA, the five star Hotel Per La has taken over from the NoMad Los Angeles, offering plenty of Italian inspiration, all the way up to the amazing rooftop.

Up on the 12th floor terrace you find a stylish and refreshing LA rooftop pool, surrounded with lush decoration, comfy sun loungers and sweeping views over the downtown skyline. A fantastic rooftop oasis, high above the buzzing city below.

The Per La rooftop pool and loungers are exclusive to guests staying at the hotel, but all are welcome to visit the adjacent Bar Clara rooftop bar, serving Mediterranean-inspired cuisine influenced by California and Southern Italian coastal flavors, as well as colorful cocktails and one of the world’s most extensive wine programs.

10. Kimpton Hotel Wilshire

Rooftop pool Los Angeles at Kimpton Hotel Wilshire | Photo: http://theroofonwilshire.com/

Set on top of the Kimpton Hotel Wilshire, you find bot a fantastic LA rooftop pool, and a lovely rooftop bar called The Pop-Up at Hotel Wilshire. The terrace is equipped with comfy cabanas, sun loungers and regular tables with chairs.

Except beautiful view over Beverly Hills and Hollywood Hills, one of the best things about this LA rooftop pool and terrace is the delicious food and drinks. Burgers, salads, mimosas and much much more.

The rooftop pool, which is heated and open year round, is exclusive to guests staying at the hotel. But anyone can visit the terrace for relaxing drinks and bites during the day, or a for a weekend pre-party. If you want most out of your visit, you should try to book one of the cabanas.

The food, 360-view, lovely rooftop swimming pool and superb atmosphere makes The Roof on Kimpton Hotel Wilshire very popular, and also one of the best hotels with rooftop pools in Los Angeles.

11. Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles

Rooftop pool Los Angeles at Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles | Photo: www.acehotel.com

The Ace Hotel is a super modern hotel in downtown LA, with a fantastic décor and art. This also applies to the pool area located on the rooftop. The rooftop pool is open to the public, which makes it very popular and well visited.

Equipped with two terraces, Upstairs (as the rooftop is called) has one 'bar-terrace', perfect for fresh cocktails, bar bites and lounge vibes. The 'pool-terrace' is open and sunny, and a prefect spot to mix those fresh cocktails with refreshing swims and fantastic views over the LA skyline.

To grab a good seat, preferably in one of the comfy sun loungers, you need to get here in good time. The terrace is quite small and the number of seats are limited.

Ace Hotel offers a relaxed poolside lounge during the day, but come night and the rooftop bar turns vibrant, with an energetic crowd mingling into the late hours. Enjoy everything from DJs and live bands to pop up shops.

12. Thompson Hollywood

Rooftop pool Los Angeles at Thompson Hollywood | Photo: Michael Mundy

Offering a vibrant take on modern Hollywood glamour, Thompson Hollywood mixes global sophistication and elevated service with a distinct California vibe.

Speaking of global and elevated, the top floor rooftop Bar Lis is a truly chic venue that aims to capture the style of the French Riviera. Perfect for anyone who wants to mix vibes, views and drinks, but Thompson Hollywood also offers a more exclusive spot on the rooftop.

Framed by cinematic views of the Hollywood Hills and the iconic Hollywood Sign, the rooftop pool, deck, and lounge is a beautiful space where you can mix dips with live entertainment, inventive cocktails, and an energized poolside social scene from sunrise to sunset.

13. The Peninsula Beverly Hills

Rooftop pool Los Angeles at The Peninsula Beverly Hills | Photo: www.peninsula.com/

Situated a 12 minutes walk from the shopping on Rodeo Drive, the luxurious and exceptional Peninsula Beverly Hills is a hotel where LA dreams come true. A lot thanks to the amazing rooftop pool and rooftop garden.

Surrounded by panoramic views over Beverly Hills and the Los Angeles skyline, the 5th floor rooftop terrace holds both a 60-foot glittering LA rooftop pool and a hot tub. Here, guests at the hotel can relax in plush chaise loungers, or rent one of 12 private poolside cabanas, equipped with flat-screen TVs with Apple TV, Bluetooth speakers, heaters, fans and safes.

