The Shay rooftop pool
Rooftop pool deck with loungers, but no published access rules
No. 6 of 7 on our Santa Monica rooftop pools list, in Lucerne - Higuera.
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- Who can swim
- Access not published
- Day pass
- No
- Heated
- Not published
- Season
- Not published
Treat The Shay as a maybe. It has a rooftop pool deck with lounge chairs and umbrellas, yet who can swim, the hours, the heating and any day pass are all unpublished.
The pool
At 8801 Washington Blvd in Culver City, the roof carries a pool deck with lounge chairs and umbrellas. The hotel also has a fitness center alongside the terrace and shared lounge. The catch is that access rules aren't published.
Our take
No pool on our list gives us less to go on than The Shay. Day pass sellers don't list it, unlike Santa Monica Proper or SLS. The other Hyatt, Hyatt Place LAX, is guests-only and heated, but that tells you nothing about The Shay's rules.
Assume it is for hotel guests until the hotel says otherwise. Call before you plan a visit.
Good to know
- Rooftop deck with lounge chairs and umbrellas
- Fitness center alongside the terrace and lounge
The catches
- Access rules aren't published
- No hours, floor, heating or day pass price
Best forTravelers booked into the hotel who want a pool deck.
Skip it ifYou need a confirmed day pass, hours or heating.
Getting in
Who can use the pool isn't published. No day pass is listed, and no age rules are given.
Call the hotel to ask whether non-guests can swim before you plan a trip.
Before you go. Call the hotel and ask if outside visitors can swim, and what hours apply.
Pool facts
| Where the pool is | Rooftop pool deck |
|---|---|
| Loungers and shade | Lounge chairs and umbrellas on the pool deck |
| The view | Stunning views from the rooftop pool |
| Rooftop bar | Rooftop bar with dining area next to the pool |
| Who can swim | The hotel does not publish who can swim. Ask before you go. |
| Heated | Not published by the hotel |
| Season | Not published by the hotel |
Location and contact
| Address | 8801 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232Open in Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Area | Lucerne - Higuera |
| Pool level | Rooftop |
| Hotel class | 4 stars |
| Google rating | 4.5 from 415 reviews Ratings are for the whole hotel, not just the pool. |
| Phone | +1424-361-6700 |
| Website | hyatt.com |
Can non-guests swim at The Shay?
Access rules aren't published and no day pass is listed. Call to ask.
Is the pool heated?
Heating isn't published.
What floor is the pool on?
No floor is published. The pool deck is on the roof.
Is the pool open in winter?
The hotel doesn't publish a season. January highs average 16.7°C, so ask about heating.
Other rooftop pools in Santa Monica
Hyatt Place LAX/Century BlvdHeated rooftop pool for guests only, beside LAX. Hotel guests only. Santa Monica ProperLowest published day pass on our list, with cabanas and a fireplace bar. Non-guests can swim. Le Parc Suite HotelSkydeck pool with cabanas and skyline views, sold by ResortPass. Non-guests can swim. Kimpton Hotel WilshireA 3-foot dipping pool by a fire pit, open to day-pass guests. Non-guests can swim.