California Hotel with Healthy Green Guest Rooms
The Inn Marin Leads the Way to Providing Chemical-Free Lodging
Aug 10, 2008
While many hotels in hotels in California continue to make environmental improvements, the Inn Marin in Novato has succeeded in providing almost completely chemical-free Green rooms for guests. It recently completed a $2 million renovation using environmentally friendly material for at least 75% of the project.
Inn Marin Accommodations
The Inn Marin has 70 guest rooms including 2 king suites and 2 jacuzzi suites. Amenities include AM/FM clock radios with MP3/I-Pod dock, a data port, complimentary Wi-Fi, voice mail and two line speaker phone, an iron and ironing board, hair dryer, coffee maker, flat screen cable TV with 75 channels including HBO, and large work desk with ergonomic chair. Non-smoking rooms, handicapped rooms/facilities are available. Pet fees are applicable, service animals are complimentary.
Also included is a continental breakfast, 24 hour coffee service, Wi-Fi, in-coming fax service, shuttle service to nearby shopping, restaurants transportation to airport transportation with prior reservations.
There are 7 handicapped rooms with special features including room numbers in Braille, 38-inch wide entry doors for easier access for wheelchairs, and a flashing light inside informing hearing-impaired guests of the arrival of visitors who depress the outside button. TTY/TTD telephone available. Bathroom sinks are free of barriers for those in wheelchairs. The outside pool and spa are equipped with lifts to help the disabled into the water.
Inn Marin Environmentally Green Rooms
The Inn Marin Green room changes have resulted in
- Floors in all guest rooms have sustainable bamboo.
- Low VOC paints which use water as a carrier instead petroleum-based products.
- Cleaning supplies are the least damaging to the environment and humans.
- Linens include towels that are 100% cotton and sheets are a 50/50 blend of cotton poly/blend.
- Organic personal products are replacing those with chemicals.
- Coffee served in the restaurant, banquets and lobby is organic, shade grown and/or Fair Trade.
Inn Marin Conservation Practices
- Laundry. All guests room linens are cleaned with a solution which eliminates bleach and hot water. Only one full wash and rinse cycle is necessary saving enery and water.
- Toilet paper and paper towels are made from 100% recycled materials.
- Water is conserved by using low flow faucets in sinks, toilets and showers.
- Recycling is used for glass, bottles, paper, cardboard, and containers in guest rooms, meeting rooms and throughout public spaces.
In an interview, Molly Blaisdell, speaking for Inn Marin, says that, according to Kris Hillard, Director of Sales, it has already undertaken steps to qualify for the Marin County Green Business Certification and already has met the high standards of the State of California Green Hotel Certification Program.
From the water that is served to the food that is eaten and the chemical-free environment , staying in a hotel with Green rooms, such as Inn Marin, is more than just healthier for the traveler but also for the planet.
Source: State of California Green Hotel Certification Program
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