Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Miami Brickell - WFOR 4 22 14 Green Hotels

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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Miami Brickell TRIPADVISOR ANNOUNCES THE 10 HIGHEST-RATED GREEN HOTELS IN THE U.S. Results of Annual Eco-Travel Survey Also Revealed; About One Quarter of Respondents Made a Green Travel Choice in the Past Year TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site*, today announced the 10 highest-rated TripAdvisor GreenLeaders™ hotels1 in the U.S. and the results of its eco-travel survey of more than 2,100 U.S. respondents. According to the survey, 23 percent of respondents have consciously made an eco-friendly travel choice in the past year, and 85 percent said doing so made them feel more positive about their trip. The top five most common ways U.S. respondents travel green: Ensured the lights were turned off when not in hotel room -- 96% Participated in hotel's linen / towel reuse program -- 90% Used recycling in the hotel -- 81% Ensured the air-conditioning was turned off when not in the hotel room -- 72% Walked, biked, or used public transportation as much as possible -- 69% "Not only is seeking out an eco-friendly accommodation good for the environment, but our survey also shows that most travelers find travel experiences more enjoyable when they make greener choices," said Jenny Rushmore, director of responsible travel at TripAdvisor. "For those interested in lowering the carbon footprint of their trips, this list of TripAdvisor GreenLeaders showcases properties that have a strong commitment to sustainability and are highly rated by our travel community." Top 10 Highest-Rated Green Hotels in the U.S.: Based on the properties that have achieved the peak "Platinum" status in the TripAdvisor GreenLeaders™ program, and are the most popular with travelers according to the TripAdvisor Popularity Index™. The TripAdvisor GreenLeaders program aims to help travelers around the world plan greener trips by highlighting hotels and B&Bs; engaging in environmentally friendly practices. 9. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Miami/Brickell-Downtown, Miami, Florida (4.5 out of 5 bubble rating on TripAdvisor, 1,250 reviews) Travelers to the Sunshine State can enjoy a sustainable stay at this hotel, which was the first in Miami to be LEED certified. Among environmentally-friendly features are two electric car charging stations, as well as a 35,000-gallon cistern that collects rainwater for reuse. A TripAdvisor reviewer noted, "Most environmentally aware hotel that I have ever stayed at -- breakfast plates and cutlery made from potatoes... recycling bins everywhere." Travelers interested in planning a greener trip and hoteliers interested in joining the TripAdvisor GreenLeaders program can find more information at http://www.tripadvisor.com/greenleaders.