Travellers are becoming more aware about the way they travel and consume. People nowadays want to know where their food comes from, where their clothes are made and contribute in helping the planet.
The travel industry is playing into this and we’re happy to see it. Amsterdam is extremely innovative when it comes to going greener and there are a few hotels that stand out. These are the 6 most sustainable hotels in Amsterdam.
BOAT&CO
Houthavens
The first hotel we want to mention is the brand new Boat&Co. This hotel is designed for the traveler that wants to feel at home, and perhaps would like to extent his days. Instead of the usual hotel room, this place will be equipped with 84 hotel apartments equipped with a kitchen (including a dishwasher and oven), and living room. So what makes it sustainable? First of all, BOAT&CO is located in a fully climate neutral neighbourhood. Secondly, they use fully reusable building materials. Not to mention the isolation that is from the highest standard because they will store heat and cold airflow into the building that can be used to temperature the rooms. Like many of the houses in the area, solar panels are placed on the roof and you can even charge your electrical car in the car park.
We stayed at BOAT&CO for two nights and it was amazing. The restaurant downstairs, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, but it is so convenient that you have the option to cook your own meals in the room. Some rooms look over the Amsterdam IJ, a beautiful site, and perfect for working from your kitchen table. This hotel proves that sustainability, style and comfort can go hand in hand. Book your stay here.
Conscious Hotels
Several locations
Conscious hotels has been around for a few years and was one of the first hotels to set the bar when it comes to sustainability. The future wasn’t looking so great for mother nature so they decided to do something. With 2 hotels and a third one that has opened in 2018 (westergasterrein), this Green Key Gold certified hotel is going to extreme lengths in order to help the planet. Consequently they only use led lights, there is a no cash policy, the tables in your room are made from recycled coffee cup holders and the energy they use to power the hotel comes from renewable sources. Everything has pretty much been designed to be kind to the planet. Saying this, it’s also got a hip, contemporary feel to it. Book you room at the newest hotel here and find out.
The green entrance of Conscious Vondelpark
Jakarta Hotel Amsterdam
Java Eiland
Located on Java Eiland in Amsterdam, this hotel is set to be the most sustainable hotel in the Netherlands. The name comes from the location, where ships used to leave for Jakarta, Indonesia. Hotel Jakarta offers 200 luxurious rooms with a Indonesian influenced style. All the materials used to build, are recyclable and even the staff will wear sustainably made company clothing, designed by fashion label By Rockland | HACKED by. There are panoramic views over the Amsterdam IJ and most rooms have a balcony. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served at Café Jakarta and you will be able to get your drinks at Malabar. Further, there will be a wellness and swimming pool! In collaboration with Amsterdam’s Hortus Botanicus, there will be an indoor garden with plants and trees from Asia. www.hoteljakarta.amsterdam
QO
Amstel Kwartier
The QO Amsterdam reaches 22 floors and is partly build with the old concrete from the Shell tower, now known as the ADAM Tower. The hotel will have 288 rooms with stunning views over the city. QO wants to show people that sustainability and luxury can go hand in hand. The outside of the building is extremely innovative and very special to say the least. It’s provided with revolutionary climate control through the innovative moving panels is making savings on heating, cooling and ventilation possible. The moving panels on the outside of the windows respond to time and climate. The interior of the open spaces and restaurants are designed by award winning agency TANK. Find out more about QO.
Element Hotel
Just opened in Amsterdam’s business district, Element has made a brand-wide commitment for all Element Hotels to operate to sustainable and green practices. They do this by using a lot of eco-friendly materials in their hotels and recycling their trash.Above all, every room has a trash can with a divider for paper, plastic and other waste. They use carpet that is made from 100 procent vegetables and 20 procent meat and fish. You can borrow bicycles at the hotel instead of calling an Uber everywhere. This is also a great way to see Amsterdam. The hotel is designed to function a long stay hotel. People who come over for business and need a relaxing bright place, will love it here. Book your stay here! www.elementamsterdamhotel.com
In your Element
Mercure Hotel
This hotel franchise is huge, well known and they have 4 of them in Amsterdam. (City, Airport, Canal District, Sloterdijk Station). Mercure is part of the Accor Hotel Group. They use a few pillars such as Health, Nature, Reducing Co2 Emissions, Innovation and Local Produce. They recycle pretty much everything; accu’s, paper, towels, glass and food. They teach their staff about innovation and sustainability. Even though they are large, they’ve received a Green Key Award and scored high which makes them a gold member. Check here for all the Green Key hotels.
www.accorhotels.com
Mercure Amsterdam Canal District
In conclusion there are many options for us to travel more green!
Love,
Elke
