# Hotel Felix Chicago Celebrates Earth Month in Sustainable Style

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/04/hotel-felix-chicago-celebrates-earth-month-in-sustainable-style/
- Published: 2020-04-07T22:33:52-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

#### **_Chicago’s First Silver LEED Certified Hotel_**

Earth Month is the annual reminder for many travelers to consider new green practices.
So Hotel Felix, Chicago’s first Silver LEED certified hotel. It commits to reducing
its carbon footprint year round. Therefore [Earth Month](https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/05/celebrate-earth-month-aeg-facilities-environmental-initiatives/)
is a celebration of its ongoing green efforts.
 [⌊Hotel Felix LEED Certified Chicago hotel⌉](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/wp-1460003448911.jpeg?quality=52&ssl=1)

**[Hotel Felix](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/05/salamanders-an-abundant-food-source-more-than-expected/)**

As Chicago’s first hotel awarded Silver LEED certification, Hotel Felix (111 W. 
Huron) delivers an enriching experience. One that benefits the guests and helps 
the environment.

Hotel Felix opened in April 2009 after an extensive redevelopment of a 1926 building.
Thereby using organic materials and renewable resources. The 225-room boutique hotel
is conveniently located steps from the Magnificent Mile and The Loop. It’s surrounded
by many of Chicago’s renowned attractions, popular restaurants, bars and world-class
entertainment.
 [⌊Hotel Felix eco friendly lobby⌉](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/wp-1460003499901.jpeg?quality=52&ssl=1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Earth Day Hotel](https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/03/iberostar-hotels-join-earth-hour-initiative/)
Felix Chicago (111 W. Huron Street) offers eco-friendly activities and discounts
for like-minded travelers. Guests and Chicagoans can take advantage of thefollowing
incentives throughout Earth Month:

**_l Scrappy’s [Green Tips](https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/04/green-tips/) – and
a new Sidekick:_** Scrappy, a larger-than-life sustainable dog sculpture outside
Hotel Felix, will offer his eco-friendly tips throughout Earth Month on social media
with **#ScrappyTips**. He also will have a new sidekick in Troy Murray, Director
of Front Office, as he takes on the role of the hotel’s new green ambassador. The
always-vibrant Murray will share four videos online showcasing the hotel’s eco-friendly
offerings. Green enthusiasts can find both Troy’s videos and Scrappy’s green tips
on Facebook ([www.facebook.com/hotelfelix](https://www.facebook.com/hotelfelix)),
Twitter ([www.twitter.com/hotelfelix](https://mobile.twitter.com/hotelfelix)) and
Instagram ([www.instagram.com/hotelfelix](https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/))
throughout Earth Month.

#### **Green Groups Save Green:**

**l Be Green and Tweet Green:** During Earth MonthApril to @[hotelfelix](https://mobile.twitter.com/hotelfelix)
with hashtag **_#GreenFelix_**

_“We are continually excited because we feel Hotel Felix is a great example. An 
example of how we can encourage travelers to reduce their carbon footprints. As 
well as improve our environment.  That was said by George Jordan. Finally, George
is Area General Manager of the Hotel in Chicago. As well as Senior Vice President
of Oxford Hotels & Resorts._

_Source: [Hotel Felix Chicago](https://www.hotelfelixchicago.com)_