A passion for purpose
A model for sustainability within the hospitality industry, Hotel Marcel is committed to tackling the global climate crisis. As a 100% electric hotel operating fossil-fuel-free, Hotel Marcel has created a new standard for environmentally friendly hotel operations.
OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY
Hotel Marcel is committed to a zero-carbon approach to operations. By staying at Hotel Marcel, you are contributing to climate mitigation and helping improve the future of our planet.
DID YOU KNOW?
By eliminating fossil fuels, Hotel Marcel saves 846 acres of mature forest that would otherwise be needed annually to offset its carbon emissions.
Designed to eliminate all carbon emissions, Hotel Marcel operates completely independent of fossil fuels.
- Air Source Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat pumps
- Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) providing continuous filtered fresh air
- VRF heat pumps using CO₂ refrigerant
- Induction cooking eliminating fossil fuels and improving indoor air quality
- Recirculating hood minimizing conditioned air loss
- Onsite laundry eliminating transportation to commercial facilities
- High-speed extraction and ozone systems reducing chemicals, hot water usage, and drying times
- KONE elevators generating power during braking
- Twelve 250 kW Level 3 electric vehicle chargers for Teslas
- Twelve 7.2 kW Level 2 electric vehicle chargers
RENEWABLE
ENERGY
SOLAR PANELS
- 1,000+ panels producing 575,000+ kWh annually
- Plans for additional nearby solar canopies
RENEWABLE
ENERGY
BATTERY STORAGE
- Lithium-ion batteries providing 1.5 megawatt-hours (1,500 kWh) of storage
RENEWABLE
ENERGY
MICROGRID
- Off-grid operation and emergency power capability
- Building powered by grid, solar, and/or battery storage
RENEWABLE
ENERGY
LIGHTING
- Power-over-Ethernet (POE) low-voltage system controlling lighting and shades
- Reduces lighting energy use by more than 30%
SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
FOOD & BEVERAGE
- Composting of food waste
- Locally and sustainably sourced ingredients
- Induction banquet equipment
- Linenless tables reducing laundry energy
SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS
- No single-use plastics for events, dining, or guest room amenities
SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRACTICES
- Eco-friendly cleaning products
- Towels and linens washed upon request rather than nightly
SUSTAINABLY
CERTIFIED LEED PLATINUM CERTIFIED
One of only 10 hotels in the United States certified LEED Platinum by the U.S. Green Building Council.
PASSIVE HOUSE CERTIFIED
Expected to be the first hotel in the United States certified to Passive House standards.
NET-ZERO
On track to become the nation’s first net-zero carbon hotel through fossil fuel elimination and renewable energy generation.