Best Nashville Hotels with Rooftop Bars and Pools
Where to swim, sip, and take in the skyline from the best rooftops in Music City.
Nashville’s Rooftop Scene
Nashville’s skyline has changed dramatically in the last decade. What was once a modest downtown is now a wall of glass and steel, and the hotels competing for that skyline have turned their rooftops into destinations.
But not all rooftops are created equal. Some hotels have a pool that happens to be on the roof. Others have built genuine rooftop experiences – the kind where you show up for a swim and stay for sunset cocktails because the view from 20 floors up makes leaving feel like a downgrade.
We’ve sorted through every rooftop in our Nashville database to find the hotels where the pool, the bar, and the view all deliver. Here’s what’s actually worth booking.
The Best of Both Worlds: Rooftop Pool and Bar
These are the properties where you don’t have to choose between a swim and a drink. Each one has a rooftop pool and a rooftop bar worth your time.
The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel
The Joseph sits at the top of Nashville’s hotel scene for a reason. The 21st-floor rooftop is an experience in itself – a pool with cabanas, a full-service bar at Denim, and weekend DJs that turn the deck into an elevated lounge without feeling like a nightclub. The views stretch across the entire downtown skyline. This is where Nashville’s luxury tier begins.
Best for: Couples, design-minded travelers, anyone who wants the best rooftop in the city.
W Nashville
The WET Deck at the W is Nashville’s most social rooftop. The pool runs hot with energy on weekends, the PROOF rooftop bar keeps the cocktails flowing, and the Music Row location puts you in the middle of the action. The vibe leans younger and louder than The Joseph – and that’s the point.
Best for: Bachelorette weekends, social travelers, anyone who wants a scene.
Four Seasons Nashville
The most refined rooftop in Nashville. The infinity pool on the 7th floor overlooks the Cumberland River – not the skyline, which makes it feel more like a private resort than a downtown hotel. Lumen, the rooftop bar, serves craft cocktails with the same understated elegance as the rest of the property. This is the Four Seasons, so nothing is accidental.
Best for: Couples, anniversary trips, travelers who want luxury without flash.
Grand Hyatt Nashville
Nashville’s tallest rooftop bar sits on the 25th floor at lou/na, and the view alone justifies the drink prices. The rooftop pool is a floor below, surrounded by loungers with unobstructed city views. The Grand Hyatt plays the scale card – everything feels big, polished, and slightly awe-inspiring. Nashville Yards at your doorstep is a bonus.
Best for: Business travelers mixing work and leisure, skyline obsessives, first-time Nashville visitors. Packing for a work trip? See our essential gear for working from your hotel.
Thompson Nashville
L.A. Jackson is the rooftop bar that put Nashville’s rooftop scene on the map. It’s as much a locals’ spot as a hotel bar, which says everything about the quality. The pool below offers panoramic views of the Gulch neighborhood, and the Thompson’s location puts you steps from some of the best restaurants in the city.
Best for: Foodies, Gulch explorers, anyone who values a world-class bar over a flashy pool.
Virgin Hotels Nashville
The Pool Club on the 14th floor delivers the full package – pool, bar, music, city views – at the most accessible price point on this list. Starting around $180/night puts Virgin in a different category from the $500+ properties above, but the rooftop experience doesn’t feel like a compromise. This is where smart travelers book.
Best for: Budget-conscious travelers who refuse to sacrifice the rooftop, groups, bachelorette parties.
Holston House Nashville
A downtown rooftop with craft cocktails, a pool with skyline views, and a location that’s walkable to everything on Broadway. Holston House doesn’t have the flash of the W or the polish of the Four Seasons, but it has something harder to find – character. The rooftop feels like it belongs to Nashville, not to a hotel chain.
Best for: Couples who want downtown without the corporate feel, cocktail enthusiasts.
Bobby Hotel
Bobby is the personality pick. The rooftop lounge is built around a restored vintage Greyhound bus – yes, a real one – and the seasonal pool hosts Sun & Done parties that draw both guests and locals. Nothing about Bobby is conventional, and that extends to the rooftop. It’s less polished than the properties above, but it’s more memorable.
Best for: Creative travelers, group trips, anyone tired of hotels that all look the same.
Every property above is independently rated on our Nashville hotel page, with scores, amenity breakdowns, and direct booking links.
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Best Rooftop Pools (Without a Rooftop Bar)
These hotels earn their spot on the pool alone. No dedicated rooftop bar, but the swimming is worth it.
The Westin Nashville
The 27th-floor pool at L27 Rooftop might be the most dramatic pool setting in Nashville. A glass-walled infinity-edge pool with panoramic city views – you can see the Cumberland River, the skyline, and the rolling hills beyond. The Westin doesn’t have a dedicated rooftop bar, but L27 Rooftop Lounge serves cocktails poolside, so the distinction is technical at best.
JW Marriott Nashville
The rooftop pool here is heated and open year-round – a genuine rarity in Nashville, where most pools close from November through March. The 12,000-square-foot deck is expansive, and the skyline views are strong. If you’re visiting Nashville in the colder months and a pool is non-negotiable, this is your answer.
Omni Nashville Hotel
A resort-style rooftop pool in the middle of downtown, steps from Broadway and the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Omni’s pool deck has the space and the loungers to feel like you’re somewhere less urban than you actually are. It’s a solid choice if you want a pool-forward stay without paying Four Seasons prices.
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Best Rooftop Bars (Without a Pool)
These hotels don’t have rooftop pools, but their bars are destinations in their own right.
