"The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte, the only LEED Gold–certified hotel within the Ritz-Carlton’s brand portfolio, is packed with greencredentials." Full review

"This eco-friendly property boasts 146 technologically-advanced rooms, each with flat screen televisions and wireless internet access."

"Sleek woody, marble lobby is adorned with contemporary paintings to take guests on a journey before reaching their classy rooms."

"Among the unique “bells and whistles” of this “divine” Uptown “palace” are the beehives on the roof, whose honey is used in ice cream and cocktails at the on-site restaurant and lounge."

"This contemporary Charlotte hotel has gone green — it has a vegetated roof, its own beehives, a spa with organic and eco-friendly treatments, a hybrid house car and complimentary bicycles." Full review