New York City isn’t just a gay hotspot—it’s the ultimate playground for the debonair and the daring. Ready to check into the pulse of the gay hotel New York scene? Brace yourself for non-stop thrills, from the dizzying heights of the Empire State to the iconic ferry rides to Lady Liberty. And don’t forget a cheeky carriage ride in Central Park—because nothing says ‘tourist’ quite like it, right? Get ready for a wild ride and insta-perfect snaps at every turn in the city that never sleeps.
From an entertainment point of view, there are Broadway shows, cabaret dinners and shows, and gay venues that cover everything from the ultimate in drag to leather and basement cruise.
NYC is a very pet-friendly destination, and almost every property at least allows dogs under 25 pounds.
Manhattan Island is only 23 sq miles and has a population of over 1.6 million people. As you’d expect, this creates a shortage of space, a challenge the gay hotel New York scene also faces. Hotels have to make tough choices, and what often gets sacrificed? Pools! That’s right. Only a few select properties (which we’ve covered below) on the island have pools.
That’s not the same story for Brooklyn or Queens, as they’re on the mainland, where square footage is no issue. So, if a pool is a must for you, consider one of those boroughs in place of Manhattan Island. Also, remember that NYC gets freezing in winter, so most pools are closed and reopened in the warmer months.
All of New York City is gay-friendly; in fact, almost 8% of NYC residents identify as LGBTQI. Gay people are drawn to careers in the hospitality industry, with experts suggesting over 67% of jobs are held by our friends.
While there are no outright gay hotels in New York City, we’re welcome everywhere, and maybe we even get just that little extra bit of attention.
New York City has six gayborhoods, anchored by the original Greenwich Village hub, home to the iconic Stonewall Inn—the epicenter of the 1969 riots and a pivotal site in gay history. While the gay hotel New York scene and bar life in Greenwich Village aren’t as bustling as they once were, paying homage to those who paved the way for us is absolutely worth a visit.
The largest gayborhood in NYC is Hell’s Kitchen. Adjacent to the Times Square theater district, the largest number of gay venues is packed into a few blocks. Bar-hopping has never been this easy.
Chelsea is the next largest, west of the Empire State Building, and has numerous laid-back and chilled venues.
The East Village is a trendy hub of artists and free-spirited individuals, and the gay venues there play host to this crowd.
Queens, over the East River, is a more spread-out gayborhood with drag, go-go, and leather bars catering to all tastes.
Cross the Brooklyn Bridge, and you’ll arrive in NYC’s sixth gayborhood. The gay venues are spread out here, and there’s something for everyone.
That’s not the end, though. There are gay bars scattered around other areas of NYC, including Harlem and the Upper West Side.
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♥ Halfway between two gayborhoods
♥ Located in an iconic 1919 building
♥ WOW-factor rooms
♥ New F&B outlets coming in 2024
♥ In the East Village gayborhood
♥ Gay traveler brand favorite
♥ Bathtubs overlooking the East Village
♥ Gay-friendly “NO Bar” on-site
♥ Close to Greenwich Village gayborhood
♥ Half a block from the Hudson River
♥ Budget accommodation
♥ Historic 1908 landmark building
♥ Located in trendy TriBeCa
♥ Lap pool
♥ Less than 10 minutes by car to two gayborhoods
♥ Wolfgang Puck’s CUT restaurant
♥ 2 blocks away from Hell’s Kitchen gayborhood
♥ Floor-to-ceiling views of Times Square
♥ Luxury accommodation
♥ EDITION chain is extremely gay-friendly worldwide
♥ Right in the Chelsea gayborhood
♥ Refurbished in 2023
♥ Gay-friendly brand
♥ Wine hour in the lobby bar
♥ Only a couple of blocks from Hell’s Kitchen gayborhood
♥ Well-loved brand for gay travelers
♥ Awesome hangout at the Living Room Bar
♥ Panoramic views over Times Square
♥ Riverfront luxury
♥ Stunning river or city views from rooms and the fitness center
♥ A couple of blocks from the Greenwich Village gayborhood
♥ Rooftop disco
♥ Located in an iconic NYC building
♥ 10-minute walk to the Chelsea gayborhood
♥ Luxurious accommodation
♥ Gay-friendly chain
♥ Luxury boutique hotel
♥ 10 minutes by car to Greenwich Village Gayborhood
♥ 2-minute walk to the subway
♥ Mid-century inspired decor
♥ One block from Broadway
♥ Hell’s Kitchen gayborhood adjacent
♥ Boutique luxury rooms
♥ Gay-friendly brand
♥ In the heart of Hell’s Kitchen gayborhood
♥ Instagram Worthy
♥ Hudson River views
♥ Loft-style rooms
♥ Convenient Midtown location, central to everything
♥ Less than a mile to gayborhood
♥ Some of the biggest guest rooms in NYC
♥ Ultra-friendly staff
♥ Iconic 36-story building
♥ A couple of blocks from Hell’s Kitchen gayborhood
♥ Epic Hudson River views
♥ Rooftop garden and beehive
♥ Right in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen gayborhood
♥ Upscale boutique property
♥ Rooftop terrace
♥ Located on “Restaurant Row”
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