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The Willard InterContinental
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The Willard InterContinental offers a variety of green attributes as detailed below. In order to appear on our site, a hotel must possess at least 10 green attributes, so this puts The Willard InterContinental in good company. The more green features a hotel has, the higher the green leaf rating up to a maximum of seven green leaves. To get more information on The Willard InterContinental and to book a room at the best Internet prices, just click on the orange Website button above! Why book direct?
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Yes No Not sure- Air
- Allergies
- Fresh Air
- Environmental Cleaning
- Non-Smoking Rooms
- Education
- Educate Guests to "green"
- Educate Staff to "green"
- Participate in Green Program(s)
- Promote "greenness" in PR
- Donating to Charity
- Energy
- Alternative Energy
- Maintenance for Conservation
- Energy Conservation
- Food
- Organic Food Served
- Eco-friendly Food Served
- Solid Waste
- Bulk Soap & Amenities
- Compostable Disposables
- Composting
- Durable Service Items
- Guestroom Recycling Bins
- Hotel Recycling Bins
- Newspaper Program
- Recyclable Disposables
- Supplemental
- Additional Green Features
- Towels and Sheets
- Cotton Towels/Sheets
- Sheet Program
- Towel Program
- Water
- Water Conservation
- Xeric Garden
- Gray-Water Recycling
- Extras
- Conference Center/Rooms
- Transportation
- Fitness Center
- Internet
Comments
Low VOC paints are used in this hotel.
A hybrid vehicle is available for guest transportation.
Pets are allowed at this hotel for a fee.
Reviews
They offered a sheet and towel reuse program, though I stayed only one night so didn't have the opportunity to test that reality. Though a newspaper was delivered, without my having a chance to decline it, it was delivered in a reusable bag rather than a plastic bag, and was hung from my doorknob.
Both individual and bulk amenities were provided. I didn't try the soap or shampoo in the shower though because they contained sodium lauryl sulfate, a chemical I react to; I used the soap and shampoo I travel with.
I loved seeing a recycling bin in my room, and an unlined waste basket. Very nice, very classy. And what a way to conserve resources!
In addition to the green issues, staff was friendly and professional. I can't wait for my next visit to DC and the Willard Hotel.
October 2009
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