Okay, how about to non-drivers, who are even more ecologically friendly?

That certainly would be a good suggestion to email them, Ben.

Yeah, plus what about people like me who drive cars powered exclusivly on bio-diesel?

Why don't they have this for any high MPG car or motorcycle? I know my bike gets way more MPG than any current hybrid.

Yeah, this is actually anti-Treehugger when you think about it, since they are encouraging people to drive automobiles in Boston, New York and Washington, D.C, - the cities with the biggest and best public transit systems in the US. If this program were in the middle of the desert, then it might be reasonable.

A far better program would be to offer a free transit pass to everyone staying in the hotel.

Here's the letter I sent to the Hotel, via their website comment form:

I heard about your program to offer discounts to people who drive hybrid cars in Boston, New York and Washington, D.C. I'm surprised that you consider this to be a good thing, since those three cities are probably the best cities to be in without a car.

As a matter of fact, your discount program may be adding to the problem, by encouraging people to bring more cars into these already congested cities. I'm sure that's not what you intended when you chose to offer this program!

Instead, how about offering free day passes for the subway and busses to all visitors? This would be environmentally friendly, and would encourage your patrons to really enjoy their visit and see the cities in the most effecient and fun way.

Just last week my family stayed at a (competitor's) hotel in Boston to see the sights and catch a baseball game. The hotel offered a free shuttle to the nearest subway stop, which we used several times, along with the bus that stopped right next to the hotel.

So thanks for considering being more environmentally responsible, and I hope you consider making changes to your program to make it better.

Sincerely,
Turil Cronburg