According to the survey, 23 percent of respondents have consciously made an eco-friendly travel choice in the past year, and 85 percent said doing so made them feel more positive about their trip.
NEWTON, MASS. – TripAdvisor announced the 10 highest-rated TripAdvisor GreenLeaders hotels in the U.S. and the results of its eco-travel survey of more than 2,100 U.S. respondents. According to the survey, 23 percent of respondents have consciously made an eco-friendly travel choice in the past year, and 85 percent said doing so made them feel more positive about their trip.
The top five most common ways U.S. respondents travel green:
– Ensured the lights were turned off when not in hotel room – 96%
– Participated in hotel’s linen / towel reuse program – 90%
– Used recycling in the hotel – 81%
– Ensured the air-conditioning was turned off when not in the hotel room – 72%
– Walked, biked, or used public transportation as much as possible – 69%
“Not only is seeking out an eco-friendly accommodation good for the environment, but our survey also shows that most travelers find travel experiences more enjoyable when they make greener choices,” said Jenny Rushmore, director of responsible travel at TripAdvisor. “For those interested in lowering the carbon footprint of their trips, this list of TripAdvisor GreenLeaders hotels showcases properties that have a strong commitment to sustainability and are highly rated by our travel community.”
Top 10 Highest-Rated Green Hotels in the U.S.:
Based on the properties that have achieved the peak “Platinum” status in the TripAdvisor GreenLeaders program, and are the most popular with travelers according to the TripAdvisor Popularity Index. The TripAdvisor GreenLeaders program aims to help travelers around the world plan greener trips by highlighting hotels and B&Bs engaging in environmentally friendly practices.
1. Bardessono, Yountville, California (5 out of 5 bubble rating on TripAdvisor, 675 reviews)
2. Allison Inn & Spa, Newberg, Oregon (5 out of 5 bubble rating on TripAdvisor, 413 reviews)
3. Hilton Garden Inn Fayetteville/Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, North Carolina (4.5 out of 5 bubble rating on TripAdvisor, 332 reviews)
4. Sleep Inn & Suites, Miles City, Montana (5 out of 5 bubble rating on TripAdvisor, 73 reviews)
5. Montage Deer Valley, Park City, Utah (4.5 out of 5 bubble rating on TripAdvisor, 341 reviews)
6. Cedar Glen Lodge, Lake Tahoe, California (4.5 out of 5 bubble rating on TripAdvisor, 521 reviews)
7. ARIA Sky Suites, Las Vegas, Nevada (4.5 out of 5 bubble rating on TripAdvisor, 454 reviews)
8. The Lenox Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts (4.5 out of 5 bubble rating on TripAdvisor, 2,189 reviews)
9. Hampton Inn & Suites Miami/Brickell-Downtown, Miami, Florida (4.5 out of 5 bubble rating on TripAdvisor, 1,250 reviews)
10. Holiday Inn Express Inverness, Lecanto, Florida (4.5 out of 5 bubble rating on TripAdvisor, 194 reviews)
Photo caption: Bardessono, Yountville, California.
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