The Argonaut Hotel in San Francisco, California, has been recognized as the 2026 Green Key Global Property of the Year. Presented by Green Key Global, the award honors a U.S.-based hotel whose sustainability performance exemplifies the highest standards of the Eco-Rating certification program.
Selected from a competitive pool of certified properties, the award recognizes measurable achievement across energy and water efficiency, waste diversion, team engagement, and community stewardship. The Argonaut Hotel distinguished itself through consistent performance and data tracking, cross-departmental accountability, and continuous improvement in reducing environmental impact, demonstrating how certified sustainability practices drive operational excellence and meaningful stewardship within AHLA’s Responsible Stay framework. Its achievement demonstrates how third-party certification through Green Key Global’s Eco-Rating program translates sustainability commitments into verified, real-world impact.
“We are thrilled to recognize The Argonaut Hotel as our 2026 Property of the Year,” stated Anick Levesque, Managing Director of Green Key Global. “Their commitment to environmental stewardship and operational excellence is a perfect example of how sustainability can transform a property from the ground up.”
“AHLA wishes to congratulate The Argonaut Hotel, along with all the participating properties, for this award,” said Kiersten Pierce, SVP, Strategic Initiatives and Conferences & Events of AHLA. “It is incredible to see how so many hotels have embraced the Green Key Global program as well as the Responsible Stay framework to help create a greener future for our industry.”
“We are honored to be recognized as the first hotel to win the Green Key Global Property of the Year Award,” said Tony Roumph, Managing Director of The Argonaut Hotel. “This recognition is a testament to our incredible team that has worked together to embrace sustainability and achieve a 5-key rating. Our philosophy is transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.”
About Green Key Global
Green Key Global, owned by the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), is a leading certification body empowering hospitality businesses in North America to achieve excellence in sustainability. Our globally recognized Best-in-Class solutions ensure that our members meet high international standards, leveraging corporate social responsibility and environmental social governance, gaining a competitive edge in the eco-conscious market. By aligning with all 17 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Green Key Global sets a comprehensive standard for sustainability practices. Join us as we lead the way towards a more sustainable future for the hospitality industry: http://www.greenkeyglobal.com/home