La Ville Hotel & Suites, CITY WALK Dubai has been awarded the Green Key International Certification for its work towards environmental responsibility and sustainable operations within the tourism industry. This prestigious eco-label represents a commitment by the boutique hotel to adhere to the strict criteria set by the Foundation for Environmental Education. A Green Key stands for the promise to its guests that by opting to stay with the Green Key establishment, they are helping to make a difference on an environmental level.

Constantly striving to involve associates and guests to be a part of preserving and protecting our planet, the hotel sets a benchmark for other properties in the region focusing on limited use of chemicals and reduction of waste and energy through various activities throughout the hotel.

“Such recognition shows proof that we are living with the intent to protect the environment. This may mean changing the purpose of how we live.” explains General Manger of La Ville Hotel & Suites, Anke Glässing.

The chic boutique hotel uses the Marriott Environmental Sustainability Hub where Engineering record the following data:

• Energy Intensity
• Water Intensity
• Carbon Intensity
• SRO%

In 2020, the hotel will see more eco-friendly practices that support sustainability and connect guests to the local culture.

• La Ville hotel & Suites will be eliminating small plastic bottle amenities with the residential bottles in all guest bathrooms to help reduce Marriott’s global environmental footprint.
• La Ville Hotel & Suites aims to reduce the negative impacts of carbon emissions by committing to carbon intensity reduction by 2025.
• The environmental activities “Serve 360” by the hotel, not only focuses on sustainability during the hotel operation process, but also the impact within the local communities.
• In line with “Serve 360” La Ville Hotel & Suites’ guest rooms and apartments are 100% non-smoking.
• La Ville Hotel & Suites drives several initiatives to support the environment and participate every year in events such as Earth Hour, donation of clothes to Al Jalila Foundation, waste collection and segregation, Mangrove Clean Ups in Dubai & Abu Dhabi and more.

Every year, as a part of the Marriott International initiative “Road to Awareness”, several activities are put forward to raise money to help children across the continent.

These initiatives are just a few examples of how the hotel has introduced eco-friendly changes that convey the hotel’s commitment to environmentally friendly practices.

By setting an example of simple yet effective steps towards ‘going-green’ guests of the hotel can enjoy their stay at La Ville Hotel & Suites, knowing that they are also working to reduce environmental harm.