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Hotels Zetta, Zeppelin and Zelos Kick Off Pride with LGBTQ+ Celebrations, Packages

by Kimberly Krol Inlander

Jun 17, 2022

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LGBTQIA+

Hotel Zetta, Hotel Zeppelin and Hotel Zelos, part of Viceroy’s Urban Retreats Collection, celebrate San Francisco Pride weekend by hosting three Pride parties June 24–26. Each hotel also offers a Pride package available throughout June.

 

Hotel Zeppelin

Hotel Zeppelin kicks off Pride weekend June 24 with Lip Sync for Your Eternal Life, 6–9 p.m., in partnership with The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and sponsored by SuperGay Spirits. Guests participating receive a thank you gift from Viceroy and The Sisters, as well as discount admission and the chance to win cash prizes. First place wins a voucher for a two-night stay at any North American Viceroy hotel.

 

Purchase tickets, $25 for non-participants and $20 for those participating. All proceeds from tickets, and a portion of drink sales, benefit The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.

 

Hotel Zelos

On June 25, 1–4 p.m., join Hotel Zelos for Project RunGAY ExDRAGaganza SeaZon 3, enjoying brunch at Dirty Habit during a drag runway show hosted by KaiKai Bee. Niya Ray and a DJ also join the fun, with a champion crowned at the end. Performers include Militia Scunt, Rox, Alpha Andromeda, Lotus Boy and more.

 

Sample signature cocktails at Dirty Habit made with Super Gay Vodka. Tickets for the experience are $85, including a brunch entrée, unlimited drinks and a Larkin Street Youth Services donation.

 

In celebration of Pride Month, Dirty Habit hosts ThursTrap every Thursday night in June, offering outdoor dining, a LGBTQ+ DJ performance and photobooth fun, with proceeds benefitting SF LGBT Center.

 

Hotel Zetta

On June 26, Hotel Zetta’s Alphabet Soup: A Trans Arcade Mixer includes a variety of arcade games and a DJ set by Ethical Drygs. A donation is suggested, benefitting TRANScend Retreat. RSVP now.

 

Stay Proud Pride Package

Through June 30, Viceroy Hotels & Resorts Stay Proud Pride offer includes a 15 percent discount on room rates, a $10 per night donation to SF LGBT Center, Pride-themed welcome amenities and late check-out.

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