Hollywood sits under reliably blue skies for most of the year, which makes a rooftop pool less of a luxury and more of a very good reason to stay put for the afternoon. The hotels here range from sleek towers above the Walk of Fame to intimate West Hollywood retreats with Hills views and cocktails within arm’s reach. Whether you want a party-ready deck or a quiet dip above the city, there’s a rooftop for that. Here are the best hotels with rooftop pools in Hollywood to book right now.
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Hollywood Hotels
| 1. Loews Hollywood Hotel Best for Families Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 1-minute walk to Hollywood Walk of Fame, directly adjacent to Dolby Theatre Guest Reviews: Huge heated pool open late, Hollywood Sign views from upper floors, spotless rooms, staff consistently praised for helpfulness Best Room: Hollywood Sign King Price: From USD $200 – $400 per night |
| 2. The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills Most Private Rooftop Pool Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 10-minute drive to Hollywood Walk of Fame; walking distance to Sunset Strip Guest Reviews: Complimentary breakfast widely praised, exclusive rooftop pool with cabanas and firepits, spacious suites with private balconies Best Room: Royal Vista Suite Price: From USD $250 – $450 per night |
| 3. Dream Hollywood, by Hyatt Best Hollywood Sign View Pool Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 7-minute walk to Hollywood Walk of Fame; Capitol Records Building 5-minute walk Guest Reviews: Rooftop pool with direct Hollywood Sign views, California fare at the rooftop grill, free lobby coffee, staff singled out for warmth Best Room: Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Platinum) Price: From USD $230 – $380 per night |
| 4. The Hollywood Grande, Autograph Collection Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 8-minute walk to Hollywood Walk of Fame; Pantages Theatre 6-minute walk Guest Reviews: Rooftop pool with Hollywood Sign and Cinerama Dome views, rooftop breakfast praised, champagne on check-in, lobby free coffee daily Best Room: Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, City View Price: From USD $250 – $380 per night |
| 5. Chamberlain West Hollywood Best Boutique Rooftop Pool Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 5-minute walk to Sunset Strip; 10-minute drive to Hollywood Walk of Fame Guest Reviews: Rooftop pool with panoramic Hills views, heated pool, spacious suites with private balconies and fireplaces, free morning coffee, staff praised by repeat guests Best Room: Premier King Suite with Balcony Price: From USD $210 – $350 per night |
| 6. The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood Best 360-Degree Rooftop Views Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 5-minute walk to Hollywood Walk of Fame; Capitol Records Building 10-minute walk Guest Reviews: 360-degree rooftop views spanning Hollywood Sign to Downtown, spotlessly clean rooms, rain showers with Aveda products, two rooftop bars Best Room: City King, Non Smoking Price: From USD $150 – $250 per night |
| 7. W Hollywood Best Rooftop Pool Party Scene Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 5-minute walk to Hollywood Walk of Fame; 2-minute walk to Hollywood/Vine Metro Guest Reviews: WET Deck rooftop pool with sweeping Hollywood Hills views, heated pool, weekend DJ pool parties, Bliss Spa on site, lobby bar with live music Best Room: Fabulous King Room with City View Price: From USD $300 – $500 per night |
| 8. Kimpton Everly Hotel Hollywood by IHG Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: 2-minute walk to Hollywood Walk of Fame; Capitol Records Building 5-minute walk Guest Reviews: Heated rooftop pool with Hollywood Sign and Hills views, complimentary daily wine hour in lobby, Jane Q breakfast praised, yoga mats and Peloton bikes in every room Best Room: Room, 1 King Bed (Hollywood Sign View) Price: From USD $160 – $280 per night |
| 9. The Sun Rose West Hollywood Most Celebrated Hotel Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: On the Sunset Strip; 15-minute walk to Hollywood Walk of Fame Guest Reviews: 180-degree rooftop pool views over the LA skyline, Wolfgang Puck’s Merois restaurant poolside, Molton Brown amenities, staff praised as exceptional across every review, Condé Nast Traveler #1 hotel in LA 2025 Best Room: Deluxe Skyline King Room Price: From USD $380 – $600 per night |
| 10. 1 Hotel West Hollywood Best Eco Rooftop Pool Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: On the Sunset Strip at the base of the Hollywood Hills; 5-minute drive to Hollywood Walk of Fame Guest Reviews: Rooftop plunge pool with panoramic views from downtown LA to Santa Monica, farm-to-table 1 Kitchen restaurant, Bamford Wellness Spa with infrared sauna, nature-inspired design with reclaimed wood and native greenery throughout Best Room: Skyline King Room Price: From USD $310 – $450 per night |
Hollywood vs West Hollywood: Does Location Matter for the Pool?
