Peteralan

Any suggestions for places to stay in NYC and quiet bars , restaurants etc for older gays not interested in noisy raging but rather in relaxing places with accepting others.

BeachBoi

Peteralan...here's a link...
http://www.graygay.com/index.html?usa_ny.htm

bugswife1

Gays old and young are accepted all over NYC. Just go and enjoy. No one will be looking at you strangely.

I assume you are seeing The Boy From Oz while you are here, Peteralan! So, a restaurant I ate in a while back comes to mind as it seemed to cater to an older gay crowd. Food was very good, atmosphere was lovely, & the clientele was sophisticated. It is called ViceVersa on 51st. between 8th & 9th. Phone is 212-399-9291. For lodging, you might try the Soho Grand, or 60 Thompson. Eclectic, upscale, mixed clientele. You might also want to poke your head into Rose's Turn, a very famous Piano Bar in the West Village. Fun, noisy, singalong, but an older gay crowd that just has some good, clean fun. Also, the Duplex or the Algonquin for cabaret.

GoTravel

I can't think of one locale in Manhattan where you would have a problem.

Quiet places to have a drink: Cafe Carlyle, Oak Bar (Plaza), Pierre, and the St. Regis.

I find hotel bars to be a very peaceful and tranquil place to rest my weary feet and to have a cocktail.

Peteralan

Thanks a lot guys! My query was not really about being accepted or not but rather finding out some places where one could relax, not look out of place and be able to hear each other speak. In this town anyone over thirty is reduced to entertaining at home or wearing ear plugs. You have shown me that this need not necessarily be the case in NYC. Thanks again for your suggestions. Yes Bugswife1 we will go to see Boy from Oz, although I've heard it is drastically changed since the Sydney production. Cheers!

Patrick

The Townhouse on East 59th (?. Quiet to packed -- several rooms, like living rooms almost. Piano bar in the last room. Packed with people, all ages, but leans towards the older. Remember the days when people dressed up (even wore ties) to go out to the bars? Well many still do that here.

Patrick

I forgot to mention, the Townhouse is two separate places -- the bars/lounges further east on the street, and the restaurant (very nice) several doors west. Both are between 2nd and 3rd Avenue, and make that 58th, not 59th Street.

wesley

Check out the UrbanOutings.com social calendar and see if they have an event while you're in town. Their "Mixers" are quite fun and attract many interesting and successful men of all ages. All events are private but each offers guest passes. This would be a unique and fun opportunity to meet and mingle with gay professionals who live and work in New York City.

mclaurie

If you tell us your interests & budget we can help on a hotel. Looking for trendy, tradtional, touristy area or residential neighborhood?

A friend of mine (60+) likes a bar called the Regent on east 53rd st.

Peteralan

Thanks McLaurie....Rather fancy the Upper West side but could only look at
moderate to inexpensive.We would like to be able to do some meals ourselves because we would probably be there about three weeks and would not eat out every night. I know some places have kitchen facilities.Do you think this feasible and if so any ideas? We are mainly interested in sightseeing and enjoying the NYC experience as much as is possible in a short time. Many thanks.

mclaurie

The upper west side is a great idea & doing some meals in is certainly possible. This website lists condos/hotels with kitchen facilities. It mentions the Beacon, the Lucerne & the Milburn on the UWS. I didn't think the Lucerne had kitchens so you must double check the info. The Beacon gets decent reviews (here and tripadvisor.com) I've stayed a night at the Lucerne. It's in a former apt building that's been converted. Lots of marble in the lobby & very nice marble baths & furnishings. Some rooms are quite small but I'd imagine one w/kitchen would be larger. On the Avenue (the name of another hotel) may have some rooms with kitchen facilities but reviews of that place were very mixed the last time I looked.

Here's the website with the list

http://www.readio.com/nychotels/priceline.html

You might also want to consider renting an apartment. VRBO.com (vacation rental by owner) is a website to look. No personal experience with this though.

Affinia.com is a company that owns a number of the suite hotels with kitchens mentioned on that website, but theirs are all on the east side. The one that people like a lot is the Shelburne, but the Murray Hill area (east 30's) is not too exciting although perfectly safe & acceptable. The Beekman Towers Hotel, another Affinia hotel, is right near the UN in the east 40's. I've been to the bar at the top of this hotel & it has great views & live piano-(so so food). Not the easiest location for getting around because it's all the way east (off First Ave.) but near the east river.

Happy hunting.

Peteralan

Thank you so much McLaurie..you have been really helpful . I very much appreciate your help. Will follow up your suggestions.