Public spaces in India often finds themselves at the mercy of morality, especially when it comes to expressing love. For the LGBTQ+ community, this scrutiny is, not only far greater, but also far more brutal. Safe spaces for the queer community where they can be themselves and celebrate their relationships are few, if not absent entirely, in India.
This is why Mister And Art House in Delhi, India’s first boutique hotel for ‘Men Only’, is a revolutionary venture, so far as tourism in India goes. A quiet building in one of the most upscale areas of the capital, it houses luxurious rooms with contemporary furnishing. The devil is in the details and at Mister And Art House, these include things like four-poster beds made in Burma teakwood, complete Italian marble floored bathrooms and personalised wine racks in each room. A unique concept, the hotel-cum-art-haven also houses antiques, sculptures and rare homo-erotic artwork (which was supported by Indian sages who penned down the history of homosexuality in age-old scriptures). Moreover everything on display from art work to their imposing furniture is also on sale.
While comfort in style is always welcome when on vacation, what makes this combination even more appealing is an added sense of complete abandon. Exclusively open to India’s gay community, Mister And Art House then becomes the perfect getaway for gay men in the country.
Their services include five-course Indian meals, cooking classes, massage facilities and a fully-stocked bar amongst the other finer luxuries of life. Insider intel on parties, LGBTQ-friendly cafes and haunts in Delhi are given readily, with warm compliments. Trailblazing the cause of Pink Tourism, the hotel also offers customised gay-friendly holidays across India. “The entire staff from the manager to the cook comprise of gay and bisexual men. This way we ensure that none of our guests have to feel uncomfortable or feel compelled to hide their gay identity,” says founder and owner Sanjay Malhotra. The hotels an extension of Malhotra’s labour of love –Indjapink, that offers bespoke travel experiences around India for the gay community, is also a space for gay travellers in India to network and understand the gay culture of the country.
Mister And Art Haveli, an extension of the same concept, has also opened up in Jaipur. Designed on its predecessor’s model, it is surrounded by hills and farmlands, just a short distance away from the majestic Amer Fort.
A stay at these luxury boutique hotels is all about safely unwinding in the lap of tasteful opulence.
Photo Courtesy: Mister And Art House
Tariff Rates:
Deluxe Room: INR 5,500 per night for double occupancy.
Premier Suite: INR 7,450 per night for double occupancy.
For more information and further inquiries you can visit their website here.
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