The best hotels in Lisbon with a swimming pool

The downside to Lisbon's famously sunny weather is the need to ensure your hotel has a swimming pool, especially in the heat of July and August. Somewhere you can dive into after walking the cobbled streets and climbing some of Lisbon's seven hills. Even better, settle down by the pool with a fresh, chilled Portuguese wine and enjoy the sounds and sights (as many pools are on the roof) of this ancient capital.

From a sense of place to a sense of tranquility, other pools magically appear in oasis-like hotels as you step into the birdsong and away from the ...