Featured Green Hotel
Willard InterContinental, Washington D. C.
 Recently awarded the International Hotel & Restaurant Association's Environmental Award for Sustainability, the Willard has embarked on a Sustainability program entitled, "Willard InterContinental - The Next 100 Years." The holistic plan is comprised of numerous interwoven sustainable projects designed for a luxurious urban hospitality experience in harmony with social and ecological consciousness.
Please visit www.willarddc.com/sd, a useful guide to the Willard's sustainability programs.
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Amelia Island Plantation, Amelia Island, FL
.jpg) Amelia Island Plantation is a 1,350 acre resort of Live Oaks draped with Spanish moss, birds, and wildlife along Florida’s northernmost Atlantic coast. With more than 3 miles of wide, uncrowded beach, Amelia Island Plantation has been green since its founding in 1971. A state of Florida designated Green Lodging resort, AIP’s programs, initiatives, staff and guests work together to be eco-conscious. The resort-wide use of water saving fixtures, motion-activated lighting, and energy-saving HVAC, coupled with the collection of more than 5.5 tons of recycling each week from resort restaurants, guests, staff and residents, help keep our fragile barrier island ecosystem in balance. Other eco-initiatives include non-toxic pest control and use reclaimed water both for landscaping and irrigation of four golf courses (all Audubon International certified sanctuaries). Amelia Island Plantation is truly “In Harmony with Nature”.
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The Hilton Garden Inn Champaign-Urbana
 The Hilton Garden Inn located in Champaign, Illinois is proud to be a “Green Hotel”. Upon arrival you will be given a registration packet and room key made from recycled paper and post consumer plastic. Entering your guest room you can see our efforts to “Be Green” with conveniently located recycle bins, energy efficient heating & cooling systems, Energy Star Equipment (refrigerators/microwaves) and energy efficient lighting. Your guest room includes complimentary Neutrogena bath products made from PET plastic which is 100% recyclable labeled with 100% biodegradable soy-based ink. We utilize the linen and towel water reuse program and have low consumption plumbing fixtures such as pressurized toilets and low water conservation shower heads. Enjoy your guest room that was cleaned with biodegradable cleaning products and know we recycle all paper materials, cardboard and plastic. The Garden Sleep System bed is not only adjustable for comfort but it partially recyclable, so sleep soundly in this “Green Hotel”!
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Homewood Suites by Hilton® Champaign-Urbana
 The Homewood Suites by Hilton located in Champaign, Illinois is proud to be a “Green Hotel”. Upon arrival you will be given a registration packet and room key made from recycled paper and post consumer plastic. Entering your suite you can see our efforts to “Be Green” with recycle bins, energy efficient heating & cooling systems, Energy Star Equipment (dishwasher/refrigerators/microwaves) and energy efficient lighting. Your suite includes complimentary Neutrogena bath products made from PET plastic which is 100% recyclable labeled with 100% biodegradable soy-based ink. We utilize the linen and towel water reuse program and have low consumption plumbing fixtures such as pressurized toilets and low water conservation shower heads. Enjoy your suite that was cleaned with biodegradable cleaning products and know we recycle all paper materials, cardboard and plastic. Welcome to our “Green Hotel”, grab a free cup of coffee or tea with our Eco Cups in the lodge!
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Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort
 When you get here and take your first look out of the giant picture windows in the lobby, you will understand. The Adirondack Park is the largest protected area in the contiguous United States, greater in size than Yellowstone, Everglades, Glacier and Grand Canyon National Park combined. It encompasses approximately 6 million acres, nearly half of which belongs to all the people of New York State and is constitutionally protected to remain "forever wild" forest preserve. That is 6 MILLION ACRES in which to explore, play & learn. That is not something you come across everywhere. In fact, the Adirondack Mountains are some of the oldest in North America. We think that is something worth protecting. As you are swimming in the clean clear waters of Mirror Lake or sipping coffee from the lake view balcony of your guest room, we think you will agree that it is worth it. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR GREEN PROGRAMS
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Hotel Carlton
 Located near Union Square and the Theatre District, Hotel Carlton has an international vintage style that offers an eclectic and relaxing haven accentuated by exotic travel photographs. As one of the few hotels to be equipped with solar panels, the hotel is proud to be certified by the City of San Francisco as a Green Business and the recipient of numerous environmental awards. Also, it is the first in the country to earn the rigorous Gold certification under the USGBC's newly-revamped LEED-EB O&M rating system. Hotel Carlton is also a non-smoking and pet-friendly hotel.
