Massachusetts - Gay Friendly

Massachusetts has dozens of hotels, motels, inns, and other lodgings that pride themselves in being comfortable and welcoming toward gay and lesbian guests. Gay friendly lodgings and accommodations can be found in every price range and in every corner of the state: from city centers like Boston, to the beaches of Cape Cod and Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, to the mountains, farmland, and small towns of Central Mass. and the Berkshire Mountains. All are close to historic attractions, fine dining, shopping, beaches, and outdoor activities.

Berkshire Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel
249 Stockbridge Road (Route 7)
Great Barrington, MA  01230
Phone: 413-644-3200
Fax: 413-528-3132

Set in the scenic Berkshire hills and centrally located to world-class events, antiquing and more!

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Situated in the heart of Massachusetts’ Berkshire Mountains, the Comfort Inn & Suites is an upscale hotel offering fine accommodations for visits to Great Barrington, Stockbridge or any other Berkshire vacations, weekend getaways or business travel. With a convenient location, near the area’s best attractions, events and outdoor activities, and just a short drive away from the Great Barrington Airport, the Comfort Inn & Suites offers fabulous, modern hotel accommodations with all the amenities to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Our hotel offers spacious rooms and suites, free high-speed Internet access, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, a heated indoor pool, fitness center, and 24 hour business center. Ask about our exciting specials and packages for a memorable visit to Great Barrington in the beautiful Berkshires of western Massachusetts.

Clarion Hotel and Conference Center
One Atwood Drive
Northampton, MA  01060
Phone: 413-586-1211
Toll-Free: 800-582-2929  800-424-6423

Stay with us when you visit Northampton

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We offer spacious, well-appointed guestrooms and numerous amenities, including both indoor and outdoor pools. Montana's Tavern, located on-site, serves a delicious breakfast and light fare in a relaxing environment nightly. The Clarion Hotel is truly a "hotel for all occasions." Our commitment to your comfort is evident in our quality throughout the hotel. We set a new standard in comfort by offering our guests a unique environment that is upscale, but never stuffy. Additionally our proximity to the five area colleges and the culturally rich city of Northampton, make the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center an ideal destination for both business and leisure visits.

Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club
Route 20 - Lee Road
Lenox, MA  01240
Toll-Free: 800-272-6935
Fax: 413-637-4364

Something for everyone

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High on a hilltop, with breathtaking views, Cranwell is the premier all-season resort in the heart of the majestic Berkshires. Recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, Cranwell offers 107 gracious guest rooms and outstanding amenities & service. Cranwell features The Spa at Cranwell, a 35,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility with a 60 foot indoor pool, Fitness Center, 16 treatment rooms and over 40 professional spa services. Also on the 380 acre resort are a championship 18-hole golf course, Golf Digest school, tennis, x-country ski trails and three acclaimed restaurants: Wyndhurst and The Music Room for fine dining, grille cuisine in the Gilded Age Mansion, and Sloane’s Tavern for a casual family atmosphere.

Brass Key Guesthouse
67 Bradford Street
Provincetown, MA  02657
Phone: 508-487-9005
Toll-Free: 800-842-9858
Fax: 508-487-9020

Voted #1 for Guestrooms and Service by readers of the Zagat Guide

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Just a minute's walk from the action on Commercial Street, The Brass Key is one of Provinceteown's premier inns. Our location makes us the perfect place to enjoy any number of P-town’s GBLTQ events, such as the Fantasia Fair in October, Meet Your Man Weekend in November, and the Holly Folly - P-town’s gay and lesbian festival of the holiday season. Satisfying tastes from hip and chic to elegant and classic, The Brass Key's extraordinary lodgings, gracious staff and relaxing surroundings exceed the highest expectations. Throughout your stay, the professional and amiable staff ensures your experience at the Brass Key is superb with unmatched attention to detail. The Brass Key is the perfect place in Provincetown to relax, rejuvenate and make new friends.

Publick House Historic Inn
On the Common
277 Main Street - Route 131
Sturbridge, MA  01566
Phone: 508-347-3313
Toll-Free: 800-PUBLICK
Fax: 508-347-5073

Genuine, old-fashioned Yankee hospitality

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Built in 1771, the Publick House Historic Inn maintains its 18th-century ambiance while providing 20th-century comforts. Our 17 guest rooms and gracious suites in this historical setting all have private baths, air conditioning, and are decorated with period antiques or quality reproductions. Adjacent to the Publick House Historic Inn, the Chamberlain House features six gracious suites, all of which maintain the style and warmth of the Historic Inn. Just a short walk from the main inn nestled in an apple orchard, the Country Motor Lodge offers 92 rooms with air conditioning, cable television, and private baths.

Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center
366 Main Street
Sturbridge, MA  01566
Phone: 508-347-7393
Fax: 508-347-3824

We offer legendary service in a variety of settings

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The Sturbridge Host Resort is more than a hotel, featuring a full conference center that can accommodate functions from three to one thousand people. For leisure travelers, the Sturbridge Host Resort can provide a relaxing vacation for you and your family in the heart of New England -- just minutes away from Old Sturbridge Village and other major attractions, like the Hyland Brewery, and the area’s fantastic antique shops. If you would rather relax, you can walk down to the lakeside beach for a swim or select a lakeside park bench and just enjoy the view. Enjoy the indoor pool and spa, try a round of miniature golf, unwind in the sauna, or play some video games. The Sturbridge Host also offers a full fitness center with machines and free weights, racquetball, beach volleyball, and paddleboats.

Back Bay Hotel
350 Stuart Street
Boston, MA  02116
Phone: 617-266-7200
Toll-Free: 877-587-9774
Fax: 617-532-3897

At the center of Boston culture and nightlife

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TAG approved - Located on the border on Boston's historic Back Bay and the vibrant gay friendly South End, THE BACK BAY HOTEL offers a perfect base for the traveler seeking the ultimate address. A short walk from the Back Bay train station, fashionable Newbury Street and historic Copley Square. Four convenient 'T' locations within walking distance to the many local destinations. Step inside this grand, imposing stone building from the 1920s and you will find a spectacularly modern welcome. THE BACK BAY HOTEL is the perfect base as you explore all that Boston has to offer.

Boston Marriott Copley Place
110 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA  02115
Phone: 617-236-5800
Toll-Free: 800-228-9290
Fax: 617-236-5885

The Ideal City Vacation

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The award-winning Boston Marriott Copley Place hotel is centrally located in the historic Back Bay district of Boston. Within minutes of area attractions, including historic Trinity Church and Boston Common, this hotel is perfect for business, weekend, family and leisure travel. Whether you're looking to shop on ritzy Newbury Street or the Copley Place and Prudential malls, or cheer on your favorite sports team at Fenway Park or the TD BankNorth Garden, the Marriott Copley Place is ideal for your vacation in the city. Besides a downtown location, this Back Bay hotel also offers first-rate amenities, three restaurants, valet parking, a car rental desk, a Health Club Spa, fitness center & indoor pool, and prime meeting facilities. Book your stay today.

Boston Marriott Long Wharf
296 State Street
Boston, MA  02109
Phone: 617-227-0800
Fax: 617-227-2867

The Perfect Boston Vacation Location.

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Located on Boston Harbor at the historic Long Wharf in downtown Boston, the hotel is perfect for leisure visitors. A stylish new look has been added to the already ideal location and top-notch service of the Boston Marriott Long Wharf Hotel. The hotel is one block from Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, and minutes from the TD Garden, Boston Common and Museum of Science and provides you with the perfect location for your vacation.Couples will enjoy the great, nearby, shops, restaurants and historic attractions. Families will enjoy the hotel’s close proximity to the New England Aquarium and Children’s Museum. The 397 ultra-comfortable hotel rooms and 15 hotel suites feature breathtaking views of the Boston Harbor.

Boston Omni Parker House
60 School Street
Boston, MA  02108
Phone: 617-227-8600
Fax: 617-742-5729

Historic Luxury in a Downtown Boston Hotel

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A TAG Approved hotel, located in the heart of downtown Boston directly along the Freedom Trail. The venerable Omni Parker House Hotel opened its doors in 1855. It is America’s longest continuously operating hotel and remains one of its most historic and elegantly refined. Today, the Omni Parker House is the perfect blend of timeless charm and modern amenities with an ideal location from which to experience Boston. Walk to Beacon Hill, Downtown Crossing, Quincy Market, the Theater District, Government Center, shopping, restaurants and more. Only 2.5 miles (10-15 minutes) from Logan International Airport. Book a special hotel package including tickets to the New England Aquarium, Boston Duck Tour, a Red Sox game or the Jersey Boy Theater Production. Then dine at The Last Hurrah, Parker's Bar or Parkers Restaurant which celebrates classic New England cuisine as the birthplace of the Boston Cream Pie, the Parker House Roll and Boston Scrod. Special Pre-Theater Dinner Menu and Tasting Menus offered as well as 24-hour room service. Join the Omni Hotels Select Guest program at no cost and instantly receive rewards and benefits including complimentary internet and morning beverages.

