The 10 Most Sustainable Hotels in Italy

A Sustainability Ranking in partnership with ETIC Hotels

You’re planning a trip to Italy and you’re trying to be as ethical and sustainable as possible?
niood lists you the 10 most sustainable hotels in Italy:

1. Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda
Gargnano BS, Italy

From $500 per night
ETIC Hotels Green Score: 9.5/10

What makes Lefay Resort & Spa sustainable?
Lefay Resorts started this new way of sustainable tourism in 2011, with the commitment to offset 100% of the CO2 emissions of its Resorts. A promise that has been fulfilled for 6 years now. A Lefay holiday is a CO2 free holiday: the properties neutralise both their own emissions and the ones generated by the Guests’ journey to the Resorts.

An eco-friendly property is based not only on fundamental preconditions such as bio-architecture, a careful reduction of energy consumption and waste, but also the use of certified and local suppliers and the enhancement of the local communities.

The last important step towards sustainability was made on February 20th, as Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti was certified by ClimaHotel®.
This accreditation issued by the South Tyrol Energy Agency “CasaClima” not only certifies the energy efficiency of the building, but also introduces further criteria to verify its sustainability from an ecological, social and economic point of view, taking into account the design of the property and its management.

2. Hotel NH Collection Venezia Palazzo Barocci
Venezia VE, Italy

From $350 per night
ETIC Hotels Green Score: 9.5/10

What makes Venezia Palazzo Barocci sustainable?
At NH Hotel Group, we operate our hotel business with the ambition of leading the responsible behavior, creating shared value at an economic, social and environmental level. We strive to offer unique experiences to our clients and our employees; to be active in the communities where we live and in caring for the environment. This allows us to transmit the ethical and responsible business principles that guide the way we work.

The Company manages its business according to corporate values and its standard of ethics and conduct, and guarantees strict compliance with the laws governing each country. In specific cases, NH hotel Group operates according to legislation, with a process for reviewing the classification of short-listed plots and the conformity of business licenses when signing new contracts. In relationships with local governments, the Company always acts independently of any political power, maintaining transparency with the different public and administrative institutions.

3. Hotel Milano Scala
Milano MI, Italy

From $230 per night
ETIC Hotels Green Score: 9.5/10

What makes Hotel Milano Scala sustainable?

• First Zero-Emission Hotel in Milan
• Electric filtration system ensures excellent indoor air quality
• All cultural sites, restaurants and shopping streets are in walking distance
• Eco-chic style and a terrace overlooking the city
• Organic green cuisine with natural herbs from the terrace garden
• Home to DO7 Eco Club House

4. Eremito Hotelito Del Alma
Parrano TR, Italy

From $250 per night
ETIC Hotels Green Score: 9.5/10

What makes Eremito Hotelito Del Alma sustainable?

• Handmade, hemp-yarn bedding
• Antique duvet and covers are all handmade
• No air-conditioning needed. Floor heating in the cooler months, supplied by a wood-burning boiler
• Organic soaps and low flow water faucets
• Organic vegetable garden and food
• The relax area is completely dug out from natural rock
• Natural teas and beverages
• The hotel is powered by solar energy
• The building has been carefully and beautifully restored in accordance with the authentic requirements of ancient monasteries. 

5. Theiner’s garten Das Biorefugium
Gargazzone BZ, Italy

From $160 per night
ETIC Hotels Green Score: 9.5/10

What makes Theiner’s garten Das Biorefugium sustainable?
With our Bio Hotel in Trentino-South Tyrol we have shown that “organic” does not mean “different” and that “sustainability” does not have to mean “sacrificing something”. Here, we propose a harmonious union between holiday philosophies, creating a unique oasis, able to meet the highest expectations: everything, every detail, has been realized based on our lifestyle concept according to eco-sustainable criteria, without sacrificing elegant luxury, refined comfort and absolute pleasure. In the kitchen, we use only organic food. The ingredients are transformed with creativity into exquisite gourmet dishes, which can win over even the most demanding gourmets. Each environment meets the highest standards in the field of ecological construction. The rooms are equipped with soundproof walls, and free from electromagnetic pollution. Even in the wellness area we use only natural products; some are from our own cosmetic line.

6. Ville Sull’Arno
Firenze FI, Italy

From $230 per night
ETIC Hotels Green Score: 9.5/10

What makes Ville Sull’Arno sustainable?

Water
– Option to opt-out of daily room cleaning
– Option to reuse towels

Energy and greenhouse gases
– Key card or motion-controlled electricity
– Electric car charging station

Nature
– Bicycle rental
– Bicycle parking

7. Alpenpalace Luxury Hideaway & Spa Retreat
Valle Aurina BZ, Italy

From $230 per night
ETIC Hotels Green Score: 9.5/10

What makes Alpenpalace Luxury Hideaway & Spa sustainable?

Waste
– Water cooler/dispenser

Water
– Option to opt-out of daily room cleaning
– Option to reuse towels

Energy and greenhouse gases
– Key card or motion-controlled electricity
– Electric car charging station

Nature
– Bicycle rental
– Bicycle parking

8. Palazzo Manfredi – Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Roma RM, Italy

From $400 per night
ETIC Hotels Green Score: 9.5/10

What makes Palazzo Manfredi sustainable?
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel, including bicycle renting and sustainable locally-sourced fish being served at the restaurant.

9. Naturhotel Leitlhof
San Candido BZ, Italy

From $320 per night
ETIC Hotels Green Score: 9.5/10

What makes Naturhotel Leitlhof sustainable?
At Leitlhof we don’t just think about sustainability. We live it. We generate our own electricity from wood, which makes us carbon-neutral. We operate the Mühlhof farm, where we keep our own Angus cattle and grow fruits and vegetables and herbs for our restaurant.

We work hard to be a truly sustainable hospitality business. Our concept and our work have received several awards, including our most recent title as “Europe’s Leading Green Hotel” at the World Travel Awards. Leitlhof is also GSTC certified and complies with the strict criteria of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. We consider this recognition a catalyst for continuing on this path.

10. Monaci delle Terre Nere
Zafferana etnea CT, Italy

From $500 per night
ETIC Hotels Green Score: 9.5/10

What makes Monaci delle Terre Nere sustainable?

Waste
– Recycling bins available to guests and waste is recycled
– Single-use plastic miniature shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bottles not used
– Single-use plastic straws not used
– Single-use plastic cups not used
– Single-use plastic cutlery/plates not used

Water
– Option to opt-out of daily room cleaning
– Option to reuse towels

Energy and greenhouse gases
– Most food provided at the property is locally sourced
– All windows are double-glazed
– Electric car charging station

Destination and community
– Tours and activities organised by local guides and businesses offered

Nature
– Wild (non-domesticated) animals are not displayed/interacted with while captive on the property or harvested, consumed, or sold.
– Green spaces such as gardens/rooftop gardens on the property
– Most food provided is organic
– Bicycle rental
– Bicycle parking