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Sustainability Efforts at Boulder Hotels

Traveling is one of the most invigorating aspects of life, and we applaud you for seeking to do so in a more sustainable way. A leader in environmentalism for decades, Boulder is an ideal destination for travelers who care about their eco-footprint — many businesses and hotels here prioritize green practices. From LEED certification to zero-waste efforts to partnering with local nonprofits to give used amenities new life, below you'll find a list of local hotels that take sustainability seriously. 

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Boulder has been recognized by CDP, a global environmental reporting organization, for its bold leadership on environmental action and transparency. The city of Boulder has continually made the “Cities A List,” earning the CDP's highest rating, which just 120 cities in the world received in 2023.

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St Julien Hotel & Spa

  • Waste Reduction: Prioritizes zero waste goals with massive efforts to recycle and compost. Their waste diversion rate in 2023 was 50%, with the goal of increasing to 60% by the end of 2024.
  • Energy Efficiency: The hotel continues to decrease their use of natural gas, electricity and hot water every year. They are actively transitioning to LEDs throughout the facility and utilize cold-water washing.
  • Sustainable Transportation: RTD public transport and easily accessible electric bike rentals are available near the hotel. The hotel is located downtown and is very walkable.
  • Green Certifications and Practices: Received the Bronze award from the Colorado Green Business Network, recognizing their dedicated efforts in sustainability.
  • Water Conservation: The hotel implements a linen conservation program to save wash cycles. Each guest room and public restroom uses 2.0 gpf water-conserving toilets. 
  • Unique Features or Programs: There are two active beehives on the property, producing nearly 100 lbs. of honey each year, used at the on-site Jill's Restaurant. Partially used soaps and linens are regularly donated to local nonprofit partners. The hotel also hosts events multiple times throughout the year for various causes, like a "Hard to Recycle Day," for the community to drop off items that are not commonly recyclable to prevent landfill waste.
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Hotel Boulderado

  • Waste Reduction: Since beginning to manage their waste, they have reduced their landfill waste by 72%. Each room has clearly marked recycling as well as ceramic mugs and water glasses. The hotel has several five-gallon fill stations to refill reusable water bottles.
  • Energy Efficiency: All hotel rooms, hallways and meeting rooms use LED bulbs. Every unoccupied room is inspected daily and the thermostat is set to the lowest energy usage.
  • Sustainable Transportation: The Boulderado is just 2 blocks from the RTD bus station, which includes local transport as well as a bus that runs regularly to the airport. Green Ride also runs a charter service from the Denver International Airport to the Boulderado. Electric scooters, manual bikes and electric bikes can be rented across the street from the hotel. Additionally, the hotel has two EV charging stations free of charge for hotel guests. The hotel is located downtown and is very walkable.
  • Water Conservation: The Boulderado has low-flow toilets in rooms and common areas as well as restrictors in showers. There are currently five water fill stations in the building with water from Eldorado Springs, a local company and water source, and the containers are BPH-free.
  • Unique Programs: All employees have access to a free bus pass to ride local transport to and from work. The hotel also donates all used linens and partially used amenities from hotel rooms to two local homeless centers, churches and a women’s safe house.

Hotel Boulderado's lobby

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The Colorado Chautauqua

  • Waste Reduction: The Colorado Chautauqua's long-term goal is to be a zero-waste facility. They have extensive recycling and composting programs, which include equipping every cottage and public building with clearly labeled receptacles. Educational materials are also provided to guests to encourage waste diversion.
  • Energy Efficiency: Facilities include measures to increase efficiency with insulation and air sealing, lighting, appliances, windows, heating and cooling, hot water and passive shading.
  • Water Conservation: Rooms have high-efficiency toilets, low-flow aerators and low-flow faucets. They also utilize storm-water management techniques for landscape irrigation. The Chautauqua is currently converting to a high-efficiency irrigation system and developing landscape design guidelines specifying plant selections that are drought tolerant and generally indigenous to the Colorado Front Range.
  • Unique Features or Programs: A Preservation Fee is collected to support the ongoing stewardship of this National Historic Landmark, including the preservation and maintenance of over 100 historic buildings and 26 acres of grounds, including dozens of heritage trees.