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Laguna Eco Inn
 Awarded the environment Silver Certification, the Laguna Eco Inn with its laid back environment is a gateway to the most beautiful beach of southern California, just a shell toss from the beautiful sands of Laguna's legendary beaches. As a result of the recognition of the need to preserve our planet, Laguna Eco Inn is proud to be dedicated to practices and programs that pay respect to our changing environment.
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InterContinental Hotel Chicago
 As the first hotel to receive its Energy Star rating in the Windy City, the InterContinental Chicago is continuously looking to improve their environmental performance through the development and sharing of best practices, training and recognition of excellence. These proactive measures have led the 792-room property to also receive its Green Seal Silver certification and StayGreen recognition from the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association. In addition to utilizing innovative technology to conserve energy as well as reducing and recycling waste, the award-winning property is also committed to promoting effective environmental management to their key vendors and contractors, and being mindful of purchasing local and eco-friendly products to reduce carbon emissions. To learn more about the InterContinental Chicago or to book an upcoming stay, please visit www.icchicagohotel.com or call (312) 944-4100.
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Radisson LAX Hotel, Los Angeles CA
 The Radisson Hotel at Los Angeles Airport has been awarded the Leadership Level in the California Green Lodging Program and is one of four to achieve a Green Seal certification in the state. The hotel has shown a commitment to environmental practices through recycling and reuse, conservation, and efficiency of energy and water as well as health and safety by becoming 100% smoke free. This 580 spacious guest room hotel is the closest to Los Angeles International Airport (walking distance) with easy access to downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach and Venice Beach.
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Residence Inn, Gainesville I-75, FL
 The Residence Inn in Gainesville Florida has covered all the basis from building on an EPA "brownfield" site to xeriscaping the property to save water. The 118-suite Residence Inn has opened on August 7th, 2009 and was constructed and operates with the environment in mind. For example, some of the green initiatives implemented include 90% post-consumer recycled steel for framing the structure, energy efficient appliances and green products used by housekeeping. Not only is the Residence Inn in Gainesville environmentally friendly, it is also pet and wheel chair friendly and 100% smoke free. Read more about their green initiatives here.
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Berkshire Shirakaba New Ashford MA
.jpg) The Berkshire Shirakaba, an ENERGY STAR property, is a Japanese-American guest house set on a wooded ridge top. They are committed to reducing the property's environmental impact on the Berkshire. As part of their commitment, they have invested in the following technology: (1) Triple Pane Thermotech Windows (2) Solar Panels by Berkshire Photovoltaics Services (3) Geothermal Water Furnace (4) ENERY STAR Fixtures & Appliances (5) Light sensors and times. In addition, they recycle, use cloth napkins, use microfiber linens to save energy and give guests Shirakaba water bottles made from recycled plastic to reduce waste. The water bottles are a fun way to help the environment, customized by writing the guest's name in katakana on the bottles and a great reusable gift. While on the property, guests can fill their bottles with well water, which is excellent. This unique B&B is surrounded by natural beauty with 21 acres of privacy.
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Find Green Hotels
Since hotels are such large consumers of resources it is especially important to support environmentaly conscious business whenever possible. Here's how to find them:
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Offers an on-line directory of environmentally friendly hotels, resorts, inns, motels and B&Bs which meet a set of rigorous, beyond green washing, standards called "Significant 7." These standards have been defined by a Board of Advisors consisting of the greatest and greenest minds in the industry. |
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The most comprehensive online booking site for "Green" lodging with over 4,500 properties listed as environmentally friendly. Nearly 1000 properties have completed the iStayGreen Online Environmental Self-Audit and been awarded a Green Eco-Leaf Rating which scores the property's eco-friendliness. Users are encouraged to contribute "Green" Reviews and environmentally rate the hotels they visit. iStayGreen.org is like Tripadvisor - Facebook - Travelocity all together in one site for the environmentally conscious traveler. |
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Green Lodge is a searchable database of over 600 hotels in the U.S. that have been certified by independent 3rd parties including Audubon GreenLeaf, Green Seal, LEED and Energy Star - to name a few - where consumers can research, locate and book green hotels. |
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A non profit organization that lists lodging properties in the U.S that meet its green Seal certification standards organized by location. |
Sustainable Travel International offers a searchable eco directly of lodging and other tourism services that have demonstrated a commitment to sustainable tourism.
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