Philadelphia has fewer hotel pools than larger resort destinations, but several are worth planning a stay around. The Four Seasons swims 57 floors up in the Comcast Technology Center, The Windsor Suites has a heated rooftop pool on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and the other three have year-round indoor pools, from Logan Square to the Delaware waterfront.
How these pools compare
The Four Seasons is in a league of its own: its indoor pool is on the 57th floor of the Comcast Technology Center, the highest hotel pool in the city.
The Logan and the Hilton at Penn's Landing both have solid indoor pools in well-placed hotels. Homewood Suites University City has an indoor pool that suits extended-stay guests, in a LEED Silver certified building. The Windsor Suites has the only rooftop pool of the five, heated and open May through October, with views along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Philadelphia hotel pools at a glance
| Hotel | Pool type | Setting | Seasonal or year-round | Star rating | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center | Indoor infinity-edge | 57th floor | Year-round | 5 | 9.5 |
| The Windsor Suites | Rooftop, heated | Outdoor, Ben Franklin Pkwy views | Seasonal: May to October | 4 | 9.0 |
| The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton | Indoor | Hotel interior | Year-round | 4 | 8.1 |
| Homewood Suites University City Philadelphia | Indoor | Hotel interior | Year-round | 3 | 8.2 |
| Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing | Indoor | Hotel interior | Year-round | 4 | 8.0 |
What to know before booking
- The Windsor Suites' rooftop pool closes after October, so if you're visiting between November and April, pick one of the four indoor pools.
- The Four Seasons pool is on the 57th floor of the Comcast Technology Center. Non-guests can swim there by booking a spa package.
- Philadelphia's hotel tax totals 15.5%, which applies to all five properties here. Factor that into your budget when comparing rates.
- Pool hours and seasonal closures change, so check with the hotel before you book if the pool is the reason you're staying.
Getting to each hotel by SEPTA
All five hotels are a walk from a stop on the L (Market-Frankford Line) or the B (Broad Street Line).
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center is an 8-minute walk from 15th St/City Hall, where the L, the B and the T meet.
The Windsor Suites at 1700 Ben Franklin Pkwy is a 6-minute walk from 15th St/City Hall.
The Logan Philadelphia at One Logan Square is a 9-minute walk from 15th St/City Hall.
Homewood Suites University City on Walnut Street is a 7-minute walk from 40th St on the L, a straight ride west from Center City.
Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing on Columbus Boulevard is a 9-minute walk from 2nd St on the L, heading east toward the waterfront.
The hotels
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
One North 19th Street
9.5213 reviews
8 min walk to 15th St/City Hall (L, B and T lines)An indoor infinity-edge pool on the 57th floor, with panoramic skyline views.
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The Windsor Suites
1700 Ben Franklin Pkwy
9.04,373 reviews
6 min walk to 15th St/City Hall (L, B and T lines)The only rooftop pool of the five, heated and open May through October, with open-sky views over the Parkway.
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The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton
One Logan Square
8.11,138 reviews
9 min walk to 15th St/City Hall (L, B and T lines)A year-round indoor pool at a 4-star hotel on Logan Square, a 9-minute walk from 15th St/City Hall.
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Homewood Suites University City Philadelphia
4109 Walnut St
8.2620 reviews
7 min walk to 40th St (L, Market-Frankford Line)An indoor pool in a LEED Silver certified building on Walnut Street, a 7-minute walk from 40th St on the L.
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Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing
201 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd
8.01,536 reviews
9 min walk to 2nd St (L, Market-Frankford Line)A year-round indoor pool at a 4-star hotel on the Delaware River waterfront.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Philadelphia hotel has the best pool?＋
The Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center has the most memorable one: an indoor pool on the 57th floor with floor-to-ceiling glass and views across Center City. No other hotel in Philadelphia has a pool that high.
Are any of these hotel pools open to the public?＋
The Four Seasons is: non-guests can swim there by booking a spa package. For the other four, ask the hotel whether it sells day access.
Which Philadelphia hotel pool is open year-round?＋
Four of the five: the Four Seasons, The Logan, Homewood Suites University City and the Hilton at Penn's Landing all have indoor pools. The Windsor Suites' rooftop pool is open May through October only.
Is there a Philadelphia hotel with both a pool and a sustainability certification?＋
Yes. Homewood Suites University City Philadelphia is LEED Silver certified and has an indoor pool. It's the only certified hotel of these five.
How do I get to the Homewood Suites University City by SEPTA?＋
Take the L (Market-Frankford Line) west to 40th St, then walk about 7 minutes to 4109 Walnut Street. A single SEPTA trip costs $2.90.
Does the Four Seasons Philadelphia hotel itself hold LEED certification?＋
No. The Comcast Technology Center tower that houses the Four Seasons is LEED Platinum certified, but that certification belongs to the building's office tower, and the hotel has no LEED certification of its own.
