Suite XXL #73 - United Nations Suite - Boutique Hotel Altstadt Vienna

Green at
Heart

Sustainability at Hotel Altstadt Vienna

The Altstadt Vienna was the 1st hotel in Vienna to be awarded with the Austrian Ecolabel. And today we wear it with more pride than ever. We are committed to acting in a future-oriented manner. Not only from a strategic business point of view, but also and in particular with regard for sustainability and the conservation of our natural resources. Regional and seasonal foods or the conscious use of water, energy and waste are important and a matter of course for us.

EU Ecolabel

The EU ecolabel is awarded to products and services that have a lower environmental impact than comparable products. It is intended to enable consumers to identify more environmentally friendly and healthier products. We are proud to carry it since 2023. — more ...

The Austrian Ecolabel

In 1998, we were the first Viennese hotel to be awarded the Austrian Ecolabel by the BMKK. Since then, we have been constantly striving for recertification. — more ...

ETSM2030

The European Tourism Sustainability Monitoring 2030 (ETSM2030) is a project funded by the European Union (EU) to foster sustainability certification and sustainability knowledge within SMTEs as well as bring together sustainable working SMTEs in a network, where exchange is encouraged. We were chosen to be one of 84 companies to take part in this exciting project. — more ...

Social and ecological sustainability is an essential part of our corporate philosophy. We want to create awareness, optimise the use of resources and minimise our ecological footprint. By eating as much organic and regional food as possible, we look after your health and that of all of us. This only makes sense if we work together. With our staff, suppliers and you, our guests. Join us! There is still a lot to do. We constantly want to improve. Share your ideas with us!

Our actions

Our heart beats 💚. For our employees, our guests and our environment. This is the only way we can make a sustainable and longlasting impact. Below you will find an overview of our measures in terms of (social) sustainability and the conservation of our natural resources:

The focus is on people

A freshly cooked, hot lunch for our team every day as a get-together
An annual public transport pass for environmentally friendly transport for full-time employees
Monthly jour fixes for social exchange
Annual company excursions to other cities e.g. Barcelona, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Naples, Athens, Madrid
Long-term and individual working schedule and holiday planning
Motivation through training and opportunities for active participation in the company
Responsibility for young people by training the next generation in apprenticeships and internships
Promotion of refugees in apprenticeships
Raising awareness for diversity management and gender equality
Physiotherapeutic training and massages as needed to relieve physical workloads
Social commitment in own projects or through financial support of external projects

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Ecological Sustainability

Welcome gift for guests arriving in an eco-friendly way by train or bicycle
24, 48 and 72 hour public transport and Vienna maps available at reception
Area map with local restaurants, public transport, city bikes and recommendations for the neighbourhood
Insider tips and Local Heroes series on our website as a reference to the creative diversity of the city
Fresh milk and eggs from regional organic farming
Cult Caffé and tea from English Tea Shop certified organic and fairtrade
Best organic tea from Sonnentor, organic bread from Öfferl, organic ham from Thum, organic muesli from Verival
Organic chocolate from Schokov, organic juices from Rauch and much more
Increased focus on regional and seasonal products: Preiß fruit juices from the Traisental, Viennese honey, Stauds jams, Vienna Gin, Fuxbau Gin from Styria and many more.
Viennese wines from the wineries: Fuhrgassl Huber, Wieninger, Lenikus, Christ, Lentner and many more

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Gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan products available
Create awareness: Informing guests and staff about environmental activities
Encouraging our guests to actively participate in the implementation of environmental ideas
Continuous optimisation towards more efficient use of energy and water
electricity from 100% renewable energy sources
Continuous purchase of energy-saving equipment and increasing installation of LED lamps
Measures to reduce water consumption in rooms and in laundry use
Avoidance of water pollution through sparing use of environmentally friendly cleaning agents
Conscious purchasing to reduce waste, transport routes and support of local businesses
Separation and environmentally sound recycling of non-avoidable waste
Promotion of reusable containers in the company
Air-conditioning with individual and central controls
Use of office paper & production of external printed matter with eco-labels

Would you like some more information? Or do you have suggestions and ideas? Send us an email. Thank you for your support. We are constantly improving our environmental performance.

Altstadt/Sustainability/Vienna Tips

Altstadt Bicycles

There's so much to see and explore in Vienna, it's good to move a little faster. And above ground. Past the impressive Ringstrasse buildings, the green Volksgarten or even down to the Old Danube, for a ride on a pedal boat. We lend you our bikes! — more ...

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MATR

Michaela and Verena from MATR about high-quality and circular mattresses that are designed for much more than just a good night's sleep. — more ...

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Organic Altstadt Honey

Coming soon! Our very own Altstadt honey. Self made, organic and fresh from our chef's garden and harvested by our general manager Barbara. — more ...