The Best Hotel Pools in New Orleans
Heat and humidity reign over the city of New Orleans most of the year, and the majority of NOLA hotels know well enough to entice visitors with an outdoor pool. Some hotel pools provide restful escapes after a day of sightseeing or a night on Bourbon Street, while others are a music-filled social scene unto themselves. Whether you fancy private cabanas, frozen rum concoctions, or charming stone courtyards, this list gives you the best of the best of New Orleans hotel pools.
The Drifter Hotel
Why it made the list
There’s rarely a dull moment at the Drifter Hotel pool, a popular swim spot for young locals. Nights (and all day on weekends) at the Drifter are curated events, with live music or DJ sets, pop-up shops, performances, and food trucks. Parties here attract an alternative, gay-friendly clientele and bathing suit tops are optional for women.
Ace Hotel New Orleans
Why it made the list
The layout of the rooftop, with various lounge areas, tables by the bar, and beach chairs surrounding the pool makes ACE’s Alto feel like a European beach club. It’s open until 9 p.m. and is popular as an all-day event for both locals and tourists. The drinks and snacks are delicious, music is good but not overbearing, and the people watching (and poolside fashion-coveting) is appealing.
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