EFFICIENCY, RESPONSIBILITY, IMPACT
Our strategy optimizes energy and water usage through technical frameworks verified by BREEAM and ISO 14001 standards, ensuring luxury comfort alongside resource efficiency.
We implement structured waste management with monthly audited recycling protocols. Furthermore, we partner with verified suppliers to favor certified products and local sourcing monitored under our Green Key framework.
Recognized Standards & Certifications
VERIFIED SUSTAINABILITY EXCELLENCE
Sustainability is actively integrated into every guest experience at The Palace Hotel, Madrid. We systematically reduce our environmental footprint through smart climate control and resource-efficient infrastructure. Through our “Make a Green Choice” program, guests can choose to opt out of daily housekeeping, minimizing water and energy usage in strict alignment with our Green Key certified operational guidelines *.
As part of Marriott International, our local efforts contribute to a verified global framework for sustainable hospitality. We operate in alignment with the measurable carbon reduction, responsible sourcing, and community impact targets detailed under the Marriott International Serve 360 Platform.
* Certificates and registration details for BREEAM, ISO 14001, and Green Key are active, periodically audited, and available upon request at our front desk.
BREEAM Certification
Our BREEAM In-Use certification validates the environmental performance of our historic building infrastructure. It verifies our technical efficiency in resource management, sustainable asset operations, and high-performance thermal insulation across our architectural structures.
ISO 14001 Certification
This certification recognizes our structured Environmental Management System (EMS) embedded across all hotel operations. It ensures that our daily workflows, service protocols, and resource tracking undergo continuous third-party audits to systematically mitigate operational impacts.
Green Key Certification
The international Green Key award strictly verifies our compliance with global sustainable tourism standards across 13 operational areas, including water conservation, waste separation, and green procurement. Our property operates under audited guidelines, achieving 95% compliance in mandatory criteria and 97% in optional criteria.
HERITAGE PRESERVED, FUTURE DESIGNED
Our recent renovation project reflects a practical commitment to circularity and the preservation of our historic identity. Wherever possible, original materials such as marble, decorative elements, and furniture have been carefully restored and reintegrated into the new design, maintaining the character and legacy of the hotel.
As part of our social responsibility, we've donated a significant portion of our furniture and fittings to organizations like SOS Children's Villages and the Ronald McDonald Foundation, extending the life of these materials and creating measurable social impact.
To ensure continuous improvement, we utilize lifecycle and carbon impact assessments to analyze the environmental footprint of our spaces. These metrics guide our local operational efficiency, and we support them with practical solutions, such as on-site water bottling systems that reduce transport emissions in line with the Marriott International Serve 360 sustainability framework.
Disclaimer
The environmental performance claims described on this website are backed by active official certifications and periodic independent audits. The property holds the BREEAM In-Use certification, ISO 14001 certification, and the international Green Key award (achieving 95% compliance in mandatory criteria and 97% in optional criteria under the program framework). Detailed technical data reflects the current audited period. For further inquiries or access to public certification records, please contact us.
