Gay Hotel Vancouver

Luxury and elegance are the best words to describe the 5-star Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver. Its location in downtown Vancouver right on Burrard Street connects with the Davie Village gayborhood eight blocks away.

The heated indoor pool area also has a jacuzzi and steam rooms. There’s an outdoor patio for the summer months. The spacious fitness center is open from 7 am to 10 pm daily. For the ultimate in pampering, head to the Vida Spa and experience one of its Signature Ayurvedic treatments.

Headed by Chef Alex Chen (Iron Chef Champion of 2019), the Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar is on the ‘Michelin Recommended List’ for the city.

The property has 397 rooms and suites. Its design blends old-world charm with modern, contemporary nuances. Your stay at Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver will help save the planet. In partnership with Veritree, ten trees will be planted for every night you book and stay. Yes, your four-legged friend is welcome to stay, too.

JW Marriott Parq Vancouver is located in Yaletown, just south of downtown. It’s Vancouver’s entertainment and sports district, with the BC Stadium on one side and the Parq Casino on the other. It’s only a block from Cooper’s Park on False Creek, and the Davie Street gayborhood is seven minutes away by cab.

The Aqua Lounge on the 17th floor is where to hang out and sip cocktails while admiring the skyline; there’s also an outdoor whirlpool. For fitness enthusiasts, the 24-hour gym is on the same floor. Spa by JW is a luxury retreat; guests can be pampered with a range of treatments, and there’s a steam room and therapy bath inside.

The Victor, the hotel’s rooftop restaurant, serves seasonal Pacific Northwest food, focusing on steak and seafood. Like the other JW Marriott hotels worldwide, it sources its herbs from its own JW Garden on site.

As you’d expect from JW Marriott, the rooms are spacious—the lead-ins start at 34 sqm—and opulent. They all have floor-to-ceiling windows offering impressive views of the city and the river. The rooms feature marble bathrooms and a work desk just in case you brought your laptop. Your pet is welcome to stay under the hotel’s VIP (Very Important Pet) package.

One block from the Davie Village gayborhood is the Residence Inn by Marriott Vancouver Downtown. It’s four blocks from the ferry pier at False Creek.

The hotel’s 2nd floor has an indoor pool and whirlpool open from 7 am to 10 pm. It also has a fitness center open from 5 am to 10 pm. Buffet breakfast is served daily, and then the kitchen closes. If you’re not using your kitchen, cafes and restaurants are nearby.

In 2020, the rooms at Residence Inn by Marriott Vancouver Downtown underwent a redesign to deliver today’s modern look. The rooms are spacious; lead-ins start at 41sqm. If you’re planning an extended stay, upgrade to a suite with a full kitchen and take advantage of the hotel’s complimentary grocery shopping service to stock up before you arrive. Pets are also welcome.

For gay partiers, the location doesn’t get any better than Sandman Suites Vancouver on Davie Street. It’s right in the middle of the gayborhood, and PumpJack Pub is across the road. In this spot, the property gets a high percentage of gay guests year-round.

Moxies Restaurant, on the ground floor, has a street-facing rainbow flag-painted fence and is open for brunch, dinner, and late-night snacking until midnight. The fitness center on the second floor is open from 7 am to 9 pm.

All suite hotels are excellent as the rooms have more of that apartment feel. Almost every room type features a fully-equipped kitchen, and pets are welcome.

In 2011, this former motor inn was refurbished to turn it into the Burrard Hotel, keeping the iconic retro charm but modernizing many areas. It’s on Burrard Street, one block from the start of the Davie Village gayborhood.

A unique inclusion at the Burrard Hotel is its tropical courtyard, a rarity at Vancouver properties. There aren’t any facilities at the hotel, but free bike rental is provided for those who want to explore the city. There’s no need for an onsite restaurant as there are loads of dining options practically on its doorstep. Many food delivery companies are willing to bring food to you from many of the city’s top restaurants.

The 72 refurbished rooms have lots of splashes of color and loads of modern conveniences. Choose from an urban or garden view and your pet is welcome.

Fairmont Pacific Rim is on W Waterfront Road in the downtown area of Vancouver Harbor. The giant convention center across the road blocks its direct harborfront access. Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel is one of the most popular 5-star luxury gay-friendly hotels in Vancouver. It boasts spectacular views of the harbor and the North Shore mountain range. The Davie Street gayborhood is just over 5 minutes in a taxi.

There’s only one thing better than a hotel pool: one that’s on the rooftop. Fairmont Pacific Rim combines its pool with a cabana bar. What more could you need? Fitness travelers will love the spacious gym on the 5th floor; it’s open 24 hours and has group classes. The famous 5-star Fairmont Spa has nine treatment rooms on the same floor. Botanist Restaurant offers Pacific North-West cuisine, and the produce is sourced locally and organically, including sustainably sourced seafood.

Fairmont properties are renowned for their rooms, which feature opulent decor, plush bedding, and state-of-the-art amenities, and Pacific Rim is up there with the best. No matter your interest, there’s a view for you; choose from city skyscrapers, mountain ranges, or the harbor. Your dog is welcome in some of the rooms, too.

Why not upgrade to one of the Fairmont Gold rooms, with private check-in and a dedicated lounge?

