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GT: What makes your city such a great LGBT destination? 

HFQ: The city of New Orleans is a melting pot of culture, art and cuisine that possesses a flirty and flamboyant spirit with savoir-faire appeal

GT: What are some hotspots gay and lesbian travelers should check out when they are in the city? 

HFQ: Kajun’s Pub, 700 Club, Bourbon Pub & Parade, Café Lafitte & Exile, The Country Club, Oz New Orleans.

GT: What are the top five reasons for gay travelers to visit?       

HFQ: Reason One:  New Orleans nightlife
Reason Two:  Decadent cuisine
Reason Three:  Walkable city
Reason Four:    Unique shopping experiences, such as art galleries, antiques, and boutiques
Reason Five:  Unleash your curiosity

GT: Tell our readers why they should visit your city and more specifically, your property.  

HFQ: The Hyatt French Quarter New Orleans is a modern, boutique hotel situated on the edge of the most historical yet happening part of the city, the French Quarter.  LGBT travelers can cruise around town from the steps of the hotel on foot, street car or pedi-cab.   The guest rooms at the Hyatt French Quarter New Orleans have spacious guest rooms, lush pool and garden courtyards.  We even have an indoor atrium for quiet reflection.  Our guests can also stay the course by utilizing our complimentary Hyatt Stay Fit, open 24 hours a day.   Before or after a day of fun in the French Quarter, our bar, Batch, offers the freshest prepared spirits and our very own aged bourbon.  When looking for dining options, we have three;  Powdered Sugar:  offering Intelligencia coffee with breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual atmosphere, Hard Rock Café:  for cuisine Americana, and Award Winning RedFish Grill.     

GT: Why should gay travelers book at your property instead of other properties in the area? 

HFQ: Oversized guest rooms, stylish & modern décor with boutique feel.

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