Hoteles más Verdes (“Greener Hotels”) is the Sustainability Certification Program of the Asociación de Hoteles de Turismo de Argentina (AHT) that promotes the adoption of sustainable tourism good practices in the hospitality industry since 2010.The program certifies with the Eco-label “Hoteles más Verdes” those hotel companies that prove by auditing good practices of ethical, environmental and socially responsible management with its stakeholders and the host community of the destinations of Argentina.
Hoteles más Verdes was benchmarked against the GSTC:
Hoteles más Verdes is compliant with following hearts of the staygreencheck :
Hoteles más Verdes standard performed as the Greenest Choice, according to the staygreencheck methodology. All the accommodations Hoteles más Verdes will show the four hearts of sustainability.
Eco-certification
Since 2010, AHT has been developing a strategic plan related to the Sustainable Hotel Industry in Argentina, called “Hoteles más Verdes”. It is a management improvement tool towards a more sustainable tourism and hotel industry, by contributing criteria to streamlining the use of resources, minimizing negative impacts and maximizing the positive impacts on their environmental, cultural and social environment. It is a management tool that allows a three-level application according to its sustainability commitment from the highest to the lowest level – gold, silver and bronze.
Best practices
The Posada Puerto Bemberg Lodge is one accommodation which is eco certified by Hoteles más Verdes. The lodge is set within 400 hectares of beautiful Atlantic rainforest just above the Parana River in Misiones, near Iguazu Falls. The Hotel was built from an old house owned by the traditional Bemberg Family, which has been completely renovated respecting the original architecture. The rooms are decorated in the original colonial style, with a combination of natural and local materials!
Located at Costanera del Río Chico y Vado, Nono, Argentina.
Cortaderas Suites & Tenis offers 5 bright and comfortable rooms in Nono. Hoteles más Verdes certification award for sustainable practices. The tranquil environment invites guests to unwind in the sun lounges by the pool and take in the lovely views. Other facilities offered at the property include a tour desk and luggage storage. Parking is free of charge.
Located at Avenida Tres Fronteras 780, Puerto Iguazú, Argentina.
Boasting stylish décor in soft hues, 102 rooms at Portal Amerian feature private balconies with river or garden views, and plasma TVs. One of the few hotels that achieved Hoteles más Verdes Gold certification award. There is a fitness centre, and both the indoor and the outdoor swimming pool have great river views. Amerian Portal Del Iguazú Hotel is 15 km from the Iguazú Falls.
Located at Moreno 809, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
This 5-star hotel offers 309 luxurious rooms. obtained Hoteles más Verdes gold certification Award. The hotel is located at the traditional Montserrat district, close to tango schools, theaters, coffee shops, Florida street, San Telmo district and soccer stadium.
Located at Balcarce 252, Salta, Argentina.
Alejandro 1° offers 167 stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi in a massive building overlooking Belgrano square. Hoteles más Verdes silver gold certification Award. A 6-minute walk from Plaza 9 De Julio, a prominent central square, this upmarket hotel is 5 minutes’ walk from both the 19th-century Cathedral of Salta and the Museo de Arqueología de Alta Montaña.
