There are a surprising amount of luxurious DC hotels with rooftop pools spread throughout the city, Georgetown, Capitol Hill, and the Wharf.
Whether you are looking for a place to relax with the family, a cool bar to head up to in the evenings with a cabana rental, a stunning city view from a refreshing infinity pool, or something in between all of these… DC has something on offer for you.
Here are the best boutique and chain hotels in Washington DC with rooftop pools. Included is always into on what makes each one special, what the rooms are like, what the pool is like, where it is located, and what else you can expect from each hotel.
BEST OF HOTELS WITH ROOFTOP POOLS IN DC
- Best DC hotel with rooftop pool for views: Holiday Inn Washington Capitol-National Mall
- Best DC hotel with rooftop pool for couples: Hotel Zena
- Best DC hotel with rooftop pool for pool bar + party vibes: Viceroy Washington DC Hotel or Yotel
- Best DC hotel with rooftop pool for families: Holiday Inn Washington Capitol-National Mall or the Washington Hilton
- Best DC hotel with rooftop pool for relaxation: InterContinental DC The Wharf
- Best DC hotel with rooftop pool AND restaurant: Rosewood Washington DC
Best DC Hotels with Rooftop Pools in Downtown Washington DC
Here are the DC hotels with rooftop pools in downtown area north of the National Mall: the Smithsonian, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and all the main attractions off Constitution Ave.
From Penn Quarter up to Logan circle, Dupont Circle, the Golden Triangle, and beyond, these are the best places to stay for views of the concrete jungle of downtown DC and the main monuments of DC.
Viceroy Washington DC (Mason & Rook)
The Hotel: Previously the Mason & Rook hotel, the Viceroy Washington DC is one of the most popular boutique hotels in DC. The design is chic, sleek, and pleasing to the minimalist eye. The hotel includes a cafe, bar, and restaurant, a fitness center, in-room spa service, yoga classes, custom bikes to explore the city, and an amazing rooftop pool deck. And it’s pet-friendly!
The Rooms: The Viceroy DC rooms are stylish and simple, with leather and plush features and lovely views. The rooms and the hotel in general feature interesting and colorful art from local artists to add a nice touch to the atmosphere. Rooms types available are King, Queen, Studio, and Suite.
The Rooftop Pool: The Viceroy Washington DC hotel rooftop pool is surrounded by wooden decks, sun loungers, and amazing views. Exclusive to hotel guests during the daytime, this pool turns from a quiet hideaway to a fun pool bar party at Hush rooftop bar after 5pm.
Hotel Location: Logan Circle on Rhode Island Drive + 14th
How to Access the Rooftop Pool: For Hotel Guests Only before 5pm and open the the public at Hush Bar after 5pm
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The Ven at Embassy Row,Washington, D.C., a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Hotel: Located on the very European-feeling Embassy row of DC, The Ven (a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel) attains the same elegance as the many embassies around it yet with a chic and boutique touch with splashes of plants and edgy decor. It’s famously close to the Adams Morgan nightlife area of the city too.
The Rooms: The room at the Ven are similarly elegant yet edgy, with colorful touches, cozy spaces, and extra large windows. Each room has a flat screen TV, phone docking station, work desk, and city view. You can book regular or deluxe rooms.
The Rooftop Pool: The Rooftop at the Ven Embassy Row is an exclusive 9th floor rooftop area looking out over Dupont Circle with a great bar and also different offers on different days like BBQs and yoga. It has sun loungers, cabanas, a spacious pool deck, 25 foot saltwater pool, and plenty of seating around the bar also.
Hotel Location: Dupont Circle on Massachusetts Ave next to Dupont Curcle Metro Station
How to Access the Rooftop Pool: For Hotel Guests or buy a limited Day Pass for $30
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Yotel Washington DC (Previously Liaison Capitol Hill Joie de Vivre Hotel)
The Hotel: Yotel Washington DC offers a very tech-savvy hotel experience and sleek modern design that borders on futuristic. There’s fun geometric art throughout, a self-check in experience, a fitness center, and beloved Art & Soul restaurant on-site. It’s also close to many museums and attractions such a Capitol Hill and the White House.
The Rooms: Rooms here have a simple and fun design with pops of purple that remind me of something from Zenon – with angular art, geometric rugs, and curved mirrors. They’re a bit smaller at Yotel in favor of common spaces. The rooms range from premium, ‘first class,’ and accessible king and queen rooms.
The Rooftop Pool: The Yotel has one of the largest and most stylish DC hotel rooftop pools, complete with Deck 11 rooftop bar, dozens of deck chairs lining each side of the pool, proper comfy cabanas with shade and curtains, and comfy chairs surrounding fire pits. The rooftop bar is right at the end of the bpool offering great service (to your table if you desire) and great drinks and bites.
