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6 SUSTAINABLE HOTELS IN WASHINGTON DC BY NEIGHBOURHOOD

4th December 2025

Last Updated on 2nd March 2026 by Bejal

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  • How to Look For Sustainable Hotels in Washington DC?
  • What Neighbourhoods to Stay in?
  • How big are Boutique Hotels In Washington DC?
  • Are Sustainable Hotels Expensive in Washington DC?
  • Map With Featured Hotels
  • Downtown 
    • The Eaton DC
    • Conrad Washington 
    • Things to do in Downtown
  • Georgetown 
    • The Fairmont
    • Things to Do in Georgetown
  • Adams Morgan
    • The Line DC
    • Things to do in Adams Morgan
  • Logan Circle
    • Hotel Zena
    • Things to do in Logan Circle
  • Dupont Circle
    • The Darcy 
    • Things to do in Dupont Circle
  • Sustainable Hotels in DC by Neighbourhood FAQ
    • Is breakfast included in Room Rates?
    • What are eco certifications?
    • What is a sustainable hotel?
  • Sustainable Hotels in Washington DC Round Up
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.Washington DC has many sustainable-focussed things do so it’ s not surprising their hotels are reshaping the way travellers experience the city, blending comfort with meaningful eco-conscious practices. For this guide, we’ve looked closely at each hotel’s annual sustainability policies and initiatives, including LEED certification, energy efficient lighting and appliances, water conservation systems, and waste reduction efforts such as sustainable toiletries. Many of the sustainable hotels in Washington DC by Neighbourhood, also highlight locally sourced and organic dining options that support regional farmers and reduce environmental impact. Our line up is organised by neighbourhood, each vibrant, visitor-friendly, and filled with things to see and do, making it easy to choose a stay that’s both memorable and responsibly minded.

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How to Look For Sustainable Hotels in Washington DC?

Sometimes it can be quite daunting finding a hotel that ticks eco-friendly boxes, so we’ve simplified it here to help with the jargon you may see on hotel websites. 

A true sustainable hotel will always have a sustainability policy document. This ensures that the accommodation provider has had some sort of certification from a reliable organisation and has received a Green Certificate. One of the bodies that certify this include, EarthCheck LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and will highlight the specific commitments that the hotels have implemented and also plan to work towards going forwards. Washington DC does have a few LEED hotels.

Sometimes it can be difficult to locate this information, therefore the best thing to do is contact the hotel, who will almost always point you in the right direction or will put you in touch with their sustainability manager.

Sustainability features of eco-friendly focussed hotels in Washington DC include LEED Certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design); water conservation systems and customer programmes; guests opting not to change and wash linens daily;  locally sourced, organic food in their restaurants that reduces waste, energy efficient lighting and appliances, such as lights on a timer or sensor that turn off, as well as sustainable bath and shower products that are full size and refillable as opposed to mini plastic bottles. 

What Neighbourhoods to Stay in?

Prior to our visit to DC, we collated a list of hotels by vibrant neighbourhoods in the city, that had a great mix of culture, heritage, fun things to do, street art as well as delicious places to eat. There are some fantastic vegan and vegetarian friendly places to eat in Washington DC, so we included these as part of our neighbourhood selection.

How big are Boutique Hotels In Washington DC?

Unlike many other countries in the world, we’ve found that when it comes to the USA, boutique hotels can be a little on the larger size than in Europe, for example! So expect some of these to have around 150-200 rooms but they are still classed as boutique style hotels and they have a wonderful level of personalisation with service and amenities too. 

Are Sustainable Hotels Expensive in Washington DC?

The hotels featured in this articles span mid-range ($$) to luxury ($$$). The price estimate has been included under the ‘details’ section for each hotel. We selected these hotels with travellers in mind and the best places for them to stay to be quite close to all the sights and restaurants that would be of interest during a visit to the city. There are of course hotels located further away from the more central neighbourhoods, closer to the airport for example, however the commute would be a lot longer and probably cost more adding to the less sustainable factor of getting a car or Uber.

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Here’s our round-up of 6 sustainable hotels in Washington DC by neighbourhood with each area in Washington DC having so many eco=friendly things to do.

