Chrysalis Inn and Spa in Bellingham, Washington

Posted by: cleanairgetaways on: November 27, 2007

This of one my favorite clean air destinations, and the most environmentally friendly hotel I’ve yet to stay in. What a pleasure! All hotels can learn from The Chrysalis Inn and Spa in Bellingham, Washington about how to keep a hotel clean and green, and healthy especially for people with allergies.

So much beauty! Romance! Seductive views!

Relaxing at The Crysalis Inn and Spa made my stay in Bellingham so special.

I want to tell you all about it.

There’s much to do in and about Bellingham–boating, whale watching, and scenic drives including Mt. Baker, the famous Chuckanut Pkwy, and it’s only sixty minutes to Vancouver, Canada.

How about taking off on a San Juan Island adventure? The marina is steps away from this hotel. So are several award-winning restaurants.

Truth be told, I loved hanging out in my relaxing, luxurious room and reading by the fire.

The Inn offered everything I could possibly desire away from home. And more.

This day bed in guest rooms overlooks Bellingham Bay. The view is one of many treats offered at this Inn.

Hot stone massage, anyone? The spa is world-renowned and there’s frequently a waiting list for treatments. Book early.

I think I’ll have a drink from a local region, overlooking the San Juan Islands like these young women.

While I loved my relaxing stay alone, I can’t wait to return for a romantic get-away.

I’ve never been to a more romantic hotel to enjoy and explore. No wonder a lot of weddings take place here.

I met newlyweds upon my arrival. And the wedding party stayed here.

Voted one of the top twenty Inns in America by Travel and Leisure Magazine, it’s value continues to escalate.

Bellingham is one of the cleanest small cities in America, according to the American Lung Association.

If you’re in need of breathing clean air, I recommend this Inn. I give it a 10.

Of all the hotels I’ve ever stayed, this hotel is the most environmentally conscious.

To begin, I entered my suite, overlooking the San Juan Islands, and stepped onto hardwood floors. (Carpets can trap dust or worse off-gas toxics depending upon what it’s made of) The bathroom floor was made of stone. There’s a big sunken tub, with jets, I’m looking forward to using at the end of the day. Did I mention it too has a view of the water, boats, and islands?

On the down pillow of the king size bed–the most comfortable bed I’ve EVER slept in–there was a sign SAVE OUR PLANET suggesting hotels around the world use millions of gallons of water and tons of detergent. It said: Please leave this card on your pillow in the morning if you’d like your sheets changed, if not… And in the bathroom was a similar message regarding towels.

The waste paper basket called WASTE NOT BASKET has two sides: one, is marked RECYCLABLES, and the other side is marked, WASTE.

The room was luxurious in every way. My favorite part was the most luscious linens I’ve ever slept on, complimented with down pillows and comforter. I was very cozy, sleeping with the pitter patter of raindrops during the night. And, oops, forgot to mention, before bed, I turned on the gas fireplace to warm the room.

Doreen, head of marketing, told me about Sheila, head of housekeeping, who insists EVERYTHING be recycled. She goes the extra mile to make sure everyone complies, including management.

I can say a lot more about this 100% smoke free facility, and I will later…. Enjoy these photos for now.

Here I am this morning, posing in front of their beautiful wooden spiral staircase. It’s situated near their spa, which offers massage, facials, body treatments and more.