Hotel Location: East End on NW New Jersey Ave a few blocks from Union Station
How to Access the Rooftop Pool: For Hotel Guests, rent a private Cabana for $250+, or a $50 Day Pass
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Hotel Zena
The Hotel: Hotel Zena, previously the Kimpton Donovan but now Hotel Zena a Viceroy Urban Retreat, is one of the most popular DC hotels with rooftop pool. Located in the heart of the city, Hotel Zena is an art hotel that contains an art gallery and female-themed art pieces throughout to empower and celebrate women through history.
You can dine at their delicious on-site restaurant, Figleaf, or Hedy’s on the roof. There are also plenty of events happening at Zena or event spaces to throw your own – and it’s pet-friendly.
The Rooms: The rooms in Zena continue the art theme with unique pieces and colorful touches added in every room among the cozy bedding and floor-to-ceiling windows. You can book accessible, king, queen, and suite-style rooms, all of which are dripping in fun art and great amenities such as cocoon spiral showers.
The Rooftop Pool: The Zena DC hotel rooftop pool is up on the 15th story with ample sun loungers surrounding the pool and Hedy rooftop bar. The area is smaller yet fits in plenty of sofas and cabanas with murals on the walls, fire pits, and flowing cocktails with a great sunset view.
Hotel Location: Downtown on Thomas Circle Park and 14th St a few blocks from Franklin Park
How to Access the Rooftop Pool: For Hotel Guests Only
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Cambria Hotel Suites Washington DC Convention Center
The Hotel: The Cambria Hotel is all-suites hotel in the heart of the city. Grab a beer in the lobby lounge, eat at the restaurant, or work out at the fitness center, or plan a meeting at the business center.
The Rooms: The suites at Cambria are simple and sleek with interesting art with blocky/geometric colorful accents. They all have a desk space and living space as well as the bed area, and many have great views too.
The Rooftop Pool: The Cambria Hotel is one of the few hotels with rooftop pool on this list with an INDOOR pool. This means that you can’t catch as much sun, BUT you can jump in year-round and not just in the summer. There are also cozy couches and fit pits up on the rooftop with amazing views of the city and the glowing capitol dome too.
Hotel Location: Shaw District on O Street and 9th St between Mt Vernon Square (and Convention Center) and Logan Circle
How to Access the Rooftop Pool: For Hotel Guests Only
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Washington Hilton
The Hotel: The Washington Hilton is one of the largest and most historic hotels with rooftop pool in Washington DC. With over 1000 rooms and an iconic pool deck, this is always a solid choice. You can work out at the LivingWell Health club, organize meetings in their huge spaces, or visit the restaurant, cafe, or sports bar on site. They also offer tours straight from the hotel.
The Rooms: The rooms at the Washington Hilton are basic but more than adequate. They offer mostly different styles of suites with large living spaces and stylish simple design. They all over flat screen TV’s, robes, coffee makers, and more.
The Rooftop Pool: The Washington Hilton offers one of the biggest hotel rooftop pools in DC, complete with 3 lanes to swim laps in AND a kids pool too. There’s a lifeguard on duty and dozens of deck chairs to relax in the sun (or under an umbrella), and even fire pits for after the sun goes down.
Hotel Location: Conneticut Ave between Adams Morgan and Dupont Circle
How to Access the Rooftop Pool: For Hotel Guests Only
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The Holiday Inn Washington Central White House
The Hotel: Reopening May 2022, The Holiday Inn Washington Central White House has a new makeover. One of the most affordable DC hotels with rooftop pool RIGHT in the middle of downtown, this is an excellent choice to ave on money but not cut out views. It’s basic yet has all you need for a central stay – and has a good fitness center too.
The Rooms: The rooms are also simple here but are all equipped with TV’s, desks, and cozy linens. They only offer standard rooms with different bed sizes and numbers here.
The Rooftop Pool: The rooftop pool here is fairly large-sized with exceptional views over Washington DC. There are plenty of deck chairs and also tables to bring your own snacks with the whole family.
Hotel Location: Rhode Island Ave 2 blocks from Logan Circle
How to Access the Rooftop Pool: For Hotel Guests Only
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Best DC Hotels with Rooftop Pools South of the National Mall: from the Waterfront to Capitol Hill to The Yards
InterContinental – Washington D.C. – The Wharf
The Hotel: With river views ALL around and an amazing rooftop pool, the InterContinental Washington DC at the Wharf is a standout DC hotel. The hotel is classy and elegant like the brand name suggests, with an on-site spa and fitness center and three restaurants/bars on site. It’s minutes from the Wharf fish market and new trendy Wharf district.
The Rooms: Like the hotel, the rooms are classy and simple. Amenities include the likes of espresso machines, Bluetooth speakers, Smart TV’s with marble trimmings, big windows, PLUSH robes, and spacious seating areas in some rooms. They offer different styles of premium rooms and suites up to executive and 1BR suites too.
