Four Seasons Hotel Madrid has earned the Responsible Hospitality VERIFIED distinction, a top-tier sustainability standard for luxury hospitality. Recognized by Forbes Travel Guide, the verification assesses hotels on environmental protection and community well-being, setting a global benchmark for excellence.
Developed with hotelier Hervé Houdré, a sustainability pioneer, Responsible Hospitality empowers guests to make mindful choices based on rigorous standards.
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The Four Seasons Hotel Madrid excelled with initiatives like eliminating single-use plastics, reducing paper use, offering local seasonal menus, and engaging in charitable outreach.
Alejandro Bernabé, Regional Vice President and General Manager, emphasized the hotel’s commitment to sustainability since its 2020 opening, noting that true luxury combines exceptional service with environmental and community care.
The Responsible Hospitality framework evaluates areas like food and water waste, energy use, recycling, sustainable amenities, and local cultural integration. This certification underscores the hotel’s dedication to responsible luxury.
Forbes Travel Guide, the global authority on Five-Star service, provides independent ratings and professional services across hospitality, luxury retail, healthcare, and more. Established in 1958, it remains the sole independent global evaluator of luxury hotels, restaurants, and spas.
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