Best eco-friendly hotels for meetings and conferences

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Meetings, events and exhibitions consume plenty of natural resources and potentially represent a negative influence on the environment. As a result, event organisers are focusing on hosting ‘green meetings’ that include conferences, workshops, seminars and other gatherings that are planned and held in a sustainable way. The fundamental conditions for organising such ‘meetings’ precisely revolve around reducing waste, saving energy, and cutting down on water usage- all that incorporates environmental concerns and minimizes negative impacts on nature.

A unification of many factors makes a MICE venue sustainable in all possible aspects. Carbon footprint tops the list among all. By using renewable energy sources, smart showers, organic food and natural resources consciously, the hotels are rolling out a plethora of green initiatives that are easy to implement and budget-friendly.

We have shortlisted some of the best eco-friendly conference hotels that you can consider for hosting a green meeting in the most sustainable way:

Wartegg Castle, Switzerland

Wartegg Castle is the first Swiss Historic Hotel in Eastern Switzerland which hails as a perfect combination of culture, tradition and modern architecture. Impressive castle and expansive grounds provide an inspiring atmosphere for MICE event organisers.

Three seminar rooms each with an area of up to 60 sq m and a large concert hall of area 110 sq m make perfect venues for meetings, workshops, conferences or any other event of large scale. Being inspired by nature and its bounty, Wartegg Castle’s seminar rooms are furnished with natural materials and its entire functioning is ecologically oriented. From energy production, choice of suppliers and products, cultivation of its garden, preparation of meals in the kitchen and above all care of guests and employees, sustainability plays the pivotal role in multiple aspects.

Naturresort Schindelbruch, Germany

Sustainability can sometimes be a big word or a very simple philosophy and Naturresort Schindelbruch exemplifies these two ideas in varied ways. Drawing comfort from the natural resources, arranging relaxation and enjoyment following a strictly certified ecological concept and respecting natural treasures are some of Schindelbruch’s foremost accomplishments. It is also the first climate-neutral hotel in Central Germany.

Located in the southern Harz region, Naturresort Schindelbruch offers five well-appointed conference rooms for up to 100 guests, optionally with their own terrace. The property also scores for conference guests with versatile leisure possibilities like restaurants, a wine bar, and a whopping 2,500 sq m spa area. Cool forest breeze, soft rustling of the treetops on the Großer Auerberg, aroma of lush greenery and sweeping countryside view- you are in the middle of nature!

Landgut Stober, Germany

Located about 20 Km west of Berlin, Landgut Stober stands as an embodiment of inspiration, energy, tradition and modernity. The eco-friendly property appeals its guests with stately red brick archway lined with sandstone sculptures, a granary, tall old trees, family hospitality, sustainability, social commitment and nuances of German history scattered all around.

Landgut Stober is a bio-certified and CO2-neutral property with a capacity to accommodate up to 750 people in its conference rooms that date back to 1875. The hotel has a large park within its premises with an access to the lake where guests can relax during a conference break. Landgut Stober has won multiple awards for being the most sustainable and the best conference hotel in Germany in compliance with the GCB (German Convention Bureau), EVVC (European Association of Event Venues) and VDR (The German Business Travel Association).

Hotel Milano Scala, Italy

Milano Scala was born respecting the environment. It is the first carbon-neutral hotel which stands as a reference point in the Milanese hospitality industry for its generous contribution to eco-sustainability by various methods.

The hotel is located amidst a metropolis, a few steps from Montenapoleone Duomo and Piazza della Scala. Is has three different meeting rooms with an optimum capacity of 80 guests in the largest room. Milano Scala has an urbane energy-saving system, a vegetable garden overlooking Brera, a terrace with an herb garden and a stage that can be installed on request. Hosting an event in this eco-chic property is an experience that stimulates the senses.

Climate change is one of the foremost challenges of our time. To address the issue of environmental protection, some of the hotels in Europe are in the frontline in the industry. Select one of these hotels as a venue for your next ‘green meeting’!

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