Are swimming pools in hotels in Bangkok currently open?

[jackdd]

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

[josephbloggs]

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.

[camble]

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.

[Skeptic7]

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! ????

Edited September 23, 2021 by Skeptic7

[UKJASE]

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

[Dirk Z]

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

[Thaibeach]

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.

Edited September 23, 2021 by Thaibeach
More info

[jackdd]

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.

[malathione]

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

[FalangTingTong]

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.

[FalangTingTong]

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.

[malathione]

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.

[Metapod]

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