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This is definitely an experience to try, but it's kind of no frills. We were staying at the Omni for New Year's and decided to visit the pools as part of our trip. If you are staying at the hotel, there is a shuttle. If you are not, note that there is a shuttle from the hotel dropping off multiple people, so if you wait until the last minute to arrive it will be busy and crowded. Check in is quick, it's $35 per person. Once you get to your assigned pool, there are 2, there is nowhere to leave your stuff other than on the very narrow walkway. They ask you not to leave anything in the changing rooms. The changing rooms are not insulated, abs the dome is open. If was 20 degrees in the day we were there. The pool is warm, but not the building. The pool is neat, its about 5.5 feet deep, enough that you need to use the provided floats. Warm water bubbles up from the bottom, so Bob around and find the best spot. You get an hour, which is plenty of time in the warm water. The water is mineral rich, so it does have an odor. This is a historic activity and they have kept it pretty accurate!
Everyone was so nice. $40 for an hour, per person. They had an adults pool and a family pool. Inside the pool structure there are maybe 8 changing rooms. They provide a towel and pool noodle. You walk down steps into a pool that Thomas Jefferson has used, which was a neat fact. Only whispering is allowed, not to disturb the other guests. The 98° water and all of the minerals felt heavy. We both felt refreshed after. It's worth a stop if you are in that part of Virginia.
What an amazing time. You have to make a reservation through the Omni Homestead, as they manage and run the Pools, and it's so worth it. For your reservation you'd get 50 minutes of soaking time, a private changing booth for just you/you and your group, a pool noodle, and a towel. The people are really professional, they keep the sound down so you can enjoy your soak (for the adult only soaks anyways) The water feels amazing, I slept so well the night of my soak it was delightful.
Warm Springs Pools in West Virginia contain around 15 different minerals in their natural spring water, which are believed to have therapeutic benefits for those who bathe in them! These include magnesium sulfate, iron, silica, boron, barium, manganese, and lithium " This is my second time here and it's all worth it coming back. My muscle soreness went away, my skin feels smooth and hair feels soft.
I came here for my birthday back in April and had an absolute blast. We were a group of 10 so I booked online in advance. I highly suggest booking online ahead of time because it can get busy on weekends. Their online portal is a bit frustrating because adding people to my reservation was weird, but it worked out in the end. You can choose between mixed adult only swim and mixed family swim. Since none of us have children we opted for the adult only option. We ended up in the "men's" bath house for the adult only swim. In the past, it was divided by gender. Now it is divided by family or adult only. When we arrived, there was free parking out front. We went into the main space and checked in/paid for our swim. It costs $30 for an hour in the warm springs. We registered for the noon time. We came around 11:45am. This was perfect because we were there in time for the history and explanation. They give you a towel and you're welcome to a pool noodle if you'd like. I believe you are required to wear a swimsuit. There are small cloth covered changing rooms around the adult only pool if you don't want to stay in your swim suit. And there was a gender neutral single bathroom in the main house and our bathhouse. It's a bit narrow walking around the pool itself. There were a few stairs down to the main part. The water is pretty deep so a pool noodle is a good idea. I loved the open skylight above us. This was a gorgeous place. I'm blanking on the name, but there was a mini natural water jet in another room. So two people took turns at a time checking this out. I adored the outside gap in that room because you could see down a little creek and around the grounds from there. This was such a special experience. An hour was the perfect time for this. I highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area.
Making reservations and getting there are the biggest challenges but worth it. The Warm Springs Pools used to be known for many years as "Jefferson Pools", named for Thomas Jefferson, America's 3rd president and all around bon vivant. However, that wasn't the original name. The very first name was Warm Springs Pools, so, it's now come full circle. The return to the original name was recently done, in 2022, after a $4M renovation. This is the spot that Thomas Jefferson and his friends, including Benjamin Franklin, used to visit for healing of physical ailments and rest. I think Jefferson would find the improvements welcome. The Warm Springs Pools are on public land, and there are 2 of them. Mother Nature made these pools, not humans. Managed by Omni Homestead Resort, one needn't be a guest at the resort to use the pools. Not a lot of folks understand this, kind of a travel secret. Reservations must be made through Omni. It's not possible to just show up and expect to get in. I suggest calling the resort and asking for the pools' telephone number. The pools aren't at Omni Homestead Resort itself (located in Hot Springs, VA) rather found in the town of Warm Springs, VA (down the road a piece). Except for the initial telephone call to make contact, I did all my communicating via email with the Warm Springs Pools' staff to confirm my reservation, etc. This isn't a place where laps can be done. These are restorative, soaking pools. Light swimming and floating are the ways to "take the waters". The name of the place is quite accurate--these are indeed 2 fairly warm spring pools (98 degrees F) filled with natural mineral water that stays at a consistent temperature no matter what's going on with the weather. The pools are always being fed and emptied with fresh water 24/7 but the process is subtle, a bit imperceptible. The soaking session is 1 hour. There's an orientation of about 10 minutes for safety instructions and bathhouse protocols prior to entry. As mentioned, there are 2 pools, but the experience can only occur in 1 pool--can't go from pool to pool. I did feel relaxed afterward; had a nice sense of well-being.