It matters more than most people expect. The 10 hotels here split between two distinct zones, and where you stay shapes more than just the commute.
- Hollywood proper — hotels like Loews Hollywood Hotel, Dream Hollywood, The Hollywood Grande, The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood, and Kimpton Everly Hotel Hollywood sit within walking distance of the Walk of Fame, Capitol Records, and Dolby Theatre. The area is busier and more tourist-facing at street level, but step up to the rooftop and the chaos disappears. Pools here tend to be more relaxed in atmosphere, and rates are generally lower. If you’re coming primarily to do the Hollywood attractions, staying here means you can walk back and decompress poolside without a drive.
- The Sunset Strip — The Sun Rose West Hollywood, 1 Hotel West Hollywood, Chamberlain West Hollywood, The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills, and W Hollywood all sit on or just off Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. The Strip scene is more nightlife-forward, the hotels skew higher-end, and the rooftop pools reflect that. Expect more of a social atmosphere, stronger food and drink programming, and higher weekend energy. The Walk of Fame is a short drive rather than a walk, but you’re better placed for Melrose, the comedy clubs, and West Hollywood dining.
- The practical question — if your trip centres on Hollywood sightseeing, Hollywood proper is the easier base. If the pool itself is the main event and you want the best rooftop experience with a scene around it, the Sunset Strip hotels consistently deliver that.
Neither zone is quieter or louder by default — it depends on which hotel and which day of the week. But the two zones genuinely feel different, and choosing the wrong one for your trip style is a common mistake.
Which View Is Right for You: Hollywood Sign, Hills, or Skyline?
Not all rooftop pools in Hollywood look the same direction, and the view from the water matters more than most hotel listings admit. The pools here fall into three broad orientations.
- Hollywood Sign views — Dream Hollywood is the most direct, sitting in the foreground of the Sign with clear north-facing sight lines from the pool deck. Kimpton Everly Hotel Hollywood offers Sign views from rooms on the Hollywood Hills-facing side, and guests regularly photograph it from the rooftop. The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood confirms Sign visibility from the I|O Rooftop bar area. These views are best in the morning when the Sign is lit by eastern sun and before haze builds. Note that the Sign is several miles away — it reads clearly in photos but isn’t dramatically large in person.
- Hollywood Hills views — Chamberlain West Hollywood, 1 Hotel West Hollywood, and The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills all face north toward the Hills, with rolling green terrain filling the background rather than cityscape. More tranquil visually, and the Hills turn golden in late afternoon light. Good for guests who want a natural backdrop rather than an urban one.
- Skyline and city panoramas — Loews Hollywood Hotel, The Sun Rose West Hollywood, and W Hollywood deliver wider east-to-south city views, taking in the DTLA towers, the Wilshire Corridor, and on clear days, the Santa Monica mountains in the opposite direction. Best at dusk when the grid lights up and the skyline comes into its own.
The Sun Rose and 1 Hotel are worth flagging separately — both offer 180-degree spans that capture Hills to one side and skyline to the other, which is the most complete visual experience of the lot.
Weekdays vs Weekends: Two Very Different Rooftop Experiences
Hollywood rooftop pools operate on something close to a split personality. The same deck that feels like a private resort on a Tuesday can turn into a full party venue on Saturday afternoon, and knowing this before you book can save a lot of frustration.
- W Hollywood runs the most active weekend programme of the group. Its WET Deck hosts ticketed DJ pool parties through summer, with Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends drawing large crowds and a 21-plus age requirement after midday. Weekday mornings are the opposite — calm, uncrowded, and genuinely good for a swim. If you want the scene, weekends deliver it. If you want the pool, go early or go midweek.
- Dream Hollywood follows a similar pattern. The Highlight Room runs a rooftop grill and pool bar that fills quickly on weekends, with cabanas often reserved in advance. Weekdays see a more relaxed crowd and easier access to loungers without a reservation. The pool closes to guests under 21 after noon daily, which is worth knowing if you’re travelling with older teenagers.
- The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood and The Sun Rose West Hollywood both attract a social weekend crowd but stop short of the full DJ-party format. Expect a livelier bar scene on Friday and Saturday evenings without the organised event structure of the W.
