Pools

Faringdon, United Kingdom

Buscot Park

A place so nice a British lord decided to stay... forever.

London, United Kingdom

London Aquatic Center

Fittingly, this olympic scaled bathhouse is fully inspired by the ways of the water.

Camacari, Brazil

Apcef Bahia

The Apcef Bahia is a non-profit sports and leisure organization that serves employees from Caixa Econômica Federal da Bahia, or the Federal Savings Bank of Bahia.

Thermopolis, Wyoming, United States

Hot Springs State Park

Wyoming's biggest hot spring has been enjoyed for over thousands of years.

Glasgow, Scotland

Western Baths Club

Founded in 1876, this Victorian-era club remains at its original site and is one of two clubs of its kind left in Glasgow.

Banff, Alberta, Canada

Banff Springs Hotel

This hotel with indoor pool was built in support of Canadian rail traffic which exploded in the late 19th century across the country.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh Athletic Association

This 110-year-old club at one time had 2,500 members, including avid swimmer, Fred Rogers.

Edinburgh, Scotland

Royal Commonwealth Pool

This public pool house, now a category-A listed building in Edinburgh, represented Scotland's attempt to become a world power following World War II.

Vichy, France

Hall des Sources

Water with some healing powers, although chugging one’s water is not recommended.

San Francisco, California, United States

Olympic Club

A club that's earned the title "Olympic" with some medal-winning members.

Brussels, Belgium

Stadtbad Oderberger

Extremely important for hygiene in the early 20th century, this beautiful public bath eventually went the way of most of the others - falling into disrepair until being saved by community action.

Carlisle, United Kingdom

The Pools

The Pools opened in 1909 with the finest tile work - which would become its saving grace.

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

The Laylow

Drop your bags, kick off your shoes and let the island breeze carry your worries away, because we’re about to check into The Laylow.

Dornoch, Scotland

Skibo Castle

This medieval castle-turned-private club was once owned by a Scottish-American steel tycoon.

Vienna, Austria

Amalienbad

Built to encourage personal hygiene and physical fitness at a time when few Viennese residents had their own bathrooms.

Sydney, Australia

North Sydney Olympic Pool

At the time of its debut, this brick entryway welcomed guests to “the wonder pool of Australasia”.

Athens, Greece

Four Seasons Athens

This seaside luxury resort is located just minutes away from a sacred Greek temple to the goddess Leto.

Las Palmas, Spain

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara

This resort is owned by none other than Ty Warner, the creator of Beanie Babies.

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Saint Paul Athletic Club

In 1917, members of the Saint Paul Athletic Club raised $1 million to build its new clubhouse.

Lake Como, Italy

Grand Hotel Tremezzo

This hotel is so steeped in romance, there are love letters literally embedded into its walls.

Toronto, Canada

Grand Hotel

Although it seems naturally lit, the swimming pool in Toronto's Grand Hotel is actually located in the basement.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Ethiopian Aviation Academy

Ethiopian Aviation Academy is the largest aviation academy in Africa and the training grounds for Ethiopian Airlines.

San Simeon, California, United States

Roman Pool, Heart Castle

Located on the grounds of the Hearst Castle, the Roman Pool is outfitted in smalti tiles that are infused with gold.

Ghent, Belgium

Van Eyck Swimming Pool

Built in 1886, the Van Eyck is the oldest covered swimming pool in the region of Flanders.

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

North Shore Pool

This pool in downtown St. Petersburg has hosted Olympic swimmers like Michael Phelps - it also has a giant slide.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Eastern Columbia Building

Built in 1930, this former department store headquarters is considered the finest type of Art Deco architecture in Los Angeles.

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Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Kneller Athletic Center

This 25-yard competition-sized pool is found within the Kneller Athletic Center of Clark University. It is home to Clark's men's and women's swimming and diving teams.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Known as the oldest heated pool in the United Kingdom, these public baths were almost demolished to make room for new apartments until local residents petitioned to save their beloved historical landmark.

Oetz, Austria

Hotel Habicher Hof

This four-star hotel in Oetz, Austria began as a two-room inn, but remains a family-operated establishment pioneering the hospitality industry.

Tokyo, Japan

Park Hyatt Tokyo

Not only is this one of the best hotels in the world, it's also the set location for the 2005 film "Lost in Translation."