June 23, 2009
This summer, Hilton Hotels in Paris are inviting travelers to experience the city in an eco-friendly way with their new "Go Green" package, which includes a buffet breakfast, a guided bicycle tour around the city or a free bike rental, a "green" cocktail made with Vitamin kiwi juice, and accommodations at either the Hilton Arc de Triomphe or Hilton Paris La Defense. Both Paris hotels are participating in Hilton's We Care environmental sustainability program. In 2008, Hilton Arc de Triomphe was recognized as one of the brand's best performing "green" properties in Europe for reducing energy use by 32% and water use by 19% over a three year period.
The "Go Green" package is just one more element adding to the City of Light's ongoing green facelift. The Hilton promotion follows the inception of the Vélib public bicycle rental program, part of the "Paris Breathes" initiative organized by the Paris City Council in 2007. "Paris Breathes" banned cars from more than thirteen areas of the city on weekends in order to promote walking, cycling, and rollerblading. Because of the initiative, visitors and locals now have access to 195 miles of bicycle paths for more relaxed riding, and many streets (including approaches to the Luxembourg Gardens) are reserved for cyclists and pedestrians and closed off to all vehicle traffic on Sundays and public holidays, making it much easier for travelers to tour the city on two wheels rather than four.
The Hilton "Go Green" package is available July 1st through September 30th and requires a two-night minimum stay. Rates begin at 335 euros at Hilton Arc de Triomphe and 230 euros at Hilton Paris La Defense. To book the "Go Green" offer, visit http://www.hilton.com/ or email reservations.adt@hilton.com (Hilton Arc de Triomphe) or rm.ladefense@hilton.com (Hilton Paris La Defense).