Cottages at Chautauqua

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Embassy Suites by Hilton

  • Waste Reduction: Multiple hydration stations are located throughout the property. The hotel has clearly labeled bins for recycling and composting in all meeting and public spaces.
  • Energy Efficiency: All meeting rooms are equipped with LED lighting and lights are automated to turn off in unoccupied rooms to conserve energy. A computer-based HVAC system adjusts heating, ventilation and air conditioning based on room occupancy.
  • Sustainable Catering: Hotel chefs collaborate with regional distributors and local farms to source seasonal ingredients. The hotel also has an on-site innovative composting system to handle food waste responsibly and minimize landfill contributions.
  • Sustainable Transportation: RTD public transport and easily accessible electric bike rentals are available near the hotel.
  • Water Conservation: Meeting-adjacent restrooms have low-flow faucets and toilets.
  • Unique Features or Programs: The hotel maintains a rooftop garden and on-site beekeeping initiatives to support local ecosystems. 

Embassy Suites by Hilton

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Hilton Garden Inn

  • Waste Reduction: Multiple hydration stations are located throughout the property. The hotel has clearly labeled bins for recycling and composting in all meeting and public spaces.
  • Energy Efficiency: All meeting rooms are equipped with LED lighting and lights are automated to turn off in unoccupied rooms to conserve energy. A computer-based HVAC system adjusts heating, ventilation and air conditioning based on room occupancy.
  • Sustainable Catering: Hotel chefs collaborate with regional distributors and local farms to source seasonal ingredients. The hotel also has an on-site innovative composting system to handle food waste responsibly and minimize landfill contributions.
  • Sustainable Transportation: RTD public transport and easily accessible electric bike rentals are available near the hotel.
  • Water Conservation: Meeting-adjacent restrooms have low-flow faucets and toilets.
  • Unique Features or Programs: The hotel maintains a rooftop garden and on-site beekeeping initiatives to support local ecosystems. 

Hilton Garden Inn Boulder

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Courtyard by Marriott Boulder

  • Waste Reduction: Pitchers and glasses are available upon request. The hotel has clearly labeled bins for recycling and composting in all meeting and public spaces, as well as guest rooms. The hotel also utilizes composting to curb waste.
  • Energy Efficiency: LED lighting is used in guest and meeting rooms, and lights are turned off when rooms are unoccupied.
  • Sustainable Catering: Hotel prioritizes sourcing local, seasonal produce. Vegetarian and vegan meals are available upon request.
  • Sustainable Transportation: RTD public transport and easily accessible electric bike rentals are available near the hotel.
  • Water Conservation: The hotel is equipped with low-flow faucets, showers and toilets.
  • Unique Features or Programs: Partially used soaps and multi-use amenity bottles are donated to the Clean the World program.

Courtyard by Marriott

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Moxy Boulder

  • Waste Reduction: All water is served in large water towers in event spaces, on tap at the bar, or at water stations throughout the lobby. Guest rooms include clearly labeled recycling bins.
  • Energy Efficiency: All lighting in the hotel is LED. With the exception of public spaces and fire evacuation paths (stairwells), lights are also on timers and turn off automatically after some time if motion is not detected.
  • Sustainable Transportation: RTD public transport, including a bus to Denver International Airport, and electric bike rentals are available near the hotel that guests can easily access.
  • Green Certifications and Practices: Moxy Boulder is LEED-certified and built using green building standards.
  • Guest Rooms: Service is performed every other day unless requested, as an incentive to reuse towels. All rooms include a master switch to make it easy for guests to turn off all lights when leaving for the day.

Moxy Boulder

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Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder

  • Waste Reduction: Pitchers and glasses are available upon request. The hotel has clearly labeled bins for recycling and composting in all meeting and public spaces, as well as in guest rooms. The hotel also utilizes composting to curb waste.
  • Energy Efficiency: LED lighting is used in guest and meeting rooms, and lights are turned off when rooms are unoccupied.
  • Sustainable Catering: Hotel prioritizes sourcing local, seasonal produce. Vegetarian and vegan meals are available upon request. Leftover food is donated to local organizations.
  • Sustainable Transportation: RTD public transport and easily accessible electric bike rentals are available near the hotel.
  • Water Conservation: The hotel is equipped with low-flow faucets, showers and toilets.
  • Unique Features or Programs: The hotel maintains an on-site garden, "The Residence Inn Garden," and partially used soaps and multi-use amenity bottles are donated to the Clean the World program.

