Rooftop pools in Toronto are one of the best ways to beat the summer heat while taking in the beauty of the city skyline. While there are plenty of rooftop bars to grab a cocktail at, why not elevate your experience poolside?
Whether you want a relaxed atmosphere that serves food and drinks or a more lively spot with DJs and themed parties, we’ve got you covered.
Here are the best rooftop pools in Toronto to check off your list this summer:
1. Hotel X
The rooftop pool at Hotel X has a resort-like feel, overlooking Lake Ontario on the 28th floor. Partially enclosed, the pool is open year-round to hotel guests, heated to a comfortable temperature of 80-85°F. There is also a food and beverage menu, where you can order bites and cocktails right to your lounger.
Where: 111 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto
2. Lavelle
Lavelle on King West has three pools to offer, open from day to late night on their 16th floor rooftop. Take in 360-degree unobstructed views of the skyline while enjoying Latin and Japanese-inspired food and drinks on your lounger, or upgrade to a private cabana. Throughout the summer, Lavelle also often hosts pool parties complete with live DJs or celebrity guests.
Where: 627 King St W, Toronto
3. Bisha Hotel
Located in Toronto’s entertainment district, the Bisha Hotel boasts a gorgeous rooftop oasis on its 44th floor, featuring sweeping panoramic views of the city complete with a saltwater infinity pool. With 40 reclining loungers and six daybeds, the pool is open exclusively to hotel guests daily from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., making it perfect for a staycation in the city. Qwench your thirst with an exclusive summer beverage from the onsite California-inspired restaurant Kōst.
Where: 80 Blue Jays Way, Toronto
4. 1 Hotel Toronto
Toronto’s stunning 1 Hotel also features a gorgeous plunge pool on its rooftop, with luxe loungers overlooking the Toronto skyline. Open seasonally to hotel guests, you can order handcrafted cocktails and bites right to your chair. Seating is first-come-first-served, for up to 90 minutes per guest. The pool is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. until sunset. This summer, non-hotel guests can also splurge on a Sun Club Cabana reservation for pool access, but it will cost you a minimum spend of $750 plus tax and gratuity.
Where: 550 Wellington St W, Toronto
5. Radisson Blu Downtown Toronto
The Radisson Blu Downtown Toronto is nestled along the harbourfront, and its rooftop Lakeview Pool Lounge on the 5th floor has killer views of both the lake and the CN Tower on either side. Open seasonally, the pool is free for hotel guests, though the public is also welcome with a fee of $65 before tax during weekdays.
Where: 249 Queen’s Quay West, Toronto
6. Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
Situated in Toronto’s financial district, the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto’s year-round rooftop pool is an urban oasis open to both hotel and non-hotel guests (for a fee). Order food and drinks to your chair, which are available on a first-come first-served basis. For $75, non-hotel guests can get a pool and fitness centre day pass, which includes access to the heated indoor-outdoor pool, towels, as well as the hotel’s fitness centre and locker room. For $150, you and a guest can upgrade to get two lounge chairs with an umbrella, bottled water, a poolside snack pack, and WiFi.
Where: 123 Queen St W, Toronto