Gay travelers looking to stay in an upscale hotel within walking distance of the Davie Village gayborhood will love OPUS Vancouver; it’s in Yaletown, only four blocks away on the same street. Four blocks in the other direction is the Quayside Marina on False Creek.

OPUS Vancouver is well-known in the area for Capo Restaurant. Chef Lucais Syme’s 36-hour-fermented sourdough pizza has to be tasted to be believed. The hotel has limited facilities with only a small fitness center.

OPUS Vancouver is a boutique hotel with only 96 rooms. Its vibrant color palettes and sophisticated amenities are complemented by pop art on the walls. The rooms are the ultimate tech-ready, and the bathrooms feature deep soaking bathtubs and heated floors. Pets are welcome at this property.

Bring your best mega-pixel smartphone to Hotel Belmont Vancouver, part of the MGallery range of properties, as there are Instagram moments everywhere you look. The hotel is conveniently located in the vibey downtown district and is only two blocks away from the Davie Village gayborhood.

Hotel Belmont Vancouver doesn’t have facilities like a pool or fitness center, but it does go all-out in entertainment. With the hashtag #hotelhouseparty, guests can expect to have fun from the moment they enter the front door. The hotel’s primary restaurant, The Living Room, is also a sports bar and late-night hangout. Head downstairs to The Basement Bar for a cool, subterranean nightclub vibe.

Renovated in 2019, boutique Hotel Belmont Vancouver has 82 rooms designed with a modern, contemporary vibe. The rooms have views of the surrounding cityscape, and blackout curtains block out the light for those wanting to sleep in. Pets are welcome at the property.

A 4-star hotel one block from the gayborhood is a dream for all Vancouver gay partiers. Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre is on Bullard Street, mere steps from the start of Davie Village. It’s also right in the heart of downtown Vancouver, where all the fashionable restaurants are.

In July 2024, Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre hosted the pride event Posh Ball, solidifying its place as a gay-popular hotel.

The 3rd floor of the hotel is dedicated to fitness. The heated indoor pool and gym are open from 5 am to 11 pm. Cafe One is open for all-day dining and features refined Canadian cuisine with an emphasis on West Coast dishes. According to the restaurant’s page, the dress attire is smart casual, so perhaps leave your flip-flops in your room if you dine there. Funnily enough, the dress code at Bar One, where you can get craft beers, fine wines, and single-malt scotches, is casual.

Regular Marriott hotel guests will be familiar with the Sheraton Signature Sleep Experience beds. Every room features floor-to-ceiling windows with city and ocean views. Why not burn some of your Marriot Bonvoy points and upgrade to the Club rooms with your exclusive lounge on the 25th and 26th floors? Cats and dogs up to 40lbs (18kgs) are welcome for free in some rooms.

While we love our big brand hotels, there’s something more homely about the service at a locally owned and operated hotel. Blue Horizon Hotel is one of these in Vancouver. It’s located on Robson Street, Vancouver’s iconic shopping and dining destination, ideal for those looking for culinary adventures and boutique designs. The downtown location is also convenient for gay partiers as the Davie Village gayborhood is less than a kilometer away—4 minutes in a cab.

The fitness area is on level 2 of the Blue Horizon Hotel and features an indoor lap pool, jacuzzi, and steam room. ABODE restaurant on the ground floor has an outdoor patio on Robson Street, perfect for people watching.

The building has been designed so that every room is a corner room with a private step-out balcony. Views are of the city, mountains, or English Bay. Pets are welcome at Blue Horizon Hotel.

Sonder The Sunset is an apartment hotel in the West End of Vancouver, only one block from the Davie Village gayborhood. For gay partiers looking for spacious accommodation close to the action, this property is for you.

The beauty of an all-apartment hotel is that every room is a studio or one-bedroom layout, and each one includes a balcony and a fully equipped kitchenette. It’s like staying at home, only in another city.

As the rooms have kitchenettes, there’s no restaurant on site. If you’re not up for cooking, cafes and restaurants are steps away from the property’s front door. There are no facilities like a pool, gym, or spa at Sonder The Sunset.

Described as a sleek, sexy venue for the urban adventurer, the Parket Hotel Vancouver is style and class all the way. It’s in the downtown area of Vancouver, only an 8-minute walk from Davie Village gayborhood and two blocks to the river.

The Parker Rooftop is the place to see and be seen. It’s been voted Vancouver’s #1 rated rooftop bar. It has three breathtaking patios and an indoor section with 20-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows. For other F&B options, there’s the lobby bar on the ground floor and La Vallee Restaurant on the second floor. The hotel has a fitness center on the 9th floor.

The designer rooms and suites have been created with premium furnishings, sparkling new bathrooms, and an impressive list of in-room amenities. Upgrade to one of the suites to get a fully stocked kitchen. Pets are welcome in some rooms.

The Cambie Hostel Gastown is Vancouver’s biggest and most popular hostel, with 154 beds in various room configurations. It’s conveniently located in the Gastown area just north of downtown and a 5-minute walk to the bathhouse. Davie Village gayborhood is only seven minutes away by taxi.

As you’d expect, there are no facilities at the Cambie Hostel Gastown. However, the popular Cambie Bar next door, while not a gay venue, offers 20% off to hostel guests. This property definitely has a 24-hour party vibe.

Hostels are great if you’re traveling with a group or solo and looking to make new friends. The Cambie Hostel Gastown offers 8, 4, or 2-bed dorms or private double rooms.