Gay Hotel London

There are many gay-friendly hotels in London, but with its Covent Garden location, epic food and beverage choices, and casual yet classy design, it’s hard to go past the 5-star luxury St Martins Lane London Hotel.

Getting to or stumbling home from Soho gayborhood is a breeze, as is the easy access to some of London’s top sites and transport options. This is why St Martins Lane London Hotel is one of the most popular gay-friendly hotels among gay visitors.

The restaurants and bars are what attract travelers to St Martins Lane London, with French cuisine all day, English-style afternoon tea, and a speakeasy serving made-to-order cocktails well into the evening.

The Tim Andreas-designed rooms will ensure the best night’s sleep after spending a full day in the city of London.

This brand new London gay hotel knows what today’s travelers want. Stylish, modern rooms, in a variety of sizes and price points, with comfort as the priority. A central location that puts you in the middle of city life. Exciting drinking and dining options. Pink plastic bunny statues.

Let’s start with the rooms. They come in four sizes: Snug, Nest, Pad, and Den. Snug is perfect for budget-conscious travelers, while still being large and airy enough to be pleasant. Nest and Pad are more similar to a standard hotel room size, while Den is especially large and roomy, with plenty of extra floor space. You pay for what you need, and you know what you’re getting.

The location is exceptional, just behind ODEON Leicester Square (London’s home of movie premieres) and only a 3-minute walk to Ku Bar. Most of London’s theatres are only a short walk away, as are several museums, countless bars and restaurants, and enough shops to bankrupt you entirely. Most of Soho’s gay nightlife is less than 10 minutes away, and the prestigious location means there will always be signs pointing you back to the hotel after you’ve had one too many drinks.

Finally, the rooftop bar and restaurant is the icing on the cake. B&H Garden Room is a sunny, airy rooftop space with incredible views over the city, serving tasty food, coffee, and cocktails at all hours of the day.

One more thing: thanks to their “Bed For A Bed” initiative, for every room you book, Assembly Hotel makes a donation to homelessness charity Crisis. This means you can enjoy your temporary home in London while helping someone else settle into a new home of their own.

This is a 5-star hotel in the very heart of West London, sitting within a 5-minute radius of Leicester Square, Chinatown, Piccadilly Circus, various theatres, and – last but very much not least – the gay nightlife of Soho. It is an equally ideal location for gay partying, shopping, and cultural sightseeing.

The hotel is stylish and high-end, but it is also independent and relatively small – 67 rooms in total – so you feel extra taken care of. The rooms are designer with touches of gold and dark wood that give a luxurious feel while remaining tasteful and understated. They also come in a variety of sizes, from more budget-friendly compact rooms to larger Premier and Club rooms, spacious suites, and even a very useful quadruple room, ideal for friends or two couples.

The service is exceptional, and there are sophisticated touches throughout, such as luxury toiletries from brands like Elemis and Hermes, Nespresso machines in every room, and a complimentary smartphone with high-speed 3G internet and free long-distance calls with every stay. Their bar and restaurant, Hankies, serves delicious Indian food with a British twist, while their wellness center offers a full range of spa and beauty treatments.

Strand Palace Hotel is located between the City and the West End, giving you the best access to the city at large. Trafalgar Square, with its museums and landmarks, is a very short walk away, as is Covent Garden. It’s 15 minutes to the gay bars and clubs of Soho, and you are also very close to the river Thames and walking distance to riverside attractions such as the London Eye and Big Ben.

The hotel is 100 years old but is currently in the process of refurbishing all their rooms – they are doing their best to limit the disruption to their guests, but it might be worth checking when works are going to be underway. The Deluxe and Superior rooms have already been refurbished, and with the hotel’s low rates it is definitely worth the extra money for the modern decor and extra amenities. Do note that air-conditioning is only available in the Superior rooms, so definitely go for these if you are staying in the peak of summer.

Strand Palace Hotel also has very good bar and dining options for a 4-star, including a New York-style brasserie, an excellent cafe, and a bar specializing in gin cocktails. There is a well-equipped gym that is free for all guests. It’s located right next to the cafe so you can follow up your workout with a healthy snack.

This contemporary luxury hotel sits right on the Thames’ South Bank, a 20-minute walk along the river to Big Ben and Westminster. Vauxhall station and its surrounding gay village are about 10 minutes away on foot, meaning you are perfectly positioned for days of high culture and sightseeing as well as nights of heavy gay partying. Park Plaza London Riverbank in one of the most booked gay-friendly hotels in London South Bank.

All of the rooms are decorated in a simple, unobtrusive style, with clean modern lines and neutral color palettes. The suites have kitchenette facilities (including a microwave, toaster, kettle, and espresso machine) and come in one, two, and three-bedroom, as well as an open-plan studio option. The three-bedroom suite sleeps up to eight people, making it an ideal choice for a group of friends traveling in style. If you can, select a room or suite facing the river for some truly iconic views of London’s riverside skyline.

