Sofitel Barcelona Skipper rooftop pool
Sea views over the Mediterranean from a guests-only roof pool
No. 4 of 32 on our Barcelona rooftop pools list, in Ciutat Vella.
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- Who can swim
- Hotel guests only
- Day pass
- No
- Heated
- Not published
- Season
- Not published
Sofitel Skipper is the pick for sea views rather than city views. The ElCielo rooftop pool looks out over the Mediterranean, and you can only use it by booking a stay.
The pool
Up on the roof of the Sofitel on Av. del Litoral, the ElCielo pool has sweeping Mediterranean views. The Lounge at ElCielo serves cocktails and local tapas beside it. The catch is that the hotel doesn't publish the floor or exact hours.
Our take
Grand Hotel Central and H10 Cubik look at the cathedral and the city. Sofitel faces the sea, which sets it apart on our list. Weekend live DJ sessions at the rooftop bar also give it a livelier feel than a guests-only pool might suggest.
The downside is thin detail on timing. The hotel says only that pools typically open from morning until sunset, with no exact times, and publishes no floor or season. Ask before you arrange a morning swim.
Good to know
- Sweeping Mediterranean views from the rooftop pool
- Rooftop bar with cocktails and local tapas
- Live DJ sessions on weekends
The catches
- Floor and exact pool hours aren't published
- Guests only, with no day pass
Best forGuests who want Mediterranean views from the pool and a bar next to it.
Skip it ifYou want a published floor, exact hours or a way in without a room.
Getting in
Only hotel guests can swim, by booking a stay. The hotel lists no day pass for the rooftop pool.
Pools typically open morning until sunset, with no exact times given. Age rules and a seasonal closure aren't published.
Tips
- Weekends bring live DJ sessions to the rooftop bar, so pick a weekday if you'd rather have less music.
- Ask the hotel for exact opening times when you book, since only "morning until sunset" is stated.
Before you go. Don't confuse the two pools: the Blue Pool is on the ground floor, and ElCielo is the one on the roof.
Pool facts and where they come from
Facts marked "unconfirmed" come from a travel guide or booking site, not from the hotel. Check them with the hotel before you plan around them.
| Where the pool is | Rooftop (ElCielo Swimming Pool) Source: the hotel's website |
|---|---|
| Pool type | Rooftop cocktail pool with a sitting area Unconfirmed: from theluxuryeditor.com, not the hotel |
| Who can swim | Hotel guests only, by booking a stay at the hotel Source: the hotel's website |
| Hours | Pools typically open morning until sunset (no exact times given) Source: the hotel's website |
| Loungers and shade | Sunbeds around the swimming pool Unconfirmed: from theluxuryeditor.com, not the hotel |
| The view | Sweeping sea views over the Mediterranean Source: the hotel's website |
| Rooftop bar | The Lounge at ElCielo Rooftop Pool Bar Source: the hotel's website |
| Heated | Not published by the hotel |
| Season | Not published by the hotel |
Location and contact
| Address | Av. del Litoral, 10, Ciutat Vella, 08005 BarcelonaOpen in Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Area | Ciutat Vella |
| Pool level | Rooftop |
| Hotel class | 5 stars |
| Google rating | 4.6 from 1,302 reviews Ratings are for the whole hotel, not just the pool. |
| Phone | +34932216565 |
| Website | sofitel.accor.com |
Sofitel Barcelona Skipper pool: questions people ask
Can non-guests swim at Sofitel Barcelona Skipper?
No. Rooftop pool access goes to guests who book a stay at the hotel.
What floor is the Sofitel Barcelona Skipper rooftop pool on?
The hotel doesn't publish the floor. It's the ElCielo pool on the roof, and the ground-floor Blue Pool is a different one.
When is the Sofitel Barcelona Skipper pool open?
The pools typically open from morning until sunset. The hotel gives no exact times.
Is the Sofitel Barcelona Skipper rooftop pool heated?
The hotel doesn't say whether it's heated. It describes two saltwater outdoor pools.