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What is a Pink Choice Award?
Pink Choice rates gay and gay-friendly hotels, inns and guest houses, according to the opinions and scores submitted by gay and lesbian travelers. Based on these ratings, Pink Choice Awards are presented to those properties determined to have provided the very best in guest amenities and services.

How often are Pink Choice awards presented?
Pink Choice Awards are presented at the end of each calendar year.

Who wins a Pink Choice award?
The award recognizes those hotels, guest houses and inns that have excelled in providing the very best in gay and lesbian accommodation, based on the reviews and ratings submitted by their guests.

How are Pink Choice ratings calculated?
Whenever a guest posts a review on the site, he or she is also asked to rate the hotel experience by giving a score of 1-5 (1= Unacceptable, 5= Exceptional) for the following criteria.

  • FIRST IMPRESSIONS
    Rate the reservation process, either on-line or by phone. Was the staff helpful and welcoming?
  • CURB APPEAL AND LOCATION
    Was the property well located and externally attractive?
  • CHECK-IN
    Was it welcoming, informative and painless? Was the staff able to devote time to answer all your questions?
  • COMFORT AND CLEANLINESS
    Was the bed comfortable, and the room and bathroom well appointed and clean?
  • STAFF
    Was the staff friendly, helpful and efficient?
  • DINING Did the quality of breakfast or other dining services meet your expectations?
  • DETAILS
    How were the little personal touches that make all the difference?
  • VALUE FOR MONEY
    Was your stay appropriately priced for what you received?

What are the 1 - 5 credibility ratings?

As reviews for a particular hotel are posted, the average score, based on those reviews is calculated. The more reviews a hotel receives, the greater the probability that the overall score is an accurate representation of what to expect at that hotel.

For example:

Hotel A has a rating of 100 and a credibility score of 1

A credibility rating of 1 means that the hotel has received just a small number of reviews. As a result, its overall score may not be representative of what to expect

Hotel B has a rating of 98 and a credibility score of 3

A credibility rating of 3 means that the hotel has received a number of reviews, so its overall rating is more likely to be representative of what to expect.

Hotel C has a rating of 95 and a credibility score of 5

A credibility rating of 5 means that the hotel has received a large number of reviews, so its overall rating is likely to be an accurate representation of what to expect.

Overall hotel rankings are based on a combination of numerical ratings and credibility scores.

Ratings posted over the previous 365 days are given a greater weight than those from previous years in order to keep the overall ratings current. Previous years' results and awards are posted on the individual accommodation pages of the site so that a record of previous annual results can be seen.

The algorithm used to calculate Pink Choice hotel rankings and individual ratings is under constant review to ensure that it accurately reflects the views of guests who have submitted their opinions. Mechanisms are in place to prevent manipulation of the rating system by the posting of multiple reviews from a single source.

From January 1, 2010 hotels will need to receive a minimum number of reviews for the calendar year as well as meeting the previously set criteria, in order to be eligible for an award.

How often do hotel ratings change?
Whenever a new review is posted to the site, the score for that hotel is recalculated, and all the hotel rankings within its group are adjusted to reflect that result. This means that the ratings are continuously being updated to remain absolutely current.

Why are properties split into one of four price bands?

In each destination, accommodations and their ratings are grouped into one of four price bands based on their room rates:

$ Budget
$$ Inexpensive
$$$ Moderate
$$$$ Expensive

Price bands have been used because most travelers have a budget and need to be comfortable with the cost of their accommodation before making a choice. For any destination travelers can quickly pick the price band that best suits their needs, and then view the recommended hotels within that band.

