Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Flanders

Sapphire House Antwerp, Autograph Collection

8.6

Very Good

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is a vegan boutique hotel that received the 'Best New Sustainable Hotel' award in 2023 and a Green Michelin Star for its restaurant, WILDn. It is Green Key Ecolabel certified and implements a ban on single-use plastic and a zero-waste policy. All meals and room service are plant-based, contributing to a significant reduction in carbon footprint. The hotel uses water in sustainable packaging, cleans with ecological products, and uses recycled paper for packaging. Its restaurants prioritize organic products from local sources.

The Hotel Brussels

Hotel in Brussels

8.7

Very Good

From $167

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

The Hotel Brussels is a member of the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance and holds Green Key (since 2019), BREEAM (since 2022), and Good Food (2022) certifications. It operates on 100% green electricity from renewable sources, uses a cogeneration system for heat and electricity, and has implemented LED lighting throughout 80% of the hotel. Water consumption is reduced through water-saving shower heads (9 liters/minute), a skip housekeeping program, and recycling wastewater from air conditioning for toilets. The hotel also focuses on waste reduction, uses chemical-free cleaning products, provides refillable dispensers, and partners with organizations for food waste reduction and tree planting.

Van der Valk Hotel Gent

Hotel in Ghent

9.0

Excellent

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Van der Valk Hotel Gent achieved the golden Green Key certification in 2022. It offers guests the option to skip room cleaning, which results in a tree being planted in Madagascar in cooperation with GoForest. The hotel actively works to limit waste, uses reusable towels in toilets, and taps its own drinking water into reusable bottles. It also features ceiling air conditioning in every room and a rainwater recovery system.

YUST Antwerp

Hotel in Antwerp

8.8

Excellent

From $39

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

YUST Antwerp is a Green Key certified accommodation. It provides electric charging parking spots powered by solar energy and partners with Too Good to Go to reduce food waste. Approximately 75% of the furniture in its communal spaces is second-hand. The restaurant offers a seasonal menu with fresh, local, and plant-based ingredients. The hotel has removed minibars and installed water refill stations to avoid single-use plastic bottles, and uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

Hotel Made In Louise

Hotel in Brussels

9.1

Excellent

From $116

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Hotel Made In Louise is Green Key certified since July 2020. It practices energy conservation through extensive use of LED lighting and a cogeneration unit that produces electricity and heats water. The hotel offers locally sourced, organic products at breakfast and actively minimizes single-use plastics by providing a filtering water fountain and selling reusable bottles. It also engages in recycling and composting efforts.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Antwerp City Centre

Hotel in Antwerp

7.9

Good

From $134

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is certified by Green Key and BREEAM, demonstrating a commitment to reducing its environmental footprint. Its parking facilities include six electric charging points for electric or hybrid cars. The on-site restaurant uses fresh and local ingredients. The hotel implements recycling initiatives, uses LED light bulbs, and employs eco-friendly cleaning products. It also has a strategy for responsible consumption, focusing on reusing, durable solutions, and recycling waste.

Thon Hotel EU

Hotel in Brussels

8.9

Excellent

From $127

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Thon Hotel EU is Green Key certified and part of Thon Hotels Brussels' commitment to sustainable accommodation. The group focuses on drastic reduction of energy consumption and implements biodiversity initiatives such as herb boxes, insect hotels, and rooftop gardens. Guests can opt to skip daily cleaning in exchange for a donation to partner associations, and the hotels donate second-hand furniture and amenities to social institutions.

Camping Houtum

Campground in Kasterlee

8.7

Very Good

From $85

Campground Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Camping Houtum is Green Key certified since 2021. Its new building is equipped with heat pumps and uses no fossil fuels for climatizing or hot shower water. The campsite has a 100,000-liter rainwater collection system, with all toilets connected to it. It promotes waste sorting among guests and offers more organic and fair trade products on its café menu.

Camping Baalse Hei

Campground in Turnhout

8.7

Very Good

From $104

Campground Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Camping Baalse Hei is Green Key certified and located within the Turnhouts Vennengebied nature reserve, emphasizing its connection to nature. The campsite provides electric car charging stations and features a 'Green Gym' for outdoor workouts. It focuses on providing a tranquil environment and comfortable, private pitches.

