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Summer is the season for a rooftop swim here: June to August are Nashville's best three months, and January highs drop to 9.5°C. Of the 17 hotels on our list with a pool on the roof, 14 let non-guests buy a day pass. Two take guests only, and one doesn't publish who can swim. Six of the pools are heated.
Our first pick is W Nashville in The Gulch: heated, 21 and over, with day passes from $80 and a cabana that seats up to eight. For a cheaper swim, Westin Nashville sells $30 day passes for a heated pool on the 27th floor, and Courtyard Nashville Green Hills has the lowest pass on our list at $25.
Heated, 21+ only, with cabanas that sleep a group of eight
The Gulch, 5-star hotel, rated 4.7 on Google (1,515 reviews)
Sample photo, not W Nashville. Pjotr Mahhonin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
From $80
Heated
Heated
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Book here if you are 21 or older and want a pool-party setup. The rooftop pool is heated, DJ sets play, a cabana seats up to eight, and day passes start at $80.
The pool is an outdoor rooftop deck at the W in The Gulch. It is heated, with two-person daybeds, canopied daybeds and cabanas. A poolside bar and DJ sets set the pace. No floor number is published, and the deck is adults only.
Best forGroups of adults who want a cabana, DJ sets and a poolside bar.
Skip it ifYou are under 21, want a quiet swim or are watching the budget.
Heated rooftop deck open year-round to guests, day passes from $50
Sobro, 4-star hotel, rated 4.5 on Google (1,631 reviews)
Sample photo, not Margaritaville Hotel Nashville. Jordiferrer, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
From $50
Heated
Heated
Season
Open year-round for registered hotel guests
Why it's here. The pick for a mid-priced day pass with a bar on the deck. Day passes start at $50, the pool is heated, and Fins rooftop bar sits beside it. Registered guests can swim year-round.
SoBro's Margaritaville pool sits on a rooftop deck with Music City skyline views and sun loungers around it. Fins Bar & Rooftop is beside the deck. No floor number is published, and the heated water can be chilly on colder days.
Best forGuests and day-pass swimmers who want a rooftop bar next to the water.
Skip it ifYou want a published floor number or a guaranteed warm swim in winter.
Heated rooftop pool, hot tub alongside, shaded private cabana
Sobro, 4-star hotel, rated 4.5 on Google (6,545 reviews)
Sample photo, not Omni Nashville. Supercarwaar, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
From $65
Heated
Heated
Season
Summer (marketing copy only; no opening dates given)
Why it's here. Choose Omni if you want a spa on site and a hot tub beside the pool. The rooftop pool is heated, and day passes start at $65 on ResortPass.
Omni's rooftop in SoBro holds the pool and deck, with downtown Nashville skyline views. A hot tub sits alongside the pool, and there is a rooftop bar. Floor number and age rules aren't published.
Best forSmall groups who want a hot tub, a cabana and a spa on the same property.
Skip it ifYou want a published floor, set hours or a lower day-pass price.
Urban Residents, 4-star hotel, rated 4.6 on Google (785 reviews)
Sample photo, not Hyatt Centric Downtown. Jose Monica, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
9thfloor pool
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
From $40
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Our pick for adults on a budget. Lala's sits beside the 9th-floor pool, and day passes cost $40 on ResortPass, half the price of W Nashville's.
On the 9th floor, next to Lala's bar and restaurant, this adults-only rooftop pool has a Nashville skyline panorama. The hotel doesn't say whether the water is heated, and daybeds cost extra.
Best forAdults who want skyline views and a $40 day pass.
Skip it ifYou are bringing children or want a pool you know is heated.
14th-floor pool deck, bookable online in three-hour slots
Midtown, 4-star hotel, rated 4.4 on Google (1,107 reviews)
Sample photo, not Virgin Hotels Nashville. Jose Monica, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
14thfloor pool
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
Sold, price varies
Heated
Not published
Season
Summer use of cabanas, loungers, daybeds; fireside seating in…
Why it's here. Plan ahead for this one. The Pool Club is on the 14th floor, and non-guests book three-hour pool deck seating online in advance. Each booking carries a minimum food and beverage spend.
On the 14th floor in Midtown, the pool deck has skyline views and an indoor-outdoor bar serving food and drinks by day. Loungers are first come, first served, while cabanas, daybeds and sofas can be booked. The hotel doesn't publish heating or a day-pass price.
Best forGroups who plan ahead and want a cabana on a high deck.
Skip it ifYou want a spontaneous swim or a clear price before you book.
Day pass covers the heated rooftop pool, sauna and steam
Downtown, 3-star hotel, rated 4.5 on Google (1,921 reviews)
Sample photo, not Grand Hyatt Nashville. Alexandre Ultré, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
From $50
Heated
Heated
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Go here for a pool day with spa extras. Day passes for the heated Solstice rooftop pool start at $50 and cover the sauna, steam room and relaxation lounge.
