If you're intent on taking an eco-friendly U.S. vacation, you'll be pleased by new green hotel options in California, New York, and other holiday destinations. Here are five top picks to satisfy Earth-friendly travelers. You can also look for discount hotel rates for these options.

1. The Gaia Napa Valley Hotel & Spa is the first environmentally sustainable hotel to arrive in Northern California's wine country. Nestled on four acres of well-preserved land, the Gaia Hotel is an impressive fusion of comfort and eco-consciousness. Upon entering the luxurious lobby, guests can spot a real-time display of how much energy the hotel is expending and conserving. By day, solar panels capture sunlight to power the hotel and spa. At night, guests find nature poems tucked into their pillows! The green hotel boasts chemical-free landscaping, recycled carpeting, low-fume paints, energy-efficient appliances, and additional eco-friendly features.

2. Also in Northern California, but in a downtown city setting, the Orchard Garden Hotel is a trendsetter in the green hotels business. This San Francisco establishment uses organic toiletries, recycled paper goods, and chemical-free cleaners. Environmental consciousness was considered at virtually every point in the hotel's construction, from the application of eco-friendly wallpaper glue to the installation of state-of-the-art energy control systems. Clean and comfortable, but not at all pretentious, the Orchard Garden sets a new standard for contemporary basic hotels.

3. Visitors to the Midwestern resort town of Bayfield, Wisconsin can enjoy sailing by day and sleeping on organic cotton sheets at night. Bayfield's Pinehurst Inn is a 19th-century building with an eco-friendly facelift. It features energy-efficient appliances, solar-heated hot water, and completely organic landscaping. Breakfasts are made from locally grown organic ingredients.

4. In the Big Apple, Crosby Street Hotel is a leader in the green hotel industry. The brand-new SoHo establishment was built from scratch to earn a gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating. This rating takes into account factors such as indoor air quality, building materials, and energy efficiency. The hotel's 86 warehouse-style rooms and suites are equipped with flat-screen TVs, wireless internet, and digital music players. Outside the guestrooms, special amenities include sumptuous sofas, a hotel bar, and a garden courtyard.

5. Finally, if you're headed for the southern U.S., consider staying at the Proximity Hotel in North Carolina. Proximity Hotel combines travelers' eco-mindedness with an appreciation for creature comforts such as flat-screen TVs. Four-thousand square feet of solar panels heat guests' hot water, and water-saving fixtures help the hotel use about 35% less water than conventional hotels use.

With green hotel choices like these, it's easy to stay green on the go! You can make your discount hotel reservations conveniently online.