Doubletree Club Hotel Boston-Bayside
240 Mt. Vernon Street
Boston, MA  02125
Phone: 617-822-3600
Toll-Free: 800-222-TREE
Fax: 617-822-2862

Doubletree Bayside: Close to all of Boston's best attractions

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Conveniently located adjacent to the Boston Bayside Expo Center and the Bayside Executive Conference Center, the Doubletree Club Hotel Boston Bayside is an excellent choice for any Boston Bayside stay, whether for business or pleasure. The upper floors of the Doubletree Boston bayside enjoy ocean views from our elegantly-appointed rooms, and every room is outfitted with everything you’ll need for a comfortable stay. Your stay includes a complimentary shuttle service for guests traveling to and from Logan Airport, only five miles away. You’ll find the JFK Library & Museum, UMass Boston campus and Carson Beach all within walking distance of the Doubletree Bayside. And access to public transportation is a snap with the JFK/UMass Red Line subway stop located just one block away. Wherever you want to go in Boston, the Doubletree Bayside is the place to be!

Doubletree Guest Suites Boston
400 Soldiers Field Road
Boston, MA  02134
Phone: 617-783-0090
Toll-Free: 800-222-TREE
Fax: 617-783-0897

Doubletree Guest Suites Boston: All-suites, all-comfort

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Whether you come to Boston for business or pleasure, a comfortable stay awaits you at Doubletree Guest Suites Boston – our premier, full-service, Boston suite hotel. Make your visit special at this luxury Boston suite hotel, located along the scenic Charles River overlooking the Boston and Cambridge skyline, with easy proximity to Harvard, MIT, and other great attractions like Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine Art, Faneuil Hall and more. You'll enjoy our comfortable rooms and scenic views, not to mention our famous chocolate-chip cookies at check-in. We also feature Scullers Jazz Club right in the hotel, a heated indoor pool and whirlpool, fitness room, and on-site dining. All this and more are yours at Doubletree Guest Suites Boston, a glittering jewel among Boston suite hotels.

Doubletree Hotel Boston-Downtown
821 Washington Street
Boston, MA  02111
Phone: 617-956-7900
Toll-Free: 800-222-TREE

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The newest hotel in Boston's Theatre District, the Doubletree Downtown Boston hotel is located steps away from many of the city's historical and popular attractions, offering you the ultimate Boston experience. When you stay at the Doubletree Downtown Boston hotel, you're two blocks from the famous Boston Common and Public Gardens and across the street from the Tufts Medical Center. Sample the scrumptious foods of Chinatown, Boston's South End and other nearby restaurants after a long day at the unique stores and fashionable boutiques of Downtown Crossing and Newbury Street. When you’re searching for a hotel in downtown Boston, choose the Doubletree Downtown Boston hotel that puts you at the center of where you want to be.

Hilton Boston Back Bay
40 Dalton Street
Boston, MA  02115
Phone: 617-236-1100
Toll-Free: 800-HILTONS
Fax: 617-867-6104

Check out our Romance Package!

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Searching for charming Hilton Boston Back Bay lodging? The Hilton Boston Back Bay Hotel offers boutique-style lodging situated just steps away from all the excitement Boston has to offer. Walk from the hotel to fashionable Newbury Street and Copley Square for fabulous shopping and dining or make the short walk to historic Fenway Park. Also close to the Hilton Boston Back Bay hotel is the Boston Common, the Museum of Fine Art and Symphony Hall. Whether celebrating your anniversary, birthday or just reserving some much-needed time together, our Romance Getaway promises you both a romantic weekend in a thrilling city, and intimate, deluxe accommodations to come home to. Take advantage of our weekend hotel packages and get away to New England style, charm and sophistication at the Hilton Boston Back Bay.

Hilton Boston Logan Airport
One Hotel Drive
Boston, MA  02128
Phone: 617-568-6700
Toll-Free: 800-HILTONS
Fax: 617-568-6800

Check out our Romance Package!

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In this hectic world, it can be a challenge to find time for the both of you. That’s why the Hilton Boston Logan Airport Hotel has developed a package that focuses on romance. Whether celebrating your anniversary, birthday or just reserving some much-needed time together, our Romance Getaway promises you both a romantic weekend in a thrilling city, and intimate, deluxe accommodations to come home to. Our Romance Package includes: sparkling wine in your room on arrival, a full breakfast in room (where applicable) or in the hotel restaurant, and you can come early and/or stay late – simply request early check-in or late checkout. We know you’ll love our heated indoor pool and whirlpool, sauna, and fitness center too—we have everything you need to feel relaxed. So enjoy some much-needed time together at the Hilton Boston Logan Airport Hotel.

