Eco-friendly hotels are one of the hottest trends in the travel world. Not too long ago when one thought of eco-friendly lodgings, mud huts and outhouses came to mind. That?s not the case anymore. In addition to hotels in beautiful bucolic settings, a growing number of urban hotels are getting in on the act, reusing […]The post Bardessono: Greenest Luxury Hotel appeared first on Pursuitist.

Eco-friendly hotels are one of the hottest trends in the travel world. Not too long ago when one thought of eco-friendly lodgings, mud huts and outhouses came to mind. That?s not the case anymore. In addition to hotels in beautiful bucolic settings, a growing number of urban hotels are getting in on the act, reusing water, incorporating solar power or reducing carbon missions. Although these hotels are exceptional and should be lauded for their commitment to the environment, the Bardessono in Napa, California, is undoubtedly the most luxurious and eco-friendly hotel of them all. It?s garnered the first Greenlux Award for Greenest Hotel.Located in the culinary mecca of Yountville, this LEED Platinum?certified hotel takes its commitment to sustainability very seriously. Tufa limestone as well as other reclaimed materials were used to build the 62-room structure. Salvaged Monterey cypress, walnut and other local woods can be found inside the complex. All paints, carpets and fabrics used meet low volatile organic compounds (VOC) standards. The entire property is solar powered and heated...