Gay friendly hotels in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is enormous, so hotel location matters here more than in almost any other GayMapper destination. West Hollywood is the obvious choice if gay nightlife is your priority, with many LGBTQ+ bars and clubs concentrated around a walkable part of Santa Monica Boulevard. Stay towards Santa Monica if beaches matter more, or elsewhere in central LA for sightseeing. GayMapper’s recommendations include stylish WeHo hotels, good-value options and serious LA luxury, helping you avoid spending quite so much of your holiday sitting in traffic.
GayMapper Hotel Recommendations
3* The Queen Mary, Long Beach
Boutique
5* Waldorf Astoria Bev. Hills
Luxury
4* The Charlie
Near Gay Nightlife, Boutique
5* Shutters on the Beach
By the Beach, Luxury
5* Kimpton La Peer
GayMapper Favourite, Near Gay Nightlife
4* The Delphi, Downtown LA
Boutique, City Centre
5* The London West Hollywood
Near Gay Nightlife, Luxury
4* The Georgian, Santa Monica
By the Beach, Boutique
4* Hotel Erwin, Venice Beach
By the Beach, Boutique
3* Hampton Inn Santa Monica
Great Value, By the Beach
3* Beverly Terrace
Boutique
3* Ramada Plaza West Hollywood
Near Gay Nightlife, Great Value
4* Montrose West Hollywood
Near Gay Nightlife, Boutique
4* Chamberlain West Hollywood
Near Gay Nightlife, Boutique
4* Petit Ermitage
Near Gay Nightlife, Boutique
3* Ocean Lodge Santa Monica
Great Value, By the Beach
4* Hotel 850 SVB
Near Gay Nightlife, Boutique
4* The Hoxton, Downtown LA
Boutique, City Centre
4* Los Angeles Athletic Club
City Centre
4* Mondrian Los Angeles
Near Gay Nightlife, Luxury
Los Angeles Gay Scene
LGBTQ nightlife in Los Angeles is incredibly diverse and offers something for everyone. Whether you want to check out the multitude of best-known hotspots in West Hollywood, explore the historic Silver Lake area, or feel the energy of Downtown LA, there's something for everyone no matter what type of night out you're looking for. The gay scene in each area of the city has a unique feel, from the variety of venues offered in Downtown to the cool and artsy buzz of Venice. From stylish bars to kinky clubs, you're spoiled for choice.



































