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LGBTQ NYC guide
Top 17 locations in Midtown East, New York
byEmy Moore
Live update: Updated June 24, 2021Copy link
Copy link1. Townhouse Bar
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Julia SThis classy gay cocktail bar that has been at the heart of New York’s gay scene for 25+ years. The Townhouse has 3 bars and features nightly piano shows by New York’s best performers. There is regular live music and events, often centred around Broadway tunes. The bar attracts maturer mixed crowd and the ‘Men At Work’ type – so don’t show up in leather shorts and a vintage Madonna vest. Dress smart casual, though a jacket is not required. Source: https://www.travelgay.com/new-york-city-gay-bars/#hell8217s-kitchen
2. Lips
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Tiffany WoodsIf you’re looking for a drag show in New York, you can’t do better than Lips. There are nightly shows and dining experiences. The show changes every night. You can tuck into lobster ravioli while being served and entertained by the fiercest queens in town. You’ll get a bit of everything, from Bitchy Bingo to Dinner with the Divas and celebrity impersonators. There’s also an everything you can drink Broadway boozy brunch. It’s located in Midtown East five blocks away from the Rockefeller Center. Source: https://www.travelgay.com/new-york-city-gay-bars/#hell8217s-kitchen
3. The Bernic Hotel New York City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsSet in the bustling Midtown East neighborhood, this polished Hotel is a 5-minute walk from 51 St subway station. It’s a mile from both the Museum of Modern Art and the iconic Empire State Building.
Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, the elegantly furnished rooms offer free Wi-Fi and smart TVs, plus Nespresso machines and safes. Suites have sofabeds and/or separate living rooms. Some quarters feature balconies. Room service is available.
There’s a sophisticated Italian restaurant and a rooftop bar. Source: https://www.expedia.com/New-York-Hotels-LGBT-Welcoming-Hotel.0-0-d178293-tLGBTWelcomingHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels
4. The Benjamin
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsIn a beaux arts-style building dating from 1927, this plush Hotel is 3 blocks from Rockefeller Center and an 11-minute walk from Grand Central station.
Decorated in conservative colors, upscale rooms and suites have custom pillows, marble baths, kitchenettes and 24-hour room service, plus flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and Wi-Fi; some suites have private outdoor terraces.
A stylish restaurant serves a modern bistro menu. There’s a 24-hour gym and a salon, as well as a business center and a clubby lounge. Valet parking is available for a fee. Source: https://www.expedia.com/New-York-Hotels-LGBT-Welcoming-Hotel.0-0-d178293-tLGBTWelcomingHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels
5. Fifty Hotel & Suites by Affinia
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsThis urban-chic Midtown Hotel is 4 blocks from Rockefeller Center, 8 blocks from Grand Central station and 2 miles from the Empire State Building.
The stylish rooms offer bold contemporary art, as well as minifridges, coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs; some have separate sitting areas with sofabeds. Suites add full kitchens; some have extra bedrooms and terraces. In-room spa treatments are available for a fee, and room service is provided.
A free wine hour is offered. Breakfast is served (fee) in a hip lounge that has a bar. Other amenities include a grocery delivery service, a 24-hour gym and valet parking (surcharge). Source: https://www.expedia.com/New-York-Hotels-LGBT-Welcoming-Hotel.0-0-d178293-tLGBTWelcomingHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels
6. Grand Hyatt New York
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsAdjacent to Grand Central station, this sophisticated Midtown Hotel is 13 minutes' walk from Times Square and 14 minutes' walk from the Empire State Building.
Streamlined rooms include flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and Wi-Fi; some have city views. Upgraded rooms provide access to a lounge with free breakfast, evening snacks and a rooftop garden. Suites add living rooms and dining tables. In-room spa services are available for a fee.