- Chamberlain West Hollywood, The London West Hollywood, and 1 Hotel West Hollywood stay relatively calm throughout the week. These are the better choices if your priority is a quiet afternoon by the water without background music or crowds. Chamberlain’s pool is notably serene — tucked above a residential street with no road noise — and feels more like a private retreat than a public pool deck.
The general rule: book weekdays if relaxation is the priority; arrive early on weekends if you want a lounge chair without a reservation.
When to Book and What to Expect by Season
One of the genuine advantages of a Hollywood rooftop pool hotel is that LA’s climate makes poolside time viable almost year-round. All 10 hotels here operate heated pools, which means you are not restricted to a narrow summer window the way you would be in most cities.
That said, the experience does shift by season.
- June to September is the peak period. Temperatures sit reliably in the low-to-mid 80s Fahrenheit through the day, the pools are at their busiest, and rooftop bars run full seasonal menus. Hotels also charge their highest rates during this window, and popular cabanas at W Hollywood, Dream Hollywood, and The Sun Rose sell out well in advance. Book at least three to four weeks ahead for weekend stays in summer.
- October to December brings cooler evenings — pool water stays comfortable thanks to heating, but the air temperature drops to the 60s by late afternoon. Weekend crowds thin noticeably, rates come down, and the more relaxed atmosphere actually suits the experience better for guests who want the pool without the party. Some rooftop bars reduce hours or close seasonally during this period; the pools themselves stay open.
- January to March is the quietest window and offers the best value by a significant margin. The odd rainy week aside, LA’s winters are mild enough for morning and midday dips, and you’ll often have a rooftop pool nearly to yourself. Chamberlain West Hollywood and The London West Hollywood are particularly worth considering in this window — their heated, guests-only pools are more enjoyable without crowds, and room rates drop considerably.
- April to May is a sweet spot that’s increasingly well-known: warm days, lower prices than peak summer, and rooftop bars starting to reopen for the season. The best combination of weather, value, and crowd levels.
Cabanas, Day Passes and Pool Access: What You Need to Know
Most of the pools on this page are reserved for hotel guests, but access rules vary more than you’d expect across the 10 properties — and several open up to non-guests under specific conditions.
- Guests-only pools — The London West Hollywood, Chamberlain West Hollywood, 1 Hotel West Hollywood, and Kimpton Everly Hotel Hollywood restrict rooftop pool access to registered guests. There is no day pass option and no workaround. The Hollywood Grande and Loews Hollywood Hotel operate the same way.
- Cabana access for non-guests — W Hollywood allows non-guests to access WET Deck by reserving a daybed or cabana, with minimum spend requirements that vary by season. Dream Hollywood offers cabana rentals to non-hotel visitors through its rooftop bar, with the pool accessible once a cabana is booked. The Sun Rose West Hollywood also makes day passes available to non-guests, which is rare for a hotel at this price point.
- Rooftop bars open to all — several hotels separate pool access from bar access. The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood’s I|O Rooftop is open to non-guests for drinks and food, even though the pool itself is for hotel guests. The Hollywood Grande’s Bar Lis operates similarly. This makes them good options if you want the rooftop experience without an overnight stay.
- Cabana booking advice — at W Hollywood and Dream Hollywood, weekend cabanas in summer genuinely sell out. If a cabana is important to your plans, book it at the same time as your room, not after arrival. Weekday availability is generally walk-in friendly at most properties.
- Age restrictions — Dream Hollywood enforces a 21-plus policy on the pool deck after noon daily. W Hollywood’s weekend events are 21-plus throughout. The remaining hotels welcome guests of all ages at the pool, though families should confirm current policies directly, as these can change seasonally.
How to Choose the Right Hollywood Rooftop Pool Hotel
- The pool is the main reason you’re staying — The London West Hollywood and The Sun Rose West Hollywood deliver the strongest all-round rooftop experiences: well-designed pool decks, good food and drink service, and views that actually reward staying up there for hours. Both are genuinely comfortable rather than just photogenic.
- Budget is a real constraint — The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood and Dream Hollywood offer the best value for money on this list. Rooms start significantly lower than the Sunset Strip properties, the rooftop pools are solid, and the Hollywood Sign view makes the location feel premium without the premium price.