Solstice is the Grand Hyatt's heated outdoor rooftop pool, with views of Nashville Yards and downtown. The hotel is on Broadway. There are chairs in the pool, sundeck cabanas with sofa seating and snacks, and a pool bar and restaurant. The hotel's floor wording conflicts, so we give no floor.
Best forDay-pass swimmers who also want a sauna and steam room.
Skip it ifYou want a quiet Saturday or a confirmed floor number.
Midtown rooftop terrace with bookable cabanas and skyline views
Midtown, 5-star hotel, rated 4.6 on Google (791 reviews)
Sample photo, not Conrad Nashville. Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
Sold, price varies
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Book here for a cabana day on a Midtown rooftop terrace. Non-guests get in with a ResortPass day pass, but the price isn't shown and the hotel publishes neither a floor nor heating.
The outdoor pool sits on a rooftop terrace in Midtown, at 1620 West End Ave. Loungers line the water, cabanas can be booked, and the terrace looks onto the downtown Nashville skyline. Floor and heating aren't published by the hotel.
Best forCouples and small groups after a booked cabana on a Midtown rooftop.
Skip it ifYou need a published price, floor or heating status before you commit.
Rooftop pool in a 33-story Broadway-district tower, pass from $65
Sobro, 5-star hotel, rated 4.6 on Google (2,424 reviews)
Sample photo, not JW Marriott Nashville. Hu Totya, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
From $65
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. A day pass from $65 per adult on ResortPass gets non-guests into this hotel's rooftop pool in the Broadway district. The floor and heating aren't published, so the price buys loungers, umbrellas and a skyline backdrop.
Sobro's JW Marriott, at 201 8th Ave S, is a 33-story, smoke-free hotel with an urban rooftop pool. Lounge chairs and umbrellas sit around it, with the city skyline behind. Floor and heating aren't published by the hotel.
Best forTravelers who want a big-name Broadway-district tower and will pay $65 for a skyline pool afternoon.
Skip it ifYou want a published floor, heated water or a pass under $50.
27th-floor rooftop pool, heated, with a day pass from $30
Sobro, 4-star hotel, rated 4.4 on Google (3,659 reviews)
Sample photo, not Westin Nashville. Jvhertum, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
27thfloor pool
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
From $30
Heated
Heated
Season
Blog says usable year-round because it is heated
Why it's here. Best value for height: a heated rooftop pool on the 27th floor, open to non-guests with a day pass from $30 per adult. It's the highest pool on our list that publishes its floor.
Up on the 27th floor at 807 Clark Pl in Sobro, the rooftop pool has panoramic views of the downtown skyline. A separate indoor pool is also on site, open year-round to hotel guests. Rooftop hours and season aren't published by the hotel.
Best forTravelers who want the highest published pool at a low day-pass price.
Skip it ifYou want published rooftop hours before you commit.
Heated pool at a five-star Sobro hotel, day pass from $75
Sobro, 5-star hotel, rated 4.5 on Google (774 reviews)
Sample photo, not The Joseph. Ori Ackerman, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
From $75
Heated
Heated
Season
Open year round
Why it's here. Pick it if price is secondary and you want a heated pool with towels and wheelchair access listed. Non-guests pay from $75 per adult on ResortPass, the second-highest published pass on our list. No floor is published.
Heated water is the draw at The Joseph, 401 Korean Veterans Blvd in Sobro. Towels are listed as a pool amenity, and the pool is listed as wheelchair accessible, with luggage storage. Floor, view description and hours aren't published by the hotel.
Best forTravelers who want a heated pool with accessibility listed and will pay for a five-star name.
Skip it ifYou want to know the floor or the view before paying $75.
Urban Residents, 4-star hotel, rated 4.6 on Google (1,800 reviews)
Sample photo, not Holston House. Amanda Hawker, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
From $50
Heated
Not published
Season
Summer-focused marketing; no operating season dates given
Why it's here. Take this for a mid-range pass: $50 per adult on ResortPass, where the rooftop pool is promoted for its skyline views. Floor, heating, hours and season aren't published by the hotel.
ResortPass promotes the rooftop pool at Holston House, 118 7th Ave N, for its skyline views. Floor, heating and opening hours aren't published by the hotel. It is a four-star hotel rated 4.6 on Google from 1800 reviews.
Best forTravelers who want a rooftop pool day around $50 at a highly rated hotel.
Skip it ifYou want a published floor, hours or heating before you pay.
