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: Friends Age range: over 65 Length of visit: 1 Day I have stayed here: Once Value for the price: Good Deal
I chose this property because: because it had good reviews
Activities at or near the property include: Museums Nightlife Shopping Site Seeing Spa
I would recommend this property for: Business Families with Teens Groups Tourists
I would not recommend this property for: Budget Minded Families with Young Children Girlfriend Getaway Honeymooners Place to Sleep
I would stay here again
A Very Good Hotel
Scenic
Loren V.
Visited April
2008 - I was visiting friends in Boston, so at their recommendation I stayed at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. The location was very good, close to downtown, and with shops and restaurants just across the street.
The view from my room was stunning, overlooking the Charles River, though I did talk to someone who said theirs was quite limited, but still nice. My room was a bit small, but adequate, and very clean. The staff seemed to go out of their way to be friendly, and to help at every turn. The restaurant was OK, but don't expect great service! The only other negative was the high price for parking.
All in all my stay was satisfactory, and I would stay at the Royal Sonesta the next time I'm in Boston.
I'm concerned, so I asked
There are several things obvious and observable with respect to the Royal Sonesta Hotel's eco-conscious program. These include such things as compact fluorescent lighting, low-flow faucets, showerheads and toilets; the option of reusing bed linens and towels; a recycling program for glass, paper, can and cardboard – and newspapers.
There are other measures which can be taken, though, so I asked! I was informed that organic, local and sustainable food products are being used whenever possible, and a composting program is being developed. Building automation systems are used to control the building’s energy consumption efficiently, coordinating HVAC, boilers, chillers and common area lighting, and the guest room energy management system manages heating and cooling when guests are not in their rooms.
The result of all this and more is that the Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston has received official Energy Star status in recognition of its energy conservation and efficiency efforts.
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