Sustainable Hotel: Crowne Plaza Amsterdam-South

At Crowne Plaza Amsterdam-South, we understand the importance of minimising our impact on the environment and being a responsible member of our local community.

We know we are part of the world and part of a local community. This is the reason why we have implemented a number of sustainable practices, not only to contribute to the care of the environment but also to promote sustainable tourism among our guests. Our commitment to sustainability has been recognized with our annual nomination for the prestigious Green Globe award. We are proud of our efforts and will continue to strive for even more sustainable solutions in the future.

Sustainable Hotel Practices at Crowne Plaza Amsterdam-South

We are committed to being a sustainable hotel and making a positive impact on the environment and our local community. To achieve this, we implement a number of practices to ensure sustainable tourism:

In our hotel we strive to make the world cleaner through the contributions in the neighborhood. Regular clean-ups organized by our employees help to keep streets around the hotel free of trash. Food waste from the hotel’s operations is also collected and donated to local farmers so they can feed their animals. Besides, we always place a great emphasis on consuming local and keeping an eye out for ways to reduce consumption and consume smarter.

We always place a great emphasis on sourcing products and services from local businesses to support the economy and reduce our carbon footprint. Besides, our hotel is also a rallying point for supporting local initiatives. For example, in May 2022 we hosted and helped with the planting of water lilies in the nearby canal ( see the photo by Jos Akkermans).

Local businesses also feel the warmth of our hotel’s community spirit. For welcome amenities, we collaborate with Personality. This unique sock company is located at the end of the street and specializes in socks with sustainability. Besides, we also add locally produced “drop” (licorice) to the welcome amenities, which is purchased from Droomdrop.

Meanwhile at the global level we have launched a collaboration with non-profit charity, Hotel for Trees. This climate action organization plants trees in various areas around the world when guests agree not to have their room serviced during their stays and promote sustainable holidays. Our restaurant, Happyhappyjoyjoy, has also partnered with Elephant Parade®. This social enterprise runs the world’s largest art exhibition of decorated elephant statues to raise awareness for elephant conservation.

How to enjoy a sustainable holiday at the hotel

If you’re looking for a sustainable holiday, look no further than Crowne Plaza Amsterdam-South. Here are a few ways you can enjoy a sustainable holiday while staying with us.

One of the best ways to enjoy a sustainable holiday is by exploring the local area on foot or by bike. We offer bike rentals to our guests, so you can take in the sights and sounds of Amsterdam while reducing your carbon footprint. Additionally, we also offer electric car charging stations for our guests who prefer to drive.
Another way to enjoy a sustainable holiday is by supporting local businesses. Here you will find a large number of shops, bars and restaurants that will help you make the most of your stay in Amsterdam.
We encourage our guests to use our recycling program to dispose of their waste properly and also provide guests with reusable water bottles as a complimentary amenity.
Using energy-efficient appliances and turning off lights and other devices when not in use is another excellent way to enjoy a sustainable holiday at our hotel.

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