Traveling the Green Way

Eco Hotels of the World is an easy to navigate independent guide to some of the world’s greenest hotels.

Listed hotels are given a green star rating based how they score in each of these five categories (Energy, Water, Disposal, Eco-Active, and Protection). The high the number of green stars, the more eco-friendly the hotel.

Hotels are chosen to be listed either by one of writing team or by the hotel itself submitting a request. The hotel then fills in a comprehensive questionaire about their sustainability practices and are vetted by the team for accuracy and authenticity. So that by the time we get to read the review, what’s listed is the real deal.

 You can search for hotels either by clicking a location on the google map or by using the search directory. The search directory allows you to enter a list both location and the green star rating required.  I spent a little time wandering this eco world, discovering a few places I wouldn’t mind lying my head. For example, the Chateau Mcely Club Hotel & Forest Retreat set in a state forest just outside of Prague, The Orchid surrounded by lush gardens just a hop-skip-and-jump away from Mumbai’s domestic airport, and the At Kw’o:kw’e:hala eco retreat neighboring the Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park and Othello Tunnels of the old Kettle Valley Rail, to name but a few.

Eco Hotels of the World also offers a newsletter and there are plans a Eco Hotels of the World Guidebook in the pipeline.

So far that are over 100 hotels listed, with the majority achieving a 5 green star rating.

Definitely a site worth checking out when looking for a green stay…

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