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After visiting more than 20 hotel rooftop pools in Los Angeles recently, we've decided to create a complete guide to the 15 best ones. We also work closely with rooftop owners and local reviewers to secure correct and up to date information.A typical LA rooftop pool often host great weekend parties, but offer a more relaxed vibe during the weekdays.
Update: This article was updated on April 2nd, 2025, with new information, updated prices, new hotels, updated photos, booking links and insider tips.
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Our complete and up-to date guide to the 15 Best Hotel Rooftop Pools in Los Angeles - 2025 feature all info you need about each rooftop, all at the same place, so you don’t have to scroll around on several different sources finding it.
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In short: The sleek and modern The West Hollywood EDITION offers a truly beautiful LA rooftop oasis. The roof pool deck up here is something special!
What we say: One of our favorite rooftop pools in the world. The vibe up here is super trendy and view of the LA skyline is spectacular. Perched above Sunset Boulevard and with amazing views of the Hollywood Hills, Beverly Hills and the iconic LA skyline, here guests staying at the hotel can soak up the sun and enjoy refreshing swims elevated high above the city.
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In short: The luxurious Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is really something special. Opened in 2017, the hotelexemplifies the very best of the California good life, which of course include some top class rooftop experiences.
What we say: The top and 13th floor holds both a spacious and garden-like rooftop bar and restaurant (called The Rooftop Beverly Hills), as well as a beautiful rooftop pool lounge deck. Available exclusively to hotel guests, the sparkling heated rooftop pool and the large and lush lounge deck comes surrounded with panoramic views over Beverly Hills, Hollywood and the city skyline.
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In short: This rooftop pool Los Angeles can boast of one of the best views in all of LA. Part of SkyBar, set on the 14th floor of Mondrian Los Angeles in West Hollywood, here you get sweeping skyline views as far as the eye can see.
What we say: Sky Bar is a rooftop oasis, and also a true hotspot for the LA nightlife and bar scene. During daytime the atmosphere is more relaxed and calm, then from late afternoon the tempo and party feeling starts to take over. Fancy cocktails, Hollywood glamour and live DJs makes this rooftop one of the most popular and frequently visited rooftop pools in Los Angeles. The pool area is exclusive for guests staying at the hotel from early morning until 11am. After that, outside guest are welcome.
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In short: Located a block south of Sunset Boulevard in the heart of Los Angeles’ iconic Hollywood enclave, the modern and elegant The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood offers a spacious and lush rooftop oasis, to enjoy both day and night.
What we say: When the SoCal sun is in full swing, guests staying at the hotel can enjoy relaxing swims in the glittering rooftop pool, framed with fantastic 360-degree views over Hollywood and Los Angeles. Outside visitors are always welcome to the 7th floor terrace for a visit at the I|O Rooftop, offering an impressive 12,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, as well as a great set of specialty cocktails and tasty light bites.
In short: Surrounded with comfy sun loungers and swanky cabanas, the pool deck and rooftop pool is a chic daytime oasis for hours of relaxation, dips and poolside drinks & bites. During nights, the pool area turns into a vibrant lounge, when Vista Rooftop opens to the public.
What we say: We stayed here for 2 nights and spent almost 10 hours by the pool. It's amazing! Glamour and luxury are two words that fits this rooftop pool really well. This, along with breathtaking city views and attentive poolside service, makes the pool deck on top of the SLS Hotel Beverly Hills one of the best rooftop pools in Los Angeles.
In short: At Andaz West Hollywood you'll find one of the most elevated rooftop pools Los Angeles has to offer, surrounded with a magical view of the Sunset Strip and Hollywood Hills.
What we say: This is a super trendy spot. We will notice it directly when setting your foot on the terrace, and it's not incommon to see celebrities up here either. Cool off in the pool and enjoy the refreshing drinks the rooftop bar serves, all from artisan and frozen cocktails to bubbles and rosé. There is also a food menu with bites from the Riot House Restaurant.
In short: Santa Monica Proper Hotel is found just a few blocks from the Pacific Ocean. So even if the beach is just a stroll away, the hotel offers a rooftop that serves refreshing swims without all the sand.
What we say: Probably the best rooftop pool in Santa Monica and Venice Beach. With epic views of the ocean and the city, this impressive LA rooftop pool and sun deck really blends with the environment, with its lush, natural and bright setting.
