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 Guests on this visit: Myself Length of visit: 1 Day I have stayed here: Once Value for the price: Good Deal
I chose this property because: because it was eco-friendly based on price based on location
Activities at or near the property include: Shopping Site Seeing
I would recommend this property for: Business
I would not recommend this property for: Clubbers Families with Young Children High-End Crowd Place to Sleep
I would stay here again
A great - and convenient - stay by the airport
Business
Loren V.
Visited February
2008 - The Hyatt Harborside , Boston, is actually on the grounds of Logan International Airport, at the edge of Boston Harbor. This was most convenient for my travel and business arrangements, and the free shuttle helped, as well.
My room was clean and quiet, though I did hear one guest complaining about noise. The staff, both in attitude and service, was excellent. The view from my room was nothing short of spectacular. Their food was nothing to write home about, and a bit pricey, but what do you expect??
All in all, my stay was pleasant enough, and I would go there again.
An ENERGY STAR star
Late in 2007, the Hyatt Harborside became only the eighth Boston area hotel to achieve the coveted ENERGY STAR designation. They proudly inform guests that they also were the recipient of the 2007 Boston's Green Business Award by the City's Mayor.
It's obvious that they have replaced almost all incandescent bulbs with fluorescent bulbs throughout the building, and monitor recyclable items to be sure they are put in the proper containers.
My room had a low voltage digital thermostat set to a wintertime 68 degrees, so I imagine this was the case for all rooms.
Also, I was given the option, which I exercised, of reusing towels and bed linens so as to save water.
It appears that the hotel management and staff really are serious about being eco-friendly!
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