A large outdoor pool, a covered pool in the spa, or both: hotels are often the best equipped for a warm swim. In Lille, heated pools are split between a few central hotels and lofts or gîtes with private pools in the metropolitan area. Here are the 3 hotels I've selected in Lille and its metropolitan area, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Hôtel & Spa Oceania Lille Les Augustins, A L'origine and L'Hermitage Gantois, Autograph Collection.
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.
3 places shown
The pool. Heated stainless-steel pool (“tempered” according to the FAQ), set in a former bank vault, with a sauna.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period and water temperature confirmed before you book.
The pool. Heated indoor pool, according to Expedia.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period and water temperature confirmed before you book.
The pool. Large heated indoor pool and hammam, according to Staycation; Expedia also mentions a spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Staycation shows 8.8/10 from 474 reviews.
Guide's tip. Get the heating period and water temperature confirmed before you book.
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.
The hot tub. An Expedia photo shows a room with a glass-walled whirlpool bath. No pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask which rooms have the whirlpool bath before you book.
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 Hôtel & Spa Oceania Lille Les Augustins (Hotel), with 9.4/10 (127 reviews · Staycation). Next come A L'origine (8.4/10) and L'Hermitage Gantois, Autograph Collection (9.0/10).
None of the places selected in Lille and its metropolitan area clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Hôtel & Spa Oceania Lille Les Augustins, A L'origine and L'Hermitage Gantois, Autograph Collection have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Lille and its metropolitan area gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: Le Comptoir industriel.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novotel Lille Aéroport | Seasonal outdoor pool | 10/10 | Heating not confirmed and only one review |
Sources: Staycation (liste).
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