5 Eco Luxurious Hotels From The Leading Hotels Of The World

These luxury hotels and resorts around the world offer sustainable aspects that cater to the eco-conscious traveler including hydroponic farms, natural hot spring pools, and more.

CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World in Anguilla, creates globally-inspired menus maximizing local flavors and fresh ingredients from the Resort's comprehensive hydroponic farm, unique for a resort and the first of its kind in the Caribbean. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions, in water, without soil. The sustainable farming technique saves water through a recirculation system and drip irrigation (up to 60 to 80-percent compared to conventional outdoor farms); innovative technology recycles the drainage from the greenhouse to feed outdoor landscape plants. The 18,000 square-foot greenhouse on property was engineered to withstand winds up to 110 mph, and the crops can be grown all season, regardless of outside weather conditions. Hydroponic farm tours are available for guests to learn more about the farming technique.



Thanda Private Game Reserve: With a name that means “love” in isiZulu, Thanda Private Game Reserve, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, offers an authentically South African wildlife experience matched with sincere commitment to the Zulu culture and passionate conservation of the environment. Opened by the Zulu monarch, His Majesty King Zwelithini Goodwill kaBhekuzulu, the resort’s motto is “Proudly Conservationist. Uniquely Zulu. Incomparably Thanda.” Located in northern Zululand in KwaZulu Natal, Thanda is home to abundant wildlife, including Africa’s magnificent Big Five. Visitors spend their days on open-air game drives and bush walks; youngsters will love the Bucks & Bugs Club, designed to teach children about the natural world around them. Evenings are reserved for fine dining, enjoying wines from the well-stocked cellar, relaxing around the bonfire and star gazing. The luxurious accommodations range from the family-friendly and exclusive-use Villa iZulu to the ruggedly elegant and utterly romantic Thanda Tented Camp.



Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World in Costa Rica, is certified a carbon neutral company, environmentally friendly and sustainable. The resort's water is naturally heated by the Arenal Volcano, saving energy in heating water for guest use. While many hot springs resorts drill for underground wells and depend on pumps and mechanical systems to fill their pools, Tabacon's hot springs are completely natural with water flowing throughout the property, forming in-river pools, waterfalls and cascades.



Casa del Mar, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World in Santa Monica, CA, offers guests 100-percent organic spa treatments at its eco-friendly spa, Sea Wellness Spa (even the ceilings are made with recycled materials). For example, the H.Maloha Facial is an organic anti-aging facial from Hawaii targeting skin cells with natural bionutrient ingredients to restore skin's natural hydration and stimulate the production of new collagen. The facial will detoxify, purify and renew the skin for a more youthful complexion.



Nihiwatu joined The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. last month. The philanthropic alliance will provide the award-winning Indonesian resort access to The Leading Hotels of the World global network to further The Sumba Foundation efforts. Located on the island of Sumba in Eastern Indonesia, Nihiwatu was developed with the intent to protect and preserve the unique culture of the island and to enable local residents to support themselves and their families. Through The Sumba Foundation, all profits from the resort are fed into various community-based projects, including Access to Clean water, four malaria clinics and Malnutrition and School Lunch program. The resort also employs ninety percent of its staff from the nearby villages.

Travelore News: Leading Hotels Of The World Adds Five New Members

The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. has announced five new members to its curated collection of over 400 luxury hotels, each as authentic and distinct as the location in which it is found.

From the iconic The Knickerbocker Hotel on the corner of New York City’s bustling 42nd Street and Broadway to the olive and orange groves of the Royal Palm Marrakech in Morocco, the newest member hotels embody the style and culture of their destination. 

Battery Wharf Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts (pictured above)

In homage to the city’s seafaring history, Battery Wharf Hotel, Boston Waterfront is situated right on the Boston Harbor. Occupying property that once belonged to Paul Revere’s family, it is convenient to the financial district, the Italian North End, Freedom Trail and Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and comprises 150 guest rooms and suites, many overlooking the US Coast Guard Station and the water. Embracing its waterside location, the hotel also features a maritime museum, outdoor meeting space along the Harborwalk, and a private dock from which guests can embark on cruises, rent yachts or take advantage of the private water taxi for easy airport access. Rates start at USD 219 per night, single or double occupancy. 

The Knickerbocker, New York

Reviving the vision of New York legend John Jacob Astor IV to create a stellar hotel in the heart of Manhattan, The Knickerbocker is the first luxury property to open in Times Square. Once known as the 42nd Street Country Club, where names like Rockefeller and Fitzgerald often gathered, in its original incarnation it was home to Enrico Caruso and George M. Cohan. Today, behind its Beaux Arts exterior, it offers 330 rooms and suites designed in soft neutral colors to serve as counterpoint to the vibrant views of the Great White Way just outside. The 7,500-square-foot rooftop bar and terrace area provides a unique vantage point for enjoying cocktails against the backdrop of the inimitable New York skyline. Rates start from USD 428 per night, single or double occupancy. 

Gran Melia Rome Villa Agrippina, Rome, Italy

The classically traditional architecture of Gran Melia Rome Villa Agrippina hints at the hotel’s imperial roots – it is built on the site of the residence of Emperor Nero’s mother. Archeologic relics uncovered during the development of the property are on display, reinforcing the connection to its heritage. Surrounded by expansive, well-tended grounds, the property exudes the serenity of a resort. From its impressive location on the banks of the Tiber, the hotel presides over the cultural heart of the city, not far from Castel Sant' Angelo, the Pantheon and the Trastevere District, and only five minutes from St. Peter’s Square and Basilica. Complementing its stately exterior, the 116 rooms and suites, some with private gardens or terraces, offer a distinctly modern ambiance. Rates start at approximately USD 345 per night, single or double occupancy.

Park Hotel Vitznau

Park Hotel Vitznau, Switzerland

With a history spanning more than a century, Park Hotel Vitznau is positioned at an ideal starting point to discover Central Switzerland, on Lake Lucerne, 40 minutes from Lucerne and one hour from Zurich. Refurbished and reopened in the spring 2013, it has 47 individually designed suites - characterized by the themes, Wine & Dine, Art & Culture and Health & Wealth - and two Michelin-starred gourmet restaurants. Oenophiles can enjoy the six wine cellars of glass, wood and stone, containing 32,000 bottles, representing 4,000 types of wine. Dating from 1811, the oldest is stored in a golden casket, and is from the cellars of the Château d’Yquem. Private tastings can easily be arranged. Rates start from approximately USD 705 per night, single; USD 758 per night, double, including breakfast, tax and service charge. 

Royal Palm Marrakech, Morocco

Taking inspiration from regional North African culture, Royal Palm Marrakech is set amid 231 hectares of palm trees, olive and orange groves against the backdrop of the Atlas Mountains, 12 kilometers from Marrakech. Emanating the ambiance of the hotel’s destination, the 134 suites and villas are designed in neutral and earth tones – evoking desert hues – and appointed with locally crafted elements, such as intricately carved wood accents and Berber rugs. All feature a terrace or balcony with views of the mountains. Rates for junior suites start at approximately USD 500 per night, single; and USD 577 per night, double; including breakfast, mini-bar soft drinks, Wi-Fi access, VAT and service charge. City tax is additional. 

Please note, rates are subject to change, and for hotels outside the US, may vary with currency exchange fluctuations.

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