Environment

Much like our mission, the SH Hotels & Resorts building methodology is all-encompassing. In fact, our intention begins far before we ever break ground—from the moment we choose to take root in cities that reinforce our values.

At SH Hotels & Resorts, we embody what it means to be a responsible corporation operating in a vulnerable climate, minimizing our emissions through tangible and transparent initiatives including:
• Enhanced energy management controls
• Variable speed drives on mechanical systems
• Infrared HVAC systems that operate based on occupancy
• Guest access to electric car charging stations
• 100% electric house cars

We design our sanctuaries to serve as an escape from the distractions and overstimulation of everyday life—a place where you can truly tune into your needs and make spontaneous decisions about the direction of your day.

Biophilic design allows you to do just that. It allows you to forget where you are—to forget you’re even inside—and let the intricacies of nature melt away your stress, sharpen your clarity, and reveal your body’s current needs.

Whether it’s a sculptural moss wall, reclaimed oak dining table, beaming skylight window, or sweeping green canopy—we use the language of biophilic design to continuously reassure you that nature has the power to guide you, and it’s okay to step back and lean into it.

With locations that range from drought-prone to flood-risk, we understand the vitality of water stewardship. We’re committed to using water responsibly and helping our communities become more resilient to water resource oscillations through initiatives such as:
• Efficient irrigation systems
• Indigenous landscaping
• Low-flow plumbing fixtures
• Cooling tower management standards
• On-site filtered water sources

Every good we use—from ingredients to building materials—has a story, and we choose to tell stories that are ethical, meaningful, and responsible. We strive to source products that are healthy for the people and the planet and honor the dignity of labor throughout our supply chain by prioritizing:
• Locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients
• Native and reclaimed materials
• Protection for natural resources
• In-room and back-of-house waste sorting and diversion
• Reusable and recyclable consumer goods
• Avoidance of single-use plastics

We’re proud to be WELL Health-Safety Rated (HSR) across six operating properties—Brooklyn Bridge, Cabo, Central Park, South Beach, Toronto, and West Hollywood—with five additional properties to be considered for this rigorous rating in 2023. What exactly does that mean? These six properties exceeded WELL’s science-based standards, established to cultivate and deliver conscious spaces that promote your health and wellbeing—while doing the same for the planet.

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge: LEED Gold
1 Hotel Central Park: LEED Certified
1 Hotel Haitang Bay: LEED Silver
1 Hotel South Beach: LEED Silver
1 Hotel West Hollywood: LEED Silver
1 Hotel Toronto: Certification in Process
1 Hotel Nashville: Certification in Process
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay: Certification in Process

We’re proud to be WELL Health-Safety Rated (HSR) across six operating properties—Brooklyn Bridge, Cabo, Central Park, South Beach, Toronto, and West Hollywood—with five additional properties to be considered for this rigorous rating in 2023. What exactly does that mean? These six properties exceeded WELL’s science-based standards, established to cultivate and deliver conscious spaces that promote your health and wellbeing—while doing the same for the planet.