The Travellers Choice distinction gathers hotels that have earned consistent praise from guests around the world, with LGBTQ+ travellers among the voices shaping that reputation. Rather than a marketing label, it reflects accumulated reviews, attentive service and a sense of welcome that holds up across seasons and continents. This selection brings together properties celebrated for their hospitality, where same-sex couples, solo queer travellers and chosen families find the kind of stay that lingers in memory long after check-out.
Provincetown — U.S.A. Show the map
37 rooms 
Provincetown — U.S.A. Show the map
21 rooms 
Puerto Vallarta — Mexico Show the map
194 rooms 
Puerto Vallarta — Mexico Show the map
12 rooms 
Puerto Vallarta — Mexico Show the map
24 rooms 
Puerto Vallarta — Mexico Show the map
49 rooms 
Torremolinos — Spain Show the map
60 rooms The Travellers Choice recognition is awarded to a small share of properties worldwide, based on the volume and consistency of positive guest feedback. It is not a star rating or a price tier, but a reflection of lived experiences shared by people who actually slept, dined and unwound on site. For LGBTQ+ guests, that grassroots dimension matters: it signals teams who treat every booking with the same care, regardless of who is travelling together.
Within this selection, you will find boutique addresses, design-led urban hideaways, beachfront retreats and grand historic houses. The common thread is not a category but a standard of welcome verified by thousands of returning travellers.
Reading between the lines of guest reviews often reveals more than any official label. Recurring praise for the front desk, sincere greetings, discreet handling of double-bed requests and effortless inclusivity tend to surface again and again in Travellers Choice properties. These are details that cannot be faked at scale, and they explain why so many queer travellers return year after year.
Many of the hotels gathered here also belong to inclusive hospitality programmes such as Travel Proud, where staff have been trained to ensure every guest feels seen and respected. The combination of independent guest acclaim and structured inclusivity training creates a particularly reassuring environment.
The Travellers Choice edit suits travellers who let other guests guide their decisions. It speaks to honeymooners looking for a memorable first stay as a married couple, to friends planning a milestone birthday abroad, to solo travellers who value being welcomed warmly at the bar, and to families navigating their first trip with children.
Browse the selection by destination, season or style of stay. Each property has been retained for the depth of its guest acclaim and its track record with LGBTQ+ visitors. Whether you are planning a city break, a coastal escape or a longer journey, the Travellers Choice list offers a shortlist of addresses where the welcome has already been tested by your peers.
Beyond the distinction itself, what unites these hotels is a quiet confidence in their hospitality: a sense that nothing about your party, your booking or your love story will require explanation. That, more than any badge, is what keeps travellers coming back.