Where to Stay

Talk about spoilt for choice! New York City is a hotel lover's paradise if money isn't an issue. The Breslin restaurant by April Bloomfield and a branch of Stumptown Coffee are both located in the 258-room hipster favorite Ace Hotel in the Flatiron District. The 509-room W Times Square is right outside the door of Hells Kitchen and Broadway theaters, while the 452-room Times Square Edition ups the ante on Zen-blissed urban luxury (with superb dining from chef John Fraser).

The William Vale, the 183-room Brooklyn hotel, features an unbeatable Williamsburg location, open-air balconies, a rooftop bar, views of Manhattan, a 60-foot outdoor pool, and the superb Southern Italian restaurant Leuca (the pasta is spectacular).

In addition, there are numerous apartment rental websites, such as Airbnb and Vrbo. Both organizations support the LGBT+ community and have inclusive policies. If you're willing to get a room in a shared apartment, prices are typically comparable to those of low-cost hotels. This is definitely one of the most important LGBTQ travel guides to NYC.