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In short: Located in the foreground of the Hollywood sign, the Dream Hollywood offers a truly impressive rooftop destination.
What we say: Relaxing during the day, super vibrant during evening/night. The modern sundeck comes with six private cabanas and plush loungers where you can soak up the California sun and enjoy hot lounge vibes, all while sipping rosé and bites from the Grill restaurant. The rooftop pool, day beds and cabanas is available for Dream Hotel guests, as well as to non-hotel guests with a cabana reservation.
In short: Found in the heart of Downtown LA, the five star Hotel Per La has taken over from the NoMad Los Angeles, offering plenty of Italian inspiration, all the way up to the amazing rooftop.
What we say: Up on the 12th floor terrace you find a stylish and refreshing rooftop pool, surrounded with lush decoration, comfy sun loungers and sweeping views over the downtown skyline. A fantastic rooftop oasis, high above the buzzing city below.
In short: Set on top of the Kimpton Hotel Wilshire, you find bot a fantastic LA rooftop pool, and a lovely rooftop bar called Videre. The terrace is equipped with comfy cabanas, sun loungers and regular tables with chairs.
What we say: Except beautiful view over Beverly Hills and Hollywood Hills, one of the best things about this rooftop pool and terrace is the delicious Southern Californian food and drinks. Burgers, salads, mimosas and much much more. The food, 360-view, lovely rooftop swimming pool and superb atmosphere makes the rooftop at Kimpton Hotel Wilshire very popular, and also one of the best hotels with rooftop pools in Los Angeles.
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In short: Taking over from The Ace Hotel, STILE Downtown Los Angeles by Kasa invites to a modern setting in downtown LA, with a fantastic décor and art. This also applies to the pool area located on the top floor.
What we say: Up here, you can enjoy both swimming and drinking. Equipped with two terraces, Sauced Wine Bar has one 'bar-terrace', perfect for a variety of natural wines, light bites and lounge vibes. The 'pool-terrace' is open and sunny, and a prefect spot to mix those fresh drinks with refreshing swims and fantastic views over the LA skyline.
In short: Offering a vibrant take on modern Hollywood glamour, Thompson Hollywood mixes global sophistication and elevated service with a distinct California vibe.
What we say: We spent an afternoon here and at that time, the vibe is super nice and relaxing. Framed by cinematic views of the Hollywood Hills and the iconic Hollywood Sign, the rooftop pool, deck, and lounge is a beautiful space where you can mix dips with live entertainment, inventive cocktails, and an energized poolside social scene from sunrise to sunset.
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In short: With sweeping city views and a sophisticated vibe, The London West Hollywood offers a perfect oasis for fresco swimming, dining and mingling. The newly renovated rooftop pool and garden is a true oasis above Beverly Hills.
What we say: Equipped with poolside cabanas, comfy loungers and cozy firepits, this pool area has most of the things you can desire from a perfect rooftop venue. Order some drinks and bites from the all day pool menu, dive in the pool and be amazed by the LA and Beverly Hills views.
In short: Located in the heart of downtown LA, Freehand Los Angeles is a vibrant and urban venue, working both as a hotel and hostel. The vibes also continues up to the rooftop.
What we say: Colorful and beautiful, the 14th floor rooftop comes with 360-degree views of the city, a Tulum-inspired rooftop bar called Broken Shaker, and a fine looking LA rooftop pool. Surrounded with pink sun loungers, the pool and terrace is a perfect spot to spend relaxing hours of sips and dips under the LA sun, enjoying food and drinks from the rooftop bar.
In short: Found on Sunset Blvd, Pendry West Hollywood embraces the best of California modernism and glamorous life in the Hollywood Hills.
What we say: With a fresh take on modern luxury throughout, the jewel in the crown is the top floor rooftop pool, set high above the city landscape. This all-day haven of relaxation and style is a prime spot for swims in the glittering pool, or long and relaxing hours in the surrounding loungers. You can also enjoy a poolside lunch of casual favorites, or sip a handcrafted cocktail or crisp glass of rosé.
Rikard has spent the last 10 years exploring, enjoying, researching and working with rooftop venues. During these years he has visited more than 700 rooftops across the globe. The experience he has gained is used to create helpful, in-depth and accessible content, and to share his knowledge and rooftop expertise with fellow rooftop-lovers.
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