Versailles is laid out around its palace and park, surrounded by the forests and valleys of the Yvelines and Hauts-de-Seine. People often come for a weekend, whatever the season. The selection brings together hotels with indoor pools, within the palace grounds, on the edge of the park or in Saint-Cloud and Jouy-en-Josas. I've selected 4 places, all rated at least 8/10; the top-rated is Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle (4.8/5).
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Places are ranked from highest to lowest rated. The yellow bubble shows the advertised water temperature, when it's known.
4 places shown
The pool. Indoor pool, mentioned by guests on TripAdvisor, who note the toys provided for children. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. A very exclusive address: book well in advance.
The pool. Staycation advertises a heated indoor pool and a fitness room.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Handy for combining Paris and Versailles: ask about the pool opening hours.
The pool. Sothys spa with indoor and outdoor pools, sauna and hammam, according to Staycation. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The outdoor pool depends on the season: the rest of the time, rely on the covered pool.
The pool. Heated indoor pool with Greek columns, in the 2,800 m² Guerlain spa, according to Staycation; Kayak also mentions the indoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Kayak shows 8.1/10 from 2,298 reviews.
Guide's tip. Staycation also offers day packages with pool access.
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 Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle (Hotel), with 4.8/5 (146 reviews · TripAdvisor). Next come Les Jardins de Saint-Cloud (8.7/10) and Dolce by Wyndham Versailles – Domaine du Montcel (9.2/10).
None of the places selected in Versailles and west of Paris clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle, Les Jardins de Saint-Cloud and Dolce by Wyndham Versailles – Domaine du Montcel have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Versailles and west of Paris gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Paris Hippodrome de Saint-Cloud | Outdoor pool, hammam and sauna | 9,0/10 | Heating not confirmed |
| Le Relais de la Malmaison | Pool closing at 20:00, type not specified | 3,8/5 | Rating too low (TripAdvisor) |
Sources: Staycation (liste), TripAdvisor (liste).
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