Warm Springs, VA - The rustic Warm Springs soaking pools are located right off a country road. They are easily recognizable by the white round barn like structures. I stayed at the Omni Homestead so a shuttle bus dropped me off here. One does not need to be a hotel guest to soak here but one does need to call the hotel to arrange a soak as they manage the property. A one hour soak is $30. Once you check in you proceed to the soaking pool. Did I mention it's rustic? It's essentially like being in a big round barn with small changing cubicles. You exit the cubicle and step down into the pool. It smells a bit sulfur-y. But it's nice and warm. The attendant offers a pool noodle for floating noting the thicker ones are definitely superior. After that you are asked to float quietly with no splashing. Everyone complied and the experience was so relaxing almost fell asleep. The attendant returns to give a 10 minute warning though there is a clock too. Additionally the attendant prepares a plastic bag for your swimsuit and gives it a quick spin to dry it too. That was top notch and I really appreciated not having to haul a wet drippy swimsuit. I left feeling very relaxed and my skin was quite soft. It was recommended to NOT shower or bathe for 4 hours after the soak to "let the water do its magic." I slept great that night and if that is Warm Springs magic I will take it.
Such a special experience at the Warm Springs Pools that recently reopened after a historically thoughtful $4M rehabilitation by The Omni Homestead Resort, Va. The gender-specific bathhouses and reception building were built in the 1870s-90's. Today, both the Gentleman's and Ladies' bathhouses are co-ed, but shift to men's and women's separate clothing-optional sessions a few hours each day. What a neat thing having the open ocular in the dome, where misty rain created a cool contrast to the bubbling 98 degree, crystal clear blue water. They provide towels, pool noodles for floating, and there is very little algae because more than a million gallons of water stream through the pools each day. They also display the pulley system where FDR came to take the waters. #lifeisgood #attheomni
A wonderful step back in time ...a tremendously serene experience. Floating about in the warm not hot mineral infused waters is something we ALL need right now.
It was definitely a neat experience....but an odd one. We did the co-ed soak at the end of the day. We didn't realize that the entire 50 min soak...you couldn't make a noise. I know most people go there to relax, but it was kind of ridiculous to get lectured about being silent for 50 minutes. Any time someone coughed or made a noise with their pool noodle- it was magnified in the silence. It was weird haha. We just didn't know to expect that. Otherwise it was a cool experience. Would only do it once. The check in lady was kind of abrasive and mean to the girl she was training. And they wouldn't allow us to take any pictures. Even if only pointed at one person clearly in the frame- they said no pictures. And even once everyone was changing- we were told no pictures and ushered out. Pretty disappointing.
I have ALWAYS wanted to try these pools ever since I was a little girl. And when I was little, they were not open. I'm so glad the Omni took over and undertook a multi-million dollar renovation of them while keeping them historic. A nearby landmark sign claims this may be the oldest thermal spa in the country. How neat is that. My husband and I visited last weekend and only could get a reservation for the separate gender soak - this is bc bathing suits are optional during certain times of the day so, it's separated by gender at that time. There were about 15 women in my group and we all entered together, were given towels and a briefing by the staff and went inside the ladies building. It's large and round and laid out so that there is one bathroom (well heated) and about 15-16 individual rooms for changing and leaving your things. Groups were encouraged to share so I was able to get my own room (since I was alone). My husband only had 4 men in his group (typical) and he said that building has a waterfall you can sit in and get a sort of back massage. The ladies pool doesn't have that but it is larger and easily accommodated all of us. The water is crystal clear and gorgeous and I loved how the pool is very rustic and natural with a stone floor - there were gentle bubbles floating up and tickling me throughout the soak that come from the ground since the pool is a natural stone pool with natural heated mineral-infused waters. The 50-minute soak went by quickly and the staff informed the large group of ladies that this was a time for meditation and reflection and to please be quiet which I appreciated. No muss or fuss and there really isn't a lot else to do here - but, it's worth the visit to this historic "spa". You can do family soaks and gender specific at certain times and you do not need to be a guest at the Omni to book this experience - you can just google it and find the booking page, which is on the Omni website bc Omni resorts owns and runs the pool now. If you are staying at the hotel they have a shuttle but they have a small parking lot as well to self-drive. Word to the wise - it is a drive from the hotel of about 10 minutes and a handful of miles away. It's not "next door". read more
1 month ago
