Sustainability report 

Our 5 steps towards environmental sustainability

At City Hotel Ljubljana, we are firmly committed to a sustainable business strategy based on a respectful attitude towards the environment, our employees and the community.


Sustainable development shapes our food procurement and processing practices, the entire facility maintenance protocol and the well-being of our guests. At the same time, we remain involved in the Ljubljana community, which is part of the identity and history of our hotel.


We are located in the city center, so the green summer terrace, where we serve all meals in the warmer months, also contributes to our sustainable development. On it we find medium-sized trees that offer pleasant shade during summer. Children enjoy the strawberries and raspberries that grow on it, and chefs come from our kitchen daily to collect fresh herbs. In addition to satisfied guests, birds and extremely important pollinators (bees) are among the terrace's frequent visitors.

Green Choice

In spring 2023, we launched the "YOUR GREEN CHOICE" initiative that was immediately well received by guests. By declining daily cleaning service, our guests contribue significantly to our sustainability efforts and we thank them with complimentary drinks in the City bar. We call that a win-win!

Waste reduction

• Recycling bins are available to guests all throughout the hotel and waste is recycled
• We strive to minimize the use of plastic by encouraging guests to drink Ljubljana’s excellent tap water
• We replaced bottled water in guest rooms, restaurant and conference center with our own City Hotel Ljubljana bottles that guests can reuse during their stay and refill with tap water.
• Bio-degradable to-go packaging for foods & beverages as well as eco-friendly catering supplies are being introduced
• We purchase goods with less packaging and practice purchasing optimization with constant monitoring of critical stocks
• Food waste policies are in place that include education, food waste prevention, reduction, recycling and disposal. We weigh and analyze the amount of organic waste on a monthly basis in the effort to minimize it as much as possible

Water reduction

• Guests have the option of reusing towels
• Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
• We regularly monitor water consumption and tap service 

Practices to save energy

• All rooms are equipped with double-glazed windows and sensors that interrupt heating/cooling by detecting open windows
• We are regularly checking refrigeration units sealing to prevent greenhouse gas losses, controlling room temperatures and replacing air conditioner filters and room convectors
• We highlight the importance of reduced linen & towel change frequency to use less energy and water

Supporting the community

• Our chefs select locally sourced and seasonal produce of highest quality as much as possible. With this goal in mind, we’ve joined Ljubljana’s Green Supply Chains initiative. Our efforts are resulting in sustainable effects, shorter supply chains and reduced carbon footprints while at the same time boosting the local small economy
• We promote locally owned restaurants, activities and services in Ljubljana

Reducing our impact on the environment

• Guests are encouraged to reduce their ecological footprint by reusing their linens and towels, maintaining a recommended room temperature and minimizing waste
• Suppliers and partners that share the “Fair Trade” ethics and approaches to sustainability are preferred
• We are replacing all printed brochures in guest rooms with an online Guest Directory
• Our thermally insulated facade reduces energy consumption
• Grease traps are installed on kitchen wastewater