These one-of-a-kind accommodations will make you feel like royalty

We’ve spanned the globe, seeking out the most unique LGBTQ-friendly hotels and resorts for the discerning traveler.

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Nov 21, 2023 - 19:00

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These one-of-a-kind accommodations will make you feel like royalty

Exterior of Copacabana Palace, a one-of-a-kind hotel in Rio. — *_{Image courtesy of Copacabana Palace}*

Tired of checking into cookie-cutter hotels? The lodging is perfectly adequate, the staff is kind, but something about these basic abodes leaves you wanting more. Then it’s time to transcend the ordinary and rest your head at a one-of-a-kind destination.

As Anthony Bourdain once said, “Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world, you change things slightly; you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life—and travel—leaves marks on you.”

GayCities highlights eight one-of-a-kind accommodations that have left indelible marks on our hearts. These sanctuaries of opulence invite weary travelers to a realm where hospitality is an art form. From the otherworldly landscape of Iceland to the sun-drenched shores of Rio, we’ve spanned the globe, seeking out the most unique LGBTQ+-friendly hotels and resorts for the discerning traveler.

These upscale hotels and resorts will indulge your senses with unbeatable hospitality in breathtaking, one-of-a-kind surroundings. Tell us which one of these Best of GayCities Wander Luxe nominees is your favorite, and you might win $500 toward your next vacation.

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