Heterosexual Couples Say Hotel Ousted Them

Three heterosexual couples said they were turned away from a Key West hotel because of their sexual orientation.

The six were vacationing with a gay couple and had reservations at a hotel called Big Ruby’s when the three straight couples were told they were not welcome.

“The manager literally said, ‘We don’t want you here,’ ” said Jim Pirih, who was vacationing with his partner and straight friends.

The travelers were already settled in their rooms Wednesday when the manager told the straight couples they would have to leave, citing a policy of not allowing heterosexuals on the property, Pirih said.