Hotel Indigo Boston–Newton
399 Grove Street
Newton, MA  02462
Phone: 617-969-5300
Toll-Free: 877-846-3446
Fax: 617-454-3493

Escape the ordinary hotel experience

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Imagine a sophisticated boutique hotel, whose focus is delivering guest peace, serenity and renewal. The Hotel is minutes from Boston College and conveniently close to many more schools and colleges in Boston and Cambridge. Quite deliberately the Hotel Indigo Boston–Newton Riverside is designed as an oasis for travelers yearning for an escape from the common hotel, but still need the convenience of a fitness center, pool, and restaurant. Minutes from Logan International Airport (BOS), the hotel provides easy and convenient access to the Riverside MBTA Station servicing Downtown Boston, Fenway Park, and TD Bank North Garden.

Hyatt Regency Cambridge
Overlooking Boston
575 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, MA  02139
Phone: 617-492-1234
Toll-Free: 800-233-1234 Reservations
Fax: 617-491-6906

Recognized by the Human Rights Campaign for promoting equality

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Hyatt Corporation was recently honored with a 100 percent score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation Corporate Equality Index, which measures how equitably companies treat their gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees, consumers and investors. We are proud of our commitment to equality, so you can rest assured that your stay with us is filled with only positive experiences. We are just minutes from Boston, along the scenic Charles River overlooking the amazing city skyline. Our guests are greeted with a dynamic 16-story atrium lobby with 469 deluxe Grand Bed guestrooms and Riverview suites. Dine in Zephyr on the Charles and experience eclectic dishes and extraordinary views. Work out or relax in our Stay Fit Gym with glass-enclosed pool for your enjoyment. Plus, the hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to select destinations within Cambridge.

Irving House
24 Irving Street
Cambridge, MA  02138
Phone: 617-547-4600
Toll-Free: 877-547-4600
Fax: 617-576-2814

Welcome to Irving House

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Since 1945 Irving House has had affordable rates and the best proximity to Harvard Square. It's a large guesthouse that feels like home. With a variety of room rates, 24-hour desk service and walking distance to all the major attractions of Cambridge, you'll find just what you need in our environmentally friendly accommodations. Telephones, TVs (in rooms with private bath), central air conditioning, a continental buffet breakfast, parking in our adjacent lot are just some of the things that will make your stay more comfortable. We also offer wireless internet access throughout the house and have a computer in our parlor for guest use.

Midtown Hotel
220 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA  02215
Phone: 617-262-1000
Toll-Free: 800-343-1177
Fax: 617-262-8739

The perfect combination of comfort, convenience and value

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The Midtown Hotel blends comfort and convenience with affordability. With Boston at your door step, this moderately priced hotel is nestled in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay, just steps away from Symphony Hall, The Prudential Center, The Christian Science Center and Copley Place. The nearby Prudential Subway Station provides easy access to the rest of downtown Boston and the North End. Nearby Fenway Park, The Museum of Fine Arts, Symphony Hall, and the elegant restaurants and boutique shops of Newbury Street make Boston an exciting city to visit and The Midtown Hotel the place to stay. Our guest rooms feature wireless internet, cable television and coffee makers. Other hotel amenities include: a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and patio, modest function space, and The Midtown Hair Salon.

The Liberty Hotel
215 Charles Street
Boston, MA  02114
Phone: 617-224-4000
Toll-Free: 866-507-5245
Fax: 617-399-4259

Be captivated.

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The Liberty Hotel is a blend of history, high-style luxury and hometown warmth—the ideal place for a quintessential Boston experience. Located at the foot of Beacon Hill, The Liberty Hotel is steps away from outdoor fun on the Esplanade, posh shopping boutiques along Charles Street, one of the world’s best medical complexes, the financial district, and Cambridge technology centers. The property, a national historic landmark and architectural gem built in 1851, is the imaginative transformation of the storied Charles Street Jail into a 298-room luxury hotel. The hotel offers sweeping views of the city skyline and the Charles River with three distinct food and beverage venues and 6,000 square feet of meeting space.

