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With all the design, facilities and features of a luxury international hotel, Hotel SO in Christchurch is doing luxury accommodation on a budget. Guest have the choice of eight different-sized rooms, from single to king, and can enjoy premium facilities such as free wireless broadband, an in-room flat-screen entertainment system, gym, sauna, virtual concierge, in-room iPod sound system, luxurious bedding and triple-insulated walls to ensure a blissfully quiet night’s sleep. But with a ‘no-frills chic’ mantra, Hotel SO manages to keep the prices low through the economic use of space in each room. With a fervent commitment to the environment, Hotel SO has fitted each room with low-energy or LED lights, water-saving showerheads and the extra insulation layer lowers the reliance on in-room air-conditioning. Recycled paper is used throughout the hotel and all soap and shampoos are 100% biodegradable, vegetable-based and GE free. Guests also choose the frequency of room servicing and linen changes in order to reduce waste.