Commitment to sustainability

At The Corner Hotel we care about the well-being of our guests and visitors, but also that of the planet. Day by day we work to help minimize environmental impact, promoting energy efficiency and offering services aligned with its protection. The hotel, opened in 2016, is the result of a complete refurbishment carried out according to the highest sustainability standards, highlighting the A rating for energy efficiency, the highest level, and the architectural restoration of the protected facade of Barcelona’s Eixample district.

We hold the certified Biosphere Sustainable Lifestyle seal, which reflects our commitment to sustainability and is promoted by Turisme de Barcelona, the Cambra de Comerç and the Ajuntament de Barcelona. We are also part of Barcelona+Sostenible, the network of more than 1,000 organizations committed to environmental, social and economic sustainability, together building a city that is responsible toward people and the environment. This commitment is aligned with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement against Climate Change through the Global Sustainable Tourism Charter +20.

The Corner Hotel also carries the Ecostars Silver-3E*** seal, a hotel-specific certification that awards eco-stars based on the environmental impact of a stay, and is recognized by international organizations such as the World Tourism Organization and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, as well as national bodies such as the Mesa de Turismo de España.

In our daily operations, we strive to raise awareness among our guests about the responsible use of resources, mainly water and energy.

We have an air-conditioning system with maximum energy efficiency, controlled by BMS, a centralized system capable of operating throughout the hotel facilities and controlling all its electricity, climate and ventilation consumption parameters.

In the rooms, we have ventilation energy recovery systems. An innovative recovery system similar to free-cooling, capable of keeping rooms at a comfortable temperature without needing to turn on the air conditioning if it is not desired. It also takes advantage of the residual energy from the ventilation system, together with aerothermal technology, to produce hot water.

Throughout the hotel, LED lighting optimizes illumination and significantly reduces electricity consumption. In addition, the lighting is controlled by home automation, optimizing scenes according to the time of day in the hotel’s common areas.

We promote a no paper philosophy by informing our guests through Smart TVs in the rooms and implementing digitization in administrative procedures at reception; we also strive to raise awareness among our guests about the responsible use of resources such as water, through the use of faucet aerators; soap, replacing single-use amenities with dispensers in the bathrooms; and the voluntary changing of towels. In the rooms, the lighting switch-on systems are activated by magnetic cards, encouraging energy savings.

In our kitchen, we work to minimize waste and correctly separate it by type to facilitate proper recovery or final use in collaboration with authorized managers and the public services of the administration.

At our hotel, the utmost care is taken of our facilities and the safety of guests and employees, with in-house and external maintenance technicians and experts available. Checks, inspections, training sessions and drill practices are carried out periodically.

We promote and uphold equality and diversity within our team, a key element of our service quality and the best possible customer care. Since 2023 we are launching monthly information campaigns to strengthen our teams’ motivation and awareness on sustainability matters.

Our Corporate Sustainability Report includes the company’s 2030 SDGs and the reduction of our carbon footprint across the entire hotel chain..

We believe every step toward sustainability matters. That is why we invite all our guests at The Corner Hotel to become aware of the importance of their contribution to protecting our environment, society and planet.