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This Gay-owned Adults-only Boutique Hotel in Downtown Las Vegas Is a Safe Haven for Queer Travelers — Here's What It's Like to Stay

"An intimate, gay-owned 33-room boutique hotel that functions primarily as a social hub for downtown Las Vegas, blending mid-century Palm Springs style with industrial accents. Guests are welcomed at a circular bar that doubles as reception with a complimentary welcome cocktail; a 24-hour bar, heated pool and oversized hot tub anchor a busy events calendar—pool parties, beer busts, karaoke, comedy and trivia—that has cultivated a tight-knit regular crowd. Rooms are cozy rather than luxurious, with options from poolside patio rooms (private patios) and balcony rooms to an atrium king and a bunkhouse with twin beds; in-room amenities are basic (no refrigerator) but include a large TV and Bluetooth speaker, and many of the best rooms overlook the pool. The food-and-drink program is pub-forward—fat burgers, tacos, flatbreads and inventive brunch items like a ham-and-cheese quiche croissant, carne asada toast and chicken-and-waffle sliders with blackberry-bourbon jam—paired with frequent drink deals (two-for-one wells, Sunday bottomless mimosas/Bloody Marys). Conceived by Palm Springs hoteliers who relocated to Las Vegas after a lengthy COVID-delayed renovation, the property positions itself as an inclusive, “straight-friendly” safe haven focused on people, atmosphere and easy access to the nearby downtown nightlife and Arts District." - Ryan Slattery Ryan Slattery Ryan Slattery has visited over 70 countries and has written about his experiences both in the air and on the ground. His work can also be found on TravelAge West. Eater, Infatuation, Tripadvisor, TripSavvy, The Washington Post, and AARP Magazine.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines