Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Concepción

Mountain Lodge CheTica 7.4 km from Concepción

Lodge in San Jeronimo

8.7

Very Good

From $86

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Lodge Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Lodge with Parking

Accessible Lodge

Irazú Hotel & Studios 7.4 km from Concepción

Hotel in San Jose

8.4

Very Good

From $89

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Family Friendly Hotel

Hotel with Swimming Pool

Outdoor Pool

Holiday Inn San Jose La Sabana by IHG 7.5 km from Concepción

Hotel in San Jose

8.6

Very Good

From $107

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Family Friendly Hotel

Romantic Hotel

Costa Rica Eco-Container Hotel 7.9 km from Concepción

Hotel in Alajuelita

5.0

Rated

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Hotel for Adults Only

Small Hotel

XIN Bed&Breakfast 8.2 km from Concepción

Bed & Breakfast in San Jose

9.2

Excellent

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Bed & Breakfast Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Bed & Breakfast with Parking

Small Bed & Breakfast

Hotel Cabañas y Mirador Secret Garden CR 8.4 km from Concepción

Hotel in Cartago

8.7

Very Good

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

Certifications:

LEED Certification level: Silver (50-59 points earned)

Certification for Sustainable Tourism (Central America)

Biosphere Responsible Tourism

Travelife

Green Tourism Business Scheme

Certification for Sustainable Tourism (Costa Rica)

Do you utilise any renewable energy sources to produce energy on the hotel/accommodation premises?

Hydro

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Building materials from sustainable resources

The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning

The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating

Windows that block heat/cold (i.e. triple-glazed windows)

Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)

Use of non-toxic cleaning products

Serving organic food at the restaurant

LED lighting throughout the premises

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

Carbon footprint is measured by recognised CO2 measurement tool

Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush

Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request

Toilet paper made of non-chlorine bleached paper or awarded with an eco-label

Waste is separated into at least 3 categories

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
La estructura construida es eco amigable para no dañar los suelos. Así como proteger de reflejos a los animales o emitir calor anormal, se prohibe el sonido de noche para no afectar la vida nocturna de los animales.

Isla Verde Hotel 8.7 km from Concepción

Hotel in San Jose

8.9

Excellent

From $98

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Isla Verde Hotel participates in the Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST) program. They are the first city hotel in Costa Rica to produce 100% of the electricity for guest rooms and communal areas with solar panels. They also use solar panels and gas heaters for water, double-glazed windows, and separate waste for recycling and composting.

Wyndham Garden San Jose Escazu, Costa Rica 8.8 km from Concepción

Hotel in San Jose

8.0

Very Good

From $106

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is listed as being Wyndham Green certified, indicating adherence to Wyndham's internal sustainability program which includes environmental practices aimed at reducing the hotel's ecological footprint.

BIN Bed&Breakfast 8.8 km from Concepción

Bed & Breakfast in San Jose

8.7

Very Good

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Bed & Breakfast Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Bed & Breakfast with Parking

Small Bed & Breakfast

AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Escazu 9.6 km from Concepción

Hotel in San Jose

8.7

Very Good

From $158

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

AC Hotel by Marriott San Jose Escazu is listed as a Sustainable Tourism Certified hotel. Specific details about their eco-friendly practices are not provided in the available information.

Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu 9.6 km from Concepción

Hotel in San Jose

8.9

Excellent

From $144

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Residence Inn by Marriott San Jose Escazu is listed as a Sustainable Tourism Certified property. Specific details about their eco-friendly practices are not provided in the available information.

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu 9.9 km from Concepción

Hotel in San Jose

8.8

Excellent

From $117

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

Certifications:

Certification for Sustainable Tourism (Central America)

GREAT Green Deal Certification Program (Central America)

ISO 21401 Sustainable Accommodation

Carbon Trust Standard

Do you utilise any renewable energy sources to produce energy on the hotel/accommodation premises?

Hydro

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Building materials from sustainable resources

Use of non-toxic cleaning products

Serving organic food at the restaurant

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

Carbon footprint is measured by recognised CO2 measurement tool

Electric car charging station(s) available

Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush

Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request

Waste is separated into at least 3 categories

Recycling bins in guest rooms

No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery

Organic waste is composted

Air-conditioning and heating automatically switches off when windows are open

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall by IHG 10.3 km from Concepción

Hotel in San Jose

8.0

Very Good

From $266

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall is identified as a highly sustainable hotel option in San Jose. The hotel group focuses on taking more energy from green sources and improving energy efficiency to reduce their carbon footprint.

Glamping Campo Alegre 10.5 km from Concepción

Campground in Cartago

9.4

Excellent

Campground Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Glamping Campo Alegre is an eco-friendly and sustainable glamping site set amidst farmlands. The property operates as a sustainable eco-farm, providing fresh, organic meals directly from their garden. They offer eco-friendly bungalows with ecological bathrooms and sustainable water practices. Guests can connect with nature and learn about sustainable farming practices.

Sheraton San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica 10.6 km from Concepción

Hotel in San Jose

8.7

Very Good

From $141

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

Certifications:

LEED - Points: 54 Certification level: Silver (50-59 points earned)

Out of Bounds Boutique Hotel 10.6 km from Concepción

Hotel in San Jose

7.9

Good

From $55

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Family Friendly Hotel

Small Hotel

Adventure Inn 10.7 km from Concepción

Hotel in San Jose

8.6

Very Good

From $128

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Adventure Inn is part of a network of owner-operated hotels that reflect an eco-friendly Costa Rican personality. The hotel features a solar-heated infinity pool and uses eco-friendly toiletries.

Questionnaire

Do you utilise any renewable energy sources to produce energy on the hotel/accommodation premises?

Solar radiation

Wind

Hydro

Geothermal

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Building materials from sustainable resources

Written environmental policy statement in place

The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning

The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating

Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)

Use of non-toxic cleaning products

Serving organic food at the restaurant

LED lighting throughout the premises

Environmental manager appointed

Employees are trained to follow environmental policies

Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush

Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request

Waste is separated into at least 3 categories

Recycling bins in guest rooms

No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery

Organic waste is composted

Zero-energy building (zero net energy consumption on an annual basis)

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

An energy audit is carried out at least once every five years

Is there anything that you would like to highlight, add or clarify?
The owner is a 1974 Environmental Studies graduate from the University of Waterloo. We are 100% racial and religious friendly. Our staff operate their own store through the front desk. We like to give back to the community. All of our income is spent on local things. We formed a 180 member Costa Rica hotel association to combat the Online Travel Agencies that repatriate profits out of Costa Rica. We have a high staff-to-guest room ratio. We work as a team. We have staff Mother's Day and Christmas parties for the staff.