Eco-Friendly
A Completely Eco-friendly Green Hotel in Chicago
The first green eco friendly hotel in Chicago with Silver LEED certification
General
- Natural southern exposure, which aids in heating building in winter months
- Preserved building structure in re-development, which prevented non-biodegradable materials going to landfills
- Exterior sculptures made from reclaimed materials
- Low energy-use lighting, such as compact fluorescent & LED throughout building
- "Recycling Room" used by the hotel to sort recyclables
- Use of USGBC approved cleaning supplies that are earth friendly
- Use of free trade coffees and chocolates
HOTEL ROOMS & ACCOMMODATIONS
- Carpet made of recycled material
- Motion Sensor Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning in all guest rooms
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 Aveda 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 locally roasted 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
