Semi-Olympic Underground Pool at La Fondation
#113
Best City Hotel Pool 2025

Semi-Olympic Underground Pool

La Fondation

17th Arrondissement, Paris, France·Europe
9.2/ 10
654 reviews
Family friendly

About This Pool

A 25-metre semi-Olympic pool in the subterranean depths of a converted brutalist parking garage in Paris. Designed by Roman and Williams, the pool is a cathedral-like underground space — concrete walls washed in clerestory light, open at 6:30am for serious lap swimmers. One of the most unexpected pool settings in any city hotel in the world.

Pool Features

Indoor Pool
25-Metre Lap Pool
Brutalist Design
City Hotel
Wellness

Awards & Recognition

Best City Hotel Pool 2025
Most Unexpected Urban Pool

As featured in

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#113

Global Ranking

9.2/ 10

Based on 654 expert & traveler reviews

Quick Facts

HotelLa Fondation
Location17th Arrondissement, Paris
CountryFrance
RegionEurope
Family friendlyYes

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