Viceroy Chicago rooftop pool
Lake Michigan views, with pool access folded into a $27 fee
No. 2 of 12 on our Chicago rooftop pools list, in Near North Side.
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- Who can swim
- Hotel guests only
- Day pass
- No
- Heated
- Not published
- Season
- Seasonal; open until October 12th
Book this one if the rooftop pool should face Lake Michigan and you are staying anyway. Access comes with the mandatory $27 nightly amenities fee, and the pool is for guests only.
The pool
The Viceroy's rooftop pool is on the Near North Side at 1118 N State St, with panoramic views of Lake Michigan. The hotel doesn't state which floor it is on. The catch is a short season that ran until October 12 and weather-dependent access.
Our take
Viceroy is the guests-only answer to the Hoxton's Sunday public swim. You can't buy your way in, so the pool only makes sense if the room is booked. The $27 plus tax per room, per night fee is mandatory, and it is where the pool access sits.
Pool bar service is Friday to Sunday, 11am to 3pm, so weekday swimmers get none poolside. Pandan, the 18th-floor rooftop lounge, is open to Chicago residents and visitors, which gives non-guests a roof to visit, though not a pool.
Good to know
- Panoramic Lake Michigan views
- Pool access included in the $27 nightly fee
- Pandan lounge on the 18th floor
The catches
- Guests only, no day pass
- Pool bar open Friday to Sunday, 11am to 3pm
Best forGuests who want lake views from the pool and don't mind the added fee.
Skip it ifYou want a swim without a room, or plan a trip after mid-October.
Getting in
Hotel guests only. The mandatory nightly amenities fee of $27 plus tax per room covers pool access.
The hotel doesn't sell day passes. Access is weather dependent, and age rules aren't published. Pandan, the rooftop cocktail lounge, welcomes non-guests, but it isn't the pool.
Tips
- Plan your swim for Friday to Sunday between 11am and 3pm if you want pool bar service.
- Book before October 12 in a typical season, since the pool is seasonal and closes after that.
Before you go. The pool was listed as open until October 12th and is weather dependent. Confirm the current status with the hotel before booking for the pool.
Pool facts and where they come from
Facts marked "unconfirmed" come from a travel guide or booking site, not from the hotel. Check them with the hotel before you plan around them.
| Where the pool is | Rooftop (specific floor not stated) Source: the hotel's website |
|---|---|
| Pool type | Seasonal rooftop pool Unconfirmed: from google.com, not the hotel |
| Who can swim | Guests; pool access included in nightly amenities fee Source: the hotel's website |
| Hours | Pool Bar only: Friday–Sunday, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM Source: the hotel's website |
| Season | Seasonal; open until October 12th Source: the hotel's website |
| The view | Panoramic views of Lake Michigan Source: the hotel's website |
| Rooftop bar | Pandan, 18th-floor rooftop cocktail lounge Source: the hotel's website |
| Bar open to non-guests | Open to Chicago residents and visitors; start date not stated Source: the hotel's website |
| Heated | Not published by the hotel |
Location and contact
| Address | 1118 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610Open in Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Area | Near North Side |
| Pool level | Rooftop |
| Hotel class | 4 stars |
| Google rating | 4.5 from 1,323 reviews Ratings are for the whole hotel, not just the pool. |
| Phone | +1312-586-2000 |
| Website | viceroyhotelsandresorts.com |
Viceroy Chicago pool: questions people ask
Can I swim at the Viceroy Chicago rooftop pool without a room?
No. The pool is for hotel guests, and the nightly amenities fee covers access. No day pass is listed.
How much is the amenities fee at Viceroy Chicago?
$27 plus tax per room, per night, and it is mandatory. It includes rooftop pool access.
Is the Viceroy pool open in winter?
No. It is a seasonal pool that was open until October 12th.
When is the pool bar open?
Friday to Sunday, 11am to 3pm. The hotel lists no pool bar service on other days.