There are 51 properties currently listed in Santa Fe. At this time there are 4 "Green" lodging properties listed of which 3 properties have completed the iStayGreen Audit. El Rey Inn has been awarded a 2 Green Eco-Leaf Rating.
To qualify for the Green Eco-Leaf Rating El Rey Inn completed an audit of their property's compliance with over 70 unique eco-initiatives. Environmentally friendly measures that are reviewed include energy efficiency, water conservation, recycling, enviromentally safe cleaning, reduction of waste, ongoing maintenance, purchasing habits, plus many other factors. In it's efforts to create a more sustainable travel future and reduce their impact on our environment, El Rey Inn employs 18 eco-initiatives.
For detailed information regarding environmental measures currently employed by El Rey Inn please contact the property directly or email iStayGreen.org.
Promotion of wildlife on the property, by providing feeding stations, water elements and native plants. Pest controls, fertilizers, soil amendments and fountain water treatments are all environmentally conscious and most are organic. Drip irrigation used on property. Low water annuals used in basket and barrell plantings. On property greenhouse used to produce most of the annual plantings for the property. Use of xeric and native plants around the property.