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Centrally located in the city of Toronto, right in the heart of the gay village, this hotel is 10 minutes' walk from the bustling Eaton Centre shopping mall and 2 minutes' walk from College subway station. It features spacious rooms with free WiFi. A flat-screen cable TV and tea/coffee-making facilities are standard in every modern room at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto. All rooms include a seating area and a work desk. The Bistro at the Downtown Toronto Courtyard features snacks, a la carte items, Starbucks coffee and a full cocktail bar. Free access to the 24-hour gym and the indoor lap pool is provided to all guests of the Courtyard Toronto. The business centre and lobby library are also available. The CN Tower and Art Gallery of Ontario are both 3 km from the hotel. The University of Toronto is 10 minutes' walk from this hotel.

A short walk from the gay village, and just a 3-minute walk to Birmingham New Street Station (south exit), easyHotel Birmingham offers budget accommodation is in the heart of Birmingham, within a 5-minute walk to shops, bars and restaurants. All bedrooms are air-conditioned, fully heated and have en-suite showers. WiFi and luggage storage are available at an additional cost. Hippodrome Theatre is 400 m from easyHotel Birmingham, while Bullring Shopping Centre is 500 m from the property. Birmingham Airport is 19.3 km away.

This luxury hotel is perfectly located in the city centre facing Brighton's seafront, within an easy walk of the city's gay nightlife. With its sumptuous Renaissance style, The Grand Brighton is just a 10-minute walk from Brighton Pier. The rooms at The Grand Brighton have high-quality furnishings, including Egyptian cotton bed linen and bathrobes. Each room includes free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and some Sky channels. With uninterrupted views of the seafront, the stylish cocktail bar and terrace serves traditional Sussex cream teas. Guests can also enjoy a fantastic meal in the restaurant. In the heart of vibrant Brighton, this iconic hotel is a 5-minute walk from The Lanes shopping streets and a 10-minute walk away from the Royal Pavilion. Gatwick Airport is 45 km from the property. Limited on-site parking is available on a first-come first-served basis.

Located right in the middle of Lisbon's upscale Avenida da Liberdade, the 5-star Valverde boutique hotel features a patio with pool. Free WiFi access is available. The tranquil bedrooms feature strong-coloured walls contrasting with the light-coloured fabrics. They all include sophisticated and functional furniture plus objects from the 1950's. Each private bathroom comes with a bathrobe and slippers. Guests of the suites will find a Delta coffee machine in their room. The on-site Sitio Valverde Restaurant and Patio offers a daily menu inspired in traditional Portuguese cuisine. Themed dinners are available, with live Fado music on Tuesdays and Saturdays, while Thursdays feature jazz and bossa nova. In addition, guests can enjoy an afternoon tea or a cocktail in the intimate ambiance of the Patio. Breakfast is served daily between 07:00 and 11:00, and a brunch is available on Sundays, from 12:00 to 16:00 and accompanied by live jazz music. The 24-hour reception can organise all tours and required visits to the city and other places. Transport services, car rental and purchase of tickets for shows or theatres are also available. Rossio Square is a 10-minute walk, as well as D. Maria II National Theatre. Lisbon International Airport is 8.2 km away.