The greening of a city

An environmental and social conscience is deeply rooted in the philosophy behind Akaryn Hotel Group’s Aleenta and Akyra hotel brands with eco-led decisions and policies playing a central role in business development and hotel operations. 
“Our eco-friendly approach in Bangkok began by sourcing glass bottles and containers, with a commitment to no single-use plastic used in the restaurants or bars. The hotel will extend the initiative for guests on the go with stylish Akyra stainless steel water bottles presented on arrival that can be refilled anytime during their stay,” said founder and managing director Anchalika Kijkanakorn of Akaryn Hotel Group. 
Self-service drinking water will be conveniently dispensed on every floor to make refills easy and guests can also take their bottles with them on excursions and shopping trip around the city. Bathroom amenities will be presented in locally manufactured celadon pottery containers filled with essential oil-based products. 
Bio-degradable bin bags will be used in all rooms and shopping bags will be available to encourage guests to refuse plastic bags when indulging in some Bangkok retail-therapy. With over 8 million tonnes of plastic thrown away each year and the confirmed existence of a 7th continent of waste spread over 3.4 million sqm in the Pacific Ocean, the world is waking up to the dangers of plastic. 
“Consumers are now more and more frequently seeking out responsible businesses that take care of our planet and we are proud to have been such a company since we first began operating some 15 years ago,” siad Anchalika. 
Located on Sukhumvit Soi 20, the brand-new 50-room hotel will offer guests re-imagined urban accommodation in the heart of the city, sitting amongst high-end retail, green recreation spaces and fine dining. 
Find out more at www.AkarynHotelGroup.com.