500 Lake Shore rooftop pool
Rooftop pool and cabanas facing Lake Michigan
No. 8 of 12 on our Chicago rooftop pools list, in Streeterville.
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- Who can swim
- Hotel guests only
- Day pass
- No
- Heated
- Not published
- Season
- Not published
Pick this one for the lake view: pool, cabanas and a fire pit on a rooftop sun terrace facing Lake Michigan in Streeterville. No day pass is listed, so plan on it being a guests-only deck.
The pool
In Streeterville, 500 Lake Shore puts a pool on its rooftop sun terrace. Cabanas stand beside the pool and a fire pit sits on the terrace, all facing Lake Michigan. The floor, season and hours aren't published.
Our take
The lake outlook is the draw. Few pools on our list name Lake Michigan as the view, and the cabanas sit right by the water.
The catch is the missing detail. There's no floor, no season and no day pass price, so you can't judge when it is open. Compared with the DoubleTree, also in Streeterville, which lists passes from $30, this is a pool you get to by staying or knowing someone.
Good to know
- Cabanas beside the rooftop pool
- Fire pit on the sun terrace
- Lake Michigan views from the deck
- Equinox runs the fitness center
The catches
- No day pass is listed
- Floor, season and hours aren't published
Best forVisitors who want a lake view from the pool and are happy to stay on site.
Skip it ifYou need a day pass, or a published season and hours.
Getting in
No day pass is listed, and the access rules aren't published in detail. Treat the pool as a guests-only amenity.
Nothing is published about age rules or hours.
Tips
- Ask about pool dates and hours before you book, since neither is published.
Before you go. Confirm that you can use the rooftop pool and when it opens, because the season and access rules aren't published.
Pool facts
| Where the pool is | Rooftop sun terrace |
|---|---|
| Pool type | Rooftop pool with cabanas |
| Who can swim | Residents (listed amenity: rooftop pool and shaded cabanas) |
| The view | Rooftop pool and cabanas overlooking Lake Michigan |
| Heated | Not published by the hotel |
| Season | Not published by the hotel |
Location and contact
| Address | 500 Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611Open in Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Area | Streeterville |
| Pool level | Rooftop |
| Google rating | 4.6 from 143 reviews Ratings are for the whole hotel, not just the pool. |
| Phone | +1312-380-0623 |
| Website | relatedrentals.com |
Can I swim at 500 Lake Shore without staying?
No day pass is listed, so plan on guests-only access. The detailed access rules aren't published.
What does the pool overlook?
Lake Michigan. Cabanas and a fire pit share the rooftop sun terrace with the pool, which faces the lake.
Is the pool heated?
Heating isn't published. Ask first if you plan to swim in cooler months.
What floor is the pool on?
The floor isn't published. It is on the rooftop sun terrace.
Other rooftop pools in Chicago
AurelienResidents-only rooftop sundeck with pillow-top beds and skyline views. Hotel guests only. The Saint GrandStreeterville rooftop pool deck with cabanas, few details published. Access not published. Holiday Inn Chicago-DowntownSeasonal outdoor rooftop pool, May to October, with skyline views. Hotel guests only. Best Western River NorthPool listed, but the hotel publishes almost nothing about it. Access not published.