At BWH Hotels GB, we are committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility as part of our longer term business strategy. Our REST (Responsible, Environmental, Sustainable Tourism) scheme is designed in collaboration with Quality In Tourism to recognise and reward sustainability initiatives in order to:

• Attract new guests: as a survey of nearly 1,200 BW Rewards guests has revealed that two in three guests (67 per cent) say sustainability matters so much they’d pay more for a hotel with strong green credentials.
• Grow corporate business: sustainability credentials are becoming essential for securing corporate bookings with B Corps and meeting travel management company criteria.
• Commercial benefits due to cost savings.

Tracy Wilkins, Operations Director at BWH Hotels GB, said: “With such a broad network, we have a unique insight into what guests truly value when it comes to sustainability. We know guests are happy to pay more if they know food is locally sourced, for example, with nearly a quarter of recent BW rewards customers surveyed (23 per cent) willing to pay ‘moderately more’ to stay somewhere that is genuinely making an effort. We know sustainability is a priority for our hoteliers. But we understand how daunting it can feel to implement sustainable changes that comply with the Climate Change Act and the Environment Bill – especially with recent pressures like rising NI and minimum wage rates. That’s why, with our REST scheme and newly launched carbon calculator, we are aiming to simplify sustainability for hoteliers giving them practical, cost-effective solutions in minutes – whether it’s sourcing locally or adjusting energy usage to reduce carbon emissions.”

We are thrilled to reveal that nearly three quarters of our hotels have achieved either Green or Silver accreditation by implementing and documenting their sustainability initiatives, some of which are outlined below. Many more of our hotels are also currently in progress with their accreditations which is fantastic! 

Silver Accreditation

• The Bridge House, BW Signature Collection by Best Western
• Best Western Pontypool Metro Hotel
• New Continental Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
• Invercarse Hotel, BW Signature Collection by Best Western 
• The Monterey Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
• Angel Hotel, Chippenham: Participating in Wiltshire Town Councils Tree Fund 2024, using concentrated chemicals, growing herbs in the garden, and recycling kitchen oil.
• Cambridge Bar Hill Hotel, Cambridge: Utilising a CHP unit for energy efficiency, rainwater harvesting, providing bikes for guests, and supporting adult learning.
• Castle Green Hotel in Kendal, Kendal: Opening up to the public for gardening, replacing plastic keys with bamboo keys, and providing skills training at Kendal College.
• Chilworth Manor Hotel, Southampton: Practicing seasonal purchasing, installing compost bins, and saving energy by allocating rooms based on occupancy.
• Crabwall Manor Hotel & Spa, Chester: Conducting night walks to save energy, reusing tree bark, and composting green waste.
• Derby Mickleover Hotel, Derby: Creating a herb garden, offering free drinks instead of room servicing, and showcasing Buggingham Palace.
• Derby Midland Hotel, Derby: Head Chef beekeeping, making bird boxes from recycled pallets, and achieving zero waste to landfill.
• George Hotel, Norwich: Building a new pitched roof, collecting rainwater, and growing herbs on-site.
• Gloucester Robinswood Hotel, Gloucester: Planting lavender for bees and diverting 100% waste from landfill.
• Hotel Collingwood, Bournemouth: Providing a herb garden for guests, chef, and bar staff.
• Manor Hotel & Suites, Gravesend: Growing fruit trees, supporting local hospice, and minimising food waste.
• Moor Hall Hotel & Spa, Sutton Coldfield: Implementing various sustainability practices.
• Mount Pleasant Hotel, Doncaster: Growing plant species, installing bee bricks, and harvesting maize for biofuel.
• Royal Hotel, Jersey: Supporting local initiatives, introducing a Responsible Visitor Charter, and having energy champions.
• Aberdeen Airport Dyce Hotel, Aberdeen: Doing guest laundry in-house.

Green Accreditation

An impressive 40 hotels have achieved Green accreditation, showcasing their dedication to sustainability through initiatives such as:

• Barton Manor & Spa
• Best Western Princes Marine Hotel
• Best Western Premier Suites Hotel & Spa
• Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel
• Woodlands Hotel, BW Signature Collection by Best Western
• Burlington Hotel, BW Premier Collection by Best Western
• Best Western Plus Delmere Hotel
• Best Western Forest Hills Hotel
• The Lakeland Kendal Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
• Best Western Thurrock Hotel
• The Magnum Hotel Sunderland, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
• Best Western Abbots Barton
• Best Western Glasgow Hotel
• York Pavilion Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
• Best Western Plus Milford Hotel
• Best Western Claydon Hotel
• Best Western Linton Lodge
• Best Western Plough & Harrow
• Best Western Lothersdale Hotel
• Best Western Plus Kenwick Park Hotel
• Best Western Ipswich Hotel
• Best Western Bradford Guide Post Hotel
• Best Western Plus Lancashire Manor Hotel
• Plaza Chorley, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
• Best Western Plus Pinewood Manchester Airport-Wilmslow Hotel
• Fortune Huddersfield, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
• Casa Mere Manchester, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
• Philipburn Hotel, BW Signature Collection by Best Western
• WorldHotels Distinctive The Crown London
• The Stuart Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
• The Milestone Peterborough Hotel, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
• Birmingham Strathallan Hotel, Birmingham: Implementing green practices.
• Bournemouth Carlton Hotel, Bournemouth: Diverting 100% waste from landfill and reducing plastic waste.
• Bournemouth East Cliff Hotel, Bournemouth: Similar initiatives as Carlton Hotel.
• Carlisle Station Hotel, Carlisle: Implementing green practices.
• Glasgow Argyle Hotel, Glasgow: Implementing green practices.
• Heath Court Hotel, Newmarket: Recycling plastics and cardboard.
• Hotel St Pierre, Wakefield: Implementing green practices.
• Hull Humber View Hotel, Hull: Conducting daily litter picks and providing green spaces.
• Liverpool Aigburth Hotel, Liverpool: Promoting walking to work and eliminating printed documents.
• Liverpool Inn Hotel, Liverpool: Encouraging public transport and cycling.
• London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel, Woodford Green: Supporting homeless people and maintaining a herb garden.
• London Croydon Aerodrome Hotel, Croydon: Providing refill water stations and cardboard bailers.
• Manchester Airport Stanley Hotel, Wilmslow: Conducting litter picks and creating habitat hubs.
• Manchester South Hotel, Manchester: Harvesting water and incentivising REST champions.
• Manor NEC Birmingham, Meriden: Encouraging wildflower growth and car sharing.
• Preston Leyland Hotel, Preston: Creating wilding areas and supporting local education.
• The Gables Hotel, Falfield: Maintaining a herb garden and using biomass boilers.
• The George Hotel, Lichfield: Implementing a CARES reward system and car sharing.
• The Jephson Hotel, Leamington Spa: Implementing green practices.
• The Royal Chase Hotel, Shaftesbury: Installing bird/owl boxes and supporting local charities.
• Warrington Fir Grove Hotel, Warrington: Planting lavender and incentivising REST champions.
• Windmill Village Hotel, Golf & Leisure Club, Coventry: Participating in Room to Reward and raising money for charity.
• Wrexham Llyndir Hall Hotel, Chester: Holding clothes swap days and maintaining wilding areas.
• York House Hotel, Eastbourne: Changing breakfast service to reduce wastage and incentivising guests.

These achievements highlight the dedication and hard work of our hotels in promoting sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment. Let’s continue to support and celebrate their efforts as we strive towards a greener future.