Greenest Hotel Opens in U.S.

Posted on November 15, 2007
Tag(s): Going Green, Green Building, Green Travel
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Green buildings are popping up everywhere, and hotels are no exception. The Proximity Hotel, the first luxury hotel to be awarded LEED Platinum status by the U.S. Green Building Council, opened it doors recently in Greensboro, NC. The 147-room hotel is expected to use 40% less energy and 30% less water than a conventionally-built, comparable hotel. It incorporates over 70 sustainable measures, including green measures taken in its restaurant. Now’s your chance to relax and enjoy a beautiful room at the hotel, with special rates starting at $119 on the weekends. Ahhh….