Destinations and Deals
Amsterdam
Amsterdam has long been a travel epicenter, and the local gay scene has joined in the city's ascendance as a center of European style, including design, architecture (especially new hotels), and cuisine. Whole new neighborhoods of trendy hotspots (some on new man-made islands) have created space for a lively street life to complement the city's urbane burgher origins.
Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel | Amsterdam Marriott Hotel | Courtyard Amsterdam Airport
New York
Though Greenwich Village remains home to New York's largest gay and lesbian populations (and the world's biggest Halloween celebration), gay culture has spread its wings throughout the city. Venture beyond the best-known attractions of the Village, Chelsea, and Hell's Kitchen, to discover the Upper West Side, Park Slope, and Queens, all offering fresh approaches to community and the contemporary scene.
Algonquin Hotel Times Square | Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel | Courtyard New York Manhattan/Fifth Avenue
Atlanta
The South's gay capital, Atlanta's tradition of hospitality makes it seem smaller than it is, with a welcoming approach to travelers and new arrivals. Midtown boasts a walkable mix of gay bars, restaurants, and shops. Gentrifying Castleberry Hill, East Atlanta, and nearby Decatur also host plenty of gay activity, with the latter known for its lesbian-friendliness.
Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel | Glenn Hotel, Autograph Collection | Residence Inn Atlanta Midtown/Historic
Palm Springs
With 300+ sunny days every year, and an LGBT population of nearly 40 percent, Palm Springs is one of the west's hottest gay tourist destinations. This palm-studded paradise welcomes couples and singles looking to get away and relax by the pool, or enjoy desert hiking, world-class golf, and a laid back atmosphere that attracts visitors from all over the world.
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel | JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa | Courtyard Palm Springs
Boston
Boston offers a varied nightlife with performance venues and clubs found among neighborhoods both well-preserved and recently revived. Summer sightseeing and seafood give way to fall's colors and cultural revival, and a year-round cycle of competitive teams always provides spectators something to cheer for. Consider day trips to art-friendly Providence, and to Provincetown, one of the world's most inviting and comfortable settings for LGBT travelers.
Boston Marriott Copley Place | Boston Marriott Long Wharf | Courtyard Boston Downtown/Tremont
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is a cultural capital complete with renowned museums and performance venues, and more colleges than Boston. The city's restaurant scene has entered a new renaissance, with the historic Olde City home to some of America's trendiest. After exploring and dining, check out the dozens of great LGBT venues in Center City.
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown | Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown | Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City
Chicago
With culturally and architecturally rich neighborhoods and a wealth of parks and beaches, Chicago is filled with attractions for the gay traveler. The downtown Loop and Near North sections offer world-class window-shopping and entertainment, and boutiques and cafes offer something for every taste in such happening and gay-popular destinations as Andersonville and Lakeview.
JW Marriott Chicago | Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel | SpringHill Suites Chicago Downtown/River North
Phuket
Phuket is an island paradise known the world over, and especially popular with Scandinavian, Russian, and Israeli visitors. The west coast features the most beaches, and the Royal Paradise Complex located in Patong Beach is filled with LGBT-friendly bars, nightclubs and entertainment.
JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa | Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa | Courtyard Phuket at Surin Beach
Los Angeles
Gay Los Angeles is diverse and offers communities to suit every traveler’s tastes. For a behind-the-scenes view of Hollywood, visit the Kodak Theater and Grauman’s Chinese Theater, famous for celebrity handprints, or just wander the sidewalks lined with stars, clubs, and bars. LA's restaurants, while catering to variety, deserve special note for delicious Mexican fine dining.
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE | Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa | Courtyard Los Angeles Century City/Beverly Hills
San Diego
SoCal at its best, San Diego offers 70 miles of beaches, palm-lined streets, and ultra-fresh seafood. A highly integrated gay community calls the city home, with 1,200-acre Balboa Park as its sunny backyard. Visit to find 15 remarkable museums and your choice of outdoor recreation. Walkable neighborhood, including Hillcrest, funky North Park, and hip University Heights, have preserved a small-town openness amidst a modern allure.
San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter | San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina | Courtyard San Diego Downtown
London
London has everything to offer first-time visitors and sophisticated travelers alike. There's high fashion, great theater, period architecture, and world class museums, performances, and cuisine. The LGBT community is integrated into the city's unmatched cultural energy and welcomed throughout its diverse neighborhoods, each with a distinctive personality of its own.
St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel | Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel | London Marriott Hotel Park Lane
San Francisco
Pulsing with energy and serving as a meeting place for all things diverse, the dynamic Castro District remains home to San Francisco's LGBT community. Castro Street Fair and annual SF PRIDE celebration festivities are hosted here each year, acting as a catalyst for change and acceptance worldwide. The city's renowned clubs and innovative restaurants cater year-round to the most adventurous and experienced of tastes.
JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square | San Francisco Marriott Marquis | Courtyard San Francisco Downtown
Miami/Miami Beach
Miami is known as a place like no other. Soak up the sun and enjoy a tropical beverage, then get your party on at one of the city’s amazing gay and lesbian clubs. South Beach (SoBe) is home to the city's densest focus of gay-friendly businesses and hotels, and a hotspot for nightlife and the finest dining. Nearby Coconut Grove is home to the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, host to November’s White Party, the hottest gay event in town.
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach | Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach | Courtyard Miami Beach South Beach
Washington, DC
In Washington the creative class rules, and the city shines with new art galleries, great music venues, and fresh dining choices. You can get around on foot, by bike, or by transit and join in the work hard, play hard attitude of LGBT community that helps run the country by day and enjoys fantastic urban living by night. Each June, Capital Pride ends a week of special events with its Capital Pride Street Festival on the National Mall.
JW Marriott Washington DC | Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel | Renaissance Washington, DC Dupont Circle Hotel