Hipmunk City Love: The Best Eco-Friendly Hotels in Las Vegas

Is it possible to be a responsible traveler in the city of sin? Of course! Caring for the planet doesn’t mean you’re not entitled to have a great time even in the brightest city in the world. There’s no denying that the light pollution is excessive, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do your part while having a wonderful time exploring the beauty of Las Vegas on and off the strip.

The Mandarin Oriental

The Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas is LEED certified, built with responsibly sourced materials, and they even serve sustainable fish at their sushi bar. The best part about this is that it’s a remarkably stunning setting in which to enjoy your trip to Las Vegas. Feel safe lingering in the building as long as you want — the furniture is all non-toxic!

Courtyard by Marriott Las Vegas Summerlin

Who said chain hotels can’t be eco-friendly and sustainable? The Courtyard by Marriott Las Vegas Summerlin proudly touts an Energy Star label from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; they also pride themselves on all the ways they’ve found to lower environmental impact without impacting your stay. The hotel is not on the strip, but if you’re renting an eco-friendly car when you’re in town, you won’t mind at all. After all, there’s nothing more beautiful than that silent, straight ride into the madness of Vegas.

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Vdara Hotel and Spa

The Vdara Hotel and Spa makes a huge environmental commitment; in fact, it’s completely integrated into the hotel’s whole business model. You can soak in the luxury and comfort of their plush suites while knowing you’re supporting a sustainable future for Las Vegas. These high-end suites can be had for very reasonable prices leaving you plenty of room in the budget to indulge in one of their sumptuous spa services. Suites start at $104 per night and include free Wi-Fi, in room safes large enough to hold a laptop, free valet parking, and room service is available 24 hours a day to cater to your holiday schedule.

The Palazzo Hotel

Did you know Las Vegas is home to one of the world’s largest green buildings? The people at The Palazzo Hotel dot all their i’s and cross their t’s when it comes to caring for the well-being of both their guests and the planet. Over 95% of the hotel is non-smoking, which is a very welcome habit in this city of sin. The pool is solar heated, they use an energy-saving sensor model to only use power when necessary, and the showers and toilets are water efficient. Besides all this, The Palazzo is also home to a popular casino if you’re feeling lucky!

Photo courtesy of Moyan Brenn from Flickr

The Platinum Las Vegas Hotel

The Platinum Las Vegas Hotel is another great choice for your vacation. The entire hotel is non-smoking, the spacious living rooms offer sliding doors that provide lots of natural light and fresh air, cutting down on energy use. Towels and linens are changed only every three days (unless you request otherwise), and they clean rooms without harsh chemicals.

Make sure to bookmark this page for your next trip to the City of Lights because even in Las Vegas, our planet is one thing we don’t want to gamble with.

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