h2 Hotel Eat, Green, LEED, On the Boards, Shop, Stay, Under Construction
Healdsburg, California

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The first glimpse of the undulating green roof of the h2 Hotel signals your arrival in downtown Healdsburg. The small, stylish inn—little sister to the grand Hotel Healdsburg down the road—welcomes visitors with its straightforward, vivacious feel. A broad glass entryway draws guests into the lobby lounge, a dynamic commons that invites mixing and lingering, with a reception desk that doubles as an intimate modern wine bar.

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.

project details

Architect

David Baker + Partners

Interior Design

Marie Fisher Interior Design

Lighting Designer

Horton Lees Brogden

Landscape Architect

Andrea Cochran Landscape Architects

Acoustical Engineer

Wilson Ihrig + Associates

Mechanical/Plumbing Engineer

Guttmann + Blaevoet

Contractor

Midstate Construction