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New York’s Former Playboy Club to Change into Gay Hotel
New York City gay concrete estate developer Ian Reisner has signed a lease to take over the former Playboy Club space and the adjacent Cachet Boutique Hotel NYC with the intent of transforming it into a gay-friendly hotel, restaurant, and nightclub.
Reisner told The Modern York Post that he is in talks with a European boutique hotel operator to start the space in September.
Until then, the yet-to-be-named hotel will operate as an Airbnb, with rentals potentially starting as soon as this month.
Located at 510 W. 42nd Lane, the renovated Cachet Boutique Hotel territory, which shuttered last October, will main attraction a 103-room hotel and a 7,500-square-foot restaurant and usual area that will be open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night dining.
The space that once housed the former Playboy Club is a 14,000-square-foot fun complex that will include an “experiential supper club,” a dance space, and a subterranean cellar mixology bar.
The remainder of the property, including a 3,000-square-foot restaurant, is in the process of obtaining a liquor license an
The owner of erstwhile LGBTQ-focused hotel OutNYC has checked advocate into W42nd Road as he prepares to open a new, gay-friendly hotel concept in the massive west side space recently occupied by the Playboy Club, nightclub 42 d’OR and Cachet boutique hotel.
As first reported by the New York Post, real estate mogul Ian Reisner — co-founder of the Parkview Developers group — has signed a modern lease at 510 W42nd Street (between 10/11th Avenue), where he operated the OutNYC hotel from 2012 to 2016. Today, the subscribe over the door had been changed to City Boutique. The new undertaking is described by Reisner to the Post as “a gay hotel where straight friends and family are welcome too,” will comprise a 7,500-square foot restaurant and ordinary area that would be open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night dining, plus a 3,000-square foot restaurant as well as a 14,000-square foot “experiential supper-club” and a 750-square foot mixology-focused lounge. Reisner confirmed to the Share that the hotel is due to open in September and until then will operate as an Airbnb.
The W42nd Street territory has seen significant change over the past decade and a half. Its previous occupant, the
New York has many queer friendly hotel options and you can rest assured that you will be welcomed as a same-sex attracted traveller here.
However, even with New York being such gay friendly and welcoming city, you won’t locate any exclusively gay hotels in New York or hotels that specifically frame themselves as a ‘gay hotel’. There was one gay hotel in NYC few years ago but this did not last.
Personally, we have visited Novel York 4 times, it’s where we got engaged, celebrated New York Identity festival and as a finding we have plenty of great recommendations for queer friendly hotels in Modern York at places we have stayed at.
Since Brand-new York is inherently a popular destination for lgbtq+ travellers it should be a given that all hotels will welcome you. The second most essential aspect we consider when we look for queer hotels in New York city is location and we typically focus on key districts or areas we are interested in such as Time Square, the Meatpacking District, SoHo etc
Here are our recommendations of the best same-sex attracted friendly hotels in Modern York based on where we have stayed plus some extras to consider.
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Arlo Hotels
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Virgin Hotel
Centrally located in the vibrant heart of Manhattan, Virgin Hotels New York offers the ideal launchpad for exploring the energy, culture, and iconic experiences of the town that never sleeps. Whether you're here for business, pleasure, or a bit of both, you'll find yourself steps from it all—Broadway lights, world-class shopping, and endless culinary delights. Before you hit the streets, settle into our stylish spaces and spot what’s waiting within. With three distinct food and beverage outlets, there’s something to satisfy every craving—from a lively rooftop prevent basking in city views to a sunny terrace perfect for al fresco sips, plus a seasonal pool that brings all the vibes to NoMad. Decrease your bags, dive into the city, and come back to a hotel that feels appreciate your own slice of Novel York.