Gaia Anderson Hotel

Location. The Gaia Anderson Hotel overlooks the Sacramento River in Anderson, Calif., 10 miles south of Redding. The hotel stands within three miles of Anderson River Park and Redding Municipal Airport.
Hotel Features. Opened in May 2008, The Gaia Anderson Hotel upholds an eco-friendly philosophy. "Gaia" is Greek for "Mother Earth", and true to its name, the hotel utilizes recycled materials throughout the property. Solar panels and numerous windows and skylights reduce energy consumption. Native and drought-resistant landscaping save water. Leisure amenities include a fitness center, yoga classes and an outdoor pool. Full-service health spa, restaurant and lounge are offered. Complimentary organic breakfast daily. Business-friendly amenities include a 6,100-square-foot meeting and banquet space with complimentary high-speed Internet access. The business center equips a computer, printer, fax machine and photocopier.

Guestrooms. The Gaia Anderson Hotel's 122 guestrooms boast pillowtop mattresses dressed in organic cotton linens. Rooms feature 32-inch flat screen televisions with cable access. Wireless Internet access is complimentary, and in-room safes accommodate laptops. Patios invite fresh river breezes. Rooms also supply coffeemakers and complimentary organic coffee. Bottled water is also complimentary. "Green" bathrooms display recycled tile and granite and water-saving showers with a low-flow design.

Expert Tip. Pets are welcome at Gaia Anderson Hotel, and hotel staff can recommend nearby dog-friendly hiking trails.