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Earth Day at Zedwell: how sustainable is your stay in London?
What does sustainability mean at Zedwell?
Earth Day is a moment to pause and reflect on how we move through the world, and in a city like London, those choices naturally extend to where you stay. At Zedwell, sustainability is considered from the very beginning, shaping how our spaces are designed, how they operate, and how guests experience the city.
In practice, this means creating spaces that are lighter on the planet while still feeling calm and restorative. The focus is on thoughtful simplicity, creating a stay that feels intuitive for guests and more responsible for the environment.
How are Zedwell hotels designed to reduce environmental impact?
Why reuse buildings instead of building new ones?
Zedwell focuses on adaptive reuse, transforming underused urban spaces, including underground environments, into hotels.
This approach helps to:
- Reduce embodied carbon from construction
- Minimise building waste
- Avoid disruption to the surrounding city
It is a quieter way to create space in a busy city.
Why are Zedwell rooms windowless?
The Cocoon rooms are windowless by design, and this plays an important role in sustainability.
They help to:
- Reduce heat loss in winter
- Limit heat gain in summer
- Maintain a stable indoor temperature
This lowers the demand for heating and cooling, which combined with efficient systems, has helped achieve 15–25% energy savings.
In underground locations, the effect is even stronger. Natural insulation from the surrounding structure further reduces energy use.
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What makes a stay at Zedwell more sustainable day-to-day?
How does my stay reduce waste?
The Cocoon rooms are windowless by design, and this plays an important role in sustainability.
Small choices across your stay make a difference:
- Bamboo key cards instead of plastic
- Digital receipts instead of paper
- Refillable toiletries instead of single-use bottles
These small changes help reduce everyday waste while keeping your stay calm, comfortable, and simple.
Why are there fewer in-room appliances?
Zedwell takes a shared approach where possible.
Instead of placing appliances in every room:
- Hairdryers and irons are available in shared Beauty Rooms
- Televisions are removed to reduce energy use and electronic waste
It keeps rooms quieter and lighter in impact, designed to help you fully switch off and recharge.
How does housekeeping work?
Cleaning is designed to reduce water, energy, and chemical use:
- Full service every four days
- Light daily refreshes instead of full cleans
Guests can also contribute by :
- Reusing towels
- Keeping rooms tidy
- Returning key cards at check-out
What progress has Zedwell made on sustainability so far?
Zedwell has already taken measurable steps:
- Achieved Silver-level EcoSmart certification
- Installed solar panels at Zedwell Capsule Piccadilly Circus
- Generating 24,608 kWh annually
- Saving 5,732 kg of CO₂ per year
- Covering nearly 30% of the building’s energy use
- Delivered lower-than-average carbon emissions per occupied room at underground locations
These are practical changes, designed to make a real difference.
What are the next steps for sustainability at Zedwell?
Sustainability is ongoing, and the focus is on steady, meaningful progress.
Next steps include:
- Improving how environmental performance is measured and tracked
- Introducing digital room keys to reduce physical materials
- Expanding partnerships with local organisations and communities
How can you explore London more sustainably during your stay?
One of the simplest ways to reduce your impact in London is how you move around the city. Walking and cycling offer a lower-impact way to explore, while giving you more flexibility to see the city at your own pace.
Zedwell has partnered with Brompton Bikes, the UK’s largest bicycle manufacturer, to make cycling more accessible for guests. Founded in 1976, Brompton is now a globally recognised brand and a certified B Corp, known for its responsible approach to design and urban mobility.
What is the offer for zedwell guests?
Guests can enjoy two complimentary bike hire days, making it easier to explore London with less impact. The offer is available through your Zedwell & More account, giving you a simple way to experience the city differently during your stay.
Why does it matter where you stay?
Because small decisions add up.
Choosing where you stay is part of how you travel.
At Zedwell, the aim is to make that choice simpler, by designing a stay that is naturally lower impact, without asking you to compromise on comfort or location.
In a city that moves quickly, sustainability at Zedwell is about slowing things down. Using less. Designing better. All while giving you a space to rest knowing your stay has been designed with care.
