European Men and Destinations

London Gay Bars Friendly Society | 79 Wardour Street | 020 7434 3805 | http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/friendly-society-london This bar is as campy, fun and scene-y as you'd expect given its location in the basement of a sex shop. It doesn't take itself seriously, and neither do the patrons, and neither should you! But note that this is not for those who get panicky in tight spaces the entry makes you feel like you may never come back out again.

London Gay Bars The 2 Brewers | 114 Clapham High Street | 020-78199539 | http://www.the2brewers.com/ Ok, now we move very much out of pub life and into a campy drag bar that packs in the gays as they cheer on their favorite acts and get silly as hell. Mondays have amazing drinks specials, and there's a club downstairs, which means that when the bar closes ridiculously early as London bars do, you can head downstairs and keep the party going.

London Gay Bars The King's Arms | 23 Poland St | 020 7734 5907 | http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/kings-arms-london-2 The King's Arms is a bear bar, or should we say pub because in London, more likely than not even the gay scene revolves around the pub culture. But the bears here are hot, friendly, and love to throw back pints and get good and sloppy. A fun night for bears and cubs alike.

London Gay Bars Comptons of Soho | 53 Old Compton Street | 020 3 2380163 | http://www.faucetinn.com/comptons/ While it is decorated in the traditional pub style if a bit over the top with its Britishness make no mistake; this is a super cruise-y pub that is filled with those who disdain the queeny/bitchy scene. In other words, grab a pint and talk to MEN.

London Gay Hotels Best Western Victoria Palace | 60-64 Warwick Way | 0207 8217113 | http://www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/victoria-palace-london-83873/hotel-info/default.aspx As we often say on this site, you can never go wrong with a Best Western which, despite this property's grand name, is refreshingly basic in that BW way. It's also relatively small, with 86 rooms, so you can get a bit more personalized service, and there's free wifi.

London Gay Hotels The Trafalgar | 2 Spring Gardens | 020 7870 2900 | http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/the-trafalgar-london-LONTSHI/index.html This is a Hilton property in walking distance of Soho and all of its fabulousness. The rooms are upscale anonymous in the style of international chains, but you can't beat the location. And rates include taxes, so you won't get a surprise when you get the bill.

London Gay Hotels The Halkin | Halkin St, Belgravia | 020 7333 1000 | http://www.comohotels.com/thehalkin You'd never expect its slick, vaguely Asian-inspired interior from its Georgian exterior, but the bright, creamy rooms with black accents in their 41 rooms are comfortable and the perfect place to decompress after a day and night in the big bad city.

London Gay Hotels Haymarket Hotel | 1 Suffolk Place | 020 7470 4000 | http://www.firmdalehotels.com/london/haymarket-hotel The rooms look like they are straight out of an issue of Elle Decor, the gym is practically futuristic, and the indoor pool could be mistaken for a high-end nightclub (it includes a full bar!). It's in a great location, and their on-site restaurant is a delight. Sorted, as the English say!

London Gay Hotels London Marriott Hotel County Hall | London County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd | 020 7928 5200 | http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lonch-london-marriott-hotel-county-hall/ This Marriott property in the converted County Hall closed by Thatcher is smack in the middle of London sightseeing spots, so if you're visiting for the first time and want to see the city outside the saunas, then this is a great pick. It has all the services and amenities you'd expect from a Marriott.

London Gay Hotels The Z Hotel Soho | 17 Moor Street | 020 3551 3700 | http://www.thezhotels.com/soho Small rooms, with a few modern touches here and there, but clean and comfortable enough to get you through the trip. Note that the bathrooms, while one per room, are pretty open and like we said, the rooms are small. But they might have the most comfortable beds in London, every one of them handmade.

London Gay Hotels Charing Cross Hotel | The Strand (postal code WC2N 5HX) | 020 7839 7282 | http://www.guoman.com/hotels/united_kingdom/london/charing_cross/index.html Victorian history, modern amentities (like Egyptian linens and Bose docking stations) and services (24/7 room service and free wifi). The Executive Twin is the best deal here, as it gives you a larger room without the price tag of a suite.

London Gay Hotels The Marylebone Hotel | 47 Welbeck Street | 020 7486 6600 | http://www.doylecollection.com/locations/london_city_hotels/the_marylebone_hotel.aspx A thoroughly modern hotel with sophisticated retro touches, the Marylebone is the perfect reflection of the sleek makeover that all of London seems to have had. They have a massive number of restaurants, bars and snack-type places on the property, so if you need a bite and don't want to venture out, you're set.

London Gay Hotels The Chesterfield Mayfair | 35 Charles Street | 020 7491 2622 | http://www.chesterfieldmayfair.com/ The rooms are small, but the ones with kingsize beds allow for plenty of movement between the sheets. Britishly discreet and in the gorgeous Mayfair neighborhood, their offers include a 6pm checkout perfect for the extra-long layover, if you catch our drift.

