As summer is surely approaching, a quick but relaxing getaway is in the minds of many travelers. But the green-conscious travelers are in a real dilemma – how to spend a vacation in an eco-friendly way? Well, for a start we can suggest that choosing a green hotel is a good option and you will never have any difficulty in finding one of these as more and more hotels are turning green across the US. We will check out the top 3 green hotels in the country.
Orchard Garden Hotel, San Francisco
The hotel was opened in 2006 and quickly became the 3rd LEED certified hotel in US. The hotel offers tourists organic bath products, recycled paper and soy-based inks. The innovative key card is also a hit among the tourists. On entering the rooms the guests just need to insert the key into a box by the door which activates and lights in the room and other electronics. While leaving the room just take the card out and the lights will get deactivated automatically. This saves around 20% of the energy costs.
Crosby Street Hotel, New York City
Crosby Street Hotel is that rare green hotel in the mayhem called New York City. It has received a Gold LEED certification and the most unique feature of the hotel is the rooftop garden. Believe it or not, there is a chicken coop in the garden and the hotel grows organic fruits and vegetables in this very garden for the hotel kitchen! It also offers organic food and bath products and environment friendly cleaning supplies.
Townsend Hotel, Birmingham
This 4 star lodging in Michigan has everything that a sophisticated green traveler can demand whilst on a vacation. The hotel is known for its reusable kitchenware and newspapers. The water system in the hotel has been equipped with low flow systems to save the precious water. The other green facilities provided by the hotel include paperless checkout, recycled blankets and biodegradable pens.
About the author: Rubela is a professional blogger. She loves writing on technology and luxury. Beside this she’s fond of books. Recently an article on Electric Tankless Water Heater attracted her attention. These days she is busy in writing an article on Blue Curtains.
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