The Cooper rooftop pool
French Quarter infinity pool with clear guests-only rules
No. 3 of 5 on our Charleston rooftop pools list, in French Quarter.
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- Who can swim
- Hotel guests only
- Day pass
- No
- Heated
- Not published
- Season
- Open year-round, may close in inclement weather
The Cooper suits guests who want an infinity pool in the French Quarter and clear rules. It's on the 4th floor, guests only and open all year, though bad weather may close it.
The pool
Only hotel guests can swim here, and the pool may close in inclement weather. It is an infinity pool on the roof, 4th floor, at 176 Concord St in the French Quarter. Guests can also use Bar Marti, the poolside bar, which sits on that same level.
Our take
The Cooper is one of two guests-only pools in the French Quarter on our list, with Market Pavilion Hotel. It publishes more: the floor, year-round opening and an age rule.
Weather is the downside. The hotel warns of closures in inclement weather, and it doesn't publish a heating policy. In the cooler months, with January highs averaging 15.7°C, Hotel Bennett is the safer choice.
Good to know
- 4th floor rooftop infinity pool
- Open year-round
- Poolside Bar Marti on the same level
The catches
- May close in inclement weather
- Heating is not published
Best forGuests who want an infinity pool in the French Quarter with a poolside bar.
Skip it ifYou want a pool the hotel states is heated, or one open to non-guests.
Getting in
Only hotel guests can swim, and Bar Marti is exclusive to guests too. No day pass is sold.
Children under 16 need an adult with them at all times. Guests arriving before check-in may use pool access, based on availability.
Tips
- Arriving early? Ask about pool access before check-in, which is based on availability.
- Check the forecast on the day, since bad weather can close the pool.
Before you go. For a swim outside summer, ask the hotel whether the pool is heated, since it doesn't publish this.
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, fourth floor, beside the infinity pool Source: the hotel's website |
|---|---|
| Pool type | Rooftop infinity pool Source: the hotel's website |
| Who can swim | Hotel guests only Source: the hotel's website |
| Hours | Pool described as relaxed from morning through sunset Unconfirmed: from google.com, not the hotel |
| Season | Open year-round, may close in inclement weather Source: the hotel's website |
| Age rules | Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult at all times Source: the hotel's website |
| Loungers and shade | Sun loungers, day beds and cabanas on the sun deck Unconfirmed: from travelandleisure.com, not the hotel |
| The view | Overlooks the waterfront Unconfirmed: from travelandleisure.com, not the hotel |
| Rooftop bar | Bar Marti, rooftop poolside bar on the fourth floor Source: the hotel's website |
| Bar open to non-guests | No, Bar Marti is exclusive to hotel guests Source: the hotel's website |
| Heated | Not published by the hotel |
Location and contact
| Address | 176 Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401Open in Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Area | French Quarter |
| Pool level | 4th floor |
| Google rating | 4.8 from 144 reviews Ratings are for the whole hotel, not just the pool. |
| Phone | +1843-619-2500 |
| Website | thecooper.com |
The Cooper pool: questions people ask
Can non-guests swim at The Cooper?
No. Hotel guests only, both at the pool and at Bar Marti.
What floor is The Cooper pool on?
The fourth floor, on the rooftop beside the infinity pool.
Is The Cooper pool open in winter?
Yes, it is open year-round, but it may close in inclement weather.
Can children use the pool at The Cooper?
Yes, with an adult. Anyone under 16 must have an adult with them at all times.