The 221-room Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Brickell-Downtown has earned LEED Silver certification for its sustainability initiatives. In less than a year after opening its doors, the hotel has experienced overall energy savings 16 percent below its initial budget and water consumption 17 percent below.
The property’s various green efforts include:
- Low-flow water fixtures
- A 35,000 gallon cistern to harvest rainwater for irrigation and washing exterior surfaces
- An in-room energy management system that automatically powers down air conditioning systems when guests are not in their rooms
- Energy Star CFLs and LED lighting, TVs, and other appliances
- Occupancy sensors that control lights in public spaces and work areas
- High-efficiency boilers and a laundry system that uses less hot water and reduces drying time.
- Biodegradable plates, cups, and tableware for use at breakfast and coffee stations
- Paints with low VOCs
- Non-toxic cleaning agents