Green Key · Environment
Green Keycertified
The Hotel
Sustainability
Stay
sustainably.
Responsibility in everyday operations rather than big words: our hotel holds the international Green Key eco-label and is certified by the ADFC as a Bett+Bike property. We watch our energy, water and waste, choose regional and organic products at breakfast — and our central location makes low-car travel easy.
Green Key
Bett+Bike
2 EV chargers
View Green Key certificate
or ask reception
+49 221 7721-0
+49 221 7721-0
Certified & concrete
Sustainability in numbers.
Green Key is an internationally recognised environmental award for tourism businesses. It is not granted once but reviewed every year against strict criteria — from water and energy use to cleaning, purchasing and staff training.
1×/yr
Green Key audit
International eco-label · re-certified every year.
2×22 kW
EV chargers
On site · €0.65/kWh · accessible 24/7.
2min
To the subway
Arrive car-free · main station within walking distance, hire bikes outside.
ADFC★
Bett+Bike
Certified for cycle travellers · secure bike room & tools.
EnergyLED lighting, motion- and key-card-controlled circuits in the rooms
WaterWater-saving fittings & flushes · towels and linen changed only on request
CleaningEnvironmentally friendly cleaning products · reusable filters instead of single-use
WasteConsistent waste separation · stepwise reduction of single-use plastic
BreakfastRegional & organic products · dedicated vegan selection · short supply chains
ArrivalSubway (lines 16/18) in 2 min · main station on foot · KVB hire bikes & Bett+Bike service
E-mobility2 chargers at 22 kW each on site · €0.65/kWh · Virta app / www.chge.eu
GroupPart of the Accor group — embedded in its company-wide sustainability strategy
Together
How you can help.
In the room
Reuse your towels
A towel on the hook means: I’ll use it again. We only replace linen left on the bathroom floor — saving water and detergent. Less laundry
Energy
Lights & AC off
Switch off the lights and air conditioning when you leave the room — the key-card power switch helps automatically. Save power
Out and about
Cologne car-free
Much is within walking distance, the subway is 2 minutes away, and for trips into the green there are KVB hire bikes and our Bett+Bike service with route maps. Explore the Veedel
Frequently asked
About sustainability.
Yes. Our hotel holds the international Green Key eco-label, which is reviewed every year by an independent body. You can view the current Green Key certificate here. In addition, we are certified by the ADFC as a Bett+Bike property for cycle travellers.
The easiest way is car-free: subway lines 16 and 18 stop 2 minutes away on foot, the main station is within walking distance, and KVB hire bikes are right outside. If you do come by EV, you’ll find 2 chargers at 22 kW each on site. More on the Location & Directions page.
At the buffet we focus on regional and organic products and a dedicated vegan selection. Short supply chains, less packaging and conscious choices are part of a good start to the day. Details on the Breakfast Restaurant page.
Even small things help: reuse your towels (hang them on the hook), switch off the lights and air conditioning when you leave the room, and use public transport or a hire bike to get around the city. Thank you for joining in.