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 the Vosges, you swim in warm water in the spas of hotels in Gérardmer and Remiremont or in chalets with indoor pools. Here are the 7 hotels I've selected in the Vosges, all rated at least 8/10; I particularly recommend Le Chapitre Hotel & Spa – Best Western Premier, L'Echappée Vosgienne and Best Western Plus La Fayette Hotel et Spa.
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.
7 places shown
The pool. Heated indoor pool linked to an outdoor pool (you can swim from one to the other), in a 1,000 m² spa with jacuzzi, hammam and sauna.
The hot tub. Jacuzzis in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The spa also offers a day package with lunch, useful if you're staying elsewhere.
The pool. The Expedia photos show an indoor pool.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. The rating is based on very few reviews.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. Heated indoor pool, with jacuzzi according to Ebookers.
The hot tub. Hot tub.
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. Indoor pool open from 7.30 am to 9.30 pm, with jacuzzi.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi.
One guest notes that the water wasn't cold. Another found the pool out of order during their stay, without having been warned.
Guide's tip. Ask before you arrive whether the pool is actually in service.
The pool. Stainless-steel indoor pool, with sauna, hammam, jacuzzi and a Nordic bath facing the fir trees.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi and Nordic bath.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. An Expedia photo shows an indoor pool. Heating isn't specified.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature.
Guide's tip. The pool is indoors but its temperature isn't stated: ask before you book.
The pool. Heated indoor pool (described as “tempered” in the Staycation FAQ), with jacuzzi, sauna and hammam, and a terrace over the lake.
The hot tub. Jacuzzi in the spa.
I haven't yet found guest reviews that mention the water temperature. Staycation shows 9.5/10 from 48 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.
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 Le Chapitre Hotel & Spa – Best Western Premier (Hotel), with 9.8/10 (369 reviews · Staycation). Next come L'Echappée Vosgienne (8.8/10) and Best Western Plus La Fayette Hotel et Spa (9.5/10).
None of the places selected in the Vosges clearly advertises a pool heated all year round. Le Chapitre Hotel & Spa – Best Western Premier, L'Echappée Vosgienne and Best Western Plus La Fayette Hotel et Spa have an indoor pool, sheltered from the wind. Either way, ask for the heating dates before you book.
None of the places selected in the Vosges gives a precise temperature. Ask the property before booking, especially out of season.
Yes: Le Chapitre Hotel & Spa – Best Western Premier, Best Western Plus La Fayette Hotel et Spa and Hôtel Les Vallées 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logis Hôtel l'Orée du Bois (Vittel) | Indoor pool and wellness centre | 7,7/10 | Rating too low (23 Trip.com reviews) |
| Hôtel d'Angleterre (Vittel) | Indoor pool and sauna | 7,7/10 | Rating too low (38 Trip.com reviews) |
Sources: TripAdvisor (liste), Avygeo, Trip.com (liste).
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