Is there a swimming pool?
pi-SCI-na — three syllables, stress on the second. 'sci' is pronounced 'shee'.
Ask at check-in if it was not clear from the hotel website, or to confirm that the pool is open during your stay.
'C'è' is 'ci è' contracted, meaning 'there is'. This is one of the most fundamental Italian constructions for asking about the existence of facilities. 'Una piscina' = a swimming pool. The plural 'ci sono' would be used for multiple items.
A che ora apre la piscina?
What time does the pool open?
Hotel pools often have restricted opening hours
La piscina è riscaldata?
Is the pool heated?
Important in spring or early autumn when water temperatures drop
Bisogna prenotare un posto in piscina?
Do I need to book a spot at the pool?
Some Italian resort hotels require pool deck reservations in peak season
Italian resort hotels, particularly in Tuscany, Sicily, and the Amalfi Coast, often have spectacular pools with views. However, in peak season (July–August) sunbeds must be claimed early in the morning — often by 8am — to secure a spot.