- You want calm and privacy — Chamberlain West Hollywood is the standout here. The pool sits above a quiet residential street, access is limited to guests, and the atmosphere is more like a boutique hotel courtyard than a social rooftop. The London West Hollywood is similarly quiet during the week, with an exclusive-feel pool that rarely gets crowded.
- Sustainability matters to your travel choices — 1 Hotel West Hollywood is built around environmental principles in a way that goes beyond marketing. The building uses reclaimed materials throughout, the restaurant draws from an on-site organic garden and beehive, and the brand genuinely measures and reports its environmental impact. The rooftop plunge pool is smaller than some competitors, but the overall experience is the most coherent eco-luxury offer on the Sunset Strip.
- Travelling with younger children — Loews Hollywood Hotel is the most family-oriented property on this list, with the most consistent all-ages pool policy, a direct connection to Ovation Hollywood shopping, and the easiest walking access to the main Hollywood attractions. The 10,000-square-foot pool terrace also means less fighting for loungers with kids in tow.
- The weekend scene matters as much as the swim — W Hollywood is the only hotel here that consistently delivers a full pool party atmosphere, with ticketed weekend events, live DJs, and a crowd that treats the rooftop as a destination in its own right rather than a hotel amenity.
FAQs
1. Are Hollywood rooftop pools open year-round?
All 10 hotels on this page operate heated pools, so swimming is possible in every month of the year. That said, some rooftop bars reduce hours or close entirely between October and March, so the poolside food and drink service is more limited outside summer even when the water itself is warm.
2. Can I visit a Hollywood rooftop pool without staying at the hotel?
A handful of properties allow non-guests access under specific conditions. W Hollywood and Dream Hollywood accept non-guests who reserve a cabana or daybed, and The Sun Rose West Hollywood sells day passes. Most others restrict pool access to registered hotel guests, though several have rooftop bars open to the public separately from the pool.
3. What is the age restriction at Hollywood rooftop pools?
Dream Hollywood enforces a 21-plus rule on the pool deck after noon daily, and W Hollywood’s weekend DJ events are 21-plus throughout. The remaining hotels on this page are all-ages at the pool, though this can change during special events — worth confirming directly with your hotel before arrival.
4. When do cabanas need to be booked in advance?
At W Hollywood and Dream Hollywood, summer weekend cabanas routinely sell out one to two weeks ahead. If you are visiting between June and September and a cabana is important to your plans, book it when you book your room. Weekday cabanas at most properties are available closer to arrival or on the day.
5. Which Hollywood rooftop pool actually has a view of the Hollywood Sign?
Dream Hollywood has the most direct sight line — the Sign is visible to the north from the pool deck and from many guest rooms. Kimpton Everly Hotel Hollywood and The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood also have Sign visibility from upper floors and the rooftop bar area. The Sign is several miles away, so it reads clearly rather than looming overhead, but it is genuinely visible on clear days from all three.
6. Is it worth paying for a higher floor room to get better pool views?
At most of these hotels, the pool view comes from the rooftop deck itself rather than from your room. Where room floor matters more is for views of the Hollywood Hills or the Sign from your window — Kimpton Everly’s Hollywood Sign View rooms and Loews Hollywood’s upper-floor rooms facing north are the clearest examples of rooms where the floor genuinely changes what you see.
7. How early should I arrive at the pool to get a lounger without a reservation?
On weekday mornings before 10am, most of these pools are uncrowded enough to find a lounger without any planning. On summer weekends, arrive by 9am at the latest if you want a specific spot without paying for a cabana. By 11am on a Saturday in July, the popular decks — particularly at W Hollywood and Dream Hollywood — are at capacity for unreserved guests.
8. Do Hollywood rooftop pools charge a resort or amenity fee?
Several hotels charge a daily destination or amenity fee on top of the room rate, which typically includes pool access, WiFi, and other perks. Loews Hollywood Hotel and Dream Hollywood both operate facility fee structures; 1 Hotel West Hollywood charges a daily amenity fee that covers pool access, house car service, and wellness programming. Always check the total nightly cost including fees when comparing prices, as the base room rate can look lower than the all-in cost.
9. What should I wear to a Hollywood hotel rooftop pool?
Standard swimwear applies at all pools during the day. For the evening rooftop bar scene at hotels like W Hollywood and The Sun Rose, smart casual is the expectation once the pool closes — cover-ups are fine poolside but the bar areas lean toward dressed-up rather than beach casual after 6pm.
