Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Kent

Chilston Park Hotel

Country House in Lenham

8.9

Excellent

From $237

$

Country House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is Eco-certified and participates in the Green Tourism Program. It features fully LED lighting, on-site honey bees, and a wildflower meadow. The hotel's kitchen garden provides herbs and vegetables, with meat sourced within 25 miles, and sustainable coffee is used. They have removed single-use plastics, utilize grey water for irrigation, operate four on-site compost bays for green kitchen waste, and recycle all cardboard. Felled trees are used for open fires, and new trees are planted to replace them. The hotel aims to reduce waste by 40% over the next decade.

Hever Castle Luxury Bed and Breakfast

Country House in Edenbridge

9.6

Excellent

From $175

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Country House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This bed and breakfast is Silver rated for Green Tourism and Eco-certified. It has significantly reduced single-use plastics by replacing miniature toiletries with refillable bottles. Guests are encouraged to reuse towels, and laundry and cleaning product suppliers are chosen for their sustainability credentials. The property composts food waste and designs event menus around locally sourced produce. The golf course has reduced pesticide use, recycles cardboard and glass, removed plastic tees, uses recycled composite decking, and has planted wildflowers and created a wildlife pond.

Village Hotel Maidstone

Hotel in Maidstone

7.5

Good

From $93

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is ECOsmart and Green Tourism certified, operating on 100% renewable energy. It diverts 98% of waste from landfill through back-of-house recycling and third-party sourcing. The hotel provides electric vehicle charging stations that use 100% renewable energy. It is part of a hotel chain that has achieved BREEAM ratings for five of its properties, with more planned.

DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge

Hotel in Dartford

7.6

Good

From $124

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This property holds ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management, ISO 50001:2018 for Energy Management, and ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management certifications. It reduced energy costs by 65% through Combined Heat and Power (CHP) units and a Building Management System (BMS) upgrade. The hotel uses energy-efficient lighting, smart thermostats, and a water recycling system with low-flow fixtures. It encourages recycling, reduces single-use plastics, and sources local and organic products.

Hampton by Hilton Ashford International

Hotel in Ashford

8.4

Very Good

$

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is certified with ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management, ISO 50001:2018 for Energy Management, and ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management. It is part of Hilton's commitment to cut its environmental footprint by half by 2030.

Orida Maidstone

Hotel in Maidstone

7.9

Good

$

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel has been awarded Silver in the Greengage ECOsmart accreditation scheme. It implements energy-efficient lighting and heating systems to minimize its environmental impact.

Frasers

Country House in Egerton

9.0

Excellent

From $136

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Country House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

As part of Frasers Hospitality, this property adheres to a commitment to sustainability, with the group aiming for net-zero carbon by 2050. Initiatives include linen change on demand, single button to turn off non-essential appliances, keycards made from sustainably sourced wood, energy-efficient appliances and lighting, and water-saving appliances.

Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Tunbridge Wells

Hotel in Royal Tunbridge Wells

8.1

Very Good

From $129

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is part of Hand Picked Hotels, a group committed to reducing its environmental impact. Their initiatives include recycling efforts, removal of plastic straws from bars and restaurants, and supporting ethical supply chains by sourcing food and drink from regional suppliers.

Holiday Inn Maidstone-Sevenoaks by IHG

Hotel in Maidstone

7.7

Good

From $99

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This property has a third-party sustainability certification. It is part of IHG's Green Engage program, which focuses on reducing energy, water, and waste across its global portfolio.

Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club

Hotel in Maidstone

8.3

Very Good

From $112

$

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is listed as a 'Top Kent Green Hotel' on Expedia. It is part of Marriott International, which has a global sustainability strategy focused on reducing its environmental footprint across its properties.

Questionnaire

Certifications:

Green Key (greenkey.global)

Hampton by Hilton Canterbury

Hotel in Canterbury

8.7

Very Good

$

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is part of the Hampton by Hilton brand, which is committed to Hilton's broader environmental goals of cutting its environmental footprint in half by 2030. Other Hampton by Hilton properties hold ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 50001:2018 certifications for environmental and energy management.

Holiday Inn Express London - Dartford by IHG

Hotel in Dartford

8.0

Very Good

From $81

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

As an IHG hotel, this property implements the IHG Green Engage program, which focuses on reducing energy, water, and waste across its properties through various initiatives.

Holiday Inn Dover by IHG

Hotel in Dover

8.3

Very Good

From $105

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

As an IHG hotel, this property implements the IHG Green Engage program, which focuses on reducing energy, water, and waste across its properties through various initiatives.

Burlington Hotel, BW Premier Collection by Best Western

Hotel in Folkestone

8.4

Very Good

From $102

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is part of Best Western Hotels & Resorts, which participates in the Green Key Eco-Rating Program. This program promotes sustainable tourism practices across its properties.

Canterbury Bell, Margate by Marston's Inns

Hotel in Broadstairs

8.3

Very Good

From $84

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This property is part of Marston's Inns, which emphasizes an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy. This strategy includes measures to reduce consumption and carbon emissions and encourages sustainable choices across its hotels.

Broome Park Hotel

Resort in Canterbury

8.1

Very Good

From $117

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Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Boutique-style Resort

Resort near Golf Courses

Campanile Hotel Dartford

Hotel in Dartford

6.6

Rated

From $52

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Family Friendly Hotel

Dog Friendly Hotel

Meadow Cottage Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast in Hawkhurst

9.6

Excellent

From $165

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Bed & Breakfast Taking Steps Towards Sustainability Questionnaire

Certifications:

Travel Sustainable

What makes your hotel/accommodation eco-friendly?

The structure maximizes air flow to reduce the need for air-conditioning

The structure maximizes natural light to reduce the need for lighting and heating

Windows that block heat/cold (i.e. triple-glazed windows)

Rainwater collection and usage

Use of non-toxic cleaning products

LED lighting throughout the premises

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

Waste is separated into at least 3 categories

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

Most of the ingredients used to prepare meals are locally produced

A vegetarian alternative menu is proposed in the restaurant

House of Agnes

Inn in Canterbury

9.0

Excellent

From $116

$

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Inn Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Boutique-style Inn

Inn near Nightlife Spots

Plumpton House

Guest House in Ashford

7.5

Good

From $77

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Guest House Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Guest House with Free Wi-Fi

Guest House with Parking