Downtown 

The Eaton DC

  • Great choice for: Couples, creatives, travellers, wellbeing enthusiasts.
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Exterior of Eaton DC Hotel, Washington DC. The entrance has a bunch of light bulbs at the entrance on the black capped ceiling.

We stayed at this incredibly progressive hotel during our DC visit and loved the mission driven hospitality concept. It has around 209 rooms, and spans over ten floors right in the heart of downtown DC. It is one of two Eaton hotels, the other being in Hong Kong. 

The Eaton DC definitely is more than just a hotel where hospitality meets community, culture and creativity. It’s an inclusive space that welcomes locals as well as travellers to collaborate and create through a social place which is judgement free and accessible to all.

Mission led hospitality black and white keycard at Eaton DC, Washington DC on a green large leaf
Ground floor stairs at Eaton DC, Washington DC. There are cushiios on the stairs to serve as seating for guests

The theme of activism plays a major role here as right in front of the elevator doors, you’ll see photographs of protestors and ‘whites only’ signs from past decades. The progressive library just behind the reception and lobby area to pre-revolutionary portraits of ‘white’ senior figures and BLK NEWS, depicting a version of Kahlil Joseph’s video installation that was first seen as a premier at the Venice Biennale.

Progressive Library at Eaton DC, Washington DC with leather seats and bookshelves with books. There is a teal mosaic tiled fireplace in the centre
Black and white BLK news wallpaper at Eaton DC , Washington DC in the Progressive Library
African American art sculpture at Eaton DC, Washington DC. The sculpture is that of a mask with colourful painted tassles.

The hotel is not affiliated to any political parties but they have hosted marches and campaigns and we loved the founder’s, Katherine Lo, philosophy of employing DC born and bred with a background in music, arts and activism, much like herself!

The Eaton DC has a dedicated sustainability committee which ensures there is open dialogue from within and to update their staff on policies and efforts.

The ground floor also houses the Eaton DC’s own radio station, at the front of the property where every night you can see activity from hosts in the city through the red neon lights of the studio. 

Radio Station at Eaton DC, Washington DC. Station can be seen from outer window with a DJ in the window and with records and red lighting

Towards the back of the ground floor, there is an art exhibition by African American artist, Rashed Ali Nuhammed with sculptures and other works along the curated corridor space with a VT explaining the origins and thought behind his work, ‘Through the Veil, Currants of the Unseen’.

Gallery wall with African America art at Eaton DC, Washington DC. There are a number of colourful artworks against a white washed wall
Rashad Ali Muhammad artwork description in gallery at Eaton DC Hotel, Washington DC. The artwork is called, Through the veil, currents of the unseen.
Film about African American artist on a TV screen on a wall towards the back of the hotel

When it comes to guest rooms, the Eaton does cool very well, rather bohemium we’d say too. Think a shelving unit with a curated collection of Vinyl for the record player, books from their library that have a focus on black authors and design, Himalayan Salt lamp and artwork.

Books and records on shelving in room at Eaton DC, Washington DC. There is a brass shade light in front
African American inspired black and white pot on shelving at Eaton DC, Washington DC
Water bottle and glass with water at Eaton DC, Washington DC. The pink curtain and views of the street can be seen in the window in the background

Rooms come equipped with fridges and trays with a kettle, sustainably sourced tea and coffee as well as stir with purpose wooden cutlery sets.

Books and records on shelving in room at Eaton DC, Washington DC. There is a brass shade light in front
cool beige Sofa in room at Eaton DC, Washington. DC. There is a brown leather and gold metal magazine rack in front of it
Record player in room with vinyl records at Eaton DC, Washington DC on a brown wooden shelf. There is a Micheal Jackson vinyl in the background

The hotel successfully completed the Eaton DC Queen to King Room conversion and renovation project by which we sustainably renovated 131 hotel rooms over a three year period. Here they repurposed queen headboards to king ones. The project’s aim was to reduce waste, by employing sustainable design, donating lightly used furniture to mutual aid groups allowing opportunities to local communities.

