Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Seattle WA

W Seattle

Hotel in Seattle WA

8.4

Very Good

From $270

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is Green Seal Gold certified and holds a 4 Keys rating by Green Key International. It refills bathroom products and recycles 100% of its laundry water through an AquaRecycle® system, saving over 15 million gallons. The hotel sources 75% of its food in-house, recycles all cooking oil into biodiesel, and uses notepads made of recycled paper. It sorts and recycles all solid waste, with food waste being composted, resulting in only 5% of guest room garbage going to a landfill. W Seattle uses municipal steam instead of natural gas for water heating and features an auto-adjusting room temperature system that saves 30-40% more energy.

citizenM Seattle South Lake

Hotel in Seattle WA

8.7

Very Good

From $153

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is designed to achieve LEED Gold certification and is one of Seattle's first fully modular hotels. It saves 29% in energy usage and incorporates solar panels. The hotel is powered by 100% green electricity, utilizes natural light and task lighting, and has individual light and temperature controls. It has banned plastic straws and does not use single-use plastic water bottles, soft drink bottles, or coffee stirrers. The property implements comprehensive food waste and recycling policies, and at least 80% of its lighting comes from LEDs.

Hyatt at Olive 8

Hotel in Seattle WA

8.8

Excellent

From $244

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

As Seattle's first LEED Silver-certified hotel (2009), this property also holds Green Seal Gold Certification and a 4 Green Key Eco-Rating. It features an 8,335 sq ft green roof that absorbs up to 75% of rainwater. The hotel has saved over 12 million gallons of water and uses 23% less power than comparable non-LEED buildings, partly due to room key-controlled light switches. Over 95% of construction debris was diverted from landfills. It offers green meeting spaces, uses Green Seal-approved low-VOC cleaners, and donates leftover food. The hotel sources 50% local food and 60% sustainable seafood and uses refillable large format amenities.

Grand Hyatt Seattle

Hotel in Seattle WA

8.7

Very Good

From $209

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is Green Key certified with the highest level of 5 Green Keys. It offers housekeeping every other day unless requested and uses large format amenities to reduce plastic waste. The hotel implements comprehensive recycling and composting programs. Its food philosophy includes sourcing 50% of food locally and 60% of seafood sustainably, and it donates leftover untouched food to local hunger-eliminating nonprofits. The hotel utilizes high efficiency lighting, timers, and motion sensors to conserve energy.

Fairmont Olympic Hotel

Hotel in Seattle WA

8.8

Excellent

From $312

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Fairmont Olympic Hotel participates in The Fairmont Olympic Bee Program with a rooftop garden apiary that produces honey for its restaurants and bars. It reduces food waste, minimizes plastic use with glass water bottles and wood key cards, and conserves energy by offering linen-exemption cards.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle by IHG

Hotel in Seattle WA

7.9

Good

From $196

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This Kimpton property is 100% certified by the Green Key Eco-Rating Program. It uses energy-efficient lighting, eco-friendly cleaning products, and refillable bathroom amenities, eliminating single-use plastic toiletries. Guests have the option to reuse linens and towels. The hotel sources produce from local farms, composts food waste, and works to reduce overall food waste. It purchases from locally owned businesses and trains staff in sustainability best practices.

Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle by IHG

Hotel in Seattle WA

8.0

Very Good

From $200

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This Kimpton property is 100% certified by the Green Key Eco-Rating Program. It utilizes non-toxic cleaning supplies and has eliminated single-use hygiene products through the use of large refillable dispensers. The hotel participates in the 'Choose to Conserve' program, allowing guests to receive a credit for opting out of daily housekeeping.

Kimpton Palladian Hotel by IHG

Hotel in Seattle WA

8.3

Very Good

From $200

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

As part of the Kimpton brand, the Palladian Hotel is 100% Green Key certified. They use energy-efficient lighting and water fixtures, prioritize improved air quality, and offer sustainable meeting options. The hotel incorporates recycled materials, has high-efficiency cooling, and participates in the Clean the World program.

The Sound Hotel Seattle Belltown, Tapestry Collection

Hotel in Seattle WA

9.0

Excellent

From $210

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This property holds three third-party sustainability certifications: ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental management system), ISO 50001:2018 (Energy management systems), and ISO 9001:2015 (Quality management systems).

Lotte Hotel Seattle

Hotel in Seattle WA

8.7

Very Good

$

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is LEED certified and ISO14001 certified. It implements paperless reservations, check-in, and billing. The hotel offers compostable takeaway options and a 'Think Nature' program allowing guests to opt out of daily housekeeping. It conserves water and energy through low-flush fixtures, energy-efficient lighting, and HVAC systems. Electric vehicle charging stations are available, and its menu features organic, fair trade, and locally sourced items.

Hotel 1000, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Hotel in Seattle WA

9.0

Excellent

From $247

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Hotel 1000 participates in comprehensive sustainability initiatives including low-flow fixtures, energy-efficient lighting, and eco-friendly supplies. They have extensive recycling, offer green meeting options, and donate uneaten food. The hotel also provides EV charging stations and automatically adjusts in-room temperature based on occupancy.

Sheraton Grand Seattle

Hotel in Seattle WA

8.3

Very Good

From $272

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is Green Seal-certified and pioneered the 'Make a Green Choice' program, rewarding guests for reducing towel and linen replacement. It diverts at least 70% of solid waste through recycling and composting and recycles 68-70% of its wash water. The hotel uses environmentally friendly cleaning and washing chemistry. All guest rooms and corridors use LED lighting, with 50% of overall lighting converted to LED. It offers sustainable menus with locally sourced ingredients, low-flow shower heads, and toilets.

Element Seattle Sea-Tac Airport

Hotel in Seattle WA

9.0

Excellent

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Element Seattle Sea-Tac Airport is Green Seal-Certified. It features in-room recycling, LED light bulbs, and uses eco-friendly cleaning products and toiletries. The hotel also provides an electric car charging station for guests.

Hilton Motif Seattle

Hotel in Seattle WA

7.2

Good

From $223

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Hilton Motif Seattle has implemented the 'Destination Earth' program, which focuses on reducing waste, increasing recycling and composting, and prioritizing the purchase of local goods. The hotel has a task force dedicated to sourcing environmentally responsible services and products.

Hyatt Regency Seattle

Hotel in Seattle WA

8.9

Excellent

From $218

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is the first in Seattle to achieve LEED Gold Certification and holds the maximum 5 Green Keys. It uses 30% less water and 18% less energy through efficient systems and occupancy sensors. During construction, 95% of waste was diverted from landfills, and regionally sourced, recycled materials were utilized. The hotel employs a green cleaning policy, offers housekeeping every third day unless requested, and uses refillable large format bathroom amenities. It donates untouched food to Food Lifeline and sources 50% local food and 60% sustainable seafood. Additionally, it participates in King County's Transfer of Development Rights program, protecting 5,285 acres of forest and 5 acres of farmland.

Silver Cloud Hotel - Seattle Stadium

Hotel in Seattle WA

9.0

Excellent

From $245

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

As part of Silver Cloud Hotels, this property participates in the EarthSmart housekeeping program, encouraging linen and towel reuse. The chain has replaced ice machines with efficient air-cooled units to reduce water consumption and invested in reusable dinnerware to minimize plastic and paper waste.

The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle

Hotel in Seattle WA

8.8

Excellent

From $215

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is certified by the Green Key Eco-Rating Program. It participates in initiatives such as eliminating single-use hygiene products and utilizing non-toxic cleaning supplies, aligning with the strong sustainability commitments found across Kimpton-affiliated properties.

Best Western Plus Pioneer Square Hotel Downtown

Hotel in Seattle WA

8.3

Very Good

From $189

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel has a 3 Green Key Eco-Rating and participates in the Clean the World Program, recycling unused hygiene products. It uses a steam/hot water recovery heating system, low-flow toilets, showerheads, and faucets, and CFL light bulbs. The hotel uses all-natural, biodegradable bath products and ECOLAB environmentally friendly cleaning chemicals. It implements a linen/towel reuse program and has recycling programs for batteries, computers, and other items, diverting 56% of its waste from landfills.

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citizenM Seattle Pioneer Square

Hotel in Seattle WA

8.7

Very Good

$

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Designed to achieve LEED Gold certification, this is one of Seattle's first fully modular hotels. It saves 29% in energy usage and uses solar panels. The hotel is powered by 100% green electricity, utilizes natural light and task lighting, and has individual light and temperature controls. It has banned plastic straws and does not use single-use plastic water bottles, soft drink bottles, or coffee stirrers. The property implements comprehensive food waste and recycling policies, and at least 80% of its lighting comes from LEDs.

Renaissance Seattle Hotel

Hotel in Seattle WA

8.0

Very Good

From $253

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel utilizes a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. Guest rooms feature recycling bins and LED light bulbs, along with eco-friendly toiletries and water-conserving faucets and showers. Public restrooms also have sensors and water-conserving faucets. The hotel uses reusable and compostable to-go materials, and practices organic recycling of food through Cedar Grove Composting, as well as recycling cooking oil for biofuel.