Sherbrooke Hotels with an Indoor Pool
Sherbrooke, the main city of Quebec's Eastern Townships, has long winters, so an indoor pool earns its place on a city break here. Three hotels on this page list one, and each has a different appeal. The OTL Gouverneur Sherbrooke pairs its pool with a hot tub and sauna and holds a 9.3 rating from 1,720 reviews. The Grand Hotel Times is a short walk from the Musée de la nature et des sciences, and Le President Sherbrooke has a large indoor pool with a hot tub, about 3 km from the Université de Sherbrooke. All three suit families as well as couples.
Sherbrooke is a French-speaking university city at the meeting of the Magog and Saint-François rivers, and the largest city in the Eastern Townships. Students from the Université de Sherbrooke and Bishop's University nearby keep the city centre lively, while the Lac des Nations promenade, the murals of the downtown streets and the small ski hill at Mont-Bellevue Park give visitors plenty to do in every season.
Three pools for every Sherbrooke season
An indoor pool in Sherbrooke means you can swim in January as easily as in July, and two of the three hotels add a hot tub. Ratings run from 7.6 to 9.3 out of 10, and the choice comes down to location: near the museum downtown, near the university, or the best-rated all-round stay.
The OTL Gouverneur Sherbrooke is the clear leader, with 9.3 out of 10 from 1,720 reviews. Its listing describes an indoor pool, a hot tub and a sauna, a fitness centre, a garden and a steakhouse restaurant, and the air-conditioned rooms have flat-screen TVs. It is also the only hotel of the three listed as pet-friendly. I would choose it for a winter weekend in the Eastern Townships, when a sauna and a hot tub after a walk around Lac des Nations or along the Magog River are worth the most, and for anyone travelling with a dog.
The Grand Hotel Times Sherbrooke, rated 8.0 from 827 reviews, has the most practical location for sightseeing: the Musée de la nature et des sciences is a short walk away, and the Lac des Nations promenade is nearby in the city centre. The hotel offers an indoor pool, a spa and wellness area and free WiFi in every room, and it is presented as family-friendly. I like it for a family visit built around the museum and the city centre, when you want to leave the car parked and return to the pool before dinner without crossing town.
Le President Sherbrooke, rated 7.6 from 967 reviews, stands out for the size of its pool: the listing describes a large indoor pool with a hot tub, plus an outdoor patio, spa and wellness facilities, free WiFi and rooms with cable TV and coffee facilities. It sits about 3 km from the Université de Sherbrooke, which makes it a sensible base for visiting students, attending a campus event or a graduation. Families with children who mainly want time in the water will also find it a good fit, as the pool is the main feature of the hotel.
One honest note: all three hotels carry a ski-in ski-out label on this site, but they are city hotels, and none sits on a ski slope. Sherbrooke does have a small ski hill in town at Mont-Bellevue Park, and the larger resorts of the Eastern Townships, such as Mont Orford, are a drive away, so plan transport for ski days. What these hotels really offer is a warm pool to come back to after a day outdoors. With only three options, I would book early during university events and winter holidays, when rooms with pool access fill up.
A traveler's takeFor the best all-round stay, I would book the OTL Gouverneur Sherbrooke, since its 9.3 rating, indoor pool, hot tub and sauna make it the strongest choice, and it welcomes pets. For a family trip centred on the Musée de la nature et des sciences, I would switch to the Grand Hotel Times, which is a short walk from the museum and has its own indoor pool.
4.7OTL Gouverneur Sherbrooke
Indoor Pool · 1720 reviewsLuxury hotel with ski-in/ski-out access, spa, and steakhouse dining
Why guests love itAn indoor pool with a hot tub and a sauna gives OTL Gouverneur Sherbrooke a solid rainy-day plan for families, and there is a garden and a terrace when the weather turns. Dinner is easy at the on-site steakhouse, rooms are air-conditioned with flat-screen TVs, and pets are accepted. Guests rate the hotel 9.3 from 1,720 reviews, one of the strongest scores I have seen in Sherbrooke.
4.0Grand Hotel Times Sherbrooke
Indoor Pool · 827 reviewsIndoor pool, spa, and ski-in-ski-out access in Sherbrooke
Why guests love itI would suggest the Grand Hotel Times Sherbrooke to families wanting a city base with an indoor pool, which keeps children busy whatever the weather in the Eastern Townships. The spa and wellness area gives parents a quieter hour, and WiFi is free in all rooms. The Nature & Science Museum is a short walk away, an easy outing for curious children. Note that this is a city hotel: plan on driving to the ski hills.
3.8Le President Sherbrooke
Indoor Pool · 967 reviewsIndoor pool, hot tub, and spa facilities near Sherbrooke University
Why guests love itThe large indoor pool is the main reason families pick Le President, and it works in every season, including the long Eastern Townships winter. A hot tub and sauna sit alongside, so parents get some warmth while children swim. The outdoor patio is pleasant in summer, and rooms have cable TV and coffee facilities for quiet mornings. The hotel is 3 km from the University of Sherbrooke, which makes it a sensible choice for families visiting a student.
Local tips
- 1Choose the OTL Gouverneur for the top rating and a pool, hot tub and sauna under one roof.
- 2Travelling with a dog? The OTL Gouverneur is the only one of the three listed as pet-friendly.
- 3The Grand Hotel Times is a short walk from the Musée de la nature et des sciences.
- 4Le President Sherbrooke is about 3 km from the Université de Sherbrooke, handy for campus visits.
- 5Despite the ski-in ski-out label, these are city hotels, so plan a car for Mont Orford or other slopes.
- 6With only three hotels, book early for university events and the winter holidays.