Omni Austin Hotel Downtown (Recently Renovated)

Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.

N/A

Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.

In progress

Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?

No

Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.

No

Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?

What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.

Fitness center will adhere to local ordinances and guidelines. Where practical, equipment will be reconfigured and include signage to allow for social distancing . Equipment and surfaces will be sanitized between every class and/or after each guest use.

Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.

Yes, All equipment and surfaces will be sanitized between every class and/or after each guest use

Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.

No

Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.

Yes, Guest room linen will be removed with a single-use bag before transporting through the guest hallway to back of house

Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.

Yes, Signage or distance indicators will be used to encourage proper social distancing near or around host stands.Dining room capacities will adhere to local ordinances and guidelines.

Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?

Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.

In progress

Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.

N/A

Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

In Progress