Gay popular hotel chain, Ace, also has a gay lodging in Chicago in the West Loop neighborhood about 15 minutes drive from Boystown. For a more customized package the hotel recommends joining its ‘The Know’ programme.
All rooms have free Wifi and a minibar stocked at street prices. The one of a kind custom designed hybrid bed with adjustable footboard is also an interesting feature of the room. Added to this is the luxury walk-in shower. A dressing area featuring a closet and well-lit make-up desk adds a special touch to the room. With 5 on-site restaurants, a rooftop bar, nightclub, and spacious comfortable rooms, it’s no wonder that this is one of the more popular gay friendly hotels in Chicago.Īt the hotel, lifestyle-focused rooms are split into two by sliding doors to create two separate areas for work and play. The Virgin Hotel Chicago is a complete package, offering everything you’ll ever need for a perfect getaway. The first one opened in San Franciso and others followed in New York and other cities in America. Set in downtown Chicago, minutes away from the iconic shopping on Michigan Avenue’s Magnificent Mile is the Virgin group’s second hotel. You can start with one of the most spectacular views of the city from the 103rd floor of the famed Willis Tower Skydeck or better still, do something novel by going even higher on the City Lights Helicopter Experience. If you can tear yourself away from the gayborhoods, there is a lot to explore in the city, especially in downtown Chicago. You’ll find a large collection of hip shops and restaurants in this area. Another neighborhood with a large rainbow population is the ethnic Andersonville, famous for its Swedish heritage. Much like its namesake Boyz Town in Pattaya, Chicago’s gayborhood has a large number of venues that declare themselves ‘straight-friendly,’ a clear indication of the sheer number of LGBTs here. Nevertheless, the gay village’s proximity to downtown gives you a wider range of hotel options. While most LGBT people zero in on Boystown the gayborhood for accommodation, there are only a handful of hotels here. However, there is no dearth of gay lodging in Chicago and plenty of gay friendly hotels to choose from. If you’re looking for exclusively gay hotels in Chicago you may be a little disappointed as there are none. America’s ‘Windy City’ may not be high on the travel itinerary of many from the LGBT+ community given its ‘low key’ gay image, but you’ll be surprised with all that Gay Chicago has to offer.