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Through its years, New York has played host to a number of key events in LGBT history. From the Stonewall Riots of 1969 to the introduction of the Marriage Equality Act, New York City has always sat at the forefront of pride and progress. The city's thriving LGBT community maintains a number of bars, events, celebrations, and gay clubs in New York. With the entire city as your playground, you can be sure to expect a memorable vacation.
Hotel Wales prides itself as one of the best gay-friendly hotels New York has to offer. Along with amazing accommodations and delectable dining, guests can enjoy a stunning neighborhood near a number of events, gay clubs, and gay bars in New York. As one of the top hotels near NYC Pride Week events, we're at the heart of one of the world's most extraordinary celebrations. Read our travel guide to the best LGBT attractions in the city, and discover your next adventure.
Pride 2018
Guests of Hotel Wales will delight in the annual celebration of equality at 2018 Pride Week in New York City. From concerts and rooftop parties to the big March, there is so much to do during the week. Browse through some of our favorite events happening during Pride 2018 below.
Nightlife
Our gay-friendly hotel in New York offers premier access to a number of establishments to enjoy on your nights out. Find our favorites below:
A lively 1970's-themed bar with live music, go-go dancers and more. This "hole-in-the-wall" with karaoke might just be your next favorite bar on the Upper East Side. A sprawling space with a long concrete bar and a sizeable dance floor, this Midtown establishment hosts a bustling, hip crowd every weekend. Head over to Hell’s Kitchen for an exciting night. The site of the 1969 Stonewall Riots, this longstanding temple of LGBT history is a standard stop on any bar-hopping evening in the West Village. Music and libations fill both floors, while you can enjoy a number of events throughout the week, from drag shows to bingo. Located around the corner from the hotel, The Toolbox is the premier gay club in the Upper East Side. This historic watering hole offers a charming dive atmosphere with billiards, music, and a calendar of events.Place Name Address Phone Distance Show on map 1629 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028 (212) 300-4132 0.78 1452 2nd Ave New York, NY 10021 (212) 327-3043 1.25 355 W 52nd Street New York, NY 10019 (646) 476-2747 2.57 53 Christopher Street New York, NY 10014 (212) 488-2705 4.6 1742 2nd Avenue New York, NY 10128 (212) 348-1288 0.47
Phone: (212) 876-6000