The 10 Best Stays with Indoor Pools in the U.S.A.

Hotel Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska is a Native American-themed luxury resort with an understated exterior that blends in seamlessly with the surrounding ocean, mountains and glaciers. Take it all in with a ride on the aerial scenic tram and make the hotel your base for activities including skiing and hiking the region’s vast outdoors.

Revel in the indoor saltwater pool after a long day of outdoor adventure. Nestled beneath vaulted timber ceilings, the effect is awe inducing.

Get your workout in at the fitness center followed by a soak in the whirlpool. Ready to mellow out? Choose from treatments at the spa such as the ultimate rose massage and the couples candlelight massage.

Reserve a table at the resort’s Seven Glaciers restaurant and take in the views of seven hanging glaciers. Dine on dishes whipped up with seasonal local ingredients, such as Alaskan halibut and Wagyu strip steak, or indulge in the nightly wine pairing tastings with a four- to five-course chef’s tasting menu.

Fancy a swim surrounded by skyscrapers? Reserve a room at the Langham Chicago, a sleek luxury hotel featuring a 67-foot-long indoor swimming pool that showcases views of the city. Unwind with a treatment at the hotel’s Chuan spa, such as the hot Himalayan salt stone massage, then doze off on one of the poolside heated relaxation recliners.

If you feel like going all out, book a Club room – it comes complete with butler service and access to the Langham Club lounge, with amenities including a breakfast buffet, plus evening cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres. Settle in for afternoon tea after you’ve snapped selfies at Millennium Park and indulged in retail therapy on Michigan Avenue, both within walking distance of the hotel.

Treat yourself to Chef Jeff Vucko’s seasonal American cuisine at The Langham Chicago’s Travelle restaurant and relax with a pre-dinner craft cocktail. Our recommendation? The Oh-La-La combines Angostura bitters, elderflower, Cocchi di Torino and eucalyptus honey.

El Monte Sagrado Living Resort and Spa beckons you to unwind in an adobe-walled, nature-themed setting in Taos, New Mexico. Embrace tranquility at the resort’s spa with treatments using local plants, stones, and minerals, such as sage and staurolite. Then mellow out in the Sacred Circle, an outdoor area for relaxation under soaring trees.

Feel as though you’re outdoors while you take a blissful dip in the indoor saltwater pool, before a soothing soak in the saltwater hot tub.

Book a guest room or suite with a kiva-style gas fireplace and a roomy deep-soaking tub. Dine at the spacious, airy De La Tierra restaurant or outdoors on the patio. Indulge in the creations of Chef Cristina Martinez, such as pan seared trout with roasted autumn root vegetables topped with local honey.

Sip craft cocktails, such as the El Monte classico – concocted with Olmeca altos reposado, triple sec, agave, and lime. Or book dinner in the private wine room and revel at the cathedral ceilings and stately Mediterranean décor while sampling selections from the wine list.

The sprawling nineteenth-century Mansion House Inn and Spa is located within walking distance to the beach and the resort town of Martha’s Vineyard. Take your four-footed friend along and reserve a pet-friendly room with a fireplace, deep-soaking tub and balcony.

Make your way to the inn’s health club for a swim in the 75-foot indoor lap pool.

Walk or rent a bike and pedal into town to check out art galleries, shops and restaurants.

Book a soothing spa treatment, like the hot sea stone massage or a lemongrass body wrap, before heading up to the cupola for views of the harbor, or relaxing on the wraparound front porch.

If you’re in the mood to spread out in a spacious luxury setting, head to Henryville in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains. This 5400-square foot luxury estate on three secluded acres has eight bedrooms and four bathrooms.

After a dip in the heated indoor pool, enclosed in glass with a timbered vaulted ceiling, have a seat at the bar and hone your mixology skills. Play a game at the ping-pong or pool tables, warm up by the gas fireplace or gather outdoors around the fire pit.

When you’re ready to emerge from your well-appointed getaway, options abound close by. Hit the slopes at Camelback ski area, make a splash at two water parks, roll the dice at the casino or fuel the economy at the outlet mall.

Hammock Beach Golf Resort and Spa is a sprawling oceanfront getaway conveniently located near St. Augustine on Florida’s Palm Coast. Tee up on the resort’s golf courses designed by golf pros Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson, or lob a few balls on one of the tennis center’s eight courts.

Ready for a swim? Choose from the cavernous indoor pool complex, decked out with two hot tubs and table games, or the outdoor pool complex with a lazy river, water slide and much more. As the sun goes down, stroll the pink shell beach and take in the rosy hues from the sky and the shore.

Select from six restaurants, serving fare including homemade Italian at Delfinos, fresh seafood at Atlantic Grille, and Japanese cuisine at Sushi Bar. Top the evening off in the Lobby Bar with a decadent craft cocktail, like the Guilty Pleasure Martini – made with Absolut vanilla, Godiva chocolate, Bailey’s Irish Cream and Disaronno.

A cabin getaway doesn’t have to be spartan. This chalet-style four-bedroom, three-bathroom cabin in the heart of the Smoky Mountains is a testament to luxury.

You’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to entertainment and relaxation options.

Take a dip in the private indoor pool or the outdoor pool and hot tub. Make sure to take in the soaring views of the misty mountains from the balcony. Enjoy the private theater and the two game rooms outfitted with arcade and table games like foosball and ping-pong.

When (or if) you decide you’d like to venture out and about, nearby attractions include Dollywood theme park and the towns of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, packed with restaurants and shops.

Park City Peaks Hotel, near Park City, Utah, features a cool Mid-Century Modern design with rustic flair that evokes the natural surroundings. Spend the day on the nearby hiking and biking trails or ski slopes, then cozy up beside the large stone fireplace in the lobby.

Can’t make up your mind whether you want to swim outside or indoors? Take the plunge into the hotel’s swim-through indoor/outdoor pool and do both in a matter of seconds.

For a swankier evening, grab a cocktail and settle into the plush seating around the outdoor lounge’s fire pit before dinner at Versante Hearth and Bar.  Try a specialty pizza like the tastebud tingling Speziato, topped with chili infused honey.

If you’re looking for a getaway with a focus on rejuvenation, Augusta, Maine’s red-brick, white-columned Senator Inn and Spa is tailor-made for a full-body escape. Book a room or a suite with a fireplace and a whirlpool tub and set your sights on the inn’s spa services.

Swim luxurious laps in the glass-enclosed heated indoor mineral pool, floating while you gaze at the clouds painted on the ceiling overhead, or serenely soak in the hot tub. Dig into lunch in the spa between treatments like the aromatherapy body polish and wrap.

Tuck into steamed Maine lobster and other local specialties at the inn’s Cloud 9 restaurant. If you’re ready to explore beyond the property itself, antiquing, hiking and biking, and whale-watching tours are among the activities close at hand.

Located a block and a half from the Strip, Platinum Hotel and Spa is a modern non-gaming hotel that offers a quiet escape from the hubbub of Las Vegas while maintaining easy access when you want to dip into the action.

Book a spacious suite with an electric fireplace and a kitchen, and order grocery delivery service for intimate in-room dinners. Immerse yourself in a bath in the deep-soaking tub, wrap yourself in a plush robe and stroll out on your balcony to admire the sunset before sinking into your pillow-top mattress.

Glide through the hotel’s heated indoor and outdoor pools, When you’re in the mood for further relaxation, there’s always the spa and salon, with pampering treatments like the azalea mango soufflé wrap or the vanilla body renewal.