Doubletree Hotel Boston-Downtown Earns Energy Star from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
BOSTON--(Business Wire)--
The Doubletree(R) Hotel Boston-Downtown is proud to announce that
they have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's)
prestigious ENERGY STAR(R), the national symbol for protecting the
environment through superior energy performance. Located in the heart
of Boston's Chinatown and downtown Theater District, the 268-room
hotel is operated by Corcoran Jennison and managed by Hilton Hotels
Corporation.
The Doubletree Hotel Boston Downtown celebrates its ENERGY STAR
achievement as part of a year-long project undertaken by both the
hotel's executive management as well as team members across every
discipline of the business. A continuous improvement plan has been in
place for several months to determine opportunities where different
parts of the building and/or its everyday operations could be enhanced
for energy conservation. A conscious effort was also undertaken by the
hotel engineering team to research and install new energy efficient
fixtures and appliances, wherever possible.
In the U.S., energy loss from commercial buildings represents
almost 18 percent of our greenhouse gas emissions. According to the
EPA, Americans, with the help of ENERGY STAR, saved $12 billion and
prevented greenhouse gas emissions equal to those from 23 million
vehicles in 2005 alone. The EPA reports that more than 3,200 buildings
have earned the ENERGY STAR since in 1999.
"The Doubletree Hotel Boston-Downtown is proud to accept the EPA's
ENERGY STAR in recognition of our energy efficiency efforts," said
Stephen Pole, hotel general manager. "As a business that firmly
believes in caring about our employees, our hotel guests and the
community we serve, each of our team members that represent the hotel
are making individual and collective commitments towards environmental
stewardship as a result of this achievement."
The Doubletree Hotel Boston-Downtown is located in one of the most
central and convenient locations in the city, including the esteemed
medical facilities of New England Medical Center and Tufts-NEMC's
Floating Hospital for Children. Adjacent to many of Boston's most
historic sites, including the Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, Quincy
Market and the Boston Common, the Doubletree Hotel Boston-Downtown is
surrounded by a world of cuisines in a variety of fine restaurants and
only moments from the boutiques, antique stores, shops and galleries
of Newbury Street. Along with a subway "T" station adjacent to the
hotel and complimentary shuttle service to nearby Bayside Expo Center,
business and leisure guests alike are provided with a variety of
sustainable, energy saving transportation solutions during their
Boston visit.
The unique atmosphere in the modern, Feng Shui-inspired Doubletree
Hotel Boston-Downtown reflects the natural influence of the nearby
Asian community. Once home to the prestigious Don Bosco High School,
this hotel has a rich Boston history. The Doubletree boasts 267
elegantly appointed guestrooms, suites, and executive level
accommodations with an impressive array of in-room amenities,
including wireless high-speed Internet access. A 2,400-square-foot
seasonal courtyard presents a refreshing outdoor venue for business
and social receptions with the Boston skyline as an impressive
backdrop. More than 2,500 square feet of additional indoor event space
provide great space for small-to-medium sized executive meetings,
training sessions and intimate social gatherings.
Situated less than ten minutes from Logan International Airport,
the Doubletree Hotel Boston Downtown is located at 821 Washington
Street, Boston, Mass. 02111. For more information or to make
reservations, visit the hotel's website at
bostondowntown.doubletree.com, call l-800-222-TREE in the U.S. and
Canada or contact the hotel directly at 617-956-7900.
Doubletree Hotel Boston-Downtown
Stephen Pole, 617.956.7900
stephen.pole@hilton.com
or
Doubletree Hotels
Thomas Wingham / Erika White
310-205-4545
thomas.wingham@hilton.com /
erika.white@hilton.com
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