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 Fitness Center
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Property Safety and Security
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Quality of Meeting Rooms
Property and Visit Details
Purpose of my visit: Conference Age range: over 65 Guests on this visit: Myself Length of visit: 2 Days I have stayed here: Twice 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: Shopping Site Seeing Spa
I would recommend this property for: Business Hosting Events Groups High-End Crowd Mature Crowd
I would not recommend this property for: Budget Minded Place to Sleep
I would stay here again
Great Location; Family-friendly
Business,Luxurious,Modern,Stylish
Loren V.
Visited May
2008 - The Sutton Place Hotel in Vancouver is located centrally to everything you need to get to in town. It was clean, and my room was quite good-sized and very comfortable, though a bit on the dark side, even with all the lights on. The bed and bedding were just to my liking.
The hotel staff members all were very helpful and informative, and seemed really to enjoy doing things for me. The spa and gym looked to be very good, though I think the exercise equipment was a bit old. The pool was good, as was the food in the restaurant – though pricey.
A couple of negatives, only: high priced self-parking and slow, high priced Internet. Otherwise, a really great place to stay, and I will again.
They're Green Key Rated!
The management of The Sutton Place Hotel is aware that they use many natural resources in catering to the needs of customers, and so are committed to conserving and eliminating unnecessary consumption and waste. They tell guests that it isn't just about turning off light fixtures, recycling paper or turning down thermostats in un-occupied rooms, but also about developing systems which reduce consumption of resources, and leading the way in setting up sustainable and long term programs.
They recycle office papers, cardboard, food waste, glass and plastic. They conserve water by using low-flow shower heads. Among many other provisions not so obvious, they conserve electricity by replacing incandescent lighting with compact fluorescent inside, and high pressure sodium outside, wherever possible.
The hotel offers a reuse of towel policy, provides for guest materials recycling, and I'm told they even recycle used cooking oils and room key cards.
They are proud of having received the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) 3 Green Key ECOmmodation rating.
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