With a hotel there's no need to ask for the heating or look after the pool: you just go down for a swim. In Madrid, almost all the places selected are in the centre, between Puerta del Sol, Gran Vía and the Prado. Here are the 10 hotels I've selected in Madrid, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Four Seasons Hotel Madrid, Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid and Madrid Marriott Auditorium Hotel & Conference Center.
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.
10 places shown
The pool. Indoor pool open from 7 am to 9 pm, with a sauna. No jacuzzi, according to the listing.
Reviews praise the cleanliness, the staff and the location. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the pool or the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The hours (7 am – 9 pm) allow for an early swim before sightseeing: handy right in the centre.
The pool. Indoor pool within the spa. The Hotel Guru presents it as a peaceful escape from the bustle of the city.
One guest found the gym, pool and spa immaculate; another wished the pool area stayed open later in the evening. No reviews mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool closes before 11 pm: plan your swim for late afternoon rather than after dinner.
The pool. Indoor pool and outdoor pool, with sauna. Heating and the opening season aren't specified.
One family says their daughter loved the pool. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. An out-of-town hotel, handy for the airport or a conference: to see the centre, you'll need public transport.
The pool. Covered pool in the spa, with a swimming lane. The spa (over-18s only) adds hydromassage pools, jacuzzis, bubble loungers, a sauna and a hammam. Heating isn't specified.
The hot tub. Jacuzzis and hydromassage pools in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the pool or the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The spa is adults only: if you're travelling with kids, ask whether children can use the covered pool.
The pool. Narrow heated indoor pool in La Capsule spa, at garden level, with hammam, sauna, ice bath and flotation tank.
Mr & Mrs Smith's reviewer, who spent 48 hours there, describes a tranquil morning swim in this heated pool. A Travelocity guest enjoyed the spa treatments.
Guide's tip. The pool is more for relaxing than for swimming lengths. The listing flags works on the pool from 4 to 6 June 2027.
The pool. Indoor pool advertised as heated by the hotel, with a sauna. Free for guests in one-hour slots, which can be extended depending on how busy it is. Wheelchair-accessible pool, with a hoist.
One guest enjoyed the pool area as a place to unwind. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Book your one-hour slot as soon as you arrive; children are only allowed between 12 pm and 5 pm.
The pool. Indoor pool and spa with hot tub, hammam and steam bath. The spa is charged at €35 a night according to the listing.
The hot tub. Hot tub in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the pool or the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The spa costs extra and is off-limits to under-14s: check what's included in your rate.
The pool. Indoor pool, with a sauna. Heating isn't specified.
Some guests find the pool and spa area small but relaxing, and see it as a bonus. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is small: go early or late in the day to enjoy it in peace.
The pool. Covered pool. The listing specifies neither heating nor opening hours.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the pool or the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Ask the hotel for the covered pool's opening hours before you book.
The pool. Heated indoor pool in the basement, set in former coal cellars with the original brick walls and arches, open year-round from 7 am to 11 pm (under-18s 7 am to 4 pm). On the roof, a seasonal 13.2 m × 2 m outdoor pool, generally open June to September.
The review summary says guests like the pool and the spa. I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. Travelling with kids? Note that children can only use the indoor pool until 4 pm.
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. Seasonal outdoor rooftop pool, heating not specified. Full spa with hot tub, sauna and hammam.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the pool or the hot tub.
Guide's tip. The rooftop pool is seasonal: in winter, plan on the spa instead. Check with reception before using the pool.
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 Four Seasons Hotel Madrid (Hotel), with 9.8/10 (391 reviews · Orbitz). Next come Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid (9.8/10) and Madrid Marriott Auditorium Hotel & Conference Center (8.8/10).
Yes at Pestana Collection Plaza Mayor: the pool is advertised as heated all year round. Four Seasons Hotel Madrid, Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid and Madrid Marriott Auditorium Hotel & Conference Center have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in Madrid gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding and URSO Hotel & Spa also have a hot tub in addition to the heated pool. No confirmed heated pool, but a hot tub: VP Plaza España Design.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospes Puerta de Alcalá | Some guides mention an indoor pool at the Bodyna spa, but the Orbitz listing says there is no indoor pool. | 9,2/10 | Pool not confirmed by the booking listing |
| Hotel Riu Plaza España | Outdoor pool high up; the hotel states it is not heated in winter. | 9,4/10 | Pool not heated in winter, according to the hotel |
| Catalonia Gran Vía | Small seasonal outdoor pool (May to October); one guest describes it as freezing. | 8,8/10 | Guests report cold water, seasonal outdoor pool |
| Palacio de los Duques, a Gran Meliá Hotel | Outdoor pool; neither heating nor season specified. | 9,3/10 | Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only) |
| Eurostars Suites Mirasierra | Outdoor pool; the jacuzzi mentioned belongs to a suite. | 9,0/10 | Heating confirmed nowhere (outdoor pool only) |
| Wellington Hotel & Spa Madrid | Outdoor pool at the Le Max club, open in summer. | null | Seasonal outdoor pool, heating not confirmed |
Sources: Orbitz, TripExpert, Airbnb, Site officiel Riu, Travelocity, Kayak, Kayak, esMadrid.
