Hôtel des Horlogers is commited to always working in harmony with its environment by participating in sustainable development projects and meeting the most demanding eco-responsible standards.

 

The building is at the forefront in ecological terms, both in the development of its construction and in its daily operations by keeping a spirit of continuous improvement.

 

ENERGY

 

  • The hotel meets the latest Minergie-Eco requirements for energy efficiency and eco-responsible construction. 

  • 126 photovoltaic panels are set on the roof of the building.

 

ECOLOGY

 

  • No paper policy : Digitization of the majority of our communication support, restaurant and bar menus. Digital check-in process. 

  • Visit cards are paperless.

  • No plastic policy : Biodegradable materials for single-use items. Burlap bags, pencils with thyme seeds that can be planted in the garden instead of pens, wooden combs, cornstarch straws, organic slippers and many more. 

  • Eco-fill : Eco-friendly dispensers combining single-use pouches and traceability for liquid soaps and shampoos that reduce environmental impact, resulting in 67 times less waste. 

  • Bottling system for spring water from the Valley to avoid transportation of tons of glass bottles all year round, reducing our carbon footprint.

 

BIODIVERSITY

 

  • A vegetable garden, for the Hotel to produce its own fruits, vegetables and aromatic plants. 

  • Support of organic production and humanitarian projects in the countries of origin for imported raw materials, such as coffee and tea. 

  • Partnership with Parc Jura Vaudois : with every bottle sold, an amount of 20 cents goes to the Parc. 

  • Charging stations for electric cars and bicycles in our outdoor and indoor car parkings. 

  • Transfers to and from the Hotel are made with hybrid cars.

 

GREEN PURCHASES

 

  • Made entirely Swiss, le Spa by Alpeor uses plants and flowers form the Vallée de Joux and the Canton du Valais. 

  • Locally produced wines, brewed beers and distilled spirits represent most of our menu.

  • Our coffee is roasted in the Vallée de Joux and placed in biodegradable capsules. 

  • The cleaning products used throughout the Hotel are organic. 

  • We prioritize local and regional suppliers to reduce carbon footprint during transportation.

Hôtel des

 Horlogers

2024 WINNER

2023 WINNER

MOST SUSTAINABLE LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTEL
 

Switzerland

 

 

MOST SUSTAINABLE LUXURY DESIGN HOTEL
 

Central Europe

 

 

MOST SUSTAINABLE LUXURY ECO HOTEL
 

Central Europe

 

 

MOST SUSTAINABLE LUXURY NATURE RETREAT
 

Europe

 

 

MOST SUSTAINABLE LUXURY GASTRONOMIC HOTEL
 

Central Europe