Bed with blanket at Eaton DC Washington DC. There is a red and grey blanket on the white sheets of thebed
Kettle and tea tray on bed in room at at Eaton DC, Washington DC. There is a colourful blanket underneath
Bejal sitting on bed working on laptop at Eaton DC, Washington DC. There are street views from the windoe behind Bejal

In fact, one of the hotels’ uniform attendants, Marta, converted queen bed throws to king bed size and now they can be found hung over many of the king beds in the hotel.

Bathroom products include full size hand soap, shampoo, conditioner and body cream by Grown Alchemist, a luxury skin care brand that uses a minimum of 94% natural, biocompatible ingredients.

Shower cubicle with water running at Eaton DC, Washington DC. The cubicle has teal coloured mosaic tiles and a gold shower head
Bathroom sink and vanity unit at Eaton DC, Washington DC, The teal and dark grey mosaic tiles are on teh walls contrasting against the dark wood furniture of the vanity unit
Full size bathroom products at Eaton DC, Washington DC in dark brown dispenser containers inside the shower compartment
Tap with running water in vanity basin at Eaton DC, Washington DC. The tap is gold and there is blue/teal tiling in the background against dark wood work

When it comes to wining and dining, there are four places to indulge! Michele’s by Matt Baker (Michelin-starred chef) serving small plates, the Bakers Daughter (also by Matt Baker) is a cafe offering breakfast, coffee, baked goods, prepared foods, gourmet grocery items and Wild days, the rooftop Bar, a cool hangout that’s popular with lcoasl at the weekend and oftern hosts events!

Michele’s at Eaton DC

Michele's restaurant from the entrance, Washington DC. The bar is to the right and there is seating on the left hand side and straight ahead. The colour scheme is rose gold and salmon pibks.
Food and drink at Michele's Washington DC. The a glass of teh non-alcoholic cocktail in the background of the shop with the bar and a truffle and cheese puff pastry tarte on a white table top
Close-up of Bar at Michele's Washington DC. The area is set uo with place settings, a big light dropping down and spirits in the background that reflect from the large mirror behind the bar.

The Baker’ s Daughter at Eaton DC

Exterior of Baker's Daughter, Washington DC with black frontage and big black pots with green grass and foliage as well as black bistro chairs and tables
Coffees and cakes at Baker's Daughter, Washington DC. The pastries are lemon and poppy seed bread and the pastry is a danish with cream cheese frosting on a brown wooden table in Washington DC

Wild Days Rooftop

Colourful mural on the back wall of the Wild Days Rooftop at Eaton DCHotel, Washington DC
Comfy sofas and lounge area at Wild Days Rooftop Bar, Washington DC at the Eaton DC Hotel
Fire pit on outside portion of Wild Days roof top bar, Washington DC

Behind the Progress Library is Allegory, a speakeasy with a deep rooted story of civil rights activist Ruby Bridges through an Alice in Wonderland & Alice through the Looking Glass narrative.

Ruby was the first African American child to integrate into an all white school in Louisiana in 1960.

A large mural on the wall by Erik Thor Sandberg and the ‘Banned in DC’ cocktail menu, tell Ruby’s story set in a dystopian future DC where books are banned! It covers the themes of social change, bravery & resistance.

Allegory Speakeasy Bar

Alice in Wonderland wallpaper at Allegory Washington DC. There is seating underneath the artwork
Cocktails with Banned in DC cocktail menu at Allegory, Washington DC
Bar area at Allegory, Washington DC. There are people sitting at the bar chatting and drinking

The dining spots at Eaton DC produce some of their menu ingredients onsite and composts their food waste. 

The hotel has a big focus on wellness and has many community events and yoga classes in the dedicated space. There is a business centre and co-working space as well as Eaton Workshop which hosts many community based events and a 50 seat cinema for hosting film previews. 

