The place of lodging actively promotes the environmentally friendly practices of their property. They do so in their advertising, web site, and promotional literature.
The property utilizes sources of renewable energy. Examples are: biomass, photovoltaic conversion, small hydro, solar, wind, geothermal, etc. and do not use fossil fuels.
As the property is maintained old equipment and fixtures (wasteful toilets, light bulbs, shower heads, refrigerators, washing machines, etc.) are updated with more efficient and conserving replacements.
High energy consumption fixtures and appliances have been replaced with their energy efficient counterparts. Sensors are used to automatically turn off lights, air conditioning, and heating. Rooms have optomized to retain heating or cooling through improved insulation.
Xeriscape is landscaping designed to conserve water. Water is conserved through the use of native plants and minimal plant groundcover. Desert landscaping utilizing indigenous plants, and gravel for a majority of the groundcover is an example to xeric landscaping.
Organic cotton sheets and towels do not add VOC's, thereby improving air quality. Organic cotton is a sustainable product whereas synthetic fabrics are not because of their reliance on petrochemicals.
The property uses environmentally friendly chemicals for cleaning. Also included are perfumed or scented laundry supplies, carpet cleaners, cleaning supplies, or air fresheners, and other products tha could be harsh or harmful.
Many plastic and foam disposable products (cups, bowls, plates, and clam-shell boxes) are not recyclable or bio-degradable and are manufactured from non-sustainable petrochemicals. Recyclable disposable products are good alternatives.
Using gray water for irrigation of gardens and landscaping. Gray water is wastewater from bathrooms sinks and showers/tubs, kitchens, laundry sinks and tubs, and washing machines where only non-polluting, biodegradable detergents are utilized.
Containers located in the common areas of the property, properly labeled, for the express purpose of enabling guests and staff to separate trash from recyclable items.
The biological decomposition of solid organic materials by bacteria, fungi, and other organisms into a soil-like product that can be used to enrich garden soils.
The supports local business through the purchase of products from local vendors, and produce from local farms if available.
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Property and Visit Details
Purpose of my visit: Business Age range: over 65 Length of visit: 3 Days I have stayed here: 3 Times Value for the price: Good Deal
I chose this property because: because it was eco-friendly because it had good reviews based on location
Activities at or near the property include: Museums Shopping Site Seeing
I would recommend this property for: Business Eco-Conscious Hosting Events Groups High-End Crowd Tourists
I would not recommend this property for: Budget Minded Families with Young Children Place to Sleep
This is unquestionably the best place I've ever stayed!
Could not have been better
Business,Classic,Historic,Luxurious
Loren V.
Visited March
2008 - I needed to conduct some business in Washington, so the Willard was the obvious choice, and my stay could not have been better. The location was perfect for me, but would have been equally good had I been a tourist on vacation, as the hotel is situated near the White House, the Smithsonian and the downtown business and theater districts. The Willard InterContinental Hotel is expensive, but it is gorgeous, the staff was amazingly accommodating and the service was impeccable. As one would expect, the food was delicious, served graciously in unchallenged ambience.
And for the vacationers, the history buffs, the hotel has hosted nearly every U.S. president since 1853, and it was at the Willard that Julia Ward Howe wrote The Battle Hymn of the Republic and where President Ulysses S. Grant popularized the term “Lobbyist”. Over the years it has offered world-class hospitality as the hotel of choice for heads of state and leaders of the world's business, cultural, social and political elite.
Whenever I'm in Washington, the Willard's my choice!
The next hundred years at the Willard
The Willard Hotel recently was awarded the International Hotel & Restaurant Association's Environmental Award for Sustainability, and has undertaken a Sustainability program entitled, "Willard InterContinental - The Next 100 Years." We were told that this plan is the beginning of a long-term effort for future generations of Willard employees and guests, and includes initiatives such as moving to a 100 percent wind-powered electrical system, "Project Blue," which focuses on conserving water and the Willard’s acquisition of a nearby green space that employees are working together to revitalize. I understand that hotel management has begun a five-year plan which emphasizes, among other things, recycling, energy saving, purchase of organic local foods, care of the surrounding environment, employee wellness and giving back to the community. In this area, they are helping to fund the effort to clean up the Anacostia River through the Earth Conservation Corps Clean-up Project. As well, they are providing opportunities for guests to contribute to these worthy conservation projects.
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