Second time $70 and a group of Omni staff shows up 20 minute late about five of them ! Constantly talking ! Just frustrating ! It's a place to relax ! Not this time . We thought a Monday at three would be a good time ! The attendant was awesome . This group just ruined our experience ! We went three weeks before an it was awesome ! First time Centuries of peace shared with generations. It amazing to share an experience that our founding fathers experience ! The men's pool is a spiritual experience ! It truly a relax focus mode ! The staff s very respectful and soothing ! I just thought the transitioning to the falls was dangerous for a large person ! read more
1 month ago
This is my first time here. The water is only lukewarm, not as warm as I expected (I prefer it hotter). The place isn't as big as I imagined, but it's not too bad... I just don't like the smell of the water. read more
9 months ago
This is definitely an experience to try, but it's kind of no frills. We were staying at the Omni for New Year's and decided to visit the pools as part of our trip. If you are staying at the hotel, there is a shuttle. If you are not, note that there is a shuttle from the hotel dropping off multiple people, so if you wait until the last minute to arrive it will be busy and crowded. Check in is quick, it's $35 per person. Once you get to your assigned pool, there are 2, there is nowhere to leave your stuff other than on the very narrow walkway. They ask you not to leave anything in the changing rooms. The changing rooms are not insulated, abs the dome is open. If was 20 degrees in the day we were there. The pool is warm, but not the building. The pool is neat, its about 5.5 feet deep, enough that you need to use the provided floats. Warm water bubbles up from the bottom, so Bob around and find the best spot. You get an hour, which is plenty of time in the warm water. The water is mineral rich, so it does have an odor. This is a historic activity and they have kept it pretty accurate! read more
Everyone was so nice. $40 for an hour, per person. They had an adults pool and a family pool. Inside the pool structure there are maybe 8 changing rooms. They provide a towel and pool noodle. You walk down steps into a pool that Thomas Jefferson has used, which was a neat fact. Only whispering is allowed, not to disturb the other guests. The 98° water and all of the minerals felt heavy. We both felt refreshed after. It's worth a stop if you are in that part of Virginia. read more
1 year ago
What an amazing time. You have to make a reservation through the Omni Homestead, as they manage and run the Pools, and it's so worth it. For your reservation you'd get 50 minutes of soaking time, a private changing booth for just you/you and your group, a pool noodle, and a towel. The people are really professional, they keep the sound down so you can enjoy your soak (for the adult only soaks anyways) The water feels amazing, I slept so well the night of my soak it was delightful. read more
2 years ago
Warm Springs Pools in West Virginia contain around 15 different minerals in their natural spring water, which are believed to have therapeutic benefits for those who bathe in them! These include magnesium sulfate, iron, silica, boron, barium, manganese, and lithium " This is my second time here and it's all worth it coming back. My muscle soreness went away, my skin feels smooth and hair feels soft. read more
I came here for my birthday back in April and had an absolute blast. We were a group of 10 so I booked online in advance. I highly suggest booking online ahead of time because it can get busy on weekends. Their online portal is a bit frustrating because adding people to my reservation was weird, but it worked out in the end. You can choose between mixed adult only swim and mixed family swim. Since none of us have children we opted for the adult only option. We ended up in the "men's" bath house for the adult only swim. In the past, it was divided by gender. Now it is divided by family or adult only. When we arrived, there was free parking out front. We went into the main space and checked in/paid for our swim. It costs $30 for an hour in the warm springs. We registered for the noon time. We came around 11:45am. This was perfect because we were there in time for the history and explanation. They give you a towel and you're welcome to a pool noodle if you'd like. I believe you are required to wear a swimsuit. There are small cloth covered changing rooms around the adult only pool if you don't want to stay in your swim suit. And there was a gender neutral single bathroom in the main house and our bathhouse. It's a bit narrow walking around the pool itself. There were a few stairs down to the main part. The water is pretty deep so a pool noodle is a good idea. I loved the open skylight above us. This was a gorgeous place. I'm blanking on the name, but there was a mini natural water jet in another room. So two people took turns at a time checking this out. I adored the outside gap in that room because you could see down a little creek and around the grounds from there. This was such a special experience. An hour was the perfect time for this. I highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area. read more
