Hostel ROOM takes first steps to become a climate-neutral hotel

Hostel ROOM is situated in the heart of Rotterdam, in a stunning, monumental building. We met with Monique Segeren and Mirjam Verschoor, the owners of Hostel ROOM, in the colourful, cosy lobby. In October 2022, they and 15 other Rotterdam hotels and hostels kicked off the Hotel Neutraal project, committing to take steps together so Rotterdam’s hotels become fully climate neutral. The baseline measurements have already been carried out, giving the hotels an idea of where they stand today in terms of sustainability and identifying quick wins. Time for phase 2: taking action and specific steps towards a carbon-neutral future. We sat down with Monique and Mirjam of Hostel ROOM to discuss their experiences with the Hotel Neutraal project to date and to find out which changes are in the pipeline.