{"id":885,"date":"2008-08-27T15:25:16","date_gmt":"2008-08-27T20:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145696.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=885"},"modified":"2008-08-27T15:25:16","modified_gmt":"2008-08-27T20:25:16","slug":"travel-green-the-kimptons-hotel-palomar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/articles\/travel-green-the-kimptons-hotel-palomar\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Green &#8211; The Kimpton&#8217;s Hotel Palomar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/08\/gallery_11.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-886\" src=\"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/files\/2008\/08\/gallery_1-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" \/><\/a>Not only is the new <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hotelpalomar-lawestwood.com\/index.html\">Kimpton hotel in Los Angeles<\/a> exceptionally stylish, but it&#8217;s also very eco-chic from the in-room recycling to the locally and organic sourced ingredients at the restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>Immediately upon arriving, I was greeted by lovely hotel staff serving complimentary local organic wines at the Kimpton&#8217;s standard happy hour in the very comfortable lobby.<\/p>\n<p>Kimpton hotels recently received the California Environmental Protection Agency&#8217;s highest ecological honor, the Governor&#8217;s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award, which is given to businesses that focus on preserving the state&#8217;s resources.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Kimpton Hotels&#8217;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hotelpalomar-lawestwood.com\/luxury-hotel-services\/green-hotel.html\"> EarthCare program<\/a>, implemented  at all of the company&#8217;s properties,makes a concerted effort to preserve water, energy, land and air without sacrificing service, style or comfort. Hotel Palomar shows that you don&#8217;t have to sacrifice luxury and comfort for sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>Going beyond, energy efficient light bulbs and water conserving showerheads, the Palomar offers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Organic and all-natural options in the mini-bar<\/li>\n<li>In-room recycling bins<\/li>\n<li>Is a 100% non-smoking hotel (kudos to them for this!)<\/li>\n<li>Has all of its conference rooms on sensors so that if no one is using the room, the thermostat automatically adjusts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Blvd 16 at the Palomar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Not only that, but the dining experience at the hotel&#8217;s adjacent restaurant is enough of a reason for the trip. The design does a great job of creating an open, spacious feeling without losing intimacy. There are plenty of nooks to duck into for a romantic dinner as well as large tables ideal for business meetings conducted with inspired (and inspiring?) cocktails and delicious food.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hotelpalomar-lawestwood.com\/westwood-dining\/index.html\">Executive Chef Simon Dolinky&#8217;s<\/a> menu is comprised of an impressive array of fresh, in-season and locally grown produce, naturally raised meats and sustainable seafood that takes it&#8217;s cue from the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch&#8217;s sustainable seafood guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the Earth Care program, the Palomar is one of the shining gems of the Kimpton portfolio for it&#8217;s other amenities, including the fully decked workout room, the relaxing pool space, gorgeous views of Los Angeles and perhaps most importantly, their pet-friendly policy. The Palomar even has it&#8217;s own pet ambassador to greet other 4-leggeds checking in.<\/p>\n<p>I have to admit, before getting to check out the Palomar in Los Angeles&#8217; centrally located Westwood neighborhood, I was a little skeptical about the company&#8217;s green practices, but at this location, it really is a labor of love. With Labor Day approaching, now may be the time to check out other <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kimptonhotels.com\/\">Kimpton<\/a> properties to see if they all live up to the earth-friendly mantra the Palomar puts on display.<\/p>\n<p>Perfect for a weekend getaway or staycation, the &#8220;grand opening&#8221; room rates are affordable at $245 a night right now.<\/p>\n<p>For Related Posts on Green Travel:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/travel.greenoptions.com\/\">Tips to Travel Green<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/sustainablog.org\/2008\/06\/09\/travel-green-bicycling-in-the-city\/\">Travel Green: Bicycling in the City<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/2008\/07\/30\/weddingmoon-at-rosemary-beach\/\">Beachside Wedding: Destination Florida<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not only is the new Kimpton hotel in Los Angeles exceptionally stylish, but it&#8217;s also very eco-chic from the in-room recycling to the locally and organic sourced ingredients at the restaurant. 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