What are the Gay Friendly Hotels in New York City?
NYC's gay neighborhoods are well-served by hotels at every price point. Hell's Kitchen is the best base for gay nightlife, with the densest concentration of bars just steps away.
Hell's Kitchen / Midtown West
- citizenM Times Square (218 W 50th St) — Dutch boutique chain known for modern, compact rooms with mood lighting. Walking distance to Hell's Kitchen's gay bar strip on 9th and 10th Avenues. One of the most LGBTQ+-friendly hotel brands globally
- Staypineapple Midtown (337 W 36th St) — Boutique hotel with a playful, inclusive vibe at the southern edge of Hell's Kitchen. Affordable for Manhattan
- Hilton Garden Inn Times Square Central (136 W 42nd St) — Reliable midrange option right at the gateway to Hell's Kitchen
- Arlo Midtown (351 W 38th St) — Stylish micro-hotel with a rooftop bar and compact, well-designed rooms
Chelsea
- Moxy NYC Chelsea (105 W 28th St) — Trendy Marriott lifestyle brand directly in Chelsea, surrounded by galleries and close to the High Line. Rooftop bar and social spaces
Brooklyn
- The Hoxton Williamsburg (97 Wythe Ave) — Stylish Brooklyn hotel with a rooftop restaurant and waterfront views. Steps from Williamsburg's queer nightlife including 3 Dollar Bill and Metropolitan Bar
- Arlo Williamsburg (96 Wythe Ave) — Modern hotel with a rooftop pool and bar, right in the heart of Brooklyn's queer-friendly Williamsburg
- Hotel Indigo Williamsburg (171 Wythe Ave) — Boutique IHG hotel with a neighborhood feel and easy access to Brooklyn's LGBTQ+ scene
Budget-Friendly
- Doubletree by Hilton Times Square South (341 W 36th St) — Reliable chain hotel at the edge of Hell's Kitchen with competitive rates for Manhattan
- EVEN Hotel Brooklyn (46 Nevins St, Downtown Brooklyn) — Wellness-focused IHG property with in-room fitness zones. Well-connected by subway to all neighborhoods
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