Making reservations and getting there are the biggest challenges but worth it. The Warm Springs Pools used to be known for many years as "Jefferson Pools", named for Thomas Jefferson, America's 3rd president and all around bon vivant. However, that wasn't the original name. The very first name was Warm Springs Pools, so, it's now come full circle. The return to the original name was recently done, in 2022, after a $4M renovation. This is the spot that Thomas Jefferson and his friends, including Benjamin Franklin, used to visit for healing of physical ailments and rest. I think Jefferson would find the improvements welcome. The Warm Springs Pools are on public land, and there are 2 of them. Mother Nature made these pools, not humans. Managed by Omni Homestead Resort, one needn't be a guest at the resort to use the pools. Not a lot of folks understand this, kind of a travel secret. Reservations must be made through Omni. It's not possible to just show up and expect to get in. I suggest calling the resort and asking for the pools' telephone number. The pools aren't at Omni Homestead Resort itself (located in Hot Springs, VA) rather found in the town of Warm Springs, VA (down the road a piece). Except for the initial telephone call to make contact, I did all my communicating via email with the Warm Springs Pools' staff to confirm my reservation, etc. This isn't a place where laps can be done. These are restorative, soaking pools. Light swimming and floating are the ways to "take the waters". The name of the place is quite accurate--these are indeed 2 fairly warm spring pools (98 degrees F) filled with natural mineral water that stays at a consistent temperature no matter what's going on with the weather. The pools are always being fed and emptied with fresh water 24/7 but the process is subtle, a bit imperceptible. The soaking session is 1 hour. There's an orientation of about 10 minutes for safety instructions and bathhouse protocols prior to entry. As mentioned, there are 2 pools, but the experience can only occur in 1 pool--can't go from pool to pool. I did feel relaxed afterward; had a nice sense of well-being. read more
2 years ago
Warm Springs, VA - The rustic Warm Springs soaking pools are located right off a country road. They are easily recognizable by the white round barn like structures. I stayed at the Omni Homestead so a shuttle bus dropped me off here. One does not need to be a hotel guest to soak here but one does need to call the hotel to arrange a soak as they manage the property. A one hour soak is $30. Once you check in you proceed to the soaking pool. Did I mention it's rustic? It's essentially like being in a big round barn with small changing cubicles. You exit the cubicle and step down into the pool. It smells a bit sulfur-y. But it's nice and warm. The attendant offers a pool noodle for floating noting the thicker ones are definitely superior. After that you are asked to float quietly with no splashing. Everyone complied and the experience was so relaxing almost fell asleep. The attendant returns to give a 10 minute warning though there is a clock too. Additionally the attendant prepares a plastic bag for your swimsuit and gives it a quick spin to dry it too. That was top notch and I really appreciated not having to haul a wet drippy swimsuit. I left feeling very relaxed and my skin was quite soft. It was recommended to NOT shower or bathe for 4 hours after the soak to "let the water do its magic." I slept great that night and if that is Warm Springs magic I will take it. read more
1 year ago
Very relaxing. Cool to float in the same waters as Thos. Jefferson. Polite service. Beautiful area read more
1 year ago
Lovely historic experience. Enjoyed seeing the men's and women's bath houses and hearing about their history. The mineral soak was very relaxing. read more
3 years ago
Such a special experience at the Warm Springs Pools that recently reopened after a historically thoughtful $4M rehabilitation by The Omni Homestead Resort, Va. The gender-specific bathhouses and reception building were built in the 1870s-90's. Today, both the Gentleman's and Ladies' bathhouses are co-ed, but shift to men's and women's separate clothing-optional sessions a few hours each day. What a neat thing having the open ocular in the dome, where misty rain created a cool contrast to the bubbling 98 degree, crystal clear blue water. They provide towels, pool noodles for floating, and there is very little algae because more than a million gallons of water stream through the pools each day. They also display the pulley system where FDR came to take the waters. #lifeisgood #attheomni read more
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A wonderful step back in time ...a tremendously serene experience. Floating about in the warm not hot mineral infused waters is something we ALL need right now. read more
2 years ago
It was definitely a neat experience....but an odd one. We did the co-ed soak at the end of the day. We didn't realize that the entire 50 min soak...you couldn't make a noise. I know most people go there to relax, but it was kind of ridiculous to get lectured about being silent for 50 minutes. Any time someone coughed or made a noise with their pool noodle- it was magnified in the silence. It was weird haha. We just didn't know to expect that. Otherwise it was a cool experience. Would only do it once. The check in lady was kind of abrasive and mean to the girl she was training. And they wouldn't allow us to take any pictures. Even if only pointed at one person clearly in the frame- they said no pictures. And even once everyone was changing- we were told no pictures and ushered out. Pretty disappointing. read more
3 years ago
Nice place to relax in natural 98 degrees water with natural minerals . Friendly staff . Highly recommend to enjoy the day . Surrounded by beautiful mountains scenery. Manage by Omni Hotels read more
2 years ago
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