Sustainable Stays for a Green Getaway

Looking to travel with a lighter footprint and a cleaner conscience? Sustainability is becoming less of a buzzword and more of an essential quality for hotels and accommodation providers. However, adopting eco‑friendly practices doesn’t mean compromising on quality! Read on for a selection of hotels,
perfect for a green getaway!

Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport

The Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport is ideal for both business and leisure travellers. It’s just two miles from Birmingham International Airport. The Birmingham National Exhibition Centre is also only two miles away.

This hotel is committed to sustainability and has partnered with Tree-V, a company that balances automotive emissions through overseas forestry projects. Guests can also take advantage of a complimentary electric shuttle bus, offering a smoother, quieter, and more eco-friendly ride.

For guests already one step ahead on the sustainability front, on‑site electric vehicle charging points mean that you can recharge while your car charges.

Station Hotel Aberdeen

The Station Hotel in Aberdeen proudly holds the Green Tourism Silver Award, making it a top Scottish eco-getaway. Although a 19th-century building, the hotel reduces single-use plastics, minimises paper, and supports biodiversity with wildflowers and bug hotels. Guests staying more than two nights can skip housekeeping and enjoy a free drink as an eco-friendly reward.

With a central Aberdeen location and modern amenities, you can relax knowing your stay supports sustainable practices.

The Gresham Aparthotel

Not just stylish, but sustainable too! The Gresham Aparthotel in Leicester has been dedicated to sustainability since day one, donating unused materials from the refurbishment of their beautiful Victorian building to local
businesses to reduce waste.

Keeping up with eco‑friendly practices, the Gresham has a dedicated sustainability team. They use SMART targets to create action plans to be shared across the hotel. Through their partnership with Ecologi, they’ve funded over 450 tree plantings overseas. That means you can enjoy spacious, character‑filled studios and apartments with a clear conscience, experiencing modern comforts, stylish surroundings, and a greener getaway in Leicester.

County Hotel

County Hotel in Carlisle is a welcoming, family‑friendly base located just steps from the city’s railway station, making it ideal for both business travellers and Lake District explorers! With over 80 guestrooms, including singles, doubles, twins, triple and family rooms, County Hotel offers a range of room types in a great location for local sightseeing. The hotel is a short drive from the Lake District and within walking distance of Carlisle Castle, Tullie House Museum, and the River Eden.

The hotel actively promotes eco‑friendly practices under their Carbon Management and Sustainable Travel Policy. Waste reduction efforts are underway, including recycling glass and cardboard and participating in the “Too Good To Go” scheme to redistribute surplus breakfast items, reducing food waste.

Lansdowne Hotel

This family‑owned hotel is perfectly located for a break in Eastbourne. The Lansdowne Hotel has 98 individually styled rooms, ranging from cosy doubles to spacious family and executive sea‑view rooms, all featuring ensuite facilities, tea/coffee trays, and free Wifi.

Guests can enjoy dining at 1912 Seafood and Steak, an airy restaurant opening onto the promenade, serving locally sourced dishes with a coastal backdrop. With a comprehensive Environmental, Social and Governance policy, the Lansdowne Hotel is committed to reducing its impact on the environment as well as maintaining their social and ethical responsibilities. Their latest sustainability initiative sees them replacing bottled water with Aqua Libra filtered water, reducing waste without compromising on quality.