Kimpton Hotel Wilshire rooftop pool
A 3-foot dipping pool by a fire pit, open to day-pass guests
No. 3 of 7 on our Santa Monica rooftop pools list, in Beverly Grove.
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- Who can swim
- Non-guests can swim
- Day pass
- Sold, price varies
- Heated
- Heated
- Season
- Open year round
Choose this one to lounge, not to swim laps. The rooftop pool is a 3-foot-deep dipping pool, open 8am to 5pm, and day passes sell on the hotel's own site.
The pool
At 6317 Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles, the pool sits up on the roof and is reached by elevator. It is a dipping pool beside a fire pit and cabanas, with Hollywood Hills views. The catch is the depth: 3 feet.
Our take
Kimpton is the pick on our list for a social afternoon. Weekends bring music and a party atmosphere, and Videre serves poolside food and drinks. It has none of the long-pool appeal of a larger deck like Santa Monica Proper.
The downside is that it is built for lounging, and weekends can be loud. The day pass price isn't published, and the floor isn't either. Kids can swim, but no separate kids' pool is mentioned.
Good to know
- Rooftop pool reached by elevator
- Open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
- Day passes sell directly on hotelwilshire.com
- Kids can swim in the pool
The catches
- Only 3 feet deep, so it is a dipping pool
- Day pass price isn't published
Best forFriends who want a poolside afternoon with food, drinks and a fire pit.
Skip it ifYou want to swim lengths or need a quiet weekend deck.
Getting in
Day passes on hotelwilshire.com cover non-guests, and hotel guests can swim too. The price isn't shown. The pass covers rooftop pool access plus either a lounge chair or a workspace pass.
Kids can use the rooftop pool. The hotel doesn't publish a minimum age.
Day pass. Passes are sold on hotelwilshire.com; check the price for your date there. See passes.
Tips
- Weekdays are quieter, since weekends bring music and a party atmosphere.
- Arrive before 5:00 p.m. closing, and book the pass first on hotelwilshire.com.
Before you go. Look at the price on hotelwilshire.com before you plan the day. It isn't published elsewhere, and the heating isn't stated by the hotel.
Pool facts
| Where the pool is | Rooftop, reached by elevator |
|---|---|
| Pool type | 3-foot deep dipping pool |
| Who can swim | Guests, plus non-guests with a day pass |
| Hours | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Season | Open year round |
| Heated | Heated |
| Loungers and shade | Cabanas, sun loungers, and tables with chairs |
| Day pass includes | Rooftop pool access, lounge chair, or workspace pass |
| The view | Beverly Hills and Hollywood Hills views |
| Rooftop bar | Videre restaurant serves poolside food and drinks |
| Bar open to non-guests | Anyone can visit during the day for drinks and bites |
Location and contact
| Address | 6317 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048Open in Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Area | Beverly Grove |
| Pool level | Rooftop |
| Hotel class | 4 stars |
| Google rating | 4.1 from 782 reviews Ratings are for the whole hotel, not just the pool. |
| Phone | +1323-852-6000 |
| Website | hotelwilshire.com |
Can non-guests swim at Kimpton Hotel Wilshire?
Yes, through a day pass on hotelwilshire.com. The price isn't shown.
How deep is the pool?
The pool is 3 feet deep. The hotel calls it a dipping pool.
What are the pool hours?
The hotel's own page gives 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Can kids use the pool?
Yes, kids can swim in the rooftop pool. No separate kids' pool is mentioned.
Other rooftop pools in Santa Monica
SLS Hotel Beverly HillsRooftop pool with cabanas for up to 10 and daybeds. Non-guests can swim. West Hollywood EDITIONPriciest published day pass on the list, with a full-service spa. Non-guests can swim. The ShayRooftop pool deck with loungers, but no published access rules. Access not published. Hyatt Place LAX/Century BlvdHeated rooftop pool for guests only, beside LAX. Hotel guests only.