The best eco-friendly and sustainable hotels in the US

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• As we take a pause from world travel, Earth Day affords an especially meaningful time to reflect on responsible travel.
• For future travel, consider staying at a hotel noted for its commitment to sustainability and environmental friendliness, without compromising luxury or comfort.
• Our list of the most eco-friendly hotels in the country includes LEED-certified and other environmentally friendly properties packed with green amenities and include a wide range of prices to fit multiple budgets.
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Earth Day is an ideal time to take stock of the sheer joy and optimism involved with travel. It is a privilege in the modern era to be able to wing around the globe and experience new people and places with only a few clicks, or a bit of patience through a security line.

As travelers the world over shelter at home this spring, Earth Day is also a time to reflect on the more intentional ways we might return to travel when it's safe to do so. Included in that introspection might be implementing a plan to more closely consider hotel properties that make sustainable efforts a priority. As such, we've put together a list of domestic properties demonstrating remarkable environmental commitments.

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To come up with our choices of the best eco-friendly US hotels, we looked at four- and five-star properties around the country with LEED and other formally recognized certifications, as well as those that have demonstrated other varied commitments to reduce waste, water, and power reduction, and repurpose locally-sourced materials.

Entry-level rooms at these hotels range between $74 and $528 per night to start. In addition to being eco-friendly, these hotels also boast excellent amenities, desirable locations, top-end service, intriguing design, and are well-loved by guests with top reviews and feedback on trusted traveler sites such as Trip Advisor, as well as Booking.com and Hotels.com.

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