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At Least One Room At The OUT NYC Will Be Opening Today
Yup, after quite some build up, The OUT NYC is slowly stepping out into the spotlight. And as we predicted last summer, 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 tonight.
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? Amanda Lepore (who took part in an ill-fated party at Gansevoort Park not so long ago), DJ Lady Bunny, and an open vodka bar from 10-11pm.
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Make New Friends At These 7 Gay-Friendly US Hotels
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 (as promised), of some of the country's gay-friendliest hotels and resorts. But don't worry—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.
Hilton Sedona, 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 Sedona Pride on the Rocks Festival, which drew all sorts of fun-seeking folks from the entire Verde Valley region. And if the 2012 bash is anything like last year's, guests at the hotel can expect a private pool party, a drag show "Gay-La," and of course, the main festival itself, which takes place among the resort's three heated pools, two restaurants and 20,500 square feet of event space.
Rates start at $179
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This Hotel In Vienna Isn't Doing Such a Great Job Staying In the Closet
With everyone talking about New York's upcoming gay-themed hotel, The OUT NYC, 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 HotelChatter maven about a place called The Wild in Vienna.
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 Sport Sauna, a thriving sports-themed gay bathhouse, bar and general "cruising area" located in the basement. Oops. Guess we just outed them.
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The Out NYC Hotel Is Coming Out on March 1 at $229 a Night
Well, looky here--NYC's first-ever gay hotel, The Out NYC, has just gotten an opening date of March 1!
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.
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.
The hotel will also feature the XL nightclub, the Kitchen 510 restaurant, serving New American classics, a fitness center and a couple of different courtyards.
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Out Magazine and Lords South Beach Help You Become A 'Man About Town'
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. Out magazine, in collaboration with ultra-gay hotel Lords South Beach, has devised a new travel app called Out-N-About, designed to aid (mainly gay) travelers navigate all the cultural offerings of the city.
Out 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 parties); on the other, we find it hard to ignore any new service a hotel has to offer—especially when the hotel has enlisted the help of a few cultural experts. Four of them, to be exact.
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The Out NYC, When It Opens, Could Revitalize An Entire Neighborhood
New York's imminent, first-ever gay hotel, The Out NYC, is slowly transforming a remote block along W 42nd St between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues with practically nothing else around it. Two avenues over, you'll find a veritable slew of mid-range hotel options (Distrikt, Four Points by Sheraton, Fairfield Inn), but pretty much anything west of Ninth Avenue is the No Man's Land of New York hotels.
Sure, Yotel changed up the scene on Tenth Avenue with its moody purple lights and futuristic, robot-operated lobby. But Yotel will almost certainly be catering to a different crowd than The Out NYC, which is built specifically for gay travelers. So whether that means bright pastels in the lobby or fun-sounding elopement packages (or both), this developing property should be considered a game-changer for the neighborhood, and has the potential to turn an otherwise barren slice of the island into a hip destination spot.
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5 Hotels That Are Celebrating Gay Marriage
Gay couples across the state of New York married for the first time on Monday—an event so huge, Niagra Falls suddenly became rainbow-colored! Now that ceremonies can legally take place, hotel geeks around the state will be seeking out the best venues for their ceremonies, honeymoons, and receptions. Here are five of our top picks:
For a tropical escape—How about some breakfast in bed? It's all included in the "Love And Equality" package at Costa Rica's 125-acre Monte Azul Boutique Hotel. All couples, gay or straight, who were married after January 1, 2011, are entitled to four nights for the price of three ($570 plus tax) in one of the hotel's signature casitas. Rooms come with a chef's welcome platter, free wifi and a personal garden.
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The Out NYC Will Open Its Nightclub in the Fall (But You Have to Wait for the Rooms)
After the legalization of gay marriage, what comes next for New York? A gay hotel—specifically, The Out NYC—that's what. And that project, which we first learned about last fall, seems to be taking shape quite nicely.
An update sent today by The Out NYC trumpets not just the hotel's diversity (nightlife venue XL, 24/7 restaurant by Eatery, Nickel spa for men), but their overall commitment to becoming the biggest and best gay destination New York has ever seen. Seriously. Read below to see how Managing Partner Ian Reisner hopes to tickle the fancy of NYC's gay tourists—all seven million of them.
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It's About Time: Atlantic City Gets Its First Hotel Casino Gay Bar
For the longest time, New Yorkers and Philadelphans have been making the couple hour drive down to Atlantic City, NJ to relax, swim in the ocean, gamble a little bit and just generally party down. For an equally long time, gay travelers to Atlantic City haven't had anywhere in the hotels and casinos to get their own groove on...until now.
As part of a huge 1920s-themed renovation, the boardwalk-side Resorts hotel and casino has opened Prohibition, a nightclub which the New York Times is hailing as the "first full-time gay bar at any big American casino." The rainbow flag flies, there are drag show nights, and locals (like the city's entertainment workforce) as welcome just as much as tourists.
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Another Use For The Bridal Suite At The Roxbury
Last time we heard from upstate New York's The Roxbury, they had recently unveiled "Amadeus' Bride," a dazzling, family-size bridal suite decorated in gold leaf and outfitted with a 200lb Austrian crystal chandelier. These people know how to put on a show.
So it didn't come as a surprise when they emailed us about their new Gay Elopement Package (The Roxbury is owned by a gay couple), an offshoot of the general Elopement Package which debuted this winter. It turns out co-owner Gregory Henderson is himself a wedding officiant, so this is a great option if you're actually ready to tie the knot. The full package includes a wedding officiant, complimentary bottle of champagne, two passes to the Shimmer Spa. Oh, and a custom monogrammed photo album wedding gift—interested now?
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And The First NYC Hotel On Board With Gay Marriage Is...
Now that same-sex marriages are a reality in New York, local business owners are ready to start cashing in on the fun. Including Mayor Bloomberg himself. According to this New York Daily News piece, hotels, restaurants, and major tourism destinations will all benefit from gay couples who choose to make NYC their "little white chapel".
Ready to start planning? Here's one hotel that is eager to help you tie the knot. The fairy godmothers at W New York Hotels (these include W New York Downtown, W Union Square, W New York, and W Times Square) know all about making people look good—so in addition to frilly accommodations, they also want you to wed in style (think pressed suits, shoe shines, and dress steaming). And did we mention the possibility of a free honeymoon in Vieques, Puerto Rico?
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Shark Attack At Dream Downtown
The Dream Downtown has barely been open two weeks and already it's got people lining up around the block. How do they do it? For starters, they've got determination.
The Dream team (sounds kinda nice, doesn't it?) are rather fond of their protracted moment in the limelight, and want to make a bigger splash than that other recently opened downtown hotel, the Mondrian Soho. As managing director Michael Lindenbaum told us the other week: "Those guys had a big build up, but we thought they kind of fizzled." Ouch!
Second of all, they've dedicated a portion of their brand spankin' space to a weekly gay pool party known as Shark.
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