Dinosaur skeleton exhibit at Eaton DC, Washington DC. On the first floor outside the gym and wellness area
Treadmills and gym equipment at Eaton DC, Washington DC, arranged in a row looking out towards the window
Ground floor stairs at Eaton DC, Washington DC. There are cushiios on the stairs to serve as seating for guests

Sustainability Highlights

  • Gold LEED Gold Certification. 
  • Awarded the Michelin Key for it’s  unique combination of factors including architecture, interior design, quality service, personality, and its contribution to the guest experience.
  • Bronze Earth check Award.
  • Robust monitoring of energy usage whereby black out of rooms is imposed when they’re not required.
  • Composting of food waste in operation.
  • All dining outlets have plant-based dining options.
  • LED lighting and recycling bins in each hotel room and communal areas.
  • Rooms have reusable water bottles that can be filled up at water stations.
  • Promotion of wellness through dedicated onsite activities for guests and locals. Co-working hub where all are welcome. 
  • Excellent social and community programs.
  • Employs local staff from the surrounding areas with professionals focussing on art, music backgrounds.
  • Hotel known for it’s social justice ethos and activism.
  • Ongoing Coat giving programmes to help the under privileged through local charity partners.
  • For guest opting to use the valet service there is electric car charging points.
  • Rooms have full size bath and shower products by Grown Alchemist.

The Details

  • Address: 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States.
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  • Details: Check-in 15:00 Checkout 11:00.
  • Price: $$
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Conrad Washington 

  • Great Choice for: couples, families, business travellers and luxury lovers who like to combine upscale with eco-friendly principles.
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Also located in Downtown DC. City Centre DC, in close proximity to the National Mall, Convention Centre, The White House and many federal buildings, this 360 room hotel is part of the luxury brand of the Hilton Group. 

The Conrads rooms and suites are modern and decorated neutrally with a common thread running through them all of luxury, sleek and contemporary design. Floor to ceiling windows show off the main sites of the city. The Estuary Restaurant & Bar focus on upscale dining and the Summit Rooftop is rather relaxed with views of the city’s skyline.

Sustainable Highlights

  • LEED Gold Certified for it’s construction and architecture on the former site of the Convention Centre.
  • Green Roof & Stormwater Management – Two terraces that form an urban oasis for guests, plants and soil, from the terraces, insulate the building, reducing the energy demand from the heat and air conditioning systems.
  • Smart energy management systems. Captured rainwater is used in the hotel’s cooling towers for air conditioning. The vegetation filters and recycles rain water.
  • Renewable Energy Credits – The Conrad off set 35% of its electricity consumption for the first two years of operation through investments in Renewable Energy Credits (RECs).
  • Reduced Heat Island Effect – Conrad’s green rooftop, which has a total of 7,626 square feet of vegetation, absorbs direct sunlight, providing an extra layer of insulation to the building. The hotels underground parking garage, helps regulate the temperature within cars, eliminating the need to use excessive heat or A/C when starting their vehicles.
  • Reduced Water and Energy consumption – energy saving appliances in guest rooms. 
  • Restaurant Operations – no single serve condiments in the restaurants, 100% eco packaging, Agave straws with drinks, plant based options on the menu, scraps from the prep kitchen are composted via a partner, Compost Crew, Food is donated to Builder’s Inc, to distribute leftover packaged goods, frozen foods and ready to eat food and end up at churches and food banks. 
  • Dedicated ‘Travel with Purpose” that can be downloaded from the hotels website.

The Details

  • Address: 950 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States.
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  • Details: Check-in 16:00 Checkout 11:00.
  • Price: $$$$
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Things to do in Downtown

Downtown is a neighbourhood that you have to head to as a first time visitor for its concentration of hotels to suit most budgets and tastes, restaurants and cafes, high end to mid range shopping plus it is home to the Smithsonian American Renwick Gallery of Art, The White House, The National Museum for Women in Arts as well as easy access to the National Mall and Tidal Basin where you can visit the Martin Luther King Jnr memorial and see the Jefferson Memorial from over the water.

Bejal with Capitol building in background with water in front and blue skies. Downtown has a few sustainable hotels in Washington DC
Rear of US Capitol Building

The National Mall is the two mile long park where you can see the Washington Monument, numerous war memorials, including World War II memorial, Vietnam War Memorial & Korean Veterans Memorial as well as Lincoln Memorial. You can also access many Smithsonian Museums and US Capitol building from here.

