7 eco-friendly hotels in San Francisco
The average hotel in San Francisco emits 9.1 kg CO2 per night, but by choosing a more sustainable hotel you can reduce your footprint below this.
At Staze we've calculated the CO2 footprint of 15 hotels in San Francisco using multiple live data sources and an approach based on academic research.
So here are the 7 hotels that we would recommend in San Francisco!
Officially the greenest hotel in San Francisco
BEI San Francisco Trademark Collection by Wyndham (ex Holiday Inn Civic Center)
It doesn't get more eco-friendly than this in San Francisco! The BEI San Francisco Trademark Collection by Wyndham (ex Holiday Inn Civic Center) has managed to reduce the carbon footprint of their energy emissions impressively, making them officially the greenest hotel in San Francisco.
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The sustainable hotel on a budget
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
Who would have thought that saving money and the environment can go hand in hand? The Holiday Inn Golden Gateway lets you do your part for a healthier planet while still getting a great rate on your room.
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The 4-star sustainable choice
Zeppelin Hotel (ex Prescott A Kimpton)
Of all the four star options in San Francisco, Zeppelin Hotel (ex Prescott A Kimpton) have been able to reduce their energy intensity most. This means that they are burning fewer fossil fuels for each guest that stays a night there, so we recommend choosing this hotel above other four star options.
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Sustainable hotel where you can keep fit
Intercontinental Mark Hopkins
Get those endorphins flowing by squeezing in a workout during your stay in San Francisco. Intercontinental Mark Hopkins shows that you can combine this with being that bit more eco-conscious.
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Hotel that combines sustainability with accessibility in San Francisco
Marriott Union Square (x Crowne Plaza)
Marriott Union Square (x Crowne Plaza) is the best option if you need high accessibility standards as well as a reduced carbon footprint
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Eco-friendly hotel with a spa
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
For a relaxing spa weekend that will make you feel better without giving you the guilt of harming the environment, choose Hilton San Francisco Financial District. They aren’t perfect, but they are making progress on sustainability.
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Green hotel for business travellers in San Francisco
The Kimpton Alton Fisherman’s Wharf (ex. Holiday Inn Fishermans Wharf)
Plans can change, and when they do you want to be able to cancel your hotel stay with no troubles. The Kimpton Alton Fisherman’s Wharf (ex. Holiday Inn Fishermans Wharf) will let you do that while still offering a greener stay for those that do stay.
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Even with eco tourism booming, eco-friendly accommodation can be hard to come by. For more of the best sustainable hotels in San Francisco and across the world, browse Staze.
Booking any of these eco-friendly hotels in San Francisco still creates a carbon footprint, if you book with Staze then we'll double offset your carbon footprint for free so your trip has a positive impact on the climate.