Island Inn on Martha’s Vineyard
Beach Road
Oak Bluffs, MA  02557
Phone: 508-693-2002
Toll-Free: 800-462-0269
Fax: 508-693-7911

Spectacular views of Nantucket Sound

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On the famed resort island of Martha's Vineyard, amidst acres of manicured lawns with the most spectacular views of Nantucket Sound and just steps from the historic communities of Oak Bluffs and Edgartown, is where you’ll find the Island Inn. The Inn offers spacious rooms, modern amenities, and warm and attentive service amidst the beauty, charm, and tradition of Martha's Vineyard. Accommodations include double rooms, condominiums, townhouses and cottages. All have fully utensiled kitchens, private baths, air-conditioning and heat, cable television, telephones and daily maid service. The Island Inn has an outdoor freshwater swimming pool, three tennis courts, a barbeque and picnic area, playground and guest laundry. Adjacent to an 18-hole PGA golf club. Walking distance to two beautiful beaches with swimming, sailing, fishing, beachcombing and windsurfing.

Concord's Colonial Inn
48 Monument Square
Concord, MA  01742
Phone: 978-369-9200
Toll-Free: 800-370-9200
Fax: 978-371-1533

Three centuries of history combined with an array of modern services

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Concord's Colonial Inn is an enduring landmark of gracious hospitality in historic Concord. The Inn was originally built in 1716 and has operated as a hotel since 1889. Nestled in a quaint New England village famed for its revolutionary and literary history, Concord's Colonial Inn is the picture perfect destination for your next vacation. Concord’s Colonial Inn is one of the most popular bed & breakfast inns west of Boston. Enjoy the relaxing ambiance of our 56 charming guest rooms, each individually appointed to reflect our Colonial style. The Colonial Inn offers Concord's finest dining. Delectable seafood and New England fare are served in our traditional dining rooms, and nightly entertainment is offered in the Village Forge Tavern.

Hawthorne Hotel
On The Common
18 Washington Square West
Salem, MA  01970
Phone: 978-744-4080
Toll-Free: 800-SAY-STAY
Fax: 978-745-9842

Fascinating city, unique hotel

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The Hawthorne Hotel has been the North Shore’s gathering place for 80 years and proudly welcomes guests without bias. Located on Salem Common in the historic district, within walking distance of all Salem’s attractions, museums, shopping, and waterfront. Beautifully restored and designated a Historic Hotel of America, the Hawthorne is Salem’s only full-service hotel. A warm, helpful staff complements the hotel’s intimate and elegant atmosphere. 89 individually appointed guestrooms and flexible meeting and banquet facilities offer all the modern amenities a traveler could desire including complimentary wireless internet access.

Nathaniel’s Restaurant entices with an award-winning fresh approach to American favorites and the Tavern is a cheerful spot for light casual fireside dining. Our grand ballroom is a traditional favorite for wedding receptions and our unique banquet and conference facilities can accommodate from 10-250.

Clarion Nantasket Beach Hotel Resort & Spa
45 Hull Shore Drive
Hull, MA  02045
Phone: 781-925-4500
Toll-Free: 800.CLARION

Spectacular sunrises and views of three of Boston's historic lighthouses.

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With commuter boat and commuter rail access to/from Boston, getting here is a breeze, and sightseeing can start with a relaxing harbor cruise among the historic Boston Harbor Islands.

Enjoy spectacular sunrises and views of three of Boston's historic lighthouses. Full service amenities include Concierge service, our on-site restaurant, indoor pool, Sand Dollar Spa featuring day spa services, full fitness club, oceanfront conference center, and an array of excellent restaurants and attractions within walking distance, scattered among eclectic shops and boutiques. Here you can stay and play just steps from the beach - enjoy the fun, the sun, and a variety of activities.

Johnson & Wales Inn
213 Taunton Avenue
Seekonk, MA  02771
Phone: 508-336-8700
Toll-Free: 800-232-1772
Fax: 508-336-3414

Fine Amenities and Cuisine Await You

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The Johnson & Wales Inn, only 6 miles from downtown Providence, takes pride in offering a unique brand of hospitality highlighted by the creative culinary expertise of our chefs. All of our recently renovated guest rooms offer something unique. Our "Executive Suites" feature two rooms of living space, separated by Glass French doors and refrigerator. Our "Deluxe Rooms" feature a cozy sleeping room with a built in refrigerator. Our "Traditional Standard Guest Rooms" are spacious and comfortable. Room-service is offered from 6:30am-10pm. The Inn is handicapped accessible and we are a non-smoking facility. We also offer pre-arranged airport transportation at a nominal fee, complimentary in-house fitness room, free high-speed internet access, free HBO, and complimentary continental breakfast for overnight guests. The Inn is TAG approved and special menus are available for GLBT ceremonies and receptions.