Holiday Inn Chicago-Downtown rooftop pool
Seasonal outdoor rooftop pool, May to October, with skyline views
No. 11 of 12 on our Chicago rooftop pools list, in Near West Side.
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- Who can swim
- Hotel guests only
- Day pass
- No
- Heated
- Not published
- Season
- Open May to October
A sensible choice for a rooftop pool with skyline views and a published May to October season. No day pass is listed, so it works for guests rather than drop-in swimmers.
The pool
At 506 W Harrison St on the Near West Side, Holiday Inn & Suites Chicago-Downtown has an outdoor pool at rooftop level. It is open May to October, with sweeping skyline views. The floor isn't published, and the hotel's own FAQ says it has no pool.
Our take
It is one of the few pools on our list that publishes both its season and its roof position. Like Level, it is seasonal, but it runs through October rather than stopping in summer, so it suits a September trip, including festival weekends like the Chicago Jazz Festival in early September.
The catch is conflicting information. The hotel's FAQ says there's no pool while its other pages describe one. Call to confirm before booking, and ask about access since no day pass is listed.
Good to know
- Open May to October
- Skyline views from rooftop level
- Pool route from the public entrance is wheelchair accessible
The catches
- Hotel FAQ says it has no pool
- No day pass listed; floor isn't published
Best forEarly-autumn visitors who want a skyline view from a seasonal rooftop pool.
Skip it ifYou need a day pass or you're traveling between November and April.
Getting in
No day pass is listed, so expect to be a hotel guest. Detailed access rules and age limits aren't published.
The pool is wheelchair accessible, and so is the route from the public entrance.
Tips
- Book between May and October, and phone to confirm the pool is open for your dates.
Before you go. Call the hotel first, because its own FAQ states there is no pool while other pages describe one.
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 Source: the hotel's website |
|---|---|
| Pool type | Outdoor Source: the hotel's website |
| Who can swim | Guests only, per seasonal outdoor pool statement Unconfirmed: from google.com, not the hotel |
| Season | Open May to October Source: the hotel's website |
| The view | Sweeping skyline views from the rooftop-level outdoor pool Source: the hotel's website |
| Heated | Not published by the hotel |
Location and contact
| Address | 506 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607Open in Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Area | Near West Side |
| Pool level | Rooftop |
| Hotel class | 3 stars |
| Google rating | 3.8 from 1,672 reviews Ratings are for the whole hotel, not just the pool. |
| Phone | +1312-957-9100 |
| Website | ihg.com |
Holiday Inn Chicago-Downtown pool: questions people ask
Is the Holiday Inn Chicago-Downtown pool open in winter?
No, the outdoor rooftop pool is open May to October.
Can non-guests swim there?
No day pass is listed, so expect guests only. Detailed access rules aren't published.
Does the hotel really have a pool?
Its pool pages describe a seasonal outdoor rooftop pool, but the hotel's FAQ says there's no pool. Confirm by phone before booking.
Is the pool accessible?
Yes, the pool is wheelchair accessible, and so is the route from the public entrance.