While swimming, relaxing and making the most of the LA sun, you can also indulge in signature cocktails, refreshing smoothies and light fare from the poolside menu, with many of the herbs, fruits and vegetables grown in The Peninsula’s rooftop garden.

14. The London West Hollywood

Rooftop pool Los Angeles at The London West Hollywood | Photo: www.thelondonwesthollywood.com

With sweeping city views and a sophisticated vibe, The London West Hollywood offers a perfect oasis for fresco swimming, dining and mingling. The newly renovated rooftop pool and garden is a true oasis above Beverly Hills.

Equipped with poolside cabanas, comfy loungers and cozy firepits, this rooftop pool Los Angeles has most of the things you can desire from a perfect rooftop venue.

Exclusive to guests staying at the hotel, this is a fantastic spot for long hours of relaxation in the California sun. Order some drinks and bites from the all day pool menu, dive in the pool and be amazed by the LA and Beverly Hills views.

15. Freehand Los Angeles

Rooftop pool Los Angeles at Freehand Los Angeles | Photo: https://freehandhotels.com/

Located in the heart of downtown LA, Freehand Los Angeles is a vibrant and urban venue, working both as a hotel and hostel. The vibes also continues up to the rooftop.

Colorful and beautiful, the 14th floor rooftop comes with 360-degree views of the city, a Tulum-inspired rooftop bar called Broken Shaker, and a fine looking LA rooftop pool. Surrounded with pink sun loungers, the pool and terrace is a perfect spot to spend relaxing hours of sips and dips under the LA sun, enjoying food and drinks from the rooftop bar.

While you have to stay at the hotel to get into the rooftop pool, the views, quirky cocktails and street food-inspired cuisine from Broken Shaker is avilable to all. As is the casual-chic atmosphere.

16. Pendry West Hollywood

Rooftop pool Los Angeles at Pendry West Hollywood | Photo: www.pendry.com

Found on Sunset Blvd, Pendry West Hollywood embraces the best of California modernism and glamorous life in the Hollywood Hills.

With a fresh take on modern luxury throughout, the jewel in the crown is the top floor rooftop pool, set high above the city landscape.

This all-day haven of relaxation and style is a prime spot for swims in the glittering pool, or long and relaxing hours in the surrounding loungers. You can also enjoy a poolside lunch of casual favorites, or sip a handcrafted cocktail or crisp glass of rosé.

The rooftop pool is available to guests staying at the Pendry West Hollywood, but also to members at the modern social club The Britely.

17. The Ritz-Carlton

Rooftop pool Los Angeles at The Ritz-Carlton | Photo: www.ritzcarlton.com

Found in downtown Los Angeles, just a block away from the Crypto.com Arena, the Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles offers a 5-star experience from top to bottom.

Guests staying at the hotel can soak up the Southern California sun by the stunning rooftop pool, overlooking the Hollywood Hills and city skyline.

The heated rooftop pool is complemented with a soaking tub, and surrounded with stylish sun loungers and private cabanas. 26 floors above the buzzing streets below, it is har to find a more elevated swim in LA.

18. SIXTY Beverly Hills

Rooftop pool Los Angeles at SIXTY Beverly Hills | Photo: www.sixtyhotels.com/

SIXTY Beverly Hills comes with a fantastic rooftop pool, poolside lounge and rooftop bar, called Umbrella Social Club. Located in Beverly Hills, up here you get an amazing 360-view over Los Angeles and its surroundings.

The upper pool terrace is equipped with luxurious poolside cabanas and sun loungers, while the lower terrace offers more 'regular' tables and bar seats.

While the rooftop bar is open to all, the rooftop pool and the Umbrella Swim Club is usually restricted to guests staying at the hotel, or to anyone who rent a cabana. You should also keep an eye out for the pool parties held at the terrace every now and then.

The Sixty Beverly Hills rooftop pool is very popular among celebrities. So, if you are lucky, you will bump into a movie star while sipping your poolside cocktails.

Expect top notch food, drinks, atmosphere and service, and make sure to dress for success to blend among the trendy crowd. The Umbrella Club dress code is smart casual for those who do not swim in the rooftop pool.

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