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Best Eco-Friendly Hotel (2022)

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Many companies have made promises to become more environmentally friendly, but these hotels have gone above and beyond to promote environmental sustainability. Along the way, they've earned certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) by the U.S. Green Building Council or other industry awards in sustainability. 

  • Viceroy Snowmass

    Viceroy Snowmass
    Snowmass Village, Colorado

    The LEED Gold certified hotel is 30 percent more energy efficient than similar traditional properties, thanks to improved insulation, high-performance windows and an energy management system. All cleaning products are non-toxic and hypoallergenic, and shampoo and conditioner bottles get cleaned and resealed to limit waste.
    Photo courtesy of Viceroy Snowmass

  • The Cliffs at Princeville

    The Cliffs at Princeville
    Kauai, Hawaii

    The Cliffs at Princeville, located on 22 acres of Kauai's North Shore, has won recognition for its sustainability achievements. 86% of the resort's electricity is solar-powered, LED lights are in use, over 30% of their waste is recycled, and their water conservation program supports reusable containers over bottled water. 
    Photo courtesy of YinYang // Getty Images

  • 1 Hotel South Beach

    1 Hotel South Beach
    Miami, Florida

    This LEED Silver property in Miami offers 600 feet of Atlantic Ocean beach, plus earth friendly extras, like a electric house car, in-room reclaimed chalkboards, 100-percent natural bath products and monthly candlelit Dark Sky events in the lobby to raise awareness of global brightening.
    Photo courtesy of 1 Hotel South Beach

  • 1 Hotel West Hollywood

    1 Hotel West Hollywood
    West Hollywood, California

    The 1 Hotel organization has committed to environmental sustainability, and their West Hollywood property, which opened in 2019, is a showcase for those principles. Their Energy Star score is 95, one of the highest of any Los Angeles hotel. More than 75 tons of reclaimed wood and many native plants went into the hotel design. Guest rooms boast organic linens, while the hotel restaurant utilizes produce and herbs grown in an on-site organic garden and pursues zero waste options and sustainably-sourced dishes.
    Photo courtesy of 1 Hotel West Hollywood

  • Virgin Hotels Chicago

    Virgin Hotels Chicago
    Chicago, Illinois

    Virgin Hotels Chicago brings the variety of luxury to the Windy City you'd expect from a Richard Branson endeavor. The LEED Gold certified hotel uses green housekeeping practices, maintains a hotel-wide recycling program, promotes walking tourism in the Windy City and was built with green roofing material for more efficient storm water management.
    Photo courtesy of Virgin Hotels Chicago

  • Inn by the Sea

    Inn by the Sea
    Cape Elizabeth, Maine

    Situated on a mile of sandy beach just outside Portland, Maine, the Inn by the Sea features 61 rooms, suites and cottages for a relaxing coastal escape. Days begin with early morning yoga and garden tours, while evenings finish with beachfront sunsets and nightly fire pits. The full-service spa has earned a LEED Silver certification.
    Photo courtesy of Preferred Hotels & Resorts

  • Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel

    Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel
    Omaha, Nebraska

    Built as the Blackstone Hotel in 1916, this historic property in Omaha reopened in 2020 after a $75 million upgrade. Kimpton has implemented over 100 steps to make their hotels more eco-friendly, including using nontoxic cleaning supplies, recycling and water conservation. Kimpton has won multiple awards for their environmental focus; they were the first major chain to have 100% participation in TripAdvisor's GreenLeaders program.
    Photo courtesy of Courtesy of Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel

  • Cavallo Point

    Cavallo Point
    San Francisco, California

    Located near the north end of the Golden Gate Bridge, this lodge recycled seventeen buildings initially built in 1901 for local military officers into guest accommodations. Cavallo Point earned LEED Gold Certification and features energy-efficient appliances, lighting and ventilation, water use and reclamation, organic linens and towels, non-chemical cleaning supplies, and recycling. They support six local nonprofit organizations related to environmental awareness.   
    Photo courtesy of Preferred Hotels & Resorts

  • Cedar Glen Lodge

    Cedar Glen Lodge
    Tahoe Vista, California

    Cedar Glen Lodge has earned TripAdvisor’s Green Leader Platinum status for its sustainable initiatives, including dedicated parking for electric vehicles, low-flow plumbing appliances, re-circulating pumps, and renovations using reclaimed woods and materials native to the area.
    Photo courtesy of Cedar Glen Lodge

  • Airlie

    Airlie
    Warrenton, Virginia

    The Georgian Revival-style Airlie began as a gentleman's estate on 300 rural acres in Northern Virginia in 1899. Since 1961 it has served as a conference center that in 1969 played a role in the planning of Earth Day. It continues to pursue sustainable practices with responsible land stewardship, energy-efficient lighting, extensive recycling and compost programs, a fleet of fuel-efficient vehicles and bicycles, and environmental education. 
    Photo courtesy of chingyunsong // Getty Images

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The top 10 winners in the category Best Eco-Friendly Hotel are as follows:

  1. Viceroy Snowmass - Snowmass Village, Colorado
  2. The Cliffs at Princeville - Kauai, Hawaii
  3. 1 Hotel South Beach - Miami, Florida
  4. 1 Hotel West Hollywood - West Hollywood, California
  5. Virgin Hotels Chicago - Chicago, Illinois
  6. Inn by the Sea - Cape Elizabeth, Maine
  7. Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel - Omaha, Nebraska
  8. Cavallo Point - San Francisco, California
  9. Cedar Glen Lodge - Tahoe Vista, California
  10. Airlie - Warrenton, Virginia

A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial 20 nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote.

Congratulations to all these winning hotels!

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