Boston's Best Indoor Pools
Everyone knows that swimming is not only fun but it is also one of the best forms of exercise. There is the choice of fresh water and saltwater swimming in ponds, lakes, oceans and pools. When outdoor swimming is not feasible, there are many indoor pool options to explore. The City of Boston has many well-maintained indoor pools to choose from. Swim laps, swim for fun, participate in water aerobics or just splash around. Whatever indoor pool you decide to try, you are sure to have a splashing good time.
Boston Harbor Hotel
70 Rowes Wharf
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 439-7000
www.bhh.comThe Boston Harbor Hotel pool is a 60-foot salt water lap pool. The unique salt water pool caters to the fitness needs of its guests in a tranquil setting. The pool is surrounded by tables at which you can relax, have a snack or just enjoy the view before or after a relaxing swim. Those who are not Boston Harbor Hotel guests can buy a daily pool pass for $25.00 or purchase a membership to enjoy the facility all year long.
Equinox Sports Club
Ritz Carlton, Boston Common
10 Avery St.
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 375-8200
www.ritzcarlton.comThe indoor pool at the Ritz Carlton, Boston Common is located in the warmly sunlit Equinox Sports Club. It is a wonderful fitness facility that offers a Jr. Olympic, 25-yard indoor swimming pool to maintain the fitness needs of the pool guests. Swim laps in this immaculately maintained pool for the pure enjoyment or for the fitness factor in a daily exercise regime.
Royal Sonesta Hotel
40 Edwin Land Blvd.
Cambridge, MA 02142
(617) 806-4200
www.sonesta.com/bostonThere are so many wonderful reasons to head to the Royal Sonesta Hotel to take a swim. Surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows, this salt water pool offers spectacular views of the Charles River. The 30-foot by 45-foot pool has three lap lanes for those who want to focus on their fitness-only swimming and there is a general swim area for those who are just there to have fun. When the weather allows for "outdoor" swimming, the Royal Sonesta Hotel pool has sliding glass doors to let the outdoors flow inside.
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Four Seasons Hotel
200 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 338-4400
www.fourseasons.comFloor-to-ceiling windows surround the Four Seasons Hotel indoor pool and whirlpool. The spectacular views from the pool area include the Boston Public Garden, Beacon Hill and the majestic Massachusetts State House. Not only is a relaxing swim in order at the Four Seasons Hotel, but there is a full poolside menu available for your dining or snacking pleasure. If a full meal or hearty snack is not an option, there is always fresh fruit and flavored water available for guests on a poolside counter.
Sheraton Boston Hotel
39 Dalton St.
Boston, MA 02199
(617) 236-2000
www.sheratonbostonhotel.com
The Sheraton Boston Hotel sports the largest indoor/outdoor pool in the city. It has a retractable roof for good weather days and offers the room service menu options to be served poolside. This heated lap pool is a delightful way to get some exercise and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the heart of the city.
