Cambridge, Massachusetts Green Hotel
Entrenched in the cultural and educational heart of Boston, Le Méridien Cambridge-MIT stands amidst an area legendary for its infrastructure of invention.
Our hotel is a proud member of The Boston Green Tourism Association. Our guest rooms feature state-of-the-art thermostats which automatically turn down the temperature when the room is empty. Total energy consumption has been reduced by 14% using energy-saving lighting and HVAC systems.
Le Méridien Cambridge-MIT has also implemented the following standards in the hotel:
- Recycling program: glass, plastic, cardboard, paper, cooking oil
- HYBRID SUV Sedan Shuttle
- Occupancy sensors in public restrooms
- CFL (compact fluorescent) lights in guest rooms
- LED lighting in Sidney’s and Private Dining Room chandeliers
- Energy efficient thermostats in guest rooms
2011 Energy Star Partner of the Year: HEI Hotels and Resorts
| Our commitment to superior achievements in energy efficiency helped us earn the 2011 Energy Star Partner of the year award. Our contribution helped reduce company-wide energy use by 2.2 percent, for a total reduction of more than 32.8 percent since 2006. |
Make a Green Choice
Conserving water, energy and other resources is rewarding for you and great for the environment. Enjoy a $5 voucher at participating food and beverage outlets or 500 Starpoints® awarded at check-out for each night you decline housekeeping (except day of departure).
It feels good to conserve. Make A Green Choice.
To participate in the Make a Green Choice program, please tell us at check-in or look for the doorhanger in your guestroom.
One night can mean significant savings.
Save Water
49.2 Gallons*
49.2 gallons is 787 cups, enough for 1 person to drink 2 cups per day for a year.
Save Electricity
0.19 KWH*
That's enough to run an Energy Star-rated laptop for 10 hours.
Save Natural Gas
25,000 btu*
Enough energy to heat a 400 square foot room at 70°F for 4 hours - when it's 10°F outside.
Save Chemicals
7 oz*
Fewer chemicals equals less toxicity in the environment. And that's good for everyone.
*All amounts estimated based on average guestroom size and materials usage.