Sustainable Hotels of Kolkata

The “city of joy”, Kolkata is adorned with sustainable hotels all over the city. Sustainable hotels are important as they are environmentally friendly and have a positive impact on customers. The hotels become sustainable by embracing all the practices to reduce water and energy consumption.  

ITC Sonar and ITC Royal Bengal are eco-certified hotels in Kolkata. The Rajbari at Bawali, Mohar residency, and Novotel Kolkata hotel and residences are intensifying the green ambiance throughout the city and are sustainable. 

What is the meaning of a sustainable hotel?

Sustainable hotels are made for the improvement of the environment. The main aim of these hotels is to maintain green-based practices through their services, products, and logistics. It emphasizes reducing waste and saving all sources of energy.

Why is a sustainable hotel important? 

Sustainable hotels are essential for the growth of business and the satisfaction of the customer. Most metropolitan cities are highly crowded along with the increasing pollution. These reasons created a need for green hotels which play a vital role in sustainable development.

Initiatives are taken by the hotels on the path of sustainability:

Reducing plastic use: most hotels are highly reliant on plastic bottles from water bottles to shampoo bottles. Thus, sustainable hotels are shifting to recycling and biodegradable packaging.

Food: the primary focus of the hotels is to provide delicious and healthy food to the customers. Organic food can reduce carbon footprint and are more nutritious.

Limiting water usage: shifting to low water laundry machines and minimizing water usage for swimming pools can help in the water management process.

Switching to efficient lighting setup: solar panel setup is an efficient process to utilize a renewable source of light. Installing LED lights can save energy.

Rooftop garden: rooftop garden is attractive and environmentally friendly. The green ambiance is divine.

ITC SONAR 

ITC Sonar is the award-winning, authentic luxurious hotel in Kolkata. The entrancing bounded region is beautifully designed with charming gardens. The hotel area is surrounded by trees providing a calm and cool atmosphere. The gentle water bodies are decorated with water lilies and different species of colourful fishes.   

The 5-star hotel highlights the golden era of Bengal mainly the reign of the Pala dynasty. The unique design and architecture showcase the Bengali culture. The use of terracotta reminds us of ancient temples. The kitchen offers the finest meal across Asia, followed by the delicious creation of the North-West frontier.  

The first hotel to earn “carbon credits” under the “carbon trading regime” is ITC Sonar. The hotel is successfully handling both the aspects of being luxurious as well as environment friendly. The hotel embraced green practices like recycling solid waste. This LEED Platinum-rated ravishing hotel consumes less energy than the limited mark specified by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), the USA for large-sized luxury hotels. The hotel is a part of the Travel Sustainable Program.

LOCATION: 1JBS Haldane Avenue, Tangra, Kolkata.

ITC ROYAL BENGAL

ITC Royal Bengal is a gorgeous hotel with a stunning collection of culture and heritage. It has 456 rooms and 82 service apartments. On top of that, it also offers a luxury spa. The exquisite architect is uniquely designed. The iconic building has clusters of pillars, arches, terraces, and small pediments. The hotel offers global cuisines and also highlights the culinary heritage of Kolkata. The cuisines are delicious as well as healthy.

The LEED platinum-certified hotel ensures luxury and sustainability together. The hotel has a positive impact on the environment. The services are provided in such a way that reduces the wastage of energy and water. 

The hotel provides a relaxed ambiance. The hotel is included in the Travel Sustainable Program.

LOCATION: 1JBS, Haldane Avenue, Kolkata

People can take electric buses numbered AC-12 and AC -9 to reach the hotel.

THE RAJBARI AT BAWALI 

The ravishing hotel is 300 years old. It covers an area of 3 acres including two natural water bodies. The hotel is surrounded by trees and greenery. The charming architect of the Rajbari is attracting people. The Rajbari Bawali belonged to the Bawali Mondol family and flourished during the time of Akbar. 

The hotel serves authentic Bengali cuisine. The ambiance is relaxing and friendly. The service of the hotel has a sustainable approach. The hotel consumes low energy and water. The hotel has a beautifully decorated rooftop garden. The hotel also offers boating and cycling which are eco-friendly modes of transport. The hotel is a part of the Travel Sustainable Program.

LOCATION: PS Rajbari, Bawali, Nodakhali.

MOHAR RESIDENCY

The stunning hotel named Mohar Residency is a boutique hotel that is 9 km away from New Market and 9 km away from Eden Garden. The family rooms are praiseworthy and clean. Smoking is prohibited in the hotel.

The hotel has a sustainable approach as it saves energy compared to other hotels in Kolkata. The hotel also offers a comfortable arrangement on the terrace. 

has water-efficient toilets and water-efficient showers. The food is delicious and the price is pocket friendly. The hotel Recycling Bins are also used in this hotel. Plastic use is minimized. The hotel is a part of the Travel Sustainable Program.

LOCATION: AC 97/, Prafulla Kanan, Kestopur, Kolkata.

NOVOTEL KOLKATA HOTEL AND RESIDENCES

The gorgeous hotel is located in the center of Kolkata. The hotel offers many family-friendly facilities. Free wi-fi, swimming pool, and fitness club are amplifying the facilities of the hotel. 

The hotel is a part of a sustainable program. It has a positive impact on the planet. The hotel has adopted all the green practices. The use of recycling bins is available for the guest. The waste is recycled. The hotel makes an effort to minimize food wastage. The single-use plastic miniature shampoo bottles are not used. Thus, the use of plastic is highly neglected. 

Most food provided at the hotel is locally sourced. The source of light is energy-efficient LED bulbs. The hotel also provides electric car charging points. The water management process is properly executed. 

The hotel has green spaces providing a cool and calm atmosphere. Bicycles are other sustainable modes of transport.

LOCATION: CF11 Action Area,1c New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata.