Modern rest brings us back to the supervalue of nature over any comfort. However, the hotel business doesn’t force us to choose between naturalness and sufficient comfort. Eco-hotels are the best embodiment of this combination.
If you are going to the United States and want to spend a few days in a unique setting, then the following hotels will be an excellent choice. Some of them are located at some distance from large cities, making Enterprise rent a car USA the best way to get to them.
Earthship Rentals, Taos, New Mexico
If you have ever wondered what it means to live outside of range, then you have a chance to try it. At the foot of Sangre de Cristo Mountains near the town of Taos, in New Mexico, there are several buildings that resemble Gaudi’s masterpieces and, at the same time, embodied imaginations of some children’s writer.
They are called Earthship Rentals. These are unusual buildings created from recycled materials. They are extremely environmentally friendly. In order to ensure the saving, electricity is produced by solar panels, and the water supply comes from precipitation, which is collected in special tanks. It even has its own greenhouses.
However, you shouldn’t worry that you have to sacrifice your own comfort when staying there. The interior of the buildings amazes with bohemian chic interiors, decorated in ethnic motifs. Each of them is provided with Wi-Fi and TV.
Address: 2 Earthship Way, El Prado, NM
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas, Nevada
Who says luxury can’t be eco-friendly? By using the example of Mandarin Oriental in Las Vegas – with its energy-saving lamps, eco-friendly household chemicals, and organic cuisine – you’ll see that ecotourism can be chic. A LEED gold certified hotel proves that this temple of elegance and luxury really cares about the environment.
(photo by Anthony Phillips)
The interior of the hotel – from the lobby to the last of the 392 rooms – is made in an elegant Asian style. A view of the famous Las Vegas Strip is best enjoyed by sipping a cocktail at the Mandarin Bar on the 23rd floor.
Address: 3752 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
Milkweed Mercantile, Rutledge, Missouri
(photo by Queen Alline)
Located in Dancing Rabbit eco-village in northeastern Missouri, this unique eco-friendly hotel provides a great getaway for the fans of a healthy lifestyle and respect for nature. For all needs, the hotel use rainwater collected in a giant cistern installed on the front porch of the hotel. It’s filtered and used for drinking, cooking and washing. The hotel’s two-story building draws energy from solar and wind sources. The local café serves organic dishes made from natural ingredients.
Address: 3 Dancing Rabbit Ln, Rutledge, MO
Casa Gallina, Taos, New Mexico
Casa Gallina is another beautiful place situated in the mountains of New Mexico. The hotel promises to acquaint its guests with the “artisan lifestyle.” It consists of five houses of clay, located on three acres along the Rio Fernando River.
(photo by Victor Caballero)
From the window, it offers a great view of Taos Mountains. Carpets and hand-made textiles, as well as the creations of local craftsmen, give a special flavor to the interior decoration.
The kitchen is equipped with all necessary modern appliances and environmentally friendly products certified by the US Department of Agriculture. In the evenings, you can brighten up your stay by gatherings around the fire. Other activities offered by the hotel include hiking, cycling, skiing, snowboarding, shopping, visiting galleries and museums – the hotel is located just five minutes from the lively city center.
Address: 613 Callejon, Taos, NM
W Hotel San Francisco, San Francisco, California
All visitors to the W Hotel San Francisco are invited to stay and remain “environmentally friendly, glamorous and global”, that is, to contribute to the improvement of the environment, without sacrificing the quality of rest.
(photo by W Worldwide)
More than 50% of the lighting in the rooms and 90% of the street lighting provided at the hotel is environmentally friendly, as motion sensors, modern LED and compact fluorescent lights are used there. The hotel has an energy efficient cooling system that saves 300 kWh per year. By the way, the hotel features a silver LEED certificate.
Address: 181 3rd St, San Francisco, CA
L’Auberge Del Mar, San Diego, California
All initiatives for sustainable development in the hotel are combined in the program SafeEarth. It all started with the fact that the ingredients for food and beverages were selected only with an “organic” mark, and continued by using technologies to reasonably reduce energy and water consumption, as well as launching methods to reduce waste, and switch to active processing and composting.
(photo by B L)
Now the hotel is trying, as far as possible, to purchase domestic products and materials from local producers, which also has a positive effect on the carbon footprint of L’Auberge Del Mar.
Address: 1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA
Big Mill, Williamston, North Carolina
The hotel is located on the territory of a former farm in North Carolina, in two hours’ drive away from the state capital Raleigh, which is famous for its oak forests.
(photo by bigmillbb)
Guests can stroll around the vast estate of 200 acres, admiring the beautiful gardens, forests, streams and rivers. The hotel’s premises are made from recycled wood and other materials from the former farm. When it’s possible, Big Mill uses energy-saving technologies, including fluorescent and low-voltage lighting, and instead of air conditioning, most of the hotel’s rooms use ceiling fans.
Address: 1607 Big Mill Rd, Williamston, NC