Eco-Hotel Getaway: Orchard Garden Hotel

When looking for stylish, comfortable, eco-chic rooms in San Francisco (a city someone would consider the center of the green universe), look no farther than the Orchard Garden Hotel. The Orchard Garden is a charming eco-chic hotel situated in the heart of downtown San Francisco, across the street from the Chinatown gate. From its Certified Organic EO bath products, to its furnishings made from sustainable materials, to its stylishly decorated bamboo and earth colored bedrooms, the Orchard Garden connects with the modern, eco-conscious pulse of SF.

The guest rooms are modern and attractively decorated. Being in a technophile city such as San Francisco, I appreciated the free wireless use, the IHome alarm clock and IPod docking station. The green touches included energy saving climate and lighting control and certified organic bath products in all rooms. All of the rooms are cleaned with chemical-free products. The hotel restaurant, Roots, serves food made from organic and local ingredients.

Some opportunities with the hotel include the hefty valet fee ($40 / night) and the very compact hotel gym. With a BART station just a few blocks away, why rent a car? I'd recommend going for a run along the Embarcadero instead of hitting the cramped hotel gym.

Whether you are visiting San Francisco for a business trip or a weekend get-away, a stay at the Orchard Garden Hotel will definitely be a memorable one.

http://www.theorchardhotel.com