Seventh-floor pool deck, day pass from $50 on ResortPass
Urban Residents, 5-star hotel, rated 4.6 on Google (405 reviews)
Sample photo, not Four Seasons Nashville. Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
7thfloor pool
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
From $50
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Seventh floor, 100 Demonbreun St: non-guests can swim with a $50-per-adult ResortPass day pass. It sits lower than Hyatt Centric's 9th-floor pool, and heating and hours aren't published.
The pool deck is on the 7th floor at 100 Demonbreun St, shared with a planned restaurant, Riviére. Heating, hours and season aren't published by the hotel, and it doesn't describe the view. It is a five-star hotel rated 4.6 on Google from 405 reviews.
Best forTravelers who want a five-star name and a 7th-floor deck for $50.
Skip it ifYou want a higher floor or a published heating status.
Indoor/outdoor rooftop pool with whirlpool, guests only, 9 am to 10 pm
Urban Residents, 4-star hotel, rated 4.8 on Google (1,847 reviews)
Sample photo, not Drury Plaza Nashville Downtown. Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Hotel guests only
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Book here for a guests-only rooftop pool with an indoor section. The pool and whirlpool run 9 am to 10 pm, and the hotel doesn't publish a floor.
Drury sits at 300 Korean Veterans Blvd with its pool on the rooftop, part indoor and part outdoor, plus a whirlpool. Views are of the city. Only hotel guests can use it, and the floor isn't published.
Best forHotel guests wanting a rooftop pool and whirlpool open late into the evening.
Skip it ifYou're not sleeping at the hotel, because no day pass is sold.
Open-air in season, rooftop skyline views, hotel guests only
Urban Residents, 5-star hotel, rated 4.5 on Google (1,660 reviews)
Sample photo, not The Nash. Blake Patterson from Alexandria, VA, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
4thfloor pool
Who can swim
Hotel guests only
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Seasonal; exact open dates not stated
Why it's here. Choose The Nash if you're staying and want an open-air rooftop pool with cabanas to rent. Non-guests can't swim, and the hotel doesn't state its opening dates, so confirm before you book.
The pool is open-air on the hotel's rooftop at 230 4th Ave N, with skyline views of Nashville. There are pool chairs and day beds, plus a rooftop lounge. It's seasonal and the opening dates aren't published.
Best forGuests who want an open-air skyline deck with a cocktail and a rentable cabana.
Skip it ifYou need a day pass or a pool for the cooler months.
Pool day passes from $50, with a pool bar called KV5
Sobro, 4-star hotel, rated 4.3 on Google (1,191 reviews)
Sample photo, not AC Hotel Nashville Downtown. Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
From $50
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Pick this one if you want a day pass you can book: $50 per adult on ResortPass. The hotel's own post describes a resort-style pool with a bar called KV5, but no floor or hours are published.
AC Hotel is in SoBro at 410 Rep. John Lewis Way S, and its listing describes a rooftop pool. The hotel's own post calls it resort-style, with an indoor/outdoor bar called KV5. Floor, hours and heating aren't published.
Best forDay-pass swimmers in SoBro who want a pool bar close by.
Skip it ifYou need to know the floor, hours or water temperature before you pay.
Rooftop pool day passes from $25, the lowest price on our list
3-star hotel, rated 4.2 on Google (796 reviews)
Sample photo, not Courtyard Nashville Green Hills. Sandra Cohen-Rose and Colin Rose from Montreal, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Rooftopfloor not published
Who can swim
Non-guests can swim
Day pass
From $25
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Go here for the cheapest rooftop pool day pass we list: $25 per adult on ResortPass. The pool has skyline views and loungers, though no floor or hours are published.
On the roof of the hotel at 3800 Bedford Ave in Green Hills, the pool has city skyline views. It has lounge chairs, blue umbrellas and a pergola. The floor, hours and heating aren't published.
Best forBudget-minded visitors who want a rooftop pool for an afternoon.
Skip it ifYou want to stay in the middle of downtown or need a published floor and hours.
The Gulch, 4-star hotel, rated 4.5 on Google (1,171 reviews)
Sample photo, not Thompson Nashville. PattayaPatrol, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
6thfloor pool
Who can swim
Access not published
Day pass
No
Heated
Not published
Season
Not published
Why it's here. Treat this as a maybe. Thompson is in The Gulch, and its pages give no swimmer rules, floor, hours or day-pass price. Call before you plan around it.
Thompson is at 401 11th Ave S in The Gulch, a walkable area full of hotels and rooftop bars. It has a rooftop pool on our list, but the hotel publishes no floor, hours, heating or access rules.
Best forGuests already staying in The Gulch who'll confirm pool details with the hotel.
Skip it ifYou need a confirmed day pass, price or opening hours.
