Preferred Hotel Group™ Expands Preferred Pride with New Hotels Globally

120 “Gay Welcoming” members around the world offer new options for LGBT travelers

As Gay Pride parades are in full swing worldwide, Preferred Hotel Group™ is proud to announce the expansion of Preferred Pride, a collection of independently owned and operated hotels that understand and cater to the specific needs of the LGBT traveler. All 120 TAG-approved or IGLTA hotels in the U.S. and across the globe are offering special rates and welcome amenities valid through December 31, 2012.

“With new hotels in California, London, Italy, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama, Preferred Pride is giving LGBT travelers a place to call home around the world,” says Rick Stiffler, Preferred Hotel Group vice president, leisure sales.

Here are some of the latest hotels to join the Preferred Pride collection:

The Royal Horseguards, London, UK, a member of Preferred Hotels® & Resorts

This 100-year-old iconic hotel is on the banks of the River Thames, and just steps from Convent Garden, Parliament, and the West End theaters. Guests can enjoy a light meal on the outdoor Terrace or experience contemporary dining at its finest at One Twenty One Two.

The Redbury @ Hollywood and Vine, Los Angeles, CA,

Known for its unique design elements, The Redbury offers spacious accommodations, an outdoor courtyard, guest library, and a unique dining experience at Cleo restaurant.

The Limelight Hotel, Aspen, CO,                                                       

Rebuilt in 2005, The Limelight Hotel offers guests the best views and access to Aspen’s world-class slopes, golf courses, restaurants, and shops.  The hotel also features two rooftop terraces, a multilingual computer station, heated underground parking garage, complimentary airport transfers, in-town transportation, and shuttles to Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass. 

Hotel Princess, Guatemala City, Guatemala,

This recently renovated boutique hotel in the Zona Viva cosmopolitan section mixes European ambiance with warm Guatemalan hospitality. Services include complimentary airport shuttles, swimming pool, Sauna, and fitness center.

Upcoming parades and festivals where Preferred Pride hotels are located include:

Montreal Pride Celebrations, August 14 to 19, 2012 – Hotel Gault

Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade (Dallas), September 19, 2012 – Hotel ZaZa Dallas

Paris Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, October 12, 2012 – Hotel California, Castilla Paris, Hotel Keppler, La Tremoille, Hotel Francois 1er, and Montalembert

Barcelona Gay Film Festival, October 12, 2012 – Hotel Miramar, ME Barcelona, Hotel Majestic, and Hotel Murmuri