Dallas’ 10 Best Hotel Pools to Dip Into This Summer

Pool season is officially here, and during the blistering heat of Dallas summertime, we’re always looking for a great spot to cool off. Thankfully, the city is full of incredible hotel pools to take advantage of — either included with a staycation or with the purchase of a day pass. From rooftop oases to iconic spots in the city, these are the 10 best hotel pools in Dallas to dip into this summer.

Hotel Swexan

2575 McKinnon Street

Perched atop this Harwood District boutique hotel, a rooftop infinity pool with 180-degree views of the Dallas skyline awaits overnight guests. This one is worth booking a staycation to enjoy private cabanas, lounge chairs, and sips from the pool bar, Pomelo.

Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

2821 Turtle Creek Boulevard

The iconic Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek is currently offering day passes to its serene pool for $75 per adult. Day guests are restricted to ages 21 and up, while children are permitted as overnight guests only.

Thompson Dallas

205 N. Akard

If you haven’t been up to the Thompson Dallas Hotel at downtown’s The National to see this gorgeous pool, you’re missing out. The resort-style rooftop oasis (heated for chillier days) offers incredible city views, lounge areas, and cabanas with TVs and refrigerators. You can also order bites and cocktails from the cabana bar while lounging. Get a day pass beginning on April 21, starting at $30 per adult.

JW Marriott Dallas Arts District

800 North Harwood Street

This new Dallas Arts District hotel boasts an 11th-floor heated rooftop pool with cabanas. For $50, you can purchase a day pass to enjoy the views, as well as bites fand and sips from poolside bar Vincent’s. Lounge chairs are first-come, first-served. Reservations are now open.

The Joule

1530 Main Street

The Joule’s signature pool is an 8-foot cantilevered glass design that extends beyond the hotel’s edge. The popular spot now offers day passes starting at $50 per person. Embrace your inner daredevil and swim out to the edge, which hangs eight feet off the building.

Kimpton Pittman Hotel

2551 Elm Street

At this revitalized Deep Ellum landmark hotel, the pool is found on the ground level, but has some cool tech — hydraulics allow it to be raised and lowered for special events. The Deep End, the outdoor bar and pool deck, offers day-to-night cocktails and bites. Purchase a day pass starting at $39 per person.

The Adolphus

1321 Commerce Street

Book a day pass or rent a cabana to enjoy this downtown rooftop pool on the 7th floor of The Adolphus hotel. The gorgeous pool is now open and is serving cocktails, hard seltzers, and beer (there’s also a solid frozé). The rooftop oasis also has private cabanas, fire pits, and light bites. Day passes start at $35, while cabanas start at $250 and hold up to six people.

HALL Arts Hotel

1717 Leonard Street

Another Dallas Arts District spot, this hotel doesn’t just have a killer art collection, but it also offers a nice pool where you can catch the sunset during your stay. Called Waves, the elevated rooftop pool is surrounded by gardens, lounge areas, and a large deck with tables and chairs. HALL Arts Hotel is now offering a day pass through ResortPass for $35 per person starting June 1.

Hotel Crescent Court

400 Crescent Court

The Crescent in Uptown’s pool is kept at a temperature of 85 degrees year-round and is accessible to registered hotel guests and exclusive Crescent Club members of The Spa at The Crescent. It’s worth a staycation.

Hotel ZaZa

2332 Leonard Street

A hidden oasis in Dallas’ Uptown, Hotel ZaZa’s pool is now open to the public with a day pass for $55 per adult. Currently, the hotel is also offering a cabana package which includes overnight accommodations, a pitcher of a cocktail of choice, a fruit and cheese platter, and coconut water.