As America’s Finest City, San Diego is home to a lot of lovely hotels that are LGBT friendly. Apart from the popular gay-friendly area centred around the Hillcrest, many hotels in the city are gay-friendly.
Many businesses around Hillcrest are queer owned and operated. Even if you stay in the downtown area, it is only a 15-minute cab ride from the gay nightlife.
Here is a list of gay-friendly hotels in San Diego to ensure you have a great stay in this amazing city.
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Porto Vista Hotel
If you enjoy spending time in a pleasant neighbourhood like Little Italy, check out the Porto Vista Hotel. It is close to exotic cafes, authentic restaurants and gelaterias. If you are a dog lover, this is a great place to stay. Every Friday, the hotel hosts a Top of the Bay happy hour, especially for the LGBT community.
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Empress Hotel La Jolla
If you want the best money can buy, check out the Empress Hotel La Jolla. They have gorgeous beach-chic décor, whirlpool tubs and wet bars. What else would you like in a gay-friendly hotel? The staff is well trained in diversity and they even welcome pets.
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The Sofia Hotel
The Sofia Hotel is a favourite in the community. The hotel is located in a 1915 era brick building and is listed in the National Trust Historic Hotel. But don’t let that fact fool you, it is modern and has a sleek décor in line with the current age. This is where you should stay if you like to look good.
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The Pearl Hotel
If you prefer a sleepy neighbourhood and a hotel that keeps it down and quiet, check out the Pearl. It is a relaxed atmosphere and hosts a Dive-in Theatre on Wednesdays. Perfect place for a tranquil holiday.