London Gay Hotels The Milestone Hotel | 1-2 Kensington Court | 020 7917 1000 | http://www.milestonehotel.com/ The Milestone, a five-star boutique hotel that plays up its 19th-century bones, is the place to splurge on when you want a luxurious version of a bedsit. Their rooms have sitting areas, their suites are exquisite, and they even have apartments for extended stays.

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11 Paris Le Grand (An Intercontinental Hotel) | 2 Rue Scrib Paris , 75009 France | Front Desk +33-1-40073232 http://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/gb/en/paris/parhb/hoteldetail The Paris Le Grand Hotel is one of the best hotels in the city. It is in the 9th arrondissement, in front of the Opera, close to Vendome plaza, The Madeleine Church, Place de la Concorde. If you are lucky enough to get a room in the summer facing the Opera, you will hear beautiful music flowing inside your room each night as the free concerts abound in the summer. The hotel has some of the best food in Paris and the staff is a delight.

Gay Rome Hotels 1 2nd Floor | via San Giovanni in Laterano 10 | 06 96049256 | http://www.2floor.it This gay-run hotel on the same street as a string of gay bars is about as gay-friendly as you can get. Some of the tastefully appointed rooms have terraces, all have wifi, and you can even bring small pets. And it's across the street from the Colosseum. Fabulous! 2 B-COOL Rome | via Famagosta 4
| 06 45504533 | http://www.b-cool.eu They fly the rainbow flag proudly, but B-COOL's interior is a study in black, white, silver and grey, with comfy beds, branded organic toiletries and breakfast served in a sunny room. It's located in the chic neighborhood north of the Vatic…

Gay Paris Hotels 1 Enjoy Bed & Breakfast (ebab) | http://www.ebab.com/Europe/France/Paris ebab is a website dedicated to gay-owned and/or gay-friendly accommodations in the world's major cities. They have 74 available apartments in Paris listed on their site, so you can live like a local while visiting the City of Light. 2 Absolu Living | http://www.absoluliving.com/gay-hotel-paris/ This is another gay listing site that has plenty of self-catered apartments to choose from in Paris. They also own My Gay Paris (http://www.my-gay-paris.com/), which has up to the minute gay news and listings. 3 B&B Gay Paris | http://www.agayroomparis.net/ This site advert…

Gay Rome Activities Fitness First | Via Giolitti 44 | (396) 478-2630 | http://www.fitnessfirst.com/ This is a gym a real, actual gym that is frequented by both men and women, but for some reason it is also the secret cruising spot for gay men who like to work out. So don't be obvious, but yes, that dude on the treadmill IS checking you out.

Gay Rome Activities Leather Club Roma | http://www.lcroma.com This club is exactly what you think it is, and can direct you to leather events throughout Rome (as it has no set party night or club). Their big event is in December, hosted in the Roman Catacombs.

Gay Rome Activities Quiiky | via della Consulta 52 | 06 45595886 | http://www.quiiky.com Quiiky is a travel agency that specializes in gay travel, so whether you're looking for a full gay tour package or simply want to buy your train ticket to Florence, hit them up and they'll be happy to help.

Gay Rome Activities Ice Cream Bears | via S. Giovanni in Laterano 120 | 06 97997028 | http://www.myspace.com/icecreambears As gay culture has continued to grow in Rome, you knew that sooner or later you'd have a gay gelato shop. As the name implies, this one is run by two adorable bears, and features artisanal gelato as well as all the low-down on all the bear-friendly happenings in the Eternal City.

Gay Rome Activities Gay Help Line | 800 713 713 | http://www.gayhelpline.it If you're looking at this guide, it's a pretty good bet that you don't need counsel on coming out or struggling with your sexuality. But the Gay Help Line can indeed help you with a variety of services in Rome, including reporting homophobia or legal advice. Hopefully you won't need their number, but it's good to have in any case.

Gay Rome Activities Circolo di Cultura Omosessuale Mario Mieli | via Efeso 2/a | 06 5413985 | http://www.mariomieli.org Rome's main gay center is named in honor of Mario Mieli, arguably the most vocal advocate of gay rights, who took his own life in 1983. The Circolo does have a political bent, but its website gives you a unique look into the Italian culture through the lens of homosexuality.

Gay Rome Restaurants Trattoria Maccheroni | Piazza delle Coppelle 44 | (396) 683-7895 | http://www.ristorantemaccheroni.com/ This trattoria is a cute, well-decorated old-school joint that serves the classics alongside its signature maccheroni. This is the kind of place where you go in a stranger and leave as family.