Services Royal Plaza Montreux

The Royal Plaza Montreux is increasing its efforts towards sustainable development and the environment. Thanks to all the steps it has taken, the Hotel has received recognition from the Swiss Cleantech agency for energy efficiency and climate protection. Cleantech helps companies improve their energy efficiency and reduce costs. Companies that enter into a voluntary target agreement commit to achieving their targets within a defined time frame, usually of 10 years. The Hotel has made commitments to protect the climate and has signed an agreement with the Confederation on energy targets (around heating and electricity, for example) up to 2025.

Through its efforts, the Hotel contributes to improving energy efficiency for a better environment and a sustainable future for Switzerland.

- In terms of infrastructure, we have installed the "Lexen" system which enables the exact amount of energy needed to be released for every bulb and device. This system allows us to stabilise energy costs and increase the life of bulbs by 30%, which is significant in a building like ours. For several years, the Royal Plaza Montreux has been heating its premises with Energiapro natural gas, which is 100% CO2 neutral. This company offsets 100% of the CO2 emissions from natural gas by participating in the climate projects of the Myclimate foundation, represented by EcoLive in Switzerland. We have recently invested in a new boiler, which is less polluting, saves fuel and is therefore more sustainable. Also, to minimise our environmental impact while improving the experience of our guest, we have gone digital. We have transformed the majority of our paper-based media with our online service platform 'LoungeUp', where guests can, for example, discover our food menu and order in-room directly from their mobile phone via the 'LoungeUp' app.

- In terms of individual efforts, for several years now, employees have been made aware of and trained in simple everyday actions such as sorting waste including paper, glass and plastics. We also try to print as few emails as possible, no longer leave devices turned on for no reason and are sensitive to packaging when ordering various goods.

- In terms of food, we encourage our clients to avoid buffets in order to limit food waste. We also sort and collect all food leftovers in order to participate in the GastroVert programme of Satom SA Monthey. All waste is recycled through the production of biogas, green electricity, heat, and, if conditions permit, compost. Whenever possible, we select and work with local and seasonal products. We change our menu several times a year. Finally, as part of our eco-responsible approach, we have chosen to replace our plastic straws with biodegradable corn straws and are working on other possibilities.

- In terms of guests, we encourage the protection of the environment by reducing, if desired, the cleaning of bed and bathroom linen during the stay. From now on, and by booking directly on our website, you also have the possibility to renounce to the daily cleaning of your room as well as to the change of sheets & towels. In addition to helping the planet, this ecological gesture will save you CHF 10 per day, from the 2nd night spent in our establishment. We also encourage our guests to use public transport during their stay, thanks to the Montreux Riviera Card that we offer on arrival. It allows our guests to discover the region by bus, train or boat at no cost or at a reduced rate.