It’s getting hot guys, really hot. This midwestern bug wasn’t quite prepared for the heat of the swamp once I got down here. And why does it stay so hot so late into the night?? If you can manage to work around the imminent afternoon rainstorms, relaxing at the pool can be the perfect cure to your incoming summer swamp blues.
These are our favorite New Orleans pools for summertime swimming:
The Chloe Hotel
From 11am to sunset, visit the pool at The Chloe. All seating spaces, lounge chairs and tables, are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Access is available to non-room guests for $25 / person during the summer season. Pool access is limited to guests aged 21+.
4125 St Charles Ave.
The Country Club
Beat the Louisiana heat and mix and mingle in one of New Orleans best-kept secrets in the Bywater/Marigny at The Country Club. Their Back Private Club’s lush landscape is the perfect oasis for locals and tourists to come together for food, drink and fun. They offer both day passes and memberships for those looking to visit year-round. They are open 7 days a week from 10am – 11pm. Happy hour is served from 4-7pm, Monday – Friday.
The poolside cabana and bar has been a local favorite for over 40 years. Daily passes are $20 or $499 for an annual pass.
634 Louisa St. / (504) 945-0742
The Drifter Hotel
Small but mighty, The Drifter Hotel in Midcity has remained a favorite. With a lineup of events 
including local DJs, plenty of seating, and a solid cocktail menu, The Drifter is a good and more affordable pick.
The Drifter’s poolside bar sits in the courtyard of the quaint hotel digs. Daily entry ranges from $10 – $20 for 2-hour increments, with event tickets going for a bit more. Frequent swimmers can purchase a Swim Club membership that provides year round access for yourself plus one guest to the private Swimming Pool (heated in the cooler months), Pool Bar, and Private Courtyard Space.
3522 Tulane Ave. / (504) 605-4644
Virgin Hotels New Orleans – The Pool Club
Virgin Hotels New Orleans’ The Pool Club is the newest on the block. Hotel guests can enjoy pool access and complimentary access to poolside loungers available on a first-come, first-serve basis daily. Non-hotel guests are invited to visit the 13th floor for pool access with the purchase of a Day Pass, a limited amount is available daily.
Even better: you can kick off your Spring into Summer with River Beats for a night-time show featuring Le Youth on March 30. Get your tickets here.
VIP Pool Club experiences with a poolside sofa are also available for those celebrating special occasions including bachelorette parties. Reach out to the Virgin Hotels at sales.neworleans@virginhotels.com to book.
550 Baronne Street / (504) 603-8000
W New Orleans
Through ResortPass, non-hotel guests can experience a lively daycation in the heart and soul of the city at the W New Orleans – French Quarter, a vibrant oasis in the center of it all. Soak up the sun in a chaise lounge at the WET deck and outdoor courtyard pool while sipping hand-crafted cocktails. The W Hotel pool is an outdoor heated pool with food and drink available to purchase with poolside delivery.
A Deck Day Pass is $45 per person with pool access from 6 am – 11 pm.
316 Chartres St. / (504) 581-1200
Spyre New Orleans
Cutting-edge health professionals, a wide range of therapeutic healing modalities, and community education all under one roof– New Orleans has never seen a centralized holistic healing center like Spyre. The Spyre “soul center” provides state-of-the-art healing facilities such as an infrared sauna, hot and cold hydrotherapy, a saltwater lap pool, a dry float tank, and a meditation room to encourage soulful contemplation. An oasis within Spyre’s lush courtyard, the 1,130-square-foot heated saltwater pool features two bookable swim lanes and a therapy bar for in-water aerobics.
The Well Cafe offers dine-in and takeaway healthy food options.” Check out Spyre’s social media here.
Day pass for the pool: $15 / Day pass for pool + gym: $20. Pool passes can be purchased on the MindBody site HERE or by calling (504) 900-0980. https://spyrecenter.com
1772 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70130 / (504) 900-0980
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Featured image: The Pool Club at Virgin Hotels New Orleans
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