Features > Green > Top Green Lodging in the Western US


Top Green Lodging in the Western US



Advertise


Hotels are greening their policies all over the world. Some do a better job than others. As lodging places realize that they can actually save money by implementing green policies, there will be many more of them. Up to this point you'll find most of the greener options are bed and breakfasts and very small hotels. Chains and corporations are not there yet. AllStays.com added a green rating for hotels many years ago, before it became trendy, to our green hotel guides . What started as a few hundred places around the world is now numbering into the thousands. I'd like to point out just some of the most green lodging options around the western United States. Listed alphabetically by their state.

as-greenw

Alaska's North Country Castle Bed and Breakfast, Anchorage, Alaska

Owners of this bed and breakfast are committed to being eco-friendly. From serving locally grown and organic foods to minimizing energy usage, they have received the local Anchorage Green Star Award.

The Ambrose , Santa Monica, California

ca-smonica-ambrose

The first hotel to earn LEED-EB Certification, the Ambrose focuses on being green in all areas from energy and water conservation to alternative transportation and organic foods.

Briar Rose Bed and Breakfast , Boulder, Colorado

Intending to be a lodging leader in the area for sustainability, the Briar Rose serves organic breakfasts, uses organic sheets, environmentally friendly cleaning products, recycles, conserves energy and makes every effort to eliminate their trash that is going to landfills.

Casa Gallina – An Artisan Inn , Taos, New Mexico

nm-taos-casagallina

Three adobe guest houses make up Casa Gallina, this charming lodging option just a few minutes from Taos. Optional breakfasts feature local and organic items. The complex uses wind energy credits for power.

Ocean Haven , Yachats, Oregon

This small five unit complex is on the ocean in Oregon, 18 miles from the nearest small city. Each unit has a kitchen with organic coffee and eco-friendly cleaning products.

The Inn Above Onion Creek, Kyle, Texas

The Inn is a unique built from scratch property based on ecological principles, right from it's foundation on top of a hill to take advantage of the breeze. From recycling water to composting, this small inn does whatever it can to put a lighter footprint on Texas.

Alpine House Inn and Spa , Jackson Hole, Wyoming

wy-jackson-alpine

The Alpine House was inspired by the small family operated hotels in the villages in the Alps and Scandinavia but with a Wyoming twist. Green initiatives are many from natural cleaning products to local organic food and recycling. Free bikes are provided for guests to use in the summer. The Alpine House is the first lodging property in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem to offset 100% of it's power usage with Wyoming Wind Credits.




Advertise


Adam | Feb 7, 2009 | Category: Green

AllStays Pro Online

Pure information, faster, no ads, privacy, full screen maps, more filters, layers for weather, traffic, biking, transit, over half a million search combinations. Join now

Feature Categories

  • Air Travel
  • Best of
  • Boondocking
  • Camping
  • Cruise
  • Family
  • General
  • Green
  • Haunted
  • Luxury
  • Money Savings
  • Overnight Parking
  • Pet-Friendly
  • RV Tips
  • Security
  • Technology
  • Train
  • Travel Tips
  • Unique Getaways
  • More Posts


    Advertise

    Featured Apps


    AllStays Hotels By Chain
    Find all kinds of beds near you. All the chains. The only app that puts you one button from the front desk. The data is stored in the app so you aren't waiting to download information (or ads). Works with or without service.
    Camp & RV
    The number one camping app. From resorts to hike-in spots. Amenities, maps, truck stops, rest areas, Wal-mart and casino parking and much more.


    Most Recent Posts


    Advertise



    ⇑ Top