Korean War Veterans Memorial Washington DC, with statues standing in rows with autumnal brown trees in the distance. Downtown has a few sustainable hotels in Washington DC
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Washington DC Monument covered in autumnal trees to either side. Downtown has a few sustainable hotels in Washington DC
Washington Monument

A few that we’d recommend in the Downtown area, as part of things to do:

  • National Mall & Memorials Guided Cart Tour – two hours duration with sustainable mode of transport, in an E-cart.
  • Must See DC Sights Half-Day Tour – three hours long and includes the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, World War II Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Tidal basin.
  • DC Sightseeing Tour with Potomac River Cruise – full day, six hours, is the perfect way to see most of the monuments in one day if you’re limited with your days in DC. The day includes memorials with your local guide and U.S. Capitol, the White House, the World War II Memorial, and more, a boat ride on the Potomac, during high season, along the Tidal Basin and over low season: view the Jefferson Memorial & Tidal Basin Monuments.
  • National Archives and US Capitol Guided Tour –  a skip the line guided tour of the National Archives and the US Capitol. Explore the exhibits which house some of the most important artefacts and documents in the history of the USA.

There are plenty of vegan and vegetarian friendly dining options in Washington DC and we loved the plant-based fine dining at Elizabeth’s located in downtown.

Georgetown 

The Fairmont

  • Perfect choice for: business travellers, couples, families, special occasions, luxury hotel lovers.
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This is one of the most luxurious hotels in DC and for those who want to splurge but still hold the environment at the core of their stay, The Fairmont is a great choice. Rooms and suites are exquisitely designed in neutral tones and finishings and are just as classy with all the old world vibes of the building and the neighbourhood of Georgetown, where it’s located. 

Dining options at The Fairmont, include the Juniper Restaurant serving seasonal American cuisine with tables inside or in the pretty courtyard, resembling a restaurant. The lobby area has seating and is a great spot to sip on a glass of wine and meet friends. Additionally, there is a courtyard bar for longer evening drinks and meetings.  

Sustainability Highlights

  • The roof of the hotel has  four bee hives that produce grade A honey, used in cooking by the hotel chefs. The hives serve as a great environment for the bees to continue pollination across the city.
  • The hotel supports local by purchasing produce from surrounding farms to help farmers with seasonal ingredients used by the chef’s team at the places to eat within the hotel.    
  • The hotel has an sustainability/environmental  committee that meet each month to discuss programs and new ideas in line with the principles of  ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’.
  • Some menu items are grown by the hotels for their restaurants. 
  • Energy and waste reduction includes having 275 solar panels on the rooftop, using a Orbisk food waste program, a composting partner and they actively monitor food wastage to observe if improvements can be made to preparation, especially for events to reduce further waste.
  • Refillable water bottles are provided to all guests to reduce single use plastic with access to refilling stations.
  • The hotel holds five Green Key Awards from Green Key Global.
  • For businesses holding conferences at the hotel, eco-friendly impact is explored.
  • The hotel monitors and reports on it’s greenhouse gas impact locally and globally.

The Details

  • Address: 2401 M St NW, Washington, DC 20037, United States.
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  • Details: Check-in 16:00 Checkout 12: :00.
  • Price Range: $$$
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Things to Do in Georgetown

Washington’s oldest neighbourhood, as of 2025, it is 274 years old and was founded in 1751. It predates Washington DC and was part of the town of Maryland after being incorporated into DC in 1871. We spent one full day in Georgetown experiencing it’s old world vibe, attractions and history.

DC’s historic landmarks such as the C&O Canal, Old Stone House, Georgetown University as well as the famous 1972 movie The Exorcist steps on Prospect Road can be found here. There are also a large range of high end shops and boutiques, upscale cafes and restaurants, green spaces and some beautiful real estate. 

Bejal walking down row of colourful houses next to the C&O Canal, Georgetown, Washington DC. Georgetown has a few sustainable hotels in Washington DC
C&O Canal & Historic Houses
Bejal standing at the bottom of a curved wrought iron staircase in Georgetown Washington DC. There are pumpkins on the staircase. Bejal is wearing a cream beret with black leather jumper and a brown skirt
Georgetown house in Autumn
Alma Indigena Mural in Georgetown, Washington DC with its purple and blue colours on a full length wall
Alma Indigena Mural

Look out for a couple of the neighbourhood’s well known murals, The Wave a few roads down from M Street, created as a replica of the 100s Japanese print, ‘The great Wave of Kanagawa, Alma Indigena located at 1564 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Indigenous Wixarika Elder, blue maize and guajillo peppers.

