http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2012-02-12T23:07:20Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Gay%20Hotels http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/1/27/8712/61161 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/XLNightclub.jpg" class="top"><p>Yup, after quite some build up, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Out+NYC/local/4898"><b>The OUT NYC</b></a> is slowly stepping <i>out</i> into the spotlight. And as we predicted <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/7/21/12656/4612/hotels/The_Out_NYC_Will_Open_Its_Nightclub_in_the_Fall_But_You_Have_to_Wait_for_the_Rooms_">last summer</a>, the first part of the hotel to open will be XL Nightclub, the 14,000 square foot cabaret and dance venue. And the grand opening event is <b>tonight</b>. <p>XL hopes to distinguish itself by filling two holes in the NYC gay nightlife scene: nightclub and cabaret. Frequent big-name house music DJs will get the crowds dancing, plus a proper stage and lighting have been installed to accommodate proper cabaret performances. Tonight's big attractions? <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Amanda%20Lepore"><b>Amanda Lepore</b></a> (who took part in an <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/6/30/20378/5796/hotels/The_Amanda_Lepore_Hotel_Party_That_Never_Was">ill-fated</a> party at <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Gansevoort+Park+Avenue/local/1664"><b>Gansevoort Park</b></a> not so long ago), DJ <b>Lady Bunny</b>, ASchechter 2012-01-27T09:15:01-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/1/20/22720/0285 <![CDATA[<p><i>Maybe we got hit with the Valentine's Day bug a little early, but we're feeling extra-romantic this week. So we're channeling that energy into this list (<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/1/13/93145/7852/hotels/This_Hotel_In_Vienna_Isn_t_Doing_Such_a_Great_Job_Staying_In_the_Closet">as promised</a>), of some of the country's <b>gay-friendliest hotels and resorts</b>. But don't worry&#151;it's not all rose petals and glasses of champagne. Whether you want a DJ, a mountain view, or vintage patio furniture, we're pretty sure you'll find what you're looking for here.</i> <p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/HiltonSedonaGuestroom.jpg" class="top"><p> <p><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Hilton+Sedona+Resort+%26+Spa/local/3072"><b>Hilton Sedona</b></a>, a 219-room resort located in northern Arizona's Red Rock country, was recently TAG-approved for its commitment to LGBT travelers. What's more, last September, it hosted the <b>Sedona Pride on the Rocks Festival</b>, which drew all sorts of fun-seeking folks from the entire Verde ASchechter 2012-01-20T09:35:01-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/1/13/93145/7852 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/SportSaunaVienna.JPG" class="top"><p>With everyone talking about New York's upcoming gay-themed hotel, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/1/2/143624/6873/hotels/"><b>The OUT NYC</b></a>, we thought we'd take a look at some of the world's gay-friendliest hotels and resorts. Keep an eye out for that later next week. In the meantime, we thought we'd share a tip we received yesterday from a <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Hotel%20Maven%20Reviews"><b>HotelChatter maven</b></a> about a place called <a href="http://www.pension-wild.com/index_eng.html"><b>The Wild</b></a> in Vienna. <p>Despite its evocative name, The Wild is in fact just a family-owned (Wild is their last name) European pension hotel located in Josefstadt, with free breakfast buffets, reasonable rates (from EUR 41), and close proximity to Vienna's sights. Interestingly, what their website chooses not to mention is <b>Sport Sauna, a thriving sports-themed gay bathhouse, bar ASchechter 2012-01-13T09:38:28-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/1/2/143624/6873 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/outnyc_marchopening.jpg" class="top"><p> Well, looky here--NYC's first-ever gay hotel, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Out+NYC/local/4898"><b>The Out NYC</b></a>, has just gotten an opening date of <b>March 1</b>! <p>When we last checked on the hotel in October, we were a little skeptical about when this hotel may open as construction looked pretty far behind. But nonetheless, the hotel is now taking reservations for March 1 starting at $229 a night for a superior room. <p>Can't pony up the dough? Instead you can opt for a Sleep Share for $99 which will put you in a room with three other people although you do get your own bed, 22" TV, privacy curtains and a cubby to store your belongings.<p>The hotel will also feature the XL nightclub, the juliana 2012-01-02T15:30:02-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/11/15/11415/159 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/Out_n_About.jpg" class="top"><p>If lack of inspiration has been the one thing stopping you from a long weekend in Miami this fall, then here's something that might get your creative juices flowing. <i>Out</i> magazine, in collaboration with <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2010/12/8/204442/971/hotels/What+Does+The+Lobby+Of+An+%27Ultra-Gay+Hotel%27+Look+Like%3F+">ultra-gay</a> hotel <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Lords%20South%20Beach"><b>Lords South Beach</b></a>, has devised a new travel app called <b>Out-N-About</b>, <b>designed to aid (mainly gay) travelers navigate all the cultural offerings of the city.</b> <p><i>Out</i> and Lords are calling the program a "digital concierge," and it can be downloaded for free onto your iPad, iPhone or iPod. It's tough when we hear about these hotel-generated e-travel guides. On the one hand, we love exploring places on our own (walking down dark side streets has landed us at some pretty great ASchechter 2011-11-15T11:24:37-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/