An upscale restaurant offers European-inspired dishes, an open kitchen and floor-to-ceiling windows, and there's a swanky cocktail lounge. Other amenities include a gym and more than 60,000 sq ft of meeting space. Source: https://www.expedia.com/New-York-Hotels-LGBT-Welcoming-Hotel.0-0-d178293-tLGBTWelcomingHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels
7. The St. Regis Hotel
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SThe St Regis Hotel is situated in the middle of Midtown and is part of a long list of classic luxury gay Hotels in New York City.In fact, it’s one of the best gay Hotels in New York City. John Jacob Astor IV was the founder of the St Regis a century ago. He decided to create the greatest historic Hotel in the world and arguably succeeded with one of the highest buildings in NYC. The building benefits from a timeless touch and has reached the highest limits of sophistication. Source: https://wowtravel.me/gay-Hotels-in-new-york-city/
8. Wyndham Midtown 45
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Emy MooreA unique Hotel in the heart of New York City, The Alex Hotel is a great option for gay and lesbian travelers, as it's affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association. The Hotel welcomes all. With its sleek, modern decor and high-end facilities, it delivers a truly cosmopolitan vibe to its guests. Plus, its on-site restaurant, Riingo offers organic American cuisine in a spot full of class and elegance. Source: https://www.oyster.com/new-york-city/Hotels/gay-friendly/
9. BRICK
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SThis studio has two locations, one in the heart of Chelsea (full of gays) and another by Grand Central Station. They have a selection of programs including CrossFit: The Academy, an educational on-ramping series; B|X, a high-intensity circuit-style workout; or B|Fit, their strength and conditioning program. They’re also really into community and host a slew of social events for their members. Source: https://hornet.com/stories/new-york-fitness-studios/
10. Saks Fifth Avenue
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Emy MooreThe flagship store of the national luxury retailer chain--ten floors covering an entire city block. Many a gay boy has run up credit card on this midtown shop's incredible lineup of top international fashion brands, from Prada to Gucci to D & G--and many lesser know lights that this store can make or break with the wave of a storefront display. In recent years Barneys New York has overtaken Saks as the go to store for top gay fashion wear, but it's still a great place, with far more square feet and far wider selection than Barneys. Source: https://newyork.gaycities.com/shops?page=1
11. Bergdorf Goodman Men's
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsD&G, Calvin Klein, Giorgio Armani, Alexander McQueen, Marc Jacobs, Zac Posen...you want it, you've got it. Shimmy over to Bergdorf Goodman if you want class, sophistication, and the best of the best. Source: https://newyork.gaycities.com/shops?page=2
12. Balenciaga
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsThe Balenciaga store concept is developed by Nicolas Ghesquiere in association with Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster. Stop in and check out the interactive rocks and lighting and the raw reflection of the neighborhood. Source: https://newyork.gaycities.com/shops?page=2
13. Balenciaga
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsThe Balenciaga store concept is developed by Nicolas Ghesquiere in association with Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster. Stop in and check out the interactive rocks and lighting and the raw reflection of the neighborhood. Source: https://newyork.gaycities.com/shops?page=2
14. Dolce & Gabbana
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SGoing with Dolce & Gabbana means staying on the cutting edge. The Boutique Man shop serves up the best pieces to round out your look for this season while providing you with just the right hint of personality and pizazz. Source: https://newyork.gaycities.com/shops?page=2
15. Dolce & Gabbana
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SGoing with Dolce & Gabbana means staying on the cutting edge. The Boutique Man shop serves up the best pieces to round out your look for this season while providing you with just the right hint of personality and pizazz. Source: https://newyork.gaycities.com/shops?page=2
16. CB2
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SCB2 is the little brother to home-wears wunderkind Crate and Barrel, and focuses on modern decorative touches and furniture at affordable prices. Source: https://newyork.gaycities.com/shops?page=2
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17. East Side Club Inc.
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SA total relaxation social/sex club for gay and bisexual men, with the emphasis on sex. Private rooms. Crowd can be sparse during the days but takes off at bar closing hour. Source: https://newyork.gaycities.com/bathhouses
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