On our recent trip to Boston, Elizabeth and I were able to get an excellent rate at a gorgeous historic hotel, the Fairmont Copley Plaza. I don’t stay in hotels often, but when I do, I pay close attention to what hotels are doing to go green. Overall, I loved staying at the Copley Plaza. Here’s why, from an eco-friendly point of view. Recycling bins in rooms The only other hotels where I’ve seen abundant recycling options are Kimptons, so I was glad to see that the hotel recycling bin is catching on. The Copley Plaza’s recycling bin was right next to the trash can. Elegant staircase makes you want to skip the elevator Many hotels, especially modern ones, hide the closed-off staircase in a a dark, concrete stairwell. I’ve often stumbled upon dirty dishes and trash stashed in hotel stairwells by housekeeping staff for pick up later. Not so at the Copley Plaza. The grand, open staircase is made of beautiful stone and the bannister is ornate. Staff don’t wash towels daily unless you request it Almost all hotels these days have a “save the planet by reusing your towel” sign, but, as Elizabeth pointed out , many hotels don’t adhere to it.

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