7 Not-to-Miss Gay Hotels on the West Coast USA

July 05 2022

by Lachlan

Looking for the best on the west? Well to give you a helping hand, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite gay hotels on the West Coast in the USA. While there’s a great mix of welcoming hosts to stay with in the USA, sometimes you just can’t beat the perks that come with a stay in a gorgeous LGBTQ-friendly hotel. Free breakfast, room service, maybe an in-house gym, take your pick and check in to one of these gorgeous gay hotels. We’ll meet you for happy hour!    

SAN FRANCISCO  

Home to former gay Senator and LGBTQ rights activist, Harvey Milk, along with iconic gayborhoods including The Castro and the Mission District, San Francisco breathes LGBTQ culture. And in addition to our great catalogue of LGBTQ hosts, this vibrant city on the West Coast also has its fair share of fab LGBTQ-friendly hotels. Here are our faves:  

Hotel Kabuki 

Want to experience a piece of Japan in the heart of San Francisco. Hotel Kabuki will give you just that. Located in the city’s Japantown, Hotel Kabuki draws inspiration from its surroundings, blending both eastern and western cultures to offer guests something unique. 

Along with being gay-friendly, this hotel will make you feel right at home thanks to its great amenities. Enjoy spacious bedrooms, bathrooms with walk-in showers and boutique bath products, and an on-site 24-hour fitness centre. And if you’re feeling festive? Head to The Bar, where you can enjoy Japanese whisky, sake, and beer. 

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Parker Guest House 

Like to keep things classic? We do too. Sometimes you can’t beat originals, and when it comes to gorgeous classic LGBTQ accommodation in San Francisco, Parker Guest House is a bit of legend really. The building’s heritage, citrus-yellow facade is the perfect welcome to a stay here, and once you’re inside, continue to enjoy classic features including a beautiful wooden staircase which leads up to the guest house’s 21 rooms. 

Located within easy reach of San Fran’s main Gayborhoods including The Castro and Noe Valley, you’ll slip right into the local LGBTQ culture in no time. But who knows, with all the great facilities at Parker Guest House, you might never want to leave! 

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SEATTLE

Seattle may sometimes get a bad rap for its rainy weather, but the city is a great spot to check out up north. Fun fact, Seattle actually has one of the largest percentages of LGBTQ+ residents in the US. Convinced yet? Well iIts selection of LGBTQ-friendly hotels also won’t disappoint either, and these are our top picks:  

Hotel Max

Live life to the max in Seattle with a stay at the super cool Hotel Max. The design hotel will charm art lovers in particular thanks to its collection of original photos and paintings by local Seattle artists. But the design doesn’t stop there. Rooms feature state-of-the-art furnishings along with all the essential amenities for the modern-day traveler. 

Located in Seattle’s downtown, just one block from Westlake Avenue, explore the city’s hidden gems with ease during the day before retreating in this gorgeous gay-friendly hotel come evening. And if you want to take your fitness to the next level, have a session or two in the hotel’s 24-hour fitness centre, or rent one of their bikes for the day.

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The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle

Calling all whisky fans! The Alexis Royal Sonesta is so much more than any standard gay-friendly hotel. After all, the its in-house Bookstore Bar & Cafe makes whisky the flavor of the month - every month, with an impressive whisky library and monthly scotch tastings. Sold yet? Well now let’s talk about what else makes The Alexis Royal Sonesta stand out amongst Seattle gay hotel crowd. 

Located in the city centre, and just five minutes from the waterfront, you’ll like the cosmopolitan kid on the block with a stay here. Boutique in size, yet grand in delivery, expect all the essentials for a dreamy stay. We’re talking designer bedrooms, free-standing baths, and free morning coffee just to name a few. Perfection! 

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LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles we love you so! With popular gayborhoods including West Hollywood and Downtown, along with insta-worthy spots like Santa Monica Beach, Los Angeles is the kind of place you can settle into for days. And while there are loads of fab misterb&b hosts ready to welcome you in Los Angeles, if your sights are set on an LGBTQ-friendly hotel instead, we recommend these two:  

Hotel Ziggy

We’re getting Ziggy with it at Hotel Ziggy! Located on Los Angeles’ famous Sunset Boulevard strip, Hotel Ziggy is the perfect base from which to explore LA. That said, the hotel offer’s West Hollywood’s largest saltwater swimming pool, so who knows, maybe you’ll want to stay put each day instead. 

The boutique hotel is as loud as they come - in terms of design - with bold graffiti style art dotted throughout the common areas and even across the hotel’s unique facade. Enjoy a bespoke service, along with a 24-hour fitness centre, rain showers, complimentary toiletries, and more. Hotel Ziggy is also only 3 miles from Hollywood’s Walk of Fame - just saying!   

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Mondrian Los Angeles in West Hollywood

How do cocktails by the pool sound each afternoon? Pretty good right! If you’re looking for a hotel that delivers this combo with flying colors, then Mondrian in West Hollywood is for you. But things get better, the gorgeous rooftop pool not only offers sweeping views of the city skyline, but also underwater music!

Beyond the pool, enjoy a host of great facilities at Mondrian West Hollywood. The gorgeous rooms offer floor-to-ceiling windows, rainfall showers, and boutique bathroom amenities, while the in-house restaurant Ivory on Sunset celebrates California cuisine with fresh market-driven ingredients. Need we say more! 

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PORTLAND

Portland may sometimes fall in the shadows of its other larger West Coast counterparts like San Francisco or LA, but this thriving city in Oregon sure can stand on its own two feet. Flanked by the snow-capped Mount Hood, Portland is famous for its eco-friendliness, microbreweries, and coffee houses. LGBTQ+ life can be found in the Burnside Triangle, with a number of queers bars lining the colorful streets.    

The Society Hotel 

Feel a part of high society at The Society Hotel, located in downtown Portland. In terms of gay hotels in Portand, The Society Hotel has presence. Housed in a beautiful Victorian-style terrace colored in bottled green and black, enjoy original features alongside all the necessary mod cons for a comfortable stay. Guests rave about the rooftop terrace bar, so weather permitting, head on up and sip a few cocktails to kickstart your evening in Portland. 

When it comes to a good night’s sleep, you’re guaranteed one at The Society. Enjoy dreamy beds, high ceilings, and fluffy bathrobes, then head down to the American-inspired in-house restaurant for breakfast and a coffee the following morning. Menu items include avo on toast - enough said!

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PALM SPRINGS

Palm Springs is regularly referred to as a gay oasis, and we can understand why. Away from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles and San Diego, this relaxed desert destination is home to a thriving LGBTQ+ scene, along with some great gay resort and gay hotels to boot. It’s hard to choose just one, but we do have a soft spot for this one:  

Skylark Hotel

We’re going to say it how it is. Skylark Hotel is great bang for your buck! The 3-star hotel offers excellent rates and even better service and facilities, making it the perfect choice for LGBTQ accommodation in Palm Springs. At Skylark you also get the best of both worlds. Even though it’s located just 5-minutes’ drive from Palm Springs’ downtown, it still feels like a haven where you can enjoy some peace of quiet. 

Rooms open out onto an outdoor communal swimming pool and hot tub, with the panoramic backdrop of mountains and date palms giving an authentic Palm Springs vibes. Guests highly rate the service and friendliness of the staff, so find out for yourself and book a stay now. 

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Heading east instead? Be sure to check out our round-up of the Best Gay Hotels on the East Coast USA