Smoke-free property
No smoking in any guest room, balcony or indoor space.
Why it matters
Tobacco smoke leaves a residue (thirdhand smoke) on surfaces and in dust. A study of California hotels found that non-smoking rooms in hotels that allow smoking elsewhere did not protect non-smoking guests from it.
Source: Matt et al., Tobacco Control, Thirdhand smoke and exposure in California hotels: non-smoking rooms fail to protect non-smoking hotel guests from tobacco smoke exposure ()
Across the guide
None confirmed by a third party, three on the hotel’s own word, one not met, fourteen not yet reviewed.
3 hotel-reported1 not met14 of 18 not yet reviewed
In the editor’s running order. Not sorted by state, so gaps stay where they are.
Santa Monica · California
Santa Monica Proper Hotel
Not yet reviewed.
So far, the hotel says: It is a non-smoking hotel: smoking is barred from guest rooms, public areas and food and beverage outlets.
Our note. Balconies and terraces are not covered by the published policy, so this falls short of the criterion.
Santa Monica · California
Viceroy Santa Monica
The hotel says: ‘The property is 100% non-smoking.’
Across the property
Montecito · California
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Not yet reviewed.
So far, the hotel says: ‘Smoking is not allowed in guestrooms or suites.’
Our note. Balconies, outdoor areas and indoor public spaces are not covered by the published policy, so this falls short of the criterion.
Big Sur · California
Post Ranch Inn
The hotel says: ‘Post Ranch Inn is a non-smoking facility.’
Across the property
San Marcos · California
Golden Door
The hotel says: ‘Smoking (including the use of electronic cigarettes) is not permitted on Golden Door property.’
Across the property
Vista · California
Cal-a-Vie Health Spa
The hotel says: ‘Smoking is not permitted on property except in designated guest villas, subject to availability.’
Our note. Ask for a villa that is not designated for smoking.
In some rooms or areas
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