Le Germain and the environment

Hôtel Le Germain Calgary was designed and built with careful attention to environmental conservation, efficiency and controls. Several state-of-the-art features were incorporated into the design, which will not only enhance guests' comfort, but contribute to the global effort to help preserve the environment. Guests are invited to participate in our conservation policies, contributing to the discerning experience of Hôtel Le Germain Calgary.

Built for efficiency

 

  • Geothermal heating and cooling
  • Radiant floor heating in lobby and main entrance with geothermal heat pump
  • Central room-key lighting control and energy-saving light fixtures
  • Guest rooms are fitted with operable windows for fresh air
  • All guest rooms are fitted with dual-flush option (3/6 liters/flush)
  • Heat recovery from air exhaust and commercial washers
  • Domestic hot water heating from air conditioning heat rejection
  • Detection sensors that reduce lighting in unoccupied stairwell areas by 50%
  • Low-E windows provide maximum light with minimum heat loss

 

Ongoing conservation policies

 

  • Hôtel Le Germain Calgary is a completely smoke-free environment
  • Every effort is made to use products that can be reused or recycled
  • Recycling bins are placed in all guest rooms and public areas
  • All hotel laundry bags are reusable
  • Surplus hotel supplies are distributed to local charities during the Holiday season
  • A shop-locally policy is applied whenever possible