Weather in Las Vegas can be a mixed bag when it comes to lounging by the pool -- in the winter, cool temperatures might have you headed indoors while soaring summer temps increase your risk of a vicious sunburn. If you want to swim in any type of weather, book a room at a Las Vegas hotel that hosts an indoor pool -- though, there are a fewer of them than you might think, and none of them are located on the famous Las Vegas strip.
Best Western Plus Las Vegas West lies less than 10 miles west of the Strip, just outside the Canyon Gate Country Club. The hotel's indoor pool never closes, enabling you to take a swim whenever the mood hits. The L-shaped pool has a hot-tub tucked inside the inner angle of the L, allowing parents to keep an eye on older children while soaking in the jets. The pool area has large windows to let in light. The hotel provides other amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a complimentary full breakfast, fitness room and pet accommodations.
It the clanging of one-armed bandits leaves your head ringing, book a quiet getaway in the non-gaming Platinum Hotel and Spa. Found just 2 miles north of the strip, the hotel provides a smoke-free, tranquil environment. The rooftop pool has indoor and outdoor areas connected by a swim-through passage. After dark, enjoy relaxing around a tabletop fire pit with a view of city lights and the desert sunset on the hotel's outdoor patio. Suites come with a full kitchen, living room area and one king or two queen beds.
Relax in an indoor S-shaped pool at the Embassy Suites Convention Center Las Vegas, located just 2 miles east of the strip. Large floor-to-ceiling windows look onto the outdoor pool and spa area, and sliding doors open to let in fresh air during nice weather. The pool areas -- along with the hotel's other amenities -- accommodate wheelchairs. The hotel provides a full cooked-to-order breakfast each morning and a nightly reception with complimentary beverages and appetizers. Get your blood pumping at an on-site fitness room, keep up with the office at the hotel business center and wrap up the day in a two-room suite.
Just 1.5 miles west of the strip, Palms Resort and Casino has three guest towers with an array of swimming options. While it's technically not an indoor pool, the Palms Place Pool on the sixth floor has areas of shaded waters that let you escape harsh UV rays while enjoying the warm weather. You'll find waterfalls, gardens with tropical flowers and a hot tub beside this pool. The hotel's Drift Spa and Hammam has indoor hot and cool soaking pools, as well as a Steam bath, couple's treatment rooms and private garden lounges. Each of the hotel's three towers is individually themed -- the Palms Place has luxurious penthouses and suites, the Fantasy Tower specializes in themed suites, and the Ivory Tower has ultra-modern suites and bungalows.
