Why Some Hotels Are Swapping Out Their Swimming Pools
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"Après ski" in New England is commonplace. But in the heart of Boston? Not so much.
Yet, this year, guests of the Revere Hotel Boston Common rooftop – and locals – will be able to sip a hot toddy or kick back in their cashmere while enjoying the twinkling lights of the Back Bay skyline.
The space used to have a small heated swimming pool. It's been transformed into additional lounge space that allows for ultimate flexibility – and profitability – said general manager Mark Fischer.
The former pool real estate abuts the Rooftop@Revere, 16,000 square feet of outdoor events space that’s a hip hangout for six months a year. The other six, the Rooftop sits mostly dormant.
“We’re hoping to get an additional 10 to 15 percent revenue by operating the former pool space 12 months a year,” Fischer said. “The outdoor space can only be used basically mid-May through mid-October, and we wanted to get creative to add more events space.
