The 8 greenest hotels in Austin
Whichever hotel you book for your trip to Austin, you will be causing carbon emissions. The latest data shows that the average footprint for hotels in Austin is 14.8 kg CO2 per night.
Here we've compiled a list of the best 8 hotels to book if you want to reduce your carbon footprint below that average.
Officially the best eco hotel in Austin
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Lakeway
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Lakeway is the best option for people who are looking to reduce their carbon footprint as much as possible. By taking energy from green sources and improving their energy efficiency, they have managed to achieve a low environmental impact in comparison to other hotels in Austin.
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The hotel where luxury meets sustainability
Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin
5-star hotels are often the highest emitters, so it's especially important to reduce your footprint when looking for a luxury stay. Intercontinental Stephen F. Austin in Austin has taken concrete steps to reduce their carbon footprint, making them your best option for a luxury stay that is that bit greener.
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Austin budget sustainable hotel
Holiday Inn Austin Town Lake Hotel
For a more affordable option that is doing its bit to stop harming the planet, we recommend the Holiday Inn Austin Town Lake Hotel.
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A green choice 4 star hotel in Austin
Hotel Van Zandt a Kimpton Hotel
Hotel Van Zandt a Kimpton Hotel have the smallest footprint of all 4 star hotels in Austin, so if you're looking for a comfortable, luxurious yet sustainable stay then we'd recommend it!
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Best green hotel for away-from-home workouts
Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University
Choosing an eco-friendly hotel with a gym in Austin doesn’t need to hurt your wallet, as proven by Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown - University.
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Eco-friendly hotel with great accessibility
Staybridge Suites Austin Arboretum
If you need a green option with modern accessibility standards then we recommend Staybridge Suites Austin Arboretum.
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Sustainable hotel with a spa
Radisson Hotel Austin North (ex Crowne Plaza Austin)
For a relaxing spa weekend that will make you feel better without giving you the guilt of harming the environment, choose Radisson Hotel Austin North (ex Crowne Plaza Austin). They aren’t perfect, but they are making progress on sustainability.
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Business hotel for sustainability in Austin
Staybridge Suites Austin Northwest
Plans can change, and when they do you want to be able to cancel your hotel stay with no troubles. Staybridge Suites Austin Northwest will let you do that while still offering a greener stay for those that do stay.
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So there you have it, those are the 8 best hotels to book if you want to make your trip to Austin that bit more sustainable.
We'll update this blog regularly as more hotels disclose their emissions. To make your bookings carbon negative, book on staze and we'll double offset your bookings with carbon offsetting projects.