Residence Inn by Marriott

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Residence Inn Boulder Canyon Boulevard

  • Waste Reduction: Pitchers and glasses are available at breakfast and upon request. The hotel has recently eliminated straws and stirrers. The back of house recycles paper, plastic and cooking oil.
  • Energy Efficiency: All meeting rooms are equipped with LED lighting and lights are turned off in unoccupied rooms to conserve energy. A computer-based HVAC system adjusts heating, ventilation and air conditioning based on room occupancy.
  • Sustainable Transportation: RTD public transport and easily accessible electric bike rentals are available near the hotel.
  • Water Conservation: The hotel is equipped with low-flow faucets and toilets, and water fill stations are available. The hotel practices reduced daily guest-room cleaning and bedsheet/towel changes.
  • Unique Features or Programs: Earth Day is the hotel's staff community volunteer day. The hotel also works with eco-conscious vendors for event supplies and decor.

Residence Inn Boulder Canyon Boulevard

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Boulder Marriott

  • Waste Reduction: Pitchers and glasses are available upon request. The hotel has recently eliminated straws and stirrers.
  • Energy Efficiency: LED lighting is used in meeting rooms and lights are turned off when rooms are unoccupied.
  • Water Conservation: The hotel is equipped with low-flow faucets and toilets, and water fill stations are available. The hotel practices reduced daily guest-room cleaning and bedsheet/towel changes.
  • Unique Features or Programs: Earth Day is the hotel's staff community volunteer day. The hotel also works with eco-conscious vendors for event supplies and decor.

Boulder Marriott

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Basecamp Boulder

  • Waste Reduction: Clearly labeled bins are available throughout the hotel for general waste, recycling and composting. Silverware, plates, glass pitchers and mason jars are used on-site.
  • Energy Efficiency: The entire hotel uses LED lighting. Guest room heating and air conditioning are turned off when unoccupied. Housekeeping is done by request.
  • Sustainable Transportation: RTD public transport and easily accessible electric bike rentals are available near the hotel.
  • Green Certifications and Practices: Basecamp annually completes an ASHRAE Level I Energy Assessment as part of Boulder's Building Performance Ordinance Program.
  • Water Conservation: All hotel faucets and toilets are low-flow.
  • Unique Features or Programs: The hotel is equipped with solar panels.
  • Guest Rooms: All rooms include LATHER plant-powered shower products and coolers in lieu of mini fridges to save energy.

Basecamp Boulder

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A-Lodge Boulder

  • Waste Reduction: The Lodge actively recycles through the city's recycling programs as well as less-common recyclables (ie: batteries, office equipment, etc.) through other outlets.
  • Energy Efficiency: All rooms include low-flow shower heads and a linen/towel change program to reduce detergent and water usage. Long-life bulbs and energy-efficient lighting are used throughout the Lodge.
  • Green Certifications and Practices: A-Lodge is currently in the process of becoming LEED-certified.
  • Unique Features or Programs: The Lodge has an "Eco-Purchase Policy," which lists products specifically purchased based on their recycling content. The policy includes issues, toilet paper, office paper, napkins and paper cups.
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The Bradley Boulder Inn

  • Waste Reduction: With one of the smallest hotel footprints in Boulder, they produce very little trash, and recycle and compost everything possible, which includes food and yard waste.
  • Energy Efficiency: HVAC systems are zoned individually by each room in the building, so hot or cold air is not being constantly blown through large ductwork.
  • Sustainable Meetings: The Bradley specializes in small meetings of generally no more than 10-14 people. Wherever possible, compostable containers (cups, plates, etc.) are always used in meetings.
  • Water Conservation: All sheets and towels are laundered on-site by staff, reducing out-sourcing, truck deliveries and other energy waste. The Inn uses water-saving washers and dryers, and sinks and toilets are all designed to be water-efficient.

The Bradley Boulder Inn

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