Gay New York – Hook Up: The Guru Tour Continues in Gay NYC

Every time you go to gay New York City, there never seems to be enough time to do everything you want to do or see all the people you want. This trip was particularly eventful because the GT team was helping to promote the FIRST search for Gay Travel Guru.

suite life

While in gay New York City, we stayed at The Algonquin Hotel on West 44th Street. More than a hotel, the Algonquin is an important part of the city’s history. The location of the “Algonquin Round Table,” famous writers including Dorothy Parker, Robert Benchley, and Robert E. Sherwood ate lunch here regularly. Oh gay New York. I love you.

Some of these writers contributed to Vanity Fair. So it was fitting and an AMAZING opportunity to stay in the Vanity Fair suite. The back issue covers were the perfect accent to the Heavenly King bed and other amenities offered. At first I was taken aback by the stuffed animal sitting near the sofa. I asked the reservations manager about the cat. He told me that her name was Matilda. It was a toy replica of the real Matilda, The Algonquin’s “resident chicken” who roams the lobby. Not only are there stuffed animals made in her likeness, she also has business cards and an email address. Only in gay New York. I am right?

Most of the accommodations and services at this New York gay hotel are top-notch. The gym is small but has all the essential equipment you need to work out.

Without a doubt, The Algonquin is the perfect place to stay if you’re looking to experience classic gay New York elegance and luxury.

beating chelsea

A 10-minute cab ride later, we were in Chelsea, New York’s most prominent gay neighborhood. We meet friends at the Cafeteria. Open 24 hours a day, the cafeteria is a great place for a drink or a good meal. From Seared Ahi Tuna to Chicken and Waffles, there is something for everyone. Most of the bartenders and patrons are gay, so it’s also a great place to see the Chelsea boys.

Then came G Lounge, I remember going there years ago. It’s a popular spot that offers great drinks, hot dancers, and dance music for the New York gay scene. Be prepared to bump elbows – the place is small and draws a rowdy crowd.

On Thursday, after window shopping on Fifth Avenue and strolling through Central Park, it was time to head to our first launch party at Splash. In a city where bars open with great anticipation and close when they’re out of style, Splash has stood the test of time. Here we found a great selection of candidates for our Gay Travel Guru job search. Many have blogs, some are published writers, and are well connected in the gay New York City gay scene.

“Today” was not our day

Friday was an EARLY day. Around 3 in the morning, we grabbed our “Earn Money to Sleep” banner and headed to Rockefeller Center for a chance to be seen on “The Today Show.” For anyone planning to do this in gay New York, don’t get there at 3! No one shows up until 5:30. Fortunately, three older ladies from Long Island joined us in line. They saw our gaytravel.com ad and quickly showed us pictures they had taken with a drag queen after seeing “La Cage Aux Folles”.

We got through the barrier to get on “The Today Show,” but we didn’t get much air time. Camera crews avoided us throughout, but we made our way into the air in the back of a kitchen segment in the last hour. I guess not all of gay New York is excited about this contest.

Following on from the mixed results of “The Today Show”, it was time to rest up for our second launch party at Boxers NYC http://boxersnyc.com/. For only being open for a week, the sports bar seems to be a popular spot with gay New York locals and out-of-towners like us. Boxers displays rugged “Abercrombie-esque” portraits and plasma TVs tuned to sporting events. The perfect decoration for your relaxed clients.

Needless to say, gay New York City was a crucial stop on our Guru launch trip. Applicants here are sophisticated, social media-savvy, and well-connected. With so much to experience, the moment you leave you start thinking about what you will do when you return to gay New York!