For some trail style walking head to Dunbarton Oaks Park and get some Georgetown views at Book Hill Park. Also head down to the The Waterfront Park for some more green space and places to eat or take a water taxi down the Potamac River to Alexandria.

Georgetown Waterfront with Francis Scott Key Bridge, Washington DC. The autumn foliage is framing the photo in hues of red and brown. The bridge is in the distance. Georgetown has a few sustainable hotels in Washington DC
Waterfront Park

A few tours that we’d recommend in Georgetown, as part of things to do:

  • Taste of Georgetown Walking Tour, – the local guide, will share the history of the neighbourhood with unique anecdotes and carefully selected food tastings in the area. It combines food stops with three tastings of local snacks as well as plenty of photo stops to get a good feel of the area.
  • Georgetown History & Architecture Tour with a local Guide – stops at the main locations such as the Old Stone house, C&O Canal Lock three, Martin’s Tavern, to mention a few, it lasts around two hours.

Adams Morgan

The Line DC

  • Great choice for: Creatives, art focussed travellers who seek individuality. 
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Located in the hip and cool, Adam’s Morgan, this boutique hotel is definitely for the cool, modern traveller types within an urban sanctuary sits the most stylish, sophisticated suites and premium rooms, yet with a laid back approach. 

Think beautiful parket flooring throughout, high ceilings, beautiful banister staircases that lay the foundations for this reimagined church building. It looks grand but it’s far from stuffy inside! The decor in rooms and communal spaces can be referred to as being modern industrial. 

The Line DC has some of the best eating and drinking establishments in the city. No Neighbourhoods restaurant with locally sourced ingredients in their globally inspired dishes, great coffee at the No Goodbyes coffee shop plus delicious bakes. There’s also the No Goodbye’s Bar, steered by Lukas B. Smith, a luminary in DC’s cocktail scene, the menu blends innovation with traditional mixology.

Sustainability Highlights

  • Adaptive re use – the hotel was repurposed from a former church, 110 years old, which is it’s biggest environmentally friendly action, meaning it wasn’t demolished and built from scratch causing wastage and energy expenditure.
  • Community focussed design through it’s repurpose and houses a radio station.
  • Food and drinks from the bars and restaurants are locally sourced from markets and farms.
  • They focus on reducing energy and water waste through guests making choices on linens, towels and other in room amenities.
  • Rooms have full size Cowshed bath and shower products.
  • Priority X the LINE bicycles available to book out and see the city.
  • Reducing food waste by careful preparation in the kitchen by cooking to order and no buffets.
  • Support the Indie Chefs Community who provide communal dinners support chefs, champion social justice, and address systemic issues facing the hospitality industry.

The Details

  • Address: 1770 Euclid St NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States.
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  • Details: Check-in 15:00 Checkout 12:00.
  • Price: $$
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Things to do in Adams Morgan

We almost didn’t visit Adams Morgan because we thought it would be all about the night life scene, clubs and bars after dark. However we are glad we spent a few hours on a Sunday morning here! 

Bejal on steep Metro escalator with white tubular design in Washington DC
Steep metro escalators at Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan
Madams Organ street art, of a lady with orange hair next to the wall of Tryst coffee in Washington DC. Adams Morgan has a few sustainable hotels in Washington DC
Madams Organ Mural

We experienced a vibrant and diverse area which was filled with great restaurants and creative spaces with live music and artists. If you love live performances and the arts, the DC Arts Center is a must, as is DC’s oldest vintage store, Mercedes Bien Vintage or if you love a good book like us, pop to Lost City Books for a little mooch around. You’ll get a pretty great vibe of the area just by walking up and down 18th Street, keep an eye out for the historic houses around here too. 

Adams Morgan multi-coloured Sign on a bill board near traffic lights in Washington DC. Adams Morgan has a few sustainable hotels in Washington DC
Adams Morgan Street art with Bejal standing underneath one of the white and brown arches in Washington DC

The area also has some cool street art, we walked by Madam’s Organ Blues Bar of a lady that’s quite controversial as well as a ‘shop small’ mural depicting indie shopping. There’s also a mural at BUL, a Korean Bar & Restaurant. It’s of singer, Aristotle Bruant. 

