Only gay hotel in Amsterdam

Recently a number of gay hotels changed ownership and are now managed by hetero couples.
First hotel Aero was sold and closed for renovation. Up till now they have not reopened yet as they have problems with the licence. New owner is not gay and this hotel will no longer have the typical gay atmosphere.
Then ITC hotel was sold recently to a Chinese business man and is no longer gay. Most of the staff is gone and replaced by non gay people. Also this hotel is lost for the gay community.
And last but not least hotel Orfeo changed hands too. And is no longer gay.
Above hotels are just gay friendly like many others who promote themselves on gay sites. These hotels are only interested in the pink dollar or euro.

This leaves only The Golden Bear as strictly gay hotel with its typical gay atmosphere. It is gay owned and the staff.....members of the family. I still find it important to create a place in Amsterdam where gays and lesbians can be themselves. As in many countries gays and lesbians cannot live the life they would like to live and feel safe in The Golden Bear and can get the information about gay places, where to go for kinky stuff or jack off parties, which parties are taking place, etc. Information you would not dream of asking the receptionist in other hotels, even the gay friendly ones.
An other advantage of staying in a gay hotel is the fact that you have the chance to meet other gays from all over the world and make new friends. Also exchange of information about where to go and which are the most interesting bars, saunas etc. New friends explore the city together and each other :)

Now spring is coming. Winter has not been very cold and we only had a little snow. The effects of the climate change are noticable. Every month had shown a new record of high temperatures.
But it also means that the spring flowers are blooming earlier. Already now snowdrops and daffodils show their colours. And the busy tulip season is starting and bookings are coming in very regularly. It means that we will be fully booked every weekend from now on and we are already fully booked for Queensday April 30, the biggest gay happening of the year.
Also bookings are already made for Gay Pride, the first weekend of August, so if you want to be in Amsterdam that time, make your reservations very soon.

And do not forget the Furball parties. A big event and always sold out.
Have a look at www.furball.nl to get an impression of the party. And in May the Mr. Furball election is taking place. Want to be a candidate? See www.furball.nl
Busy busy is also the Furball drink at Priks. Hard to get in on those nights. For information about location and time, visit www.prikamsterdam.nl

See you in Amsterdam and in The Golden Bear.