Long overlooked, the LGBT+ community is now one of the most coveted clienteles in luxury hospitality. Gay and lesbian travellers journey more often, further afield, and spend more than the average, in a global LGBTQ+ tourism market estimated at over 300 billion dollars.
Major groups have understood this well. Marriott and its W brand, Hyatt, and IHG have made inclusion a strategic focus, with dedicated programmes, team training, and Pride campaigns. In 2025, the IGLTA association even launched a ‘Queer-Safe Spaces’ accreditation to audit the genuinely inclusive welcome of establishments. This is a significant issue, as nearly 8 out of 10 LGBTQ+ travellers say they prefer brands that openly support their rights.
Yet, beyond rainbow marketing, certain establishments distinguish themselves with a genuine welcome, all year round. To mark Pride Month, La Revue des Hôtels has selected the French luxury hotels where guests truly feel welcome, from the heart of Le Marais to the Riviera.
A Clientele That Has Redefined Luxury Hospitality
‘Pink money’ is not a myth. High purchasing power, loyalty to committed brands, off-season travel, and powerful word-of-mouth: the LGBT+ clientele ticks all the boxes for an ideal luxury hotel guest. Beyond the figures, this demographic primarily expects discretion, respect for privacy, and staff who show no hesitation, whether a couple requests a double bed or books a suite for a honeymoon. This is where the difference lies between a flag displayed in June and truly inclusive hospitality.
Le Sinner Paris, in the Heart of Le Marais
It’s impossible to discuss gay-friendly hospitality in Paris without starting with Le Marais, the capital’s historic LGBT+ quarter with its hundreds of lively venues. In the heart of the Haut-Marais, Le Sinner cultivates a sensual and mysterious atmosphere, envisioned by decorator Tristan Auer for the Evok brand.
Behind its discreet facade, the hotel conceals 43 intimate rooms, a restaurant, and an Ablutio spa inspired by Roman baths, with a swimming pool and hammam hidden behind a studded door. An intimate and liberating interlude, just a few steps from the neighbourhood’s bars and galleries.
- Address: 116 rue du Temple, 75003 Paris (Le Marais)
- Rooms: 43 rooms and suites
- Wellness: Ablutio spa (pool, hammam), restaurant, and bar
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Le Byblos, the Free Spirit of Saint-Tropez
Since its inauguration in 1967, Le Byblos has embodied glamorous, carefree Saint-Tropez, a place of celebration and freedom. A true Mediterranean village with colourful facades nestled in the heart of the peninsula, the palace has always celebrated beauty and difference, from the legendary nights at Les Caves du Roy to suites redesigned by decorator Laura Gonzalez.
Patio pool, Sisley spa, exceptional dining: Le Byblos remains the quintessential address in Saint-Tropez, with a festive atmosphere where everyone is free to be truly themselves.
- Address: 20 avenue Paul Signac, 83990 Saint-Tropez
- Distinction: Palace hotel
- Wellness: Spa by Sisley, swimming pool, private beach, and Les Caves du Roy club
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The Anantara Plaza Nice, Riviera Belle Époque Elegance
Nice is one of the most open cities on the French Riviera, boasting a vibrant LGBT+ scene and its Pink Parade. Facing the Albert I Garden and a stone’s throw from Place Masséna, the Anantara Plaza Nice unfurls its Belle Époque elegance behind an emblematic facade on Avenue de Verdun.
A rooftop with views over the Baie des Anges, refined rooms, and attentive service: the former Plaza, now under the luxury Anantara group, blends Niçois heritage with contemporary hospitality, just minutes from the Promenade des Anglais.
- Address: 12 avenue de Verdun, 06000 Nice
- Rooms: 151 rooms and suites
- Wellness: rooftop with sea view, two restaurants, spa, and gym
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Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic, the Glamour of Cannes
On the Croisette, Le Majestic embodies Cannes’ grandeur and cosmopolitan flair. The city, which recently saw Le Martinez awarded the Palace distinction, welcomes an international clientele from around the world each year. A regular on the red carpet, the Barrière family’s palace cultivates an art of hospitality free from prejudice.
Art Deco facade, private beach, heated swimming pool, and Diane Barrière spa: the address embraces the grand luxury of a seaside resort, ideal for a glamorous stay between festival events and relaxation.
- Address: 10 boulevard de la Croisette, 06400 Cannes
- Rooms: 335 rooms and suites
- Wellness: private beach, two swimming pools, Diane Barrière spa, and casino
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The InterContinental Marseille – Hôtel-Dieu, Marseille’s Pride
A mosaic city, sunny and proud, Marseille embraces its diversity and celebrates its Pride every year. Housed in a majestic 18th-century Hôtel-Dieu overlooking the Vieux-Port, the InterContinental offers one of the finest panoramas of the Phocaean city.
Beneath its listed vaults, the 5-star hotel unveils bright rooms, a spa, and terraces facing Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde. A refined base from which to explore a city where one feels free, from Le Panier to Cours Julien.
- Address: 1 place Daviel, 13002 Marseille
- Rooms: 194 rooms and suites
- Wellness: Spa by Clarins, indoor pool, and Les Fenêtres brasserie
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La Cour des Loges, Lyonnaise Elegance
Lyon boasts an active LGBT+ community and a renowned nightlife. In the heart of Renaissance Old Lyon, La Cour des Loges unfolds its hushed luxury within a complex of 14th to 17th-century residences, centred around a spectacular gallery courtyard.
A member of the Radisson Collection, this address combines ancient stone and contemporary design, with a spa, gastronomic restaurant, and unique rooms. Lyonnaise refinement, discreet and warm.
- Address: 6 rue du Bœuf, 69005 Lyon (Old Lyon)
- Distinction: Radisson Collection
- Wellness: spa, indoor pool, sauna, and two restaurants
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La Villa La Coste, the Arty Escape in Provence
For a break away from the hustle and bustle, head to Provence. Within the Château La Coste wine and art estate, near Aix-en-Provence, La Villa La Coste attracts a creative and cosmopolitan clientele, comfortable in a world where contemporary art reigns supreme.
Suites with private terraces and vineyard views, a spa, Michelin-starred restaurants, and a walk adorned with works by Louise Bourgeois or Tadao Ando: a design refuge, sensitive and profoundly welcoming.
- Address: 2750 route de la Cride, 13610 Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade
- Rooms: 28 suites with terrace
- Wellness: spa, contemporary art trail, and Michelin-starred restaurants
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More Than Just a Flag in June
While Pride Month shines a spotlight on welcoming LGBT+ travellers each summer, the finest establishments are recognised by their genuine welcome throughout the rest of the year. For these establishments, inclusion is not a PR exercise but the very definition of luxury hospitality: ensuring that every guest, regardless of who they are, feels at home.
