Our Sustainability Rating System
We assess hotels based on their sustainability efforts across five key categories, with a maximum score of 10 points. This system empowers travelers to choose accommodations that align with their values while encouraging hotels to enhance their environmental and community impact.
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How It Works​
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Hotels are assessed in five key sustainability categories, earning up to 10 points in total.​​​ Higher scores indicate a stronger commitment to sustainability, promoting continuous improvement and responsible hospitality practices.
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The following icons represent the percentage score attained in each category:​

Categories
Renewable Energy
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Hotels are rated on the percentage of energy they use.
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Evaluates the implementation of energy-saving technologies.
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Waste Management
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Assesses the extent of the hotel's recycling efforts, from basic to comprehensive programs.
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Evaluates the hotel's actions to reduce plastic waste.
Water Conservation
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Assesses the hotel's implementation of water-efficient technologies.
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Evaluates efforts to reuse water.
Eco-Friendly Products
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Rates the hotel's use of eco-friendly and locally sourced products.
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Evaluates the emphasis on reducing waste through reusable and sustainable alternatives.
Community Impact
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Assesses the hotel's efforts to support local businesses.
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Evaluates how actively the hotel engages in conservation and cultural efforts.​​
Our Sustainability Checklist
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To help travelers make informed choices, we’ve created a comprehensive sustainability checklist that highlights key eco-friendly features a hotel may have. This checklist goes beyond our rating system, offering a deeper look into the specific initiatives hotels implement to minimize their environmental footprint and support local communities.
