Rome is worth visiting all year round, but its winters are cool and damp, and the few hotel pools in the centre are often on rooftops and closed out of season. For a warm swim, head for the spas set in the basements of palazzi in the centre or the grand hotels on the hills, from Monte Mario to Parioli. Here are the places where an indoor or heated pool is confirmed. I've selected 12 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Lunetta Hotel & Spa (4.7/5).
Each city has its own selection, with a page for each type of accommodation.
Places are ranked from highest to lowest rated. The yellow bubble shows the advertised water temperature, when it's known.
12 places shown
The pool. Turkish-style basement spa, in the foundations of the ancient Theatre of Pompey, with hydromassage mineral-water pools.
TripAdvisor includes it among Rome's hotels with a heated pool. The Oyster guide describes a vast underground spa with mineral whirlpools, without giving their temperature.
Guide's tip. These are relaxation pools, not a pool for swimming lengths: ask about the spa's hours when you arrive.
The pool. Indoor pool open year-round and advertised as heated, accessible for an extra charge, plus a seasonal outdoor pool with a bar.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Access to the indoor pool costs extra: ask for the price when you book.
The pool. The spa has a heated pool with hydromassage jets, by appointment and at extra cost.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Spa access must be booked and paid for separately: ask for a slot as soon as you arrive.
The pool. Heated 20 m pool in the basement spa, decorated with blue, green and gold mosaics and marble columns, plus a bubbling vitality pool.
A journalist from The Week who stayed at the hotel describes a heated 20-metre pool in an underground spa. The rating is still based on only a few guest reviews.
Guide's tip. It's one of the few proper lap pools in central Rome: book early, as the hotel is small and in high demand.
The pool. Spa with a heated hydrotherapy pool and two small heated jet pools; indoor pool listed among the facilities.
The hot tub. Whirlpools at the spa.
I haven't found any reviews about the water temperature. One traveller reports that the spa was closed during their stay.
Guide's tip. Check the spa is open on your dates; under-16s aren't admitted according to TripAdvisor.
The pool. Indoor pool at the spa, in the basement, and a small rooftop pool.
Travellers mainly enjoy the rooftop pool in summer; none mentions the water temperature.
Guide's tip. To swim out of season, it's the spa's indoor pool you want: ask for its opening hours.
The pool. Indoor pool at the spa (no under-14s).
A 2025 review regrets the lack of a pool in the courtyard, which suggests the spa pool is small. Nothing on the temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the pool's size and access confirmed before booking for it.
The pool. Roman-inspired spa with indoor pool, hammam and sauna.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask whether spa access is included in your rate.
The pool. Indoor pool in the Grand Spa, as well as two outdoor pools (one for children) and plunge pools.
TripAdvisor lists the hotel among Rome's hotels with a heated pool (4.5/5, 7,680 reviews). On Kayak the pool category scores 9/10, but none of the visible reviews mention the temperature.
Guide's tip. The hotel is a long way from the historic centre: rely on the shuttle or a taxi. For a warm swim out of season, aim for the spa's indoor pool.
The pool. Heated indoor pool in the Prince Spa, with sauna and hammam, plus an outdoor pool surrounded by greenery.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The outdoor pool isn't advertised as heated: outside summer, go for the spa pool.
The pool. Saltwater hydrotherapy pool in the 600 m² spa, with sauna and hammam; hot tub listed.
The hot tub. Hot tub at the spa.
One traveller found the pool unavailable in 2021, another thought the jacuzzi a bit dated. Nothing on the temperature.
Guide's tip. It's more of a relaxation pool than a swimming pool: don't count on doing lengths.
The pool. Indoor pool at the spa (no under-16s); outdoor pool and children's pool open from June to September.
Two travellers (2017 and 2022) found the pool cold, without saying which one; the outdoor pool isn't advertised as heated.
Guide's tip. Outside summer, only the indoor pool is open: get confirmation that it's heated.
These places don't have a confirmed heated pool, but they do have a hot tub: the water is hot all year round. A good way to relax in the warm.
These places were suggested to us directly by their owners. The heated pool is declared by them; they don't yet have enough guest reviews to join the selection.
In my selection, the top-rated is Lunetta Hotel & Spa (Hotel), with 4.7/5 (1,430 reviews · TripAdvisor). Next come A.Roma Lifestyle Hotel (4.6/5) and Trilussa Palace Hotel Congress & Spa (4.6/5).
Yes at A.Roma Lifestyle Hotel: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. Lunetta Hotel & Spa, Bvlgari Hotel Roma and Palazzo Montemartini Rome, A Radisson Collection Hotel have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Rome gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Palazzo Montemartini Rome, A Radisson Collection Hotel and Hotel de Russie, a Rocco Forte Hotel also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool.
The word "heated" on a booking page isn't enough. Every place must have a rating of at least 8/10 (or 4/5) and carries one of these four levels.
Guests mention the heated water in their reviews, with the season when they say so.
A journalist or guide who stayed there describes the heated pool.
The hotel or the platform says so, but I haven't yet found a review that confirms it.
Heating isn't specified, but the water is sheltered from the wind and cold air. Ask for the temperature before you book.
I left these out because guests report water colder than advertised, or because no heating or indoor pool is mentioned.
| Place | What the sources say | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Westin Excelsior, Rome | Small heated indoor pool at the spa, according to The Telegraph | 7,6/10 | Rating below 8/10 (Kayak) |
| Rome Marriott Park Hotel | Outdoor pool, no mention of heating; spa reported closed for works. | 7,5/10 | Rating below 8/10 |
| Hyatt Regency Rome Central | Seasonal outdoor pool, no mention of heating. | null | Heating not confirmed |
| All Time Relais & Sport Hotel | Indoor pool with a retractable roof. | 3,9/5 | Rating below 8/10 |
Sources: Kayak, Tripexpert, Kayak, Expedia, TripAdvisor.
