This key represents a free all-access pass to the hotel pool the next time you fancy a refreshing dip. If this souvenir also comes with the keycard envelope with the room number handwritten on the front- even better! Blond Moment - In the very unlikely event that you blow your cover and a manager approaches you to question your status- play dumb! Of course you did not see any of the signs indicating that the pool is for overnight guests only and you are so humbly embarrassed that you will leave right away.
I decided my best bet for an unsuspecting pool break was to head out to Coronado Island to the sprawling Hotel Del Coronado. The hotel offers numerous shops and restaurants that welcome visitors who are not staying at the hotel, so I knew that I would not arouse suspicion as I entered the property. I took note that the hotel seemed to only have about four floors, and then let out a sigh of relief as I passed a series of rooms with outdoor patios labeled with their respective room numbers , , - I had everything I needed.
The pool was a large, sunken complex facing the ocean with several hundred sunbeds and what looked like a minimal staff consisting of a towel boy and a cocktail waitress. My biggest obstacle was the locked glass door guarding the stairs down to the pool. A sign clearly indicated that the pool was only for overnight guests, and a room key was required to open the door. I changed into my bathing suit ahead of time in order to fit in immediately with the pool guests, and lurked by the menu at the outdoor restaurant while I waited for a guest to exit the pool area.
Alas, after just a few moments a mother with two small children headed up the stairs towards the pool exit. I timed my approach to coincide with theirs, and waited patiently as they exited the pool and held the door for me behind them. I was in!! I settled into a sunbed in a vacant section of chairs and watched as guests sauntered up to the towel boy to help themselves to towels.
It appeared that he was not requesting any validation, so I confidently made the trek over and selected an enormous soft white towel for myself. What followed was merely pure relaxation and refreshing floating as I basked in a mission accomplished successfully. I did not dare bother the cocktail waitress for anything- seemed like there was high risk of being exposed if I attempted a transaction.
Instead I opted for evening happy hour and appetizers at the veranda bar before heading home, without anyone so much as suspecting that I was an intruder. A travel blog to help make your vacation dollars go farther. Here are some of my favorites: 1. Don't have an account?
Create account. Already have an account? Sign in. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. Learn More. Looking to escape the summer heat? Or maybe the rain has rolled in and you just need a dip in a heated pool and get some R and R. Well, that's an easy enough thing to accomplish, right? Most of us don't have immediate access to a pool, and if we do, it's a public one that's not nearly as well-maintained as we think.
Not to mention it's crowed AF with screaming kids and people swimming for sport. That's not what most of us want. We want the atmosphere. We want calm. We want drinks. And maybe, if we're shallowing and insecure enough, we want a bunch of beautiful people to casually gawk at it.
Vancouver has an assortment of ultra-ritzy hotel pools for their guests to enjoy. However, most of us either can't or won't spend the money necessary to stay there. Out of towners reading this may want to take note of these places so they can book their next vacation.
But, Vancouverites, this may be a good opportunity to learn where to go, how to get in for cheap or just plain sneak into these amazing pools. Just remember, if you get caught, the hotel has every right to kick you out. But that doesn't mean you can't try. So, wherever you're from, if you want an adventure, find your false mustache and prepare yourself for a diabolical journey to Vancouver's luxurious pool scene Though it's not impossible to sneak into The Westin Grand's luxurious rooftop pool, you may have an easier time getting into one of the many public parties they host throughout the summer.
It's actually smart that the hotel allows these events to take place since it's not only good PR but it's inevitable that party guests will dine, drink, or use their spa. Via Hyatt Regency. You probably wouldn't regret that too much since it is a pretty nice place right in the heart of the city. But a more fun way of getting to use it is following a couple of guests through the doors.
Just be sure that they're actually guests who have key cards and not freeloaders like yourself. Via Hotel Blu Vancouver. The highly underrated Hotel Blu in Vancouver is one of the best places in the city to unwind. It's got a great lounge, oyster bar, and is home to this Atlantis-esque pool. Indoor pools, like this one, are always harder to get into, due to a copious amount of locked doors, and yet they're often less patrolled by the hotel staff.
This allows you to blend in a little easier. This rooftop pool is a no-brainer. Piece of cake, right? Oh, what's that?
They don't open 'til 5pm? Come before then, and there's only one way in and out, and it's guarded by a not not-attractive girl at the reception desk who's more than willing to check the hotel computer to see if your friend "Pedro" who was supposed to meet you at the pool is actually in the guest registry.
So to make things easier, here're the top five most-used hotel guest names: James, John, Robert, Michael, and William. That's right, suck it David. Grant Marek is a senior editor at Thrillist and recommends bringing a girl with you. Follow him on Twitter. Skip to main content San Francisco Lifestyle.
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