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TZR 2026 Readers' Choice Awards: Best Green Hotels

Where luxury and conscious hospitality collide.

by Angela Melero

Celebrating sustainable style in travel, The Zoe Report Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Green Hotels honors properties that combine environmental stewardship with unforgettable experiences. This year’s nominees showcase how luxury and conscious hospitality can go hand in hand, from the nature-infused design of 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge with its soaring views of the Manhattan skyline, to the laid-back, eco-minded charm of The Ambrose just steps from the Pacific, and the mountain-meets-mindfulness vibe at Viceroy Snowmass. Each setting redefines green travel for the modern, style-driven adventurer.

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TZR’s readers have spoken, and their favorite Green Hotels of 2026 are:

1. Inn by the Sea

Cape Elizabeth, ME

What TZR readers love about Inn by the Sea:

  • The staff are so passionate about being green: habitat restoration, EV charging stations, electricity from solar farms.
  • An uncrowded beach dotted by sea roses and dunes, indigenous pollinator gardens, and the general fam-friendly atmosphere. The authentic Maine experience!
  • The team is just so thoughtful and intentional in everything they do. Fun fact: They plant a tree for every guest reservation.

2. Viceroy Snowmass

Snowmass, CO

What TZR readers love about Viceroy Snowmass:

  • Really appreciate their deep commitment to supporting green initiatives, and the entire property is simply…cinematic.
  • Leed Gold Certification, focus on green cleaning practices, active compost program–sustainablity is more than a word to their team.
  • A design-forward luxe mountain lodge. Modern, but still warm and inviting. Feels like a “home base” rather than another hotel.

3. Alila Ventana Big Sur

Big Sur, CA

What TZR readers love about Alila Ventana Big Sur:

  • The resort just blends into into the breathtaking coastal landscape, and their stewardship of this special slice of earth is inspired.
  • The location and the semi-off-the-grid vibe of the resort make this my favorite place. Love their emphasis on sustainable food sourcing.
  • The most amazing hotel I’ve EVER visited! Can’t say enough about the food, connection to nature, and expansive views.

4. Castle Hot Springs

Morristown, AZ

5. Bardessono Hotel & Spa

Yountville, CA

6. Cavallo Point

Sausalito, CA

8. Hidden Pond

Kennebunkport, ME

9. Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection

Gardiner, NY

10. 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

New York, New York

Photos courtesy of 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay/AVABLU, Alila Ventana Big Sur, Castle Hot Springs, Cavallo Point, Hidden Pond, The Lodge at Bluesky/Auberge Collection, Viceroy Snowmass, Wildflower Farms/Auberge Collection