Four hotels in Edinburgh and Glasgow have scooped international Green Key eco-certificate following audits by environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful.
The Novotel Edinburgh Park, Motel One Glasgow, Motel One Edinburgh-Princes and Motel One Edinburgh-Royal all demonstrated their sustainability credentials and a commitment to improving environmental practices against 13 set criteria areas.
Barry Fisher, CEO of Keep Scotland Beautiful said, “I’d like to congratulate all the newly accredited Green Key establishments. They join a prestigious collection of others in Scotland, leading the way in sustainable tourism, and join a family of thousands globally.
“It’s particularly encouraging to see Motel One locating key hotels in city centre locations promoting sustainable travel and using local produce, such as cheeses, milk and crisps, where possible.
“Additionally, the ‘Go Green, Skip the Clean’ Accor initiative used by Novotel allows guests to collect points on loyalty cards for opting out of the in-room cleaning service if staying for two days or more.
“Both hotel groups are trialling innovative initiatives to increase their sustainability credentials, which is heartening to see.”
Ciprian Uivarosan, Operations Manager at Novotel said, “At Novotel Edinburgh Park, the Green Key accreditation symbolises our dedication to offering guests an elevated hospitality experience that champions sustainability. Your stay with us isn’t just a getaway—it’s an opportunity to indulge in comfort while supporting our eco-friendly initiatives.”
