stay green

environmental mission statement

We believe that exceptional personalized service can be delivered responsibly; and to this end, we align ourselves with equally responsible partners, and endeavour to improve our practices and continually reduce our impact on our environment.

greening of your suite

• paperless check-in when you arrive
• when possible, we send information, confirmations and booking contracts electronically rather than on paper
• in-suite bin for recyclables
• pharmacopia bath amenities that are all natural, organic, vegan and free of parabens and sulfates; they also smell and feel fantastic
• linen replacement options that decrease water and detergent use:
• bath linens are replaced only when you specify
• when you stay multiple nights, bed linens are replaced when you specify
• in-suite organic composting
• energy efficient lighting, heating & cooling
• we serve water in coolers or pitchers where possible, in place of water bottles
• we use spoons, not stir sticks
• we use local and organic produce when possible
• our green team welcomes new ways to improve our environmental responsibility, so please do not hesitate to give us your suggestions

greening behind the scenes

• we use recycled paper with a higher recyclable content and less packaging
• we choose cleaning supplies that have low chemical impact
• all hazardous waste is properly collected, stored, transported and discarded
• we flick lights off when they're not required
• printers are monitored for high paper consumption
• we recycle all paper, newspapers and cardboard
• we re-purpose, donate or sell used linens, pillows, furniture, dishes, glassware and utensils
• items we used to throw away are now donated to charities
• chemicals are dispensed into the whirlpool only as required for sanitation
• we use a paperless payroll system
• partly used toilet rolls and amenities are used in staff areas
• where possible, worn linens are re-purposed as cleaning rags
• we participate in local & national environment awareness events
• continuous improvement through ongoing performance audits
• we periodically have independent energy audits conducted to identify improvements
• we are awarded 4 Green Keys in the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, a graduated rating system designed to recognize hotels that are committed to improving their environmental and fiscal performance

We love our city and our planet and want to keep it healthy.