DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town awarded 5-Star Green Rating

The hotel was judged and rated on various building features, including:

• Sustainable procurement and purchasing practices encouraging the use of products that are environmentally preferable

• Interdepartmental green operational guidelines

• Operational waste and materials management plan

• Physical displays installed in the hotel facilitating sustainability awareness and education amongst guests and staff

• Indoor environmental quality audits for Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, temperature, lighting and acoustic comfort in occupied spaces

• Rooftop organic herb and vegetable garden which are used daily in the hotel’s restaurant

• The building is operating 63% more efficiently than the industry in terms of energy consumption

• The building is operating 42% more efficiently than the industry in terms of water usage

• Implementation of a green cleaning policy by encouraging the use of green cleaning chemicals

• Occupant comfort and transport modes survey conducted during the performance period.

“Preserving the environment is a key part of Travel with Purpose, Hilton Worldwide’s corporate responsibility strategy,” said Francois Steyn, general manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town - Upper Eastside.