This list includes New York City hotels that hold verified LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Hotels were selected based on confirmed certification records — not self-reported claims. Only properties with a documented LEED certification level (Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum) are included.
How These Hotels Were Selected
Each hotel on this list was cross-referenced against the USGBC's public LEED project directory at usgbc.org/projects. Only properties with a confirmed certification record — including certification level and approximate award year — are included. Hotels that have closed, rebranded without re-certification, or whose certification status could not be independently verified have been excluded. LEED Certified is the baseline tier; several properties on this list hold higher tiers (Silver, Gold, or Platinum), which are noted in their certification details.
LEED Certified NYC Hotels at a Glance
| Hotel | LEED Level | Neighborhood | Star Rating | Key Amenity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hotel Central Park | LEED Gold | Midtown West | 5 | Spa, rooftop bar |
| InterContinental New York Barclay | LEED Gold | Midtown East | 5 | Restaurant, gym, meeting rooms |
| Marriott Marquis New York | LEED Silver | Times Square | 4 | Restaurant, gym, meeting rooms, parking |
| The Westin New York at Times Square | LEED Silver | Midtown West | 4 | Gym, restaurant, meeting rooms |
Tips for Booking a LEED Certified Hotel in NYC
- Ask the hotel for their LEED certificate number so you can verify it directly on the USGBC project directory at usgbc.org/projects.
- LEED certification applies to the building, not the brand — if a hotel rebrands, confirm the new operator has maintained the certification.
- Higher LEED tiers (Gold, Platinum) indicate stricter performance thresholds than the baseline Certified level.
- Some NYC hotels pair LEED certification with additional programs like ENERGY STAR or Green Key — ask the property for their full credentials.
- Certification years matter: a LEED award from 2010 may not reflect current building performance if the property has not pursued recertification.
What LEED Certification Requires
LEED certification requires a building to earn a minimum of 40 points out of 110 possible points across categories covering location and transportation, sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and innovation. The USGBC reviews documentation submitted by the project team and awards certification only after third-party verification. Higher tiers — Silver (50+ points), Gold (60+ points), and Platinum (80+ points) — require progressively stricter performance across those same categories.
Our Picks
Top Hotels
1 Hotel Central Park
1414 Avenue of the Americas, New York
InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel by IHG
111 East 48th Street, New York
New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
333 Adams Street, Brooklyn
The Westin New York at Times Square
270 West 43rd Street, New York
FAQs
Common Questions
LEED Certified means the hotel building has earned at least 40 out of 110 possible points under the U.S. Green Building Council's rating system, covering energy efficiency, water use, materials, indoor air quality, and site sustainability. It is the baseline tier of LEED, with Silver, Gold, and Platinum representing higher performance thresholds.
You can search the USGBC's public project directory at usgbc.org/projects using the hotel's name or address. The directory lists the certification level, award year, and project ID for all verified LEED buildings.
LEED certification for buildings does not automatically expire, but the USGBC offers LEED recertification (called LEED O+M: Existing Buildings) to allow properties to demonstrate ongoing performance. A hotel certified years ago may not reflect current energy or water performance if it has not pursued recertification.
Yes. New York City has a large number of LEED certified buildings, and the hotel sector is a growing segment. This list reflects hotels with confirmed, publicly verifiable LEED certification as of 2025–2026. Additional properties may hold certification that was not independently verifiable at the time of publication.
No. Other recognized programs include ENERGY STAR (EPA), Green Key (international hospitality program), and NYC's own Local Law 97 compliance framework for carbon emissions. Some hotels hold multiple credentials alongside or instead of LEED.
Not necessarily. LEED tiers measure building performance across technical categories — not guest comfort, service quality, or amenities. A LEED Platinum hotel may have fewer amenities than a LEED Silver property. The certification reflects the building's environmental performance, not the overall hotel experience.
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