Logan Circle

Hotel Zena

  • Great choice for: Couples, families, those who like modern aesthetics, eco-conscious travellers who deem social impact a priority.
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A fine mix of music, art and design in the Logan Circle neighbourhood, Hotel Zena is part hotel and part art gallery with works focussing on women. With 191 guest rooms and suites this is a much smaller hotel than some of the featured sustainable hotels in Washington DC. Plus they have a rooftop pool.

Guest rooms are very sleek and modern with the usual amenities including full size bath products.

Figleafs Bar & Restaurant serves up mediterranean dishes with a latin influence, accompanied by a varied cocktail list and the Hedy’s Rooftop on the 15th floor of the building serves vibrant cocktails, spirits, and small bites. The side dish: Those views of the iconic skyline.

Sustainability Highlights

  • The hotel is LEED Silver Certified, using green building materials.
  • In house art installations support women artists.
  • Guest receipts are emailed to reduce paper.
  • Keycards are made from recyclable materials.
  • Water conservation – the hotel has low flow technology plus a towel and linen reuse program is in place for guests. 
  • Housekeeping staff use non toxic, hypoallergenic in-house cleaning products.
  • Large size refillable soap, shampoo, conditioner and body wash are used to reduce plastic bottle waste.
  • A robust recycling program is in place to include ligh tbulbs, glass, cardboard, paper, mobile phones, batteries and printer cartridges.
  • All guest rooms have smart thermo stats.
  • Most of the hotel has LED lighting that use 80% less energy and last 25 times longer than regular light bulbs.
  • Windows programmes are implemented in summer and winter to ensure heat is not gained or lost during appropriate seasons. 
  • Guests who have hybrid cards get $10 off overnight parking tariffs.
  • The guest garage has electric charging spots.
  • Guests can use bicycles to explore the city.
  • The Figleafs Bar & Lounge has a woman-owned wine list.

The Details  

  • Address: 1155 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States.
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  • Details: Check-in 15:00 Checkout 12:00.
  • Price: $$
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Things to do in Logan Circle

The grand leafy Circle that is surrounded by Victorian mansion houses is DC’s only remaining residential one and is the perfect place for a picnic lunch, reading or just people watching, we saw a group of dog trainers here, comically trying to make either dogs behave!

Logan Circle Mansions, Washington DC with turrets and 4 stories of brick Victorian style houses in a circular row
Victorian Mansions in Logan Circle
Logan Circle pub street art, Washington DC. The mural features a red London style phone box. Logan Circle has a few sustainable hotels in Washington DC
Red Phone box mural

If you love music, the Black Cat is a bi level music venue, and performing art lovers, check out the play line up at The Studio Theatre or the more creative Washington Improv Theatre.

Bright coloured houses fascia, Logan Circle, Washington DC. Logan Circle has a few sustainable hotels in Washington DC
Bright coloured Logan Circle Houses
Logan Circle Statue, Washington DC. The circle square is covered with autumnal trees and foliage around teh statue. Logan Circle has a few sustainable hotels in Washington DC
Logan Circle Square

Don’t leave without noting the row of colourful houses and the Watermelon House on the corner on 11th Street & Q Street NW. Do not miss the ‘District of Columbia’ mural where each letter has artwork of landmarks in the city. You’ll find it at 1628 11th Street NW.

Dupont Circle

The Darcy 

  • Great choice For: Couples, families, travellers who like hip trendy eco hotels. 
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The Darcy is a sophisticated hotel with beautiful rooms and suites that blend understated elegance, with designer furnishings, luxury amenities, and a touch of modern style. Think quality bed linens with splashes of teal, pink, black and grey palettes.

When it comes to wining and dining; Bluestone Lane is perfect to grab a coffee and bake for breakfast, and the Gerrard Street Kitchen poses the perfect spot for light lunches, dinners as well as sipping on cocktails and the like. The fare is a global affair with locally sourced ingredients.

