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Toronto, Canada is another, with the whole Church Street village turning into a pedestrian festival; hotels near downtown like the boutique Anndore House or chains like Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Downtown (which is steps from the gay village) are known to be popular with Pride-goers and often have great rates and rainbow flags flying proudly.

The town is small and easy to walk, with Playa de la Bassa Rodona as the main gay beach (packed with guys during peak season) and a dozen or so gay bars that get busy every night. Another well-known P-town spot is Crown & Anchor, which is a hotel plus a complex of bars and a cabaret – if you want to be steeped in nightlife (drag shows, piano bar, leather nights, you name it) and then literally just walk upstairs to crash, this is your jam.

Those concerns are fading fast in many parts of the world as major hotel brands and independent hoteliers alike actively court the lgbtq+Q+ community.

Inclusive Amenities & Programs: These days, you’ll find that big chains often have diversity training for staff and some even have dedicated lgbtq+Q travel ambassadors.

Fahana is a lush, modern boutique resort with a clothing-optional pool area and stylish design – it’s like someone took a luxury spa and decided to fill it exclusively with gay men on holiday. Gran Canaria’s appeal is how liberating it feels: PDA is everywhere, literally every business in the area is openly gay-friendly (rainbow stickers on restaurant doors, drag queens passing out flyers for cabarets, the works), and you can truly let your hair down.

It’s laid-back and friendly. It can get loud, but some folks want exactly that energy. Island House is practically legendary – a men-only, clothing-optional resort with a pool and hot tub that are open 24/7 (yes, you can take a dip at 3am after stumbling back from the club).

Axel’s location is fantastic: walk out the door and you’re minutes from classic bars like Tom’s, Hafen, or even the iconic fetish shop Mr. B if that’s your thing. Also in Fort Lauderdale, The Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa is a delightful men’s clothing-optional B&B that comes with its own small spa (with services like mud wraps and aromatherapy).

Even better, they’re minutes from Chueca’s bars when you’re ready to dive into the fray, but offer a quiet luxurious retreat when you need to recharge. That’s the instant relief of okay, I belong here. Despite some frisky vibes, Island House is also a place people just chill and make friends; it’s common to see a group of guests who met that week end up hitting the town together at night.

There are plenty of gay-friendly hotels around Soho and Piccadilly; one standout is Hazlitt’s, a quirky boutique hotel on Frith Street. What’s great though is that within the microcosm of a gay-friendly resort or hotel, you often find a bubble of safety even if outside it might not be as free. The practical effect is that if you book into, say, a Hilton, Hyatt, or W Hotel in a known gay-friendly destination, chances are high they’ve got small but meaningful touches ready: maybe a Pride guide in your room, concierge knowledge of the local gay scene, or simply the assurance that if you call down asking for an extra robe for your boyfriend, nobody’s going to make it awkward.

Many couples love Alexander’s for its romantic vibe, while Island House is perhaps more for singles or extroverts. Another fabulous option is Hotel Puerta América, a five-star design hotel slightly outside Chueca but only a short ride away. They know their audience is coming and they roll with it. If you prefer to be nearer to Hell’s Kitchen nightlife or the historic Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, there are plenty of gay-friendly options there too.

In the context of men-only or all-gay accommodations, it enhances that summer-camp vibe – everyone’s part of the club, literally wearing their Camp Lightbulb or Bear Week or Leather Weekend tags depending on the theme week, and hotels embrace it by often decorating or scheduling events around the themes. Another option is to stay at one of the beachfront hotels like Hotel Calipolis – not specifically gay, but due to location it gets a lot of lgbtq+Q clientele and is supportive.