Energy Savings

• Energy efficient LED lighting is used throughout the hotel.
• Lights are turned on in meeting/guest rooms only when needed or until guests check in.
• Upgraded Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's) installed a large public area air handling units for on demand use to reduce electricity consumption.
• Our daily operational reports are used to effectively schedule heating and cooling needs.
• To-go containers are USDA Certified Biobased Products that are renewable and compostable.
• Digital signage provided to help enable a paperless meeting.

Water Savings

• Through our conservation program, we change linens every third day unless requested otherwise, and guests may choose to reuse towels by leaving them hanging.
• Hydration stations are offered in the lobby. Glassware is the default offering for meetings and events vs bottled water.
• High efficiency hot water boilers have been installed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and propane usage.
• Lower-impact options are suggested for centerpieces and decor, such as potted plants rather than flower arrangements.
• Low flow water toilets are used in guest rooms and public spaces.
• Drip irrigation is used to reduce water use.
• Dishwashers are properly calibrated for minimal water usage.
• Follow Ecolab guidelines for chemical/water ratio in cleaning products.
• Refillable, rather than disposable toiletries used in guest rooms.

Tahoe Tap & Water Refill Stations

Guests can find stations throughout the hotel providing cool, filtered water to refill personal water bottles, to eliminate the use of single-use plastics.

Tahoe provides some of the finest drinking water in the world. With 99.94% purity, Tahoe tap water has been voted the best tasting water in the country by the National Rural Water Association. The DRINK TAHOE TAP initiative is a program of the Tahoe Water Suppliers Association designed to reduce the use of single-use plastic and increase accessibility to drinking water filling stations throughout the region (ref. North Tahoe Business Association).

Responsible Sourcing

We ensure that we provide the best quality food using sustainable and locally outsourced foods whenever possible.

• Cage-free eggs are utilized in restaurants.
• Produce is organic and purchased locally whenever possible.
• Beef is all-natural and grass-fed.
• Plant based & plant forward menu items are offered in our restaurants and for events.
• Meeting planners are encouraged to select Menu of the Day, which streamlines ingredients to reduce waste.