Sustainability Highlights

  • Water conservation practices include high efficiency shower heads, low-flow or high-efficiency toilets.
  • Energy efficiency programs involve, LED lightbulbs, door sensors, key access light controls in guest rooms.
  • Waste reduction efforts prioritise keyless mobile entry, bulk amenities in guestrooms, recycling programs, soap recycling, and boxed or canned water.
  • Linens and towel reuse programme for guests.
  • Water bottle filling stations.
  • Employment of a diverse workforce when it comes to staff appointments.
  • All staff members have to partake in training to reduce human trafficking.
  • Guests can rent bikes to explore the DC area.
  • The hotel also supports local artists and businesses when it comes to ingredients and art work.

The Details

  • Address: 1515 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States.
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  • Details: Check-in 15:00 Checkout 12:00.
  • Price: $$$
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Things to do in Dupont Circle

Dupont circle is filled with cute bars, boutique hotels and bistro style restaurants. It has a really hip, boho chilled vibe about it with it’s centre point being a fountain surrounded by leafy foliage and a point for locals to sit and read, have lunch or use it as a meeting point. We sat here ourselves to take in the rays on an early November day. 

Dupont Circle Fountain with foliage all around and people sitting on benches at midday. Dupont Circle has a few sustainable hotels in Washington DC
Dupont Circle Square

Be sure to stroll down 17th street known for its small businesses and vibrant LGTBQ+ community. Stroll along Rainbow Road walkway. We think you could spend all day here and on Sundays they hold the Dupont Circle Farmers market here. Walk up and down Connecticut Street to get a feel for this charming, yet sophisticated neighbourhood. Culture vultures should not miss America’s first museum of modern art, The Phillips Collection.

Amanda Gorman Street Art, Dupont Circle, Washington DC. It's painted on the side of a building in reds, ornages and
Amanda Gorman Mural
Rainbow road Dupont Circle, Washington DC. bejal standing with black pumps on rainbow road art with star. Dupont Circle has a few sustainable hotels in Washington DC
Rainbow Road art

Street art lovers don’t miss the Amanda Gorman Mural located on 1608 17th Street NW, is of 23 years old Amanda Gorman reading her powerful poem ‘The hill we climb’ at the presidential inauguration in 2021. Spot Embassy’s on Embassy Row, a particular favourite of ours was the Indonesian Embassy with its ornate statues outside the entrance.

Sustainable Hotels in DC by Neighbourhood FAQ

Is breakfast included in Room Rates?

Generally, in the US, we find that breakfast is not included and it’s charged extra. Guests can opt into have breakfast at Check in usually.

What are eco certifications?

Eco certificates are granted to hotels who meet sustainability criteria designated by a third party certification agency. Look for Green certifications: such as EarthCheck, Green Key, or LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) can indicate a commitment to eco-friendly practices.

What is a sustainable hotel?

A hotel that’s committed to reducing its carbon footprint, which it does by implementing certain sustainable initiatives such as installing solar panels, reducing waste, using non toxic and biodegradable cleaning products, and reducing energy and water consumption.

Sustainable Hotels in Washington DC Round Up

We hope this post highlights Washington, DC’s hotel scene and proves that sustainability and style can go hand in hand, offering traveler’s thoughtful stays rooted in environmental responsibility. Across every neighbourhood featured, these hotels demonstrate meaningful commitments through energy efficient lighting and appliances, robust water conservation systems, and reduced waste supported by sustainable toiletries and recycling programs. Their continued pursuit of eco initiatives, along with LEED certification efforts and locally sourced, organic dining, shows how hospitality can positively impact both guests and the planet. By choosing one of these sustainably minded properties, visitors can enjoy the city’s vibrant neighbourhoods while supporting hotels that prioritise a greener future.

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I’m Bejal, an ex-scientist turned travel writer and content creator. I have visited 75 plus countries, including an around the world trip, which makes me quite the expert in crafting intricate itineraries! My travel style places an emphasis on sustainable and responsible adventures that supports the planet, local businesses and communities at its core. Read my guides and itineraries which aim to inspire you to create your own travel and vegetarian foodie jaunts to less visited spots of popular destinations as well as more unique locales. I have a soft spot for boutique eco-hotels here too! Be-lavie is all about mindful travel with a sprinkling of luxury.

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