New Orleans Athletic Club
New Orleans, LA, UNITED STATES
Adult Admission Price & Policy
Single-swim admission is not available to the general public.
Guests registered at any New Orleans hotel: $20.00 upon presentation of a hotel key card and photo ID. [January, 2023]
Note: Arrangements between hotels and pools change and we’re rarely notified when they do; if you’re considering making a reservation at a hotel based on the information in this listing, we recommend you contact the pool to make sure the deal is still an offer.
Note: Arrangements between hotels and pools change and we’re rarely notified when they do; if you’re considering making a reservation at a hotel based on the information in this listing, we recommend you contact the pool to make sure the deal is still an offer.
Full-Size, Year-Round Pools & Boards
20y, 4 lanes, striped, but no lane ropes, 4½f depth, saline sanitized, indoors,
83ºF (28ºC).
Location
Teams That Use This Facility
We have no web links or contact information for teams that train at this facility.
Facility Notes
We had this pool listed as 20 meters long for nine years, but a swimmer who visited the club told us us the correct length is actually 25 yards. Shortly thereafter, a member wrote to tell us it's "about 23 yards".We believe we finally got it right at 20y.
Facility Reviews
The pool has lines painted but no lane dividers; it feels like an open water swim after a while. The facility has the feel of a poorly maintained YMCA but is considered a high end workout facility.
For those stuck in a hotel downtown who need to get their gills wet, it's probably better than nothing. Visitors may also want to take along work out clothes. The place could use new paint, but they have lots of Nautilus machines, bicycles, and a rowing machine, all included.
Super convenient location for the French Quarter. The facility is gorgeous: an old mansion filled with exercise equipment, an elegant reading room, and a bar. The pool is surrounded by pillars and beautiful old marble floor tile. Pool itself is basic, made of concrete and with high walls that make it wavy, even if you're the only one in the pool. Of the five marked lanes, only two are good choices, but when I was there, only one other swimmer was present. The pool closes occasionally for aqua classes in afternoon/evening: call ahead to check the schedule. Amenities included towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash in shower, suit spinner, sauna, and steam room (there is no hot tub).
[May, 2014]
[May, 2014]
It's an eccentric space but pretty much the only game in downtown NOLA for visitors, and perfectly adequate. There's even a sense that Tennessee Williams might be swimming in the next lane.
[January, 2023]
[January, 2023]