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DC Gay-Friendly Hotel Accommodations

Dupont Circle is home to Washington’s most prestigious museums & galleries, premier shopping, renowned restaurants, and diverse DC nightlife.

Steeped in culture and rich in beautiful architecture, it’s no wonder why Dupont Circle is also the epicenter of Washington’s vibrant LGBT community, gay-friendly hotels and businesses.

Located on the beautiful tree-lined street of New Hampshire Ave NW, and three blocks from the celebrated Dupont Circle fountain, the Carlyle Suites Hotel’s gay-friendly accommodations and special event space has become the hotel of choice among LGBT travelers and the local gay community since 1939. Hosting annual DC Pride events such as the annual High-Heel Race after party, the Carlyle Suites Hotel was also the first hotel to host a same-sex wedding and reception after the groundbreaking Marriage Equality Bill was passed this year!

Navigating DC’s Gay District

The entrée to Washington DC’s thriving LGBT community begins just around the corner from the Carlyle Suites Hotel on fashionable 17th Street which is home to a multitude of gay owned and gay friendly restaurants, bars, spas and nightclubs. Walk a little further to nearby 14th Street and revel in the diverse art and design district offering cutting-edge theater, live music venues, floral design centers, modern home furnishings and antiques stores - all within easy reach from the Carlyle Suites Hotel.

Dupont Circle LGBT Nightlife

Name	Address	Phone Number
Apex Nightclub	1415 22nd Street, N.W	202-296-0505
Cobalt Nightclub & Lounge	1639 R Street, N.W.	202-462-6569
Green Lantern	1335 Green Court, N.W.	202-347-4533
Halo Nightclub & Lounge	1435 P Street, N.W.	202-797-9730
JR’s	1519 17th Street, N.W.	202-328-0090
Omega	2122 P Street, N.W.	202-223-4917
DC Eagle	639 New York Ave. N/W.	202-347-6025
Town Danceboutique	2009 8th Street, N.W.	202-234-8696

Dupont Circle LGBT Associations

Name	Address	Phone Number
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)	1640 Rhode Island Ave. N.W.	202-628-4160
HRC Store	1633 Connecticut Ave. N.W.	202-232-8621
PFLAG National Office	1726 M Street N.W.	202-467-8180
Nat’l Gay & Lesbian Task Force	1325 Massachusetts Ave. N.W.	202-393-2241

Dupont Circle LGBT Restaurants

Name	Address	Phone Number
Dupont Italian Kitchen / DIK Bar	1637 17th Street, N.W.	202-328-3222
Floriana Itanlian Restaurant	1602 17th Street, N.W.	202-667-5937
La Frontera Mexican Cantina	1633 17th Street, N.W.	202-232-0437
Hank’s Oyster Bar	1624 Q Street, N.W.	202-462-4265
Komi	1509 17th Street N.W.	202-332-9200
Sushi Taro	1503 17th Street, N.W.	202-462-8999

DC Same Sex Weddings and Receptions

Prior to the landmark decision to look beyond civil unions and pass an official Marriage Equality Bill in Washington DC, the Carlyle Suites Hotel has always been recognized for our contributions in supporting the LGBT community by arranging and performing thoughtful same sex wedding receptions and special event planning for various LGBT couples and associations.

The Carlyle Suites Hotel offers a full range of services to assist you in planning a memorable same sex wedding ceremony & reception and it all begins with our caring and experienced Sales Team. Combined with our affordable and flexible special event space, the Carlyle Suites Hotel will organize your entire event. Our knowledgeable and friendly Catering and Sales team will assist you with selecting a minister or cleric to perform your ceremony and plan a beautiful wedding reception with customized menu planning, floral design choices and video photographers. Visit our Wedding and Event page for more information on room configurations, floor plans and catering menus. Complete an online Request for Proposal and start planning your dream wedding now. A Carlyle Suites Hotel Sales Manager will contact you personally.

Washington DC LGBT Event Calendar

Month	Event
Sept. 29th 2010	10th Annual Gay & Lesbian Leadership Awards Honor Nancy Pelosi with Leslie Jordan as Master of Ceremonies
Oct. 2nd, 2010	24th Annual AIDS Walk Washington DC A 5K fundraising walk benefiting and produced by Whitman-Walker Clinic.
Oct. 9th 2010	HRC’s 14th Annual National Dinner Held at the Walter E Washington Convention Center and presented by Paul Hastings
Oct. 11th 2010	National Coming Out Day Internationally observed civil awareness day for coming out and discussion of LGBT issues
Oct. 26th 2010	High Heel Drag Queen Race DC’s Annual Halloween block party is fabulous and fun!
Nov. 18th – Nov 20th	2010 NGLCC National Business & Leadership Conference America’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Dec. 5th – Dec. 5th	2010 Int’l Gay & Lesbian Leadership Conference Register online then secure your room at the Carlyle Suites Hotel