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6 hotels in California hold EarthCheck certification. Each one is audited by an outside body, on a schedule it does not set itself.
Ventana Big SurLuxury adults-only resort nestled in the redwoods of Big Sur, featuring rustic-chic accommodations and spectacular Pacific views. Offers a focus on weEV charging on siteIndependently certifiedAlila Marea Beach ResortLuxury oceanfront resort in Encinitas, perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific. Features environmentally conscious design, upscale accommodations, Independently certified
The Langham Huntington, PasadenaLuxury historic resort in Pasadena, set on 23 acres of lush gardens. Offers elegant guest rooms, an award-winning spa, a heated outdoor pool, and clasIndependently certified
Wikimedia CommonsTaj Campton PlaceLuxury landmark hotel located at Union Square, known for its Michelin-starred dining and sophisticated European flair. Features elegant guest rooms anIndependently certifiedEl Encanto, A Belmond HotelLuxury boutique hotel perched on a hillside in Santa Barbara, featuring charming bungalows and lush gardens. Offers panoramic views of the city and thIndependently certifiedAlila Napa ValleyLuxury boutique resort in St. Helena, adjacent to Beringer Vineyards. Offers upscale accommodations with private terraces overlooking the vineyards, aIndependently certifiedEarthCheck is built on measurement rather than a checklist. A hotel submits consumption data — energy, water, waste, paper, cleaning chemicals — and is benchmarked against other properties of its type in a comparable climate. The data is verified by an external auditor, and the certification level rises with the number of consecutive years the property has kept reporting. It is the scheme most likely to tell you something quantitative about a stay.
Because it benchmarks against similar properties, a resort can be certified for being efficient relative to other resorts while still consuming heavily in absolute terms. The entry levels also reward the act of measuring rather than any particular result, so a first-year certification says a hotel is counting, not yet that it is doing well.