I travel a fair amount for business and am always looking for hotels with a legitimate pool, i.e. not something that resembles a hot tub. Thought others might have the same problem so thought I would start a thread to keep everyone informed of my experiences and others can post theirs too.
Atlanta - Marriott Marquis (downtown). They have a pool that is oddly shaped. Not rectangular, closer to a large triangle, about 15 yards on each side. You can't really do laps but can hug the wall and swim almost in circles, assuming no one is in your way.
Boston - Copley Square Marriott (Back Bay). They have a legit 25 m pool with lap lanes.
Indianapolis - Courtyard Marriott (by the Capital). Their "pool" is probably less than 10 m long. Don't waste your time.
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Hawaii (Big Island - Kona side)
Four Seasons Hotel. 4 lane 25 meter outdoor pool with pace clocks.
Singapore (I go there all the time for my job)
Don't need hotel pools becasue the city has 21 outdoor pools. Most are 8 lane 50 meters. It costs 1 Sing Dollar to get in. They have lap swimming (mostly) from 0600-2100 straight through. If you time it right, you may be able to swim at the Toa Payoh (sp) complex with the Singapore national team. Only problem is the water is REALLY hot because Singapore is about 100 miles south of the equator... so plan a workout where the heat won't be as much of a factor.
Hawaii (Big Island - Kona side)
Four Seasons Hotel. 4 lane 25 meter outdoor pool with pace clocks.
Singapore (I go there all the time for my job)
Don't need hotel pools becasue the city has 21 outdoor pools. Most are 8 lane 50 meters. It costs 1 Sing Dollar to get in. They have lap swimming (mostly) from 0600-2100 straight through. If you time it right, you may be able to swim at the Toa Payoh (sp) complex with the Singapore national team. Only problem is the water is REALLY hot because Singapore is about 100 miles south of the equator... so plan a workout where the heat won't be as much of a factor.
