Hôtel Exsel Créolia: an ecolabel-certified business hotel

Hôtel Exsel Créolia : A benchmark business hotel in Saint-Denis 

With its breathtaking views from its infinity pool, its 5 fully-equipped seminar rooms, its quality restaurant and its impeccable customer service, the Exsel Créolia hotel has established itself as one of the best business hotels in Saint-Denis. Since its beginnings, Exsel Créolia has evolved to meet the expectations of a clientele increasingly sensitive to environmental issues, and today presents itself as an eco-responsible hotel in Saint-Denis.

Ecolabel and Green Key certifications: dual recognition for an eco-responsible hotel

The European Ecolabel and La Clef Verte are two major certifications in the field of sustainable hotels. After initial Green Key certification, followed by European Ecolabel certification, the Exsel Créolia hotel can now be counted among the rare eco-responsible hotels in Saint-Denis.

The European Ecolabel is an official certification that rewards establishments that have a low impact on the environment. To obtain this label, the hotel must comply with strict criteria, such as reducing energy consumption, using renewable energy sources and managing waste responsibly.

The Clef Verte label is an international label that recognises establishments committed to a continuous ecological approach. The label assesses environmental impact through criteria relating to water, energy and waste management, as well as environmental education for customers and staff.

The European Ecolabel, on the other hand, is an official European certification issued by a third-party organisation, which rewards establishments that have a low impact on the environment. To obtain this label, the hotel must comply with rigorous criteria, such as reducing energy consumption, using renewable energy sources and managing waste responsibly. Exsel Hôtels is therefore stepping up a gear by certifying the Exsel Créolia hotel as a European eco-label hotel.

The Exsel Nature programme : a sustainable initiative by Exsel Hotels

By taking part in the Exsel Nature programme, the Exsel Créolia hotel promises to integrate sustainable practices into all aspects of its operations.

This programme goes well beyond the requirements of certifications by promoting concrete actions in favour of the environment and the local community, with even greater involvement of all the group’s management functions, employees and customers.

The aim is to encourage partners, suppliers, subcontractors and customers to adopt a responsible attitude and to involve all employees in the continuous improvement of their practices.

Exsel Nature’s commitments

SOCIAL : 

Ensuring quality of life at work

• Ensuring quality of life at work
• Combating exclusion
• Supporting civil society’s involvement in associations

ECONOMIC : 

• Contribute to a local business ecosystem
• Establish sustainable business relationships
• Make room for small businesses

ENVIRONMENTAL :  

• Limit energy consumption
• Conserving water resources
• Reducing and sorting waste
• Protecting our biodiversity

CULTURAL : 

To raise public awareness of Réunion’s cultural and natural heritage:

• Tourists
• Local customers
• Schoolchildren

Eco-responsible actions for the environment implemented by the Hotel Exsel Créolia

To obtain and maintain its Ecolabel certification, the Exsel Créolia hotel has implemented a number of eco-responsible initiatives in the following areas:

• Team and social support
  
  • Regular training in sustainable development
  • Creation of an eco-friendly booklet for each profession, aimed at employees
  • Distribution of thermos flasks to teams to limit the use of plastic bottles

• Responsible purchasing
  
  • Definition of a commitment charter for suppliers and partners
  • 100% ecological and natural reception and cleaning products
  • 100% of office supplies have an eco-label
  • Linen treated using water and washing products sparingly
  • Healthier and sustainable food, based on local and seasonal products, at the Le Kaloupilé restaurant
  • etc.

• Preservation of water resources
  
  • Pressure-reducing taps
  • Flush toilets fitted with dual-flow systems

• Waste management
  
  • A dematerialised welcome booklet to reduce printing
  • Replacement of bottled water in rooms with glass carafes and a micro-filtered water fountain at your disposal 
  • Cardboard packaging taken back by our suppliers
  • Replacement of plastic packaging around clean linen trolleys with washable covers
  • Operational sorting
  • 100% of used oil collected for a local biofuel production project
  • Etc…

• Energy performance
  
  • LED lighting in all bedrooms
  • Installation of timers and LED systems in communal toilets
  • Electrical equipment purchased in energy classes A+ to B
  • A+++ energy-efficient air conditioning systems
  • Etc…

• Environmental education
  • Creation of the Exsel Nature Pass: partners and eco-responsible activities on Réunion Island

• Raising customer awareness
  
  • Raising awareness of small everyday gestures to save energy

In addition to all these initiatives, the Exsel Créolia hotel is offering a unique eco-responsible programme: for every traveller staying two nights or more at the hotel, Le Créolia is offering to waive the cleaning of their room in exchange for local surprises. By using fewer cleaning products and saving water, guests are helping to create a greener future.

Since 2016 and in conjunction with ADEME, Exsel’s hotels and restaurants have been working towards sustainable tourism on Réunion through initiatives that enable them to:

• Promote knowledge of the area and links with the local population
• Promote knowledge of the area and links with the local population
• Promote knowledge of the area and links with the local population
• Preserve water resources
• Reduce waste production
• Buying eco-responsibly
• Encouraging biodiversity

The hotel’s positive impact on the environment and the local community

The Exsel Nature programme has a significant impact, not only on the internal management of the hotel, but also on the environment and the local community.

• Reduced carbon footprint: Through its energy and waste management initiatives, the hotel is reducing its carbon footprint. This contributes to the fight against climate change, while providing an environmentally friendly environment in which to stay.

• Support for the local economy: By working with local producers, the hotel is promoting employment and boosting Réunion’s economy. In addition, employees are more aware of the challenges of sustainable development.

• Raising awareness among employees and guests: The hotel relies on education and awareness-raising to involve its guests in its ecological approach. Awareness-raising messages are displayed in rooms and communal areas, inviting guests to adopt environmentally responsible practices on a daily basis during and after their stay.

Fancy an environmentally-friendly nature walk?

Discover the Mercure trail, one of Réunion’s most emblematic. It’s a hike that allows you to discover exceptional biodiversity and breathtaking views, reminding you of the importance of protecting the environment.

Find all the information you need in the complete Mercure trail guide.

To extend your adventure, many other hiking trails are accessible from the Exsel Créolia hotel. Don’t hesitate to ask at reception to find out which itineraries are best suited to your level and interests.