If you choose not to splash out on a view room, don’t worry: you can get the views from the hotel’s restaurant, which blends Pan Asian and Peruvian influences for a high-end fusion experience. The attached bar specializes in Latin cocktails and spirits, and hosts free live music every night.

There is a well-equipped fitness suite on-site, as well as a lovely indoor swimming pool with lots of natural sunlight. A spa is currently under construction – but with Chariots Vauxhall less than 10 minutes away, you probably won’t miss it.

For good design on a budget in a central location, you can’t argue with this Point A hotel. The rooms are compact, but perfectly laid out for a comfortable stay. You get a super-comfy Hypnos bed, a powerful rain shower, a 40-inch smart TV, air-con, and cool mood lighting – a perfect base for London exploring, with no unnecessary extras. Point A Hotel London Westminster is one of the most popular budget gay-friendly hotel in London near Big Ben.

Located just behind Waterloo station, it is less than five minutes from London’s most iconic landmark, the Big Ben and Palaces of Westminster. From there, London’s West End is easily reachable, including Soho, Chinatown, Covent Garden, and the theatre district. It’s about half an hour on foot to the gay nightlife of both Soho and Vauxhall, and Pleasuredrome gay sauna is less than ten minutes away.

Citadines Apart’hotel offers the perfect blend of hotel and apartment. On one hand, you get all the conveniences of a hotel, including breakfast, 24-hour reception, and a business suite on the ground floor for those who need a quiet space to do some work. On the other, you get all the comfort of an apartment, with a fully-equipped kitchenette for you to prepare your own meals and living space to relax in.

There are three types of apartment available: Studio, Studio Deluxe, and 1-Bedroom. The main difference between the first two is that the Deluxe option has a dishwasher in the kitchen, so stick to Studio if you don’t mind some manual washing up. The 1-bedroom has room for four and is so perfect for groups of friends traveling together.

All of the apartments are comfortable, nicely decorated, and quite spacious, with good WiFi throughout and weekly housekeeping. This is a perfect choice if you like feeling at home when you travel, and is particularly suited to longer stays. The location next to Covent Garden is excellent for sightseeing and dining, with the gay nightlife in Soho only a 15-minute walk away.

St Giles London has a great location, a 5-minute walk from the British Museum, Tottenham Court Road, and Oxford Street. Most of the gay bars in Soho are about 10 minutes away, except for G-A-Y Late, which is just a 4-minute walk (which is especially handy since this is where you’re likely to end up on a big night out).

The hotel itself is a straightforward 3-star. The rooms are dated in their decor but they are also very comfortable, with good beds and pillows, and cleanliness standards are very high. The basic (free) WiFi is good enough to cover most uses, and there is a premium paid option if you need to download or stream. There is a bar, restaurant, breakfast room, and even a 24-hour cafe diner (a relative rarity in London).

The Central YMCA Club, the largest health and fitness facility in central London, is just underneath the hotel, which is great news for gym addicts. Since it is not part of the hotel itself, you will have to pay £5 for access, but this is a fair price for access to extensive range of machines and weights, a cycle studio, a Badminton court, a swimming pool, sauna and steam room, and several classes.

With a boutique feel and colorful contemporary design, this four-star Mercure is one of the brand’s flagship London hotels. It is located in the Southwark area, a short walk away from most of London’s best riverside attractions like the Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, and Big Ben. Both Soho and Vauxhall gayborhoods are either a leisurely 40-minute walk or a quick 20 minutes on the Underground. This is why Mercure London Bridge is one of the most booked budget gay-friendly hotels in London.

All the rooms feature modern decor and good facilities, including a Bluetooth speaker, rain shower, and minibar. The Superior rooms are slightly larger than the Classic, and the Privilege rooms are very roomy for London standards. Higher room categories come with added perks like a Nespresso machine and a bathrobe and slippers.

The hotel’s restaurant is headed by celebrity chef Marco Pierre White, and offers a take on Italian-American cuisine. Breakfast is extremely fresh and varied, offering more than the standard pastries and cereal.

Depending on the time of year, you can get similar rates here to simpler 3-star options, so it’s always worth checking out.

Clermont Hotels pride themselves on taking customer feedback into consideration when designing their hotels. This means you can expect some great small details that other hotels sometimes miss out on, such as plug sockets near the mirrors, blackout curtains, and super-fast, super-reliable WiFi.

Every room also comes with a Nespresso machine, Smart TV, tablet, and complimentary minibar – not to mention a super-comfy Hypnos bed. The rain showers are so good you’ll struggle to get out of one, and the toiletries are big enough to actually use. Furthermore. the staff are all incredibly attentive and go out of their way to ensure you have a good time, which always sets a hotel apart.

The hotel is located next to Charing Cross railway station, very close to the Thames Embankment and to Trafalgar Square. A 10-minute walk in any direction is guaranteed to land you somewhere exciting, whether it be a world-class museum, a crowded gay bar, an authentic Chinatown eatery, or Buckingham Palace itself. This is why The Clermont London Charing Cross is one of the most popular gay hotels in London.