A Green & Local Hotel
LEED - Gold Certified
Our San Francisco Green Hotel Employs the Following Practices:
Adaptive reuse
- LEED is an environmental designation from the U.S. Green Building Council that stands for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design. This is an internationally recognized system that certifies a building has been designed with the environment in mind, showing concern for water and energy usage, air quality, and the careful use of resources.
- The Inn at the Presidio is LEED Gold certified. From energy-efficient lighting to using shredded blue jeans as insulation, the most sustainable and environmentally-friendly materials and techniques were used during the renovation of the Inn at the Presidio. Whenever possible, we reused existing features, such as hardwood floors, original doors, and light fixtures.
SF Green Business Certified:
- Inn at the Presidio abides by San Francisco’s green cleaning product list and follows the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s Green Housekeeping program. The Inn only washes towels and linens at our guest’s request. We have a rigorous waste management program where the majority of our waste is recycled or composted, diverting it from landfills.
- The Inn has paperless check-in and check-out.
- The Inn at the Presidio has formed a Green Committee to stay on top of developing technologies and advancements in sustainability. Our committee trains new employees and provides oversight into the implementation of our daily operating practices.
- The Inn is committed to sourcing and purchasing locally whenever possible. Our wonderful local partners include Petaluma’s Torn Ranch and Telegraph Hill Robes. If we can’t source from within one mile, then we look to within five miles. If we’re not able to source within five miles, we will move to 15-20 miles from the hotel. Almost everything is from local businesses, including staff uniforms that are stitched and sown within San Francisco’s city limits.
California Green Lodging Program Certified:
The California Green Lodging Program certifies lodging facilities that demonstrate water and energy conservation, waste minimization, recycling, environmentally friendly purchasing, program sustainability, and pollution prevention. The program is committed to demonstrating the highest standards of integrity and environmental ethics for the State of California. The California Green Lodging Program encourages state and local government travelers to seek out and give preference to these certified green hotels. By traveling green, government travelers divert waste from landfills, and conserve energy and water as they conduct business for the government entities; thus, reducing the carbon footprint for travel and supporting California’s green initiative.
Awards Received:
We’re very happy to announce that the Inn at the Presidio has earned the San Francisco Green Business Recognition, which signifies our commitment to a healthy environment and community.