2009 Pink Choice Awards and Ratings
We are delighted to announce our annual Pink Choice Awards, which highlight 2009's top ranked gay and lesbian hotels, inns and guesthouses around the world. Winners were chosen based on accumulated Pink Choice member feedback, with rankings compiled from travelers' reviews and ratings throughout the year. Don't see your favorite friendly spot? Add the property to our listings and we'll hope to see them here next year!
The 2009 Pink Choice Award Winners
Aerie House & Beach Club - Provincetown, Massachusetts
Carpe Diem Guesthouse & SPA - Provincetown, Massachusetts
Christopher's by the Bay - Provincetown, Massachusetts
Fairbanks Inn - Provincetown, Massachusetts
Gabriel's at The Ashbrooke Inn - Provincetown, Massachusetts
Inn at Cook St - Provincetown, Massachusetts
Liberty Suites - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Lighthouse Inn B & B - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
New Zealand House - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Newnham Suncatcher Inn - Saugatuck, Michigan
Oxford Guest House - Provincetown, Massachusetts
Pineapple Point - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Pride Lodge - Blackpool, Lancashire
Revere Guesthouse - Provincetown, Massachusetts
Skinny Dips Resort & Spa - Cairns, Queensland
Snug Cottage - Provincetown, Massachusetts
The Highlands Inn - Bethlehem, New Hampshire
Two Village Square - Ogunquit, Maine
Villa Venice Men's Resort - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
White Porch Inn - Provincetown, Massachusetts
White Wind Inn - Provincetown, Massachusetts
Highly Recommended
Admiral's Landing - Provincetown, Massachusetts
Alexander's Guesthouse - Key West, Florida
Brass Key Guesthouse - Provincetown, Massachusetts
Clarendon Square Inn - Boston, Massachusetts
Grand View Inn - Provincetown, Massachusetts
Hotel Mercurio - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Manor Inn - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Moose Meadow Lodge - Waterbury, Vermont
Pearl's Rainbow - Key West, Florida
The Worthington Guesthouse - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Recommended
88 Lodge Bed & Breakfast - Kerikeri, North Island
Admiral's Inn Resort - Ogunquit, Maine
Alcazar Resort - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Bayberry Accommodation - Provincetown, Massachusetts
Beach Boys Resort - Gran Canaria,
Bearfoot Inn - Toronto, Ontario
Benchmark Inn - Provincetown, Massachusetts
Black Pearl Inn - Provincetown, Massachusetts
Cabana Gardens B & B - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Carriage House Guesthouse - Provincetown, Massachusetts
Colours Oasis Resort - San Jose,
Harlem Renaissance House - New York City, New York
Inn of the Turquoise Bear - Santa Fe, New Mexico
Island House - Key West, Florida
Jardin Golf Guesthouse - Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria
Parker Guest House - San Francisco, California
Ravenwood - Provincetown, Massachusetts
San Franciscan - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Seasons - Provincetown, Massachusetts
Stonehurst Place - Atlanta, Georgia
The Cabanas Guesthouse - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The Grand Resort and Spa - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Villa la Pinède - Maussane, near Avignon, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azure
Villa Rainbow - St Martin,
Warwick San Francisco Hotel - San Francisco, California
Williams Pond Lodge Bed & Breakfast - Bucksport, Maine
Woodstocker Inn - Woodstock, Vermont
Worth considering
6M9 Guesthouse - Mexico City,
Adonis Guest House - Phuket,
Alexander Inn - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Alhambra Beach Resort - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
All World's Resort - Palm Springs, California
Auberge Belles Vues B&B - Montreal, Quebec
Axel Hotel - Barcelona,
Axel Hotel Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires,
Babylon Bangkok Sauna Bed & Breakfast - Bangkok,
Bamboo Resort - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Baystay B&B - Paihia, Bay of Islands, North Island
Belvedere House - San Francisco, California
Big Ruby's Guesthouse - Key West, Florida
Byblos Resort & Casino - Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas
Cape Town Backpackers - Cape Town,
Casa Bulmaro - Zihuatanejo, Guerrero
Casa Cupula - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Chestnutz - Palm Springs, California
Cheston House - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Club Mancha - Playa Del Ingles, Gran Canaria
Coconut Cove - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Coral Reef - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Crown & Anchor - Provincetown, Massachusetts
Crowne Pointe Historic Inn - Provincetown, Massachusetts
DC Guesthouse - Washington, DC
Desert Paradise Resort Hotel - Palm Springs, California
Dunes Resort - Saugatuck, Michigan
Elysium Resort - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Encore B & B - Boston, Massachusetts
Equator Resort - Key West, Florida
Flamingo Inn Amongst the Flowers - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Galen Moses House - Bath, Maine
GayStPete House - St Petersburg, Florida
Hooten Inn - Saugatuck, Michigan
Hotel Impala - Miami Beach, Florida
Hotel La Bocona - Granada,
Hotel Makanda by the Sea - Quepos,
Hotel Romantic - Sitges,
Hotel Villa Roca - Quepos - Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas
Inn Exile - Palm Springs, California
Inn Leather - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
INNdulge - Palm Springs, California
Jardin Gorbeau Etretat - Etretat, Upper Normandy
Joluva Guesthouse - Granada,
Kingsley House B&B Inn - Fennville, Michigan
Kirby House - Saugatuck, Michigan
La Casa del Mar - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
La Dolce Vita Resort - Palm Springs, California
La Islita Boutique Hotel - Granada, Granada
La Maison Marigny B&B on Bourbon - New Orleans, Lousiana
Land's End Inn - Provincetown, Massachusetts
Las Aguas Jungle Lodge - Quepos-Manuel Antonio, San Jose
Le Houseboy B&B - Montreal, Quebec
Lotus Guest House - Provincetown, Massachusetts
Macaw Bank Jungle Lodge - San Ignacio, Cayo, Belize
Mary's Resort - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Moon Over Maine - Ogunquit, Maine
Nelson House B & B - Vancouver, British Columbia
Oasis Guesthouse - Key West, Florida
Ozguyz Homestay Accommodation - South Melbourne, Victoria
Palm Plaza Resort - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Pink Flamingo - Port Douglas, Queensland
Romeo's Holiday - Provincetown, Massachusetts
Royal Palms - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Sandy Hook Cottage B & B - Highlands, New Jersey
Schubert Resort - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Silver Lake Guesthouse - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
TepozSpa Apartments - Tepoztlan, Morelos
The Cabana at Waikiki - Honolulu, Hawaii
The Dunes - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The Hacienda at Warm Sands - Palm Springs, California
The Inn At Stone Mill - Little Falls, New York
The Laird Hotel - Melbourne, Victoria
The Muse New York - New York, New York
The Townsend Hotel - Birmingham, Michigan
Triangle Inn Palm Springs - Palm Springs, California
Tucker Inn - Provincetown, Massachusetts
Villa Akara - Seminyak, Bali
Vista Salinas - Ibiza,
Warwick Denver - Denver, Colorado
Watership Inn - Provincetown, Massachusetts
Wellington City Gaystay - Wellington, North Island
Willows Inn - San Francisco, California
Windamar Beach Resort - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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