No in-room combustion
No gas fireplaces, candles or incense in guest rooms.
Why it matters
In homes with gas appliances, the US EPA notes that indoor nitrogen dioxide often exceeds outdoor levels, and that it irritates the eyes, nose, throat and airways. Candles and incense burn in the same small, closed room.
Source: US EPA, Nitrogen dioxide’s impact on indoor air quality ()
Across the guide
None confirmed by a third party, none on the hotel’s own word, two not met, sixteen not yet reviewed.
2 not met16 of 18 not yet reviewed
In the editor’s running order. Not sorted by state, so gaps stay where they are.
Big Sur · California
Alila Ventana Big Sur
The hotel says: Several room types, among them the Fireplace Guest Rooms, the Hot Tub Suites and the Big Sur Villas, have a wood-burning fireplace.
Our note. Rooms described without one include the Ventana Guest Room. Ask for one of those if smoke bothers you.
In some rooms or areas
Yountville · California
Bardessono Hotel & Spa
The hotel says: The King Spa, Tufa and Accessible King Spa suites each have a gas fireplace.
Our note. The fuel of the Olive suites’ patio fireplace is not stated. Ask for a suite without a fireplace.
In some rooms or areas
San Marcos · California
Golden Door
Not yet reviewed.
So far, the hotel says: ‘The burning of candles or incense is not permitted on the property.’
Our note. Whether any rooms have gas fireplaces is not stated.
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