As one of the most unique cities in the country, Seattle continues to become a green destination that all travelers will love. With over 10% of its city space reserved for green zones, Seattle has many eco-friendly activities to accommodate visitors of all ages. From miles of biking trails to cruising the shores of Puget Sound and checking yachts moored at Emerald Landing, travelers and locals in Seattle can enjoy many green spaces and activities. Seattle is also host to many eco-conscious restaurants and small businesses where patrons can enjoy local cuisine and sustainably produced products.
It makes sense that in their efforts to become an eco-friendly destination, Seattle is proudly hosting many green hotels. There are several establishments that proudly provide environmentally friendly accommodations, adhering to LEED standards that will make you feel good about where you are staying. Let’s take a look at a few of the best eco-friendly lodging options for your next trip to Seattle.
Cedarbrook Lodge
The Cedarbrook Lodge proudly offers its guests the opportunity to make sustainable choices with the motto “think globally and act locally“. The hotel is designed to keep a low carbon-footprint with its energy-saving lighting systems, and low-flow appliances. The restaurant offer organic and local menues, and the housekeeping staff uniforms are made from recycled plastic.
Ace Hotel Seattle
This elegant boutique hotel makes an effort to combine many avenues of sustainability. From utilizing green cleaning products, recycling water, and the installation of eco-friendly appliances and bulbs, the Ace Hotel is a stylish getaway that makes a conscious effort to reduce its footprint. The Ace Hotel proudly uses recycled decor and serves an organic menu that will tempt any taste buds.
The Edgewater Hotel
As a recipient of the Green Eco-Leaf Rating from iStaygreen.org, the Edgewater Hotel follows many environmentally friendly policies. Their establishment is outfitted with energy-efficient lighting, appliances and uses a water recycling system. They offer paperless check-in and serve local foods that have been ethically sourced in their fashionable restaurant.
Kimpton Alexis Hotel
The minimization of their eco-footprint is at the forefront of the Alexis hotel’s aim towards sustainable guest lodging. They have strict policies in place to reduce their energy usage with environmentally friendly choices including recycling efforts, composting, and cleaning with green products. As a guest, you have the option to donate a portion of your room cost to local environmental efforts.
Loews Hotel 1000
The Hotel 1000 works tirelessly to provide their guests with a pristine Green experience. From filling their pool with a saline solution that is chemical-free to installing eco-friendly appliances, low-flow fixtures, and instituting an ambitious recycling program, the Hotel 1000 is working towards a zero-footprint rating. They also work with America Second Harvest to donate 100% of their uneaten food to those in need.
Hotels around Seattle that provide a Green stay to their patrons will often advertise their various programs on their websites. If you are looking to lower your own carbon footprint during your visit to one of the Greenest Cities of the West Coast of America, start by finding lodgings in one of their eco-friendly hotels and enjoy your stay.
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