The Rooftop Pool: This is one of the best DC hotels with rooftop pools for views, as you’ll feel like you are sitting right above the rivers with views out to the east Potomac golf links. There is not one, but TWO rooftop bars, including 12 Stories and WAVES pool bar. Sip on crafted cocktails on a sun lounger with one of the best waterfront views in the city.
Hotel Location: Waterfront at the Wharf
How to Access the Rooftop Pool: For Hotel Guests Only or Rent a Cabana
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Holiday Inn Washington Capitol-National Mall
The Hotel: The Holiday Inn Washington Capitol-National Mall is a convenient hotel for busy business travelers who still love a good view. There’s a 24 hour business center as well as a fitness room, and a Starbucks and a restaurant on-site.
The Rooms: One of the more budget DC rooftop pool hotels, the rooms here are simple yet comfortable. You can choose between a King or two Queen beds and accessible or executive. They don’t have special decor but the location couldn’t be more walkable to main DC attractions!
The Rooftop Pool: The Holiday Inn Washington DC Capitol-National Mall hotel has a spacious rooftop with a view of the Capitol building and top of the White House – which gives it a big boost on this list of DC hotels with rooftop pool.
There’s a bar on the pool deck, plenty of deck chairs and comfy couches, and also a lifeguard on duty while the pool is open (making it amazing for families).
Hotel Location: On 6th Street, 1 block from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and L’Enfant Station
How to Access the Rooftop Pool: For Hotel Guests Only
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Best Georgetown DC hotels with Rooftop Pools
After hopping across Rock Creek from the center of DC, we reach Georgetown. Here are some of the best DC hotels with rooftop pools around Georgetown.
Rosewood Washington DC
The Hotel: The Rosewood DC is a unique and beautiful 5-star Wadhington DC hotel with a rooftop pool. Rosewood prides itself on having luxurious accommodations with the feel of your own private home, but with top amenities such a gourmet food and in-room spa services. The hotel is inside a completely renovated historic brick building with incredible views over the canal, river, and Georgetown.
The Rooms: The rooms here are elegant and almost Victorian in design, with classic furniture, tasteful design, and B&W photos on the walls. They want the rooms to feel like a private home so much that you can even book a private historic townhouse across the street, or choose from the Presidential suite, deluxe suite, corner suite, or other suites.
The Rooftop Pool: Rosewood has a truly elegant indoor-to-outdoor infinity pool with a glass fireplace along the indoor side. The hotel has a few Wolfgang Puck CUT restaurants, including the CUT Above cozy restaurant on the rooftop. Expect high-quality food and drink with an equally high-quality view.
Hotel Location: 31st Street along the C&O Canal, 1 Block from Georgetown’s Main M Street and 1 block from Georgetown Waterfront Park
How to Access the Rooftop Pool: For Hotel Guests Only or book a spa treatment
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Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Georgetown Area
The Hotel: I would have said this was more Downtown than Georgetown, but I put it in the Georgetown section because of its name (and views towards Georgetown)! Right across the creek from Georgetown, the Hilton Garden Inn DC is a stylish and modern hotel with a restaurant, cafe, fitness center, and plenty of facilities.
You can access many DC museums, the White House, George Washington University, and evt Kennedy Center within 15 minutes
The Rooms: Rooms here are simple yet comfortable. They are spacious and contain a mini fridge, TV, and work space facing the floor-to-ceiling windows presenting sweeping DC views. YOu can choose between 1 king of 2 queen beds as accessible or corner views.
The Rooftop Pool: This hotel rooftop pool in DC is more relaxed and quiet than many others, with space, deck chairs, tables, and umbrellas for guests but no bar or restaurant on the roof. Enjoy views of downtown DC and Georgetown from this quiet rooftop and have a relaxing day with a packed lunch.
Hotel Location: West End of Downtown DC, Across the Creek from Georgetown
How to Access the Rooftop Pool: For Hotel Guests Only
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Other Epic Washington DC Rooftop Pools
Penthouse Pool Club + Lounge
While the two locations of the PenthousePool club are actually part of Vida fitness clubs by morning and pool clubs by afternoon. They are members-only, or you can pay a day rate (with no guaranteed seat) or rent a cabana with HDTV for a few hundred dollars of food/drink credit to gain entry. There’s a bar and restaurant on the roof to take care of all your hunger and thirst too – usually in a healthy way too.
One is located in Navy Yard (the Yards) and the other is up on U Street in Cardozo.
Best DC Rooftop Pools with Day Pass
The Ven at Embassy Row offers $30 Day passes to its exclusive Dupont Circle Location.
The Yotel Washington DC has limited day passes available – around $25 in the week and $50 on the weekends for a day pass and cabanas start at around $200-250 during the week and $350 on the weekends.
If you don’t mind the rooftop part, the Capitol Skyline hotel has one of DC’s most popular outdoor pools and offers a $45 day pass to the pool deck with a bar serving up delicious cocktails.
Are there any DC hotels with rooftop pools or with day passes that I missed? Let me know in the comments below and I will add them in!
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