General

• First hotel in Chicago designed to be Silver LEED certified
• Natural northern exposure, which aids in heating building in winter months
• Preserved building structure in re-development, which prevented non-biodegradable materials going to landfills
• Upcoming "Green Roof" project is in progress
• Low energy-use lighting, such as compact fluorescent & LED throughout building
• "Recycling Room" used by the hotel to sort recyclables

Rooms

• Carpet made of recycled material
• Motion Sensored Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning throughout building
• Water waste reduction valve
• Florescent lighting throughout the building
• Linen reuse program in use
• Full Recycling program in use
• Enhanced energy management system
• Laundry -
  • Eco Friendly Chemicals are used for cleaning room & linens
  • No bleach used
  • Products low VOC & Green Seal certified

Spa

• Eco-friendly Sundari products used for services
• Bamboo flooring
• Decorative walls made of recycled material

Fitness

• Recycled floor
• Cups & wipes are recyclable

Mezzanine/Business Center/Meeting Rooms

• Cork floor in meeting rooms & business center

Lobby

• 100% smoke free building
• Low voltage lighting
• Featuring Metropolis Organic local coffee and teas
• Front desk paperless to reduce waste
• Recycle trash cans located at the desk and in all offices
• Newspapers available in lobby daily with limited supply to reduce waste