Monaco’s hotel industry is one of the most active
sectors when it comes to protecting the environment.
Following the signature of
the environmental charter created by the Hotel Industry Association and signed
by all partners in 2007, “Green Teams” were formed within hotels to develop and
implement concrete solutions to reduce their ecological footprint. The main
areas for improvement are water consumption, energy savings and recycling.
The commitment of hotels is confirmed by the environmental certifications and
labels that they hold.
More than 80% of the
Principality’s hotel rooms are currently certified, under the following main
schemes:
The hotel industry restated
its commitment alongside the Tourist and Convention Authority and the Mission
for Energy Transition by signing the National Energy Transition Pact in March
2018. Hotels which have signed the Pact now account for 97% of the
Principality’s available capacity.
Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo 
The Monte-Carlo SBM group
has been pursuing an ambitious certification policy for several years now. A
number of the group’s hotels already hold Green Globe certifications and the
recently renovated Hotel de Paris is working to achieve the standard itself in
the near future.
The hotel signed the National Energy Transition Pact in March 2018, under which
it has committed to focusing on critical energy transition issues: waste
management, transport and, above all, customer empowerment.
With regard to food waste, Monte-Carlo SBM has adopted the “Gourmet Box”
concept, a tailored version of the “Petite Boite Monégasque”, a box that
enables diners to take any unfinished dishes home with them.
During your stay, the Hôtel Hermitage/de Paris invites you to enjoy a wellness and spa experience at the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo, an establishment committed to sustainable development and Green Globe-certified for the last four years.
For more information on the group’s commitment
Hôtel Hermitage
Monte-Carlo
In March 2019, the Hôtel Hermitage Monte Carlo was awarded Green Globe certification. With the aim of using more organic, seasonal, and local produce, the hotel, at the behest of Chef B. Witz and the MC SBM Group procurement department, developed a partnership with Terrae to create a vegetable garden on the heights of Beausoleil.
The hotel has signed the Mr
Goodfish commitment to treat maritime resources with respect and focus on
sustainably caught fish.
The hotel signed the
National Energy Transition Pact in March 2018, under which it has committed to
focusing on critical energy transition issues: waste management, transport and,
above all, customer empowerment.
With regard to food waste,
Monte-Carlo SBM has adopted the “Gourmet Box” concept, a tailored version of
the Petite Boite Monégasque.
During your stay, the Hôtel Hermitage/de Paris invites you to enjoy a wellness and spa experience at the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo, an establishment committed to sustainable development and Green Globe-certified for the last four years.
For more information on the group’s commitment
Hôtel Métropole
Monte-Carlo 
“Green Attitude” is one of
the strengths of the Hotel Métropole, an establishment which is environmentally
friendly and keen to reduce its impact in order to preserve biodiversity.
The Métropole Monte-Carlo
holds the Green Key and TripAdvisor Ecoleader certifications, and signed the
Energy Transition Charter in March 2018.
The hotel’s restaurants
have been certified by Mr Goodfish and are committed to serving only sustainable
seafood. They also combat food waste by offering a tailored version of the
Petite Boite Monégasque.
For more information on the commitments made by the Métropole Monte-Carlo
Hôtel Monte-Carlo
Beach
Having obtained Green Globe
certification in 2014, the hotel was then awarded the prestigious Green Globe
Gold Standard accolade in 2018, in recognition of its daily efforts to manage
its energy and water resources more carefully, offer healthier, more environmentally
friendly food, and take action to raise awareness and partner with charities on
joint projects.
For example, the hotel is
committed to energy conservation and now offsets its electricity consumption by
purchasing the equivalent amount of renewable energy. In terms of clean
transport, the Monte-Carlo Beach has its own fleet of electric vehicles and a
private electric bike station.
The Monte-Carlo Beach is
home to Elsa, a gastronomic restaurant where Chef Mélanie Serre’s "cooking from the
heart" is all about the highest quality produce, harmony of flavours and
colours, generous yet understated.
The Monte-Carlo Beach has
signed up to the National Energy Transition Pact and the Responsible Restaurant
scheme for its restaurants Le Deck and Elsa.
For more information on Monte-Carlo SBM’s commitments
Hôtel Fairmont Monte
Carlo 
As a signatory to the
National Energy Transition Pact, the Fairmont Monte-Carlo works on a daily
basis to conserve resources, optimise energy management (the hotel has four
heat pumps which generate energy and supply the hotel with air conditioning and
heating), minimise water consumption and boost recycling.
The Hotel Fairmont
Monte-Carlo has also signed up to the Prince Albert II Foundation’s Wood
Charter.
Méridien Beach Plaza
The Méridien Beach Plaza is
Green Key-certified and has signed the National Energy Transition Pact. The
hotel is also an EcoPartner on TripAdvisor.
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel
& Resort
Like the Monte-Carlo Beach,
the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel and Resort obtained Green Globe Gold Standard
certification in 2018, having been Green Globe-certified since 2014.
The hotel has succeeded in
reducing its energy expenditure by 30% in just eight years and continues to
pursue its environmental commitment by marrying quality of service,
competitiveness and energy management. The Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel
and Resort is equipped with a Smart + box which measures its energy
consumption, and solar panels were installed in April 2019. At the start of May, the hotel also launched the Principality's first electric vehicle super-charger in partnership with power company SMEG. With a capacity of 160kW, it can recharge a vehicle battery in just 15 minutes.
Sustainable development is
also part of the approach in the hotel’s kitchens thanks to Chef Marcel Ravin,
who uses fruit and vegetables from the hotel’s 400 m2 organic kitchen garden
managed by Terrae.
A charter has also been
drawn up with Mr Goodfish to ensure that maritime resources are treated with
respect, using a list of all the recommended species for each season.
The Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel
and Resort has signed the National Energy Transition Pact and is a TripAdvisor
Ecoleader.
For more information on Monte-Carlo SBM’s commitments
Hôtel Columbus
Sustainable development is
a key concern for the hotel.
A signatory to the National
Energy Transition Pact, the Hotel Columbus has also been an Ecowatt PACA
ambassador since 2012, as part of which it is committed to reducing its energy
consumption in the event of an alert during periods of high electricity usage.
The hotel is linked up to
the SEAWERGIE network, a heating and cooling generation plant connected both to
the waste treatment plant and to an underground seawater pumping station built
into the Fontvieille sea wall.
The Hotel Columbus is
listed on the WAYAJ site, the first app designed to help travellers find and
book hotels which have developed an environmental policy. It is also a
TripAdvisor Ecoleader.
For more information on the hotel’s commitments
Hôtel Novotel
Monte-Carlo
The
Novotel Monte-Carlo was awarded "Green Key" certification in 2024, in recognition of its commitment to sustainable tourism. The hotel has adopted a sustainable approach in its tourism and restaurant operations, by introducing several new measures including an environmental policy, sustainable waste management, energy and water savings, use of sustainable products (especially food and cleaning products), and actively raising awareness among both guests and staff.
By choosing a Green Key certified hotel in the Novotel Monte-Carlo, you are guaranteed a healthier, more natural environment without compromising on comfort and enjoyment. This initiative encourages travellers to do their bit to promote more sustainable, environmentally-friendly holidays.
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