The Betsy South Beach is firmly committed to environmentally responsible management practices. We are dedicated to making consistently eco-friendly decisions across a wide range of applications in the hotel; from reducing and properly recycling waste, to aggressively managing energy more efficiently, decreasing excess water consumption and utilizing environmentally favorable products in the hotel. In our just-completed extensive renovation of The Betsy Hotel, we maintained a keen eye for green-oriented solutions at each step in the process. We will continue to assess the impact that all choices we make will have on our environment.

Listed below are some examples of our choices to date:

• Newly installed digital temperature and energy usage control devices adjust the room climate automatically when a room is unoccupied to reduce energy costs. Dimmer switches are used in all areas to provide the ultimate opportunity to conserve energy. The use of LED lighting and compact fluorescent lighting throughout the property is targeted at reducing energy usage.
• All of The Betsy’s rooms and suites are fitted with newly installed ceiling fans and light-minimizing shutters made of natural materials to reduce room temperatures and decrease electricity and energy used from air conditioners.
• Newly installed, the Smart Cube is an innovative new Mini-Bar that is 30% more energy efficient than other models.
• Newly installed air conditioning systems are Energy Star rated for high efficiency and lower energy usage.
• Newly installed tank-less heaters eliminate the excess hot water in pipe lines to ensure that the minimal amount of hot water is being used on a daily basis in our kitchen area to reduce the expense in the commercial application.
• Newly installed energy efficient double pane windows help maintain room temperature.
• The Linen reuse program affords guests the opportunity to select how often they would like their terry and linen to be replaced.
• Cloth laundry bags are proffered instead of plastic.
• Cleaning products that are earth friendly.
• Restricted flow fixtures in bath and low flow water closet.
• Electronic billing option to reduce paper consumption.

We will use this part of our website as a means of communicating our efforts to promote a greener Betsy. We invite you to return often.