Noelle Nashville
Rare Bird on the rooftop is excellent, but the real discovery is the hidden speakeasy tucked below the rooftop level. Noelle is a boutique property in a converted 1920s bank building near Printers Alley, and every detail – from the art to the cocktail menu – reflects the building’s history. If you care more about a great drink than a swim, Noelle is the pick.
1 Hotel Nashville
Harriet’s Rooftop on the 19th floor has fire pits, craft cocktails, and a sustainability-forward design that matches the 1 Hotel brand. The views are among the best in Nashville, and the atmosphere is more relaxed than the party-forward rooftops elsewhere on this list. A serious contender for best rooftop drink in the city.
Reunion Hotel
Intimate, curated, and deliberately quieter than the mega-rooftops. The Reunion’s rooftop bar serves craft cocktails with a view that feels personal rather than panoramic. This is where you go when you want a great conversation over a great drink, not a DJ set.
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How to Choose by Occasion
Couples weekend: Four Seasons (refined luxury), The Joseph (design + scene), Thompson (food + bar culture). See our full Nashville neighborhood guide to pick the right part of town.
Bachelorette party: Virgin Hotels (affordable + social), Bobby Hotel (personality + parties), W Nashville (energy + Music Row). Read our dedicated Nashville bachelorette hotel guide for group logistics and tips.
Business with style: Grand Hyatt (tallest bar + Nashville Yards), Conrad Nashville (private pool + polish), The Westin (L27 views + year-round access). Packing for a work trip? Don’t miss our essential gear for working from your hotel room.
Best value rooftop: Virgin Hotels (from $180/night), Hotel Fraye (rooftop pool from $180/night), Sheraton Grand Nashville (rooftop pool + panoramic skyline, from $179/night).
When to Book
Nashville’s rooftop pool season runs roughly April through October. Peak demand – and peak prices – hit during CMA Fest (June), July Fourth weekend, and the fall football season. The sweet spots are late April through May and September through early October: warm enough for the pool, cool enough for comfortable evenings on the rooftop, and lower rates than peak summer.
If you’re visiting November through March, the JW Marriott’s heated year-round pool is the only reliable outdoor option. The Four Seasons maintains a year-round hot tub. For everyone else, shift your rooftop priorities from pool to bar – Nashville’s rooftop bars operate year-round, and a winter cocktail with skyline views is its own kind of experience.
Nashville by the Numbers
We’ve reviewed 49 Nashville properties. About a thirda handful. 5 earned our Elite tier designation. A handful
Nashville’s hotel scene is deep enough that you don’t have to choose between a great location, a rooftop pool, and a budget that makes sense. The properties on this list range from $179/night to $1,400/night, with the best value-to-rooftop ratio sitting in the $180-$300 range.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about staying in Nashville, answered with data from our research.
Which Nashville hotels have a rooftop pool?
About 43% of the Nashville hotels we’ve verified have pools, and many of those are rooftop. The standouts are The Joseph (21st-floor pool with cabanas), Four Seasons Nashville (infinity pool with Cumberland River views), W Nashville (WET Deck rooftop pool), Grand Hyatt Nashville (rooftop pool with city views), Thompson Nashville (panoramic rooftop pool in the Gulch), and Virgin Hotels Nashville (14th-floor Pool Club). The Westin Nashville, JW Marriott, Holston House, and Omni Nashville also have rooftop pools worth booking for.
Are Nashville hotel pools open year-round?
Most Nashville rooftop pools are seasonal, typically open from April through October. The JW Marriott Nashville is the notable exception – its rooftop pool is heated and open year-round, with a 12,000-square-foot deck. The Four Seasons Nashville also operates a year-round hot tub alongside its seasonal infinity pool. If you’re visiting in the off-season, ask about heated pool availability when booking.
Which Nashville hotel has the best rooftop bar?
L.A. Jackson at the Thompson Nashville is widely considered Nashville’s best rooftop bar – it’s a destination in its own right, not just a hotel amenity. Other top picks include Denim at The Joseph (21st floor, weekend DJs, pool-adjacent), lou/na at the Grand Hyatt (Nashville’s tallest rooftop bar at 25 floors), and Rare Bird at Noelle (hidden speakeasy below the rooftop). For something unique, Bobby Hotel has a rooftop lounge built around a restored vintage Greyhound bus.
Do Nashville hotels offer pool day passes?
Several Nashville hotels sell day passes through ResortPass and similar platforms, giving non-guests access to their rooftop pools. Availability and pricing vary by season and property. Check directly with the hotel or search ResortPass for Nashville – popular options include the Graduate Nashville, Virgin Hotels, and Bobby Hotel. Day passes typically include a lounge chair and pool access, with food and drink available for purchase.
Best Nashville hotel for a bachelorette party?
For bachelorette groups, Virgin Hotels Nashville hits the sweet spot – rooftop pool parties, a lively social scene, and rates that won’t break the group budget starting around $180/night. W Nashville is the step up with WET Deck pool parties and a Music Row location. Bobby Hotel brings personality with its rooftop vintage bus lounge and Sun & Done pool parties. All three are walkable to Broadway and the honky-tonk strip.
Which Nashville hotels have infinity pools?
Nashville has two standout infinity pools. The Four Seasons Nashville features a rooftop infinity pool on the 7th floor overlooking the Cumberland River – it’s the most photographed hotel pool in the city. The Westin Nashville has a glass-walled infinity-edge pool on the 27th floor at L27 Rooftop, offering panoramic skyline views. Both are seasonal but stunning.
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