Hotels Taking Steps Towards Sustainability in Tamil Nadu

Spice Village Thekkady - A CGH Earth Experience

9.3

Excellent

From $98

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Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This resort is a pioneer in responsible tourism, implementing comprehensive waste management systems including dry/wet waste, microbial composting, and food waste composting. It utilizes solar panels for up to 75% of its energy needs and has an effluent treatment plant. The resort also produces its own organic vegetables, follows a '50 mile diet' concept to minimize carbon footprint, and recycles newspapers into handmade paper. It actively involves the local community in its operations and conservation efforts.

Maison Perumal Pondicherry - A CGH Earth Experience

Hotel in Pondicherry

9.2

Excellent

From $105

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

As a CGH Earth property, this hotel is dedicated to sustainable and responsible tourism. Its operations emphasize minimizing environmental impact through renewable energy use, waste reduction, water conservation techniques, and active engagement with local communities.

Mantra Koodam Kumbakonam - A CGH Earth Experience

Resort in Kumbakonam

9.1

Excellent

From $98

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Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This resort, part of the CGH Earth Experience, is committed to eco-friendly practices. It focuses on sustainable operations, including the use of renewable energy, comprehensive waste reduction strategies, and initiatives for water conservation to minimize its ecological footprint.

ITC Grand Chola, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Chennai

Hotel in Chennai

9.2

Excellent

From $171

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is a leader in sustainable luxury, holding LEED Platinum and LEED Zero Carbon certifications. It significantly reduces its environmental impact by meeting nearly all electrical energy needs through wind farms, achieving almost complete waste recycling, and is also LEED Zero Water Certified.

Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, RaceCourse, Coimbatore

Hotel in Coimbatore

8.2

Very Good

From $71

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is recognized as a LEED Zero Carbon hotel and holds a LEED Platinum rating. It sources 99% of its power from windmills, utilizes zero-mile water usage, and employs chemical-free water treatment and heat pumps for hot water. The hotel also reclaims used water through an STP and avoids single-use plastic water bottles.

Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, GST Road, Chennai

Hotel in Singapperumalkovil

8.3

Very Good

From $83

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Part of the ITC Hotels group, this property is committed to 'Responsible Luxury'. It implements various sustainability initiatives including reliance on renewable energy, extensive water conservation measures, and effective solid waste recycling to reduce its environmental impact.

Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Kences Palm Beach, Mamallapuram

Resort in Mahabalipuram

7.6

Good

From $134

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Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Spread across a large landscaped area with lush greenery, it promotes staying close to nature with rooms, cottages, bungalows and villas. Welcomhotel by ITC is committed to responsible luxury, focusing on minimizing environmental impact while providing a comfortable experience.

GReaT Trails Yercaud by GRT Hotels

Resort in Yercaud

9.0

Excellent

From $87

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Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

As part of GRT Hotels & Resorts, this property is committed to sustainability, aligning with WTTC indicators. It tracks energy use per guest, implements waste management systems for water recycling, and eliminates single-use plastics by using reusable glass bottles and toiletries containers.

GReaT Trails Kodaikanal by GRT Hotels

Resort in Kodaikanal

8.6

Very Good

From $64

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Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel group is committed to sustainability through practices like recycling, energy conservation, and community initiatives. Specifically, GReaT trails Kodaikanal uses an organic waste compost machine, energy-efficient lighting, motion sensors, and maintains green spaces. They also have a 'Green Circle Brochure' program that rewards guests for making eco-friendly choices.

GReaT Trails Riverview Thanjavur By GRT Hotels

Resort in Thanjavur

8.6

Very Good

From $75

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Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

As a GRT Hotels property, this resort is dedicated to greener practices, including conservation efforts and initiatives to reduce carbon footprints. It participates in the 'Green Circle Brochure' program, encouraging guests to make eco-friendly choices during their stay.

Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels

Hotel in Chennai

8.8

Excellent

From $95

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This GRT Hotels property is committed to sustainable operations by recycling, conserving resources, and reducing emissions. It has invested in water bottling plants to eliminate plastic bottles and has implemented towel and linen reuse programs to significantly reduce water wastage.

Radisson Blu Hotel & Suites GRT Chennai

Hotel in Chennai

8.9

Excellent

From $129

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

As a Radisson Hotel Group property, this hotel is committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050. It contributes to the group's efforts in reducing emissions, water usage, and waste through carbon offset programs and a focus on renewable energy adoption.

Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram

Resort in Mahabalipuram

8.5

Very Good

From $197

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Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This Radisson Blu resort is part of a group aiming for Net Zero by 2050, with a focus on sustainable practices. It contributes to the group's measurable reductions in emissions and water usage, and its hotels are working towards verification under Hotel Sustainability Basics.

Taj Coromandel

Hotel in Chennai

8.8

Excellent

From $132

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This hotel is part of Taj Hotels (IHCL), which launched the 'Paathya' sustainability program. This program aims for 100% elimination of single-use plastics and 100% wastewater reuse across all its hotels by 2030.

Taj Fisherman’s Cove Resort & Spa, Chennai

Hotel in Mahabalipuram

8.3

Very Good

From $165

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

As an IHCL property under the Taj brand, this resort is committed to the 'Paathya' sustainability framework. It focuses on achieving goals such as the complete elimination of single-use plastics and the full reuse of wastewater by 2030.

Vivanta Chennai IT Expressway OMR

Hotel in Chennai

8.2

Very Good

From $65

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This Vivanta hotel, an IHCL brand, adheres to the 'Paathya' sustainability program. It works towards significant environmental goals, including eliminating single-use plastics and ensuring comprehensive wastewater reuse across its operations by 2030.

Taj Connemara, Chennai

Hotel in Chennai

8.7

Very Good

From $109

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

As a Taj Hotels (IHCL) property, this hotel is part of the 'Paathya' sustainability initiative. This commitment includes efforts to remove all single-use plastics and to achieve 100% wastewater reuse within its facilities by the year 2030.

Vivanta Coimbatore

Hotel in Coimbatore

8.2

Very Good

From $75

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

An eco-certified hotel that participates in the EarthCheck certification process, focusing on water use optimization through rainwater harvesting, reuse, and recycling. The hotel also prioritizes local and regional sourcing, including organic products, and uses LED lighting and energy-saving switches.

Taj Club House

Hotel in Chennai

8.2

Very Good

From $88

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

This Taj Hotels (IHCL) property operates under the 'Paathya' sustainability framework. Key objectives include the elimination of single-use plastics and the comprehensive reuse of all wastewater within its operations by the year 2030.

Gateway Madurai

Hotel in Madurai

8.7

Very Good

From $104

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Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

As a Gateway hotel, part of the IHCL group, it participates in the 'Paathya' sustainability program. This initiative sets targets for eliminating single-use plastics and achieving full wastewater reuse in its facilities by 2030.