Registered for LEED certification, h2 Hotel infuses all aspects of its
design, operations, and attitude with eco-consciousness—including such
energy-saving measures as a green roof and solar panels. Reclaiming
the site of a gas station, the inn is a key part of the restoration of
Foss Creek, which flows through the length of the town. The inn embraces
the creek, preserving the giant, spreading Live Oak tree and restoring
the surrounding banks. The hotel rejects fussiness and caters
to active users with a scaled-down pragmatic luxury. A prominent glass
bike storage cube that turns cycles into sculpture speaks to this focus.
In contrast to the energetic common spaces, the simple and functional
rooms offer a restful retreat from the activity of busy north Sonoma
County days.