Hotel Dolce La Hulpe Brussels

Hotel in La Hulpe

8.4

Very Good

From $127

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is Green Key certified since 2011 and demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability through various initiatives. These include the use of 1067 photovoltaic panels, a water treatment plant for recycling used water, offering seasonal and local food, providing electric vehicle charging points, and using biodegradable packaging.

Leopold Hotel Oudenaarde

Hotel in Oudenaarde

8.5

Very Good

From $130

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This eco-friendly hotel is dedicated to minimizing its environmental impact. Its sustainability measures include the use of carpets made from recycled materials, equipping water-saving showerheads and toilets, and rewarding guests who reuse towels. The hotel also boasts a remarkable 80% waste recycling rate.

Hotel Agora Brussels Grand Place

Hotel in Brussels

8.7

Very Good

From $143

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This eco-friendly hotel focuses on energy efficiency through the use of LED lighting, smart thermostats, and renewable energy sources. It actively promotes waste reduction and recycling initiatives. Additionally, the hotel sources local and organic products for its breakfast offerings.

Le Louise Hotel Brussels - MGallery Collection

Hotel in Brussels

8.6

Very Good

From $184

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is actively involved in AccorHotels' Planet 21 program, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable development. Its initiatives include minimizing food waste, using eco-certified products for amenities and cleaning, and engaging in energy-saving practices such as smart thermostats and energy-efficient lighting. The hotel also promotes biodiversity by installing birdhouses and beehives, and participates in global sustainability events.

HI Brussels Generation Europe Hostel

Hostel in Brussels

8.1

Very Good

From $40

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Treck Hostel

Hostel in Ghent

8.4

Very Good

From $34

Hostel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

A Green Key certified hostel, Treck Hostel emphasizes sustainability through upcycling and reuse. They focus on minimizing waste, recycling materials, collaborating with local suppliers, and supporting social projects, demonstrating a strong commitment to a sustainable tourism sector.

Hostel Bruegel

Hostel in Brussels

8.3

Very Good

From $36

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Accessible Hostel

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Hostel Blauwput Leuven

Hostel in Leuven

8.0

Very Good

From $40

Hostel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Hostels inherently promote resource sharing and reduced individual consumption among travelers. Its location near the train station promotes the use of public transport.

De Draecke Hostel

Hostel in Ghent

8.3

Very Good

From $43

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Hostel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Hostel near Nightlife Spots

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Hotel Fevery

Hotel in Bruges

9.3

Excellent

From $129

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Hotel Fevery is a small, family-run hotel that was the first hotel in Belgium to receive the EU Ecolabel certification. They have implemented various sustainable practices, including using renewable energy sources like solar panels, having a green roof, and focusing on water and waste management, such as eliminating plastic water bottles.

B&B Villa Emma

Bed & Breakfast in Ghent

9.4

Excellent

From $142

Bed & Breakfast Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This B&B is powered entirely by renewable energy sources and utilizes rainwater reuse systems. It also provides an EV charging station for electric vehicles and supports sustainability projects, offering guests the option to compensate for their CO2 footprint.

Questionnaire

Certifications:

Green Key (greenkey.global)

Do you utilise any renewable energy sources to produce energy on the hotel/accommodation premises?

Solar radiation

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

Written environmental policy statement in place

Engaged in eco-friendly initiatives (i.e. reforestation, wildlife conservation)

Rainwater collection and usage

Use of non-toxic cleaning products

Serving organic food at the restaurant

LED lighting throughout the premises

Carbon footprint is measured by recognised CO2 measurement tool

Bicycles provided to guests

Electric car charging station(s) available

Toilets flush up to 6 litres per flush

Signs in the rooms informing guests that towels will only be changed upon request

Toilet paper made of non-chlorine bleached paper or awarded with an eco-label

Waste is separated into at least 3 categories

No disposable (single use) cups/glasses, plates and cutlery

Organic waste is composted

Air-conditioning and heating automatically switches off when windows are open

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

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guests have the option to offset their carbon footprint through a certified local offset project.

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