Are swimming pools in hotels in Bangkok currently open? I'm not asking about ASQ, just a regular stay.

My friend who had a "staycation" in one last weekend said it was open but you had to book a time slot in advance and were supposed to have a lime limit in order to limit numbers of people in the area as they are generally unmasked when poolside.

No idea if that is Bangkok-wide or just this particular hotel.

I stayed at the Hyatt Regency last month and used the outdoor pool.  I had to reserve an hour slot in advance, same with the exercise room.  I also stayed at the Sheraton Grande where the pool was closed but you could hang out in the garden.

A ridiculous rule, closing swimming pools. Of course it's fitting for such a ridiculous place. Glad to hear you're now at least able to book pool time. When I was in BKK for a week a couple months back...everyone, without limit on the number, could go to the pool area but actually swimming was prohibited! ????

best to call the hotel you have in mind and ask what is their procedure

Sheraton Grand Sukhumvit's beautiful pool is normally open, no restrictions.

Pool was closed at Novotel Suvarnabhumi when I was there 2 days ago. 
 

They sent this by email: As part of measures set by the Thai government and following the recent announcement by CCSA (Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration), inbalance fitness & swimming pool remain closed until further notice.

2 hours ago, UKJASE said:

best to call the hotel you have in mind and ask what is their procedure

Looking at the different answers here, I think that's what I will have to do.

 

Thanks all for the answers.

At Sheraton Grande right now and the pool is open as usual.

I left BKK just as they started reopening before then locking down, and in my fancy condo building (yes not a hotel I know) the pool was open for a few days with pre-booking of time slots…

 

…and chlorine increased to about 30% by volume.  I guess if you’re super paranoid about Covid and not very well informed, it makes sense.  They meant well anyway but it was miserable, I lasted about 10 minutes even after being pool-deprived for months.

 

So even if you find a hotel pool that’s open, keep in mind it may be too aggressively chlorinated for all but the most dedicated sport swimmers.

20 hours ago, malathione said:

At Sheraton Grande right now and the pool is open as usual.

I love that pool so much!  Hope it’s not over-chemmed.

1 minute ago, FalangTingTong said:

I love that pool so much!  Hope it’s not over-chemmed.

Wasn't too bad. But then again I was just hanging out in it and not swimming, really.

my condo's pool and facilities have been shut for most of the year. its an absolute joke