Book June to August for the warmest swimming. Those are Nashville's best three months, and CMA Fest fills downtown from Thursday, June 10 through Sunday, June 13, 2027, so reserve hotels and day passes early for that week. The 2027 schedule also lists Deep Tropics Festival in August (no dates given) and the opening of the new Nissan Stadium.
Winter is cooler: average highs are 16.3°C in November, 11.2°C in December and 9.5°C in January. Six pools on our list are heated: W Nashville, Margaritaville Hotel Nashville, Omni Nashville, Grand Hyatt Nashville, Westin Nashville and The Joseph. Margaritaville says registered guests can swim year-round. The Nash is open-air in season and doesn't state its opening dates, so confirm before a cold-weather trip.
Average daily highs: November 61°F (16°C), December 52°F (11°C), January 49°F (10°C). The warmest stretch for swimming is Jun–Aug.
Where to stay: Nashville's rooftop pools by area
SoBro (South of Broadway)
SoBro sits in the center of Nashville but away from the bar-lined stretch of Broadway. The Country Music Hall of Fame is here, with the Johnny Cash Museum and the Ryman Auditorium close by. Affordable rooms are scarce, so you pay a premium. Margaritaville, Omni, JW Marriott, Westin, The Joseph and AC Hotel Downtown are here.
The Gulch
Hotels, rooftop bars, murals and restaurants are packed into The Gulch, which you can walk around easily. It's often recommended for first-timers, and Lower Broadway is about a five-minute drive. W Nashville and Thompson Nashville are here.
Midtown
Midtown has the Frist Art Museum and Centennial Park, and it's considered quiet and walkable, which suits families. It's near Vanderbilt and a strong bar scene, and popular with bachelorette groups. Virgin Hotels Nashville and Conrad Nashville are here.
Downtown (Lower Broadway)
Downtown runs up to the river and holds the country and western bars, which makes it the best base for nightlife. Grand Hyatt Nashville is on our list here.
Cheaper ways to swim in Nashville
Three public pools cost far less than a hotel day pass. Hartman Indoor Pool is free, and Centennial Sportsplex's 50m pool is reported at $10 a visit (check current pricing). The Downtown YMCA lets non-members swim during guest hours, but no price is stated.
Hartman Indoor Pool: Free. Address is 2801 Tucker Rd, Nashville, TN 37218. The listing describes free admission and operating hours through the week.
Downtown YMCA indoor and outdoor pools. Has guest hours, so non-members can use the pools on weekdays and weekends. No admission price is stated in the source.
Centennial Sportsplex 50m competition pool: $10. A visitor's blog reports a $10 entry fee and lap swim sessions most days. The source does not say the fee is for adults, and a Reddit snippet mentions $8 a visit, so check current pricing.
Hotels you might expect here, and why they're not
Two hotels people expect on a Nashville rooftop pool list don't have one.
1 Hotel Nashville. The sources describe Harriet's Rooftop as a rooftop bar with skyline views and DJs, but none mention a swimming pool on the roof, a top-floor terrace, or anywhere else at the hotel.
Noelle. The hotel's own FAQ says it has no pool or spa. A third-party ranking page claims a 4th-floor rooftop pool, but the hotel's own pages win. Noelle has a rooftop bar (Rare Bird) but no pool.
Nashville rooftop pools: questions people ask
Which Nashville hotels let non-guests swim at the rooftop pool?
Fourteen of the 17 hotels on our list sell day passes, including W Nashville ($80), Omni Nashville ($65), JW Marriott Nashville ($65), Westin Nashville ($30) and Courtyard Nashville Green Hills ($25). Virgin Hotels Nashville sells three-hour pool deck bookings online, with a minimum food and beverage spend.
Is there a day pass for a Nashville hotel pool?
Yes. Most passes are sold on ResortPass, priced per adult from $25 to $80. Virgin Hotels Nashville takes bookings through its own site. Passes for Conrad Nashville are sold, but the price isn't shown.
Can non-guests use the JW Marriott Nashville pool?
Yes. A day pass costs $65 per adult, sold on ResortPass. The hotel doesn't publish the pool's floor or whether it is heated.
Are any Nashville rooftop pools heated or open in winter?
Yes, six are heated: W Nashville, Margaritaville Hotel Nashville, Omni Nashville, Grand Hyatt Nashville, Westin Nashville and The Joseph. Margaritaville says registered guests can swim year-round. Winter highs average 9.5°C in January.
Which Nashville hotel has the highest rooftop pool?
Westin Nashville, on the 27th floor, is the highest pool on our list that publishes its floor. The pool is heated, and a day pass for non-guests starts at $30 per adult.
Are any Nashville rooftop pools adults-only?
Yes. W Nashville is 21 and over, and Hyatt Centric Downtown is adults-only on the 9th floor, with a $40 day pass. Most other hotels don't publish an age rule.
