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Bodhi Serene Hotel - 3 Green Stars

This page shows the results of Travelspeak’s independent on-site review of the Bodhi Serene hotel. This includes the answers for each question as well as a property review summary.

Travelspeak Review Summary

The Bodhi Serene is a very new hotel, having only operated for 3 months when we reviewed it. Thankfully water and energy conservation were considered very early on in the design of the hotel. Most areas are designed to maximise natural light and air flow to keep them as naturally cool as possible. Systems were put in place to preserve water where possible with a complete grey water recycling system installed ensuring water from their overly large bath tubs, showers and sinks is filtered, cleaned and re-used for irrigation in the hotel grounds.

Aside from the architectural design, efforts have been made in all guest rooms to purchase only the most energy efficient products currently on the market with all fridges and air-conditioning units being given a 5 star energy efficiency rating. Even televisions, whether deliberately chosen or not, consume a comparably lower amount of energy than many on the market. All rooms are also equipped with individually powered key cards which automatically shut off power to a room upon guests departure, minimising unnecessary energy waste.

What’s great about this hotel is that it tries to teach guests about Thai culture for those interested in finding out more. Around the hotel are lots of beautiful local artworks, including an amazing wall carving that depicts the traditional life of Northern Thai people. What’s more we are told that there shall be some art and cultural performances coming soon.

As you can see in our results below, there is still much that remains to be improved in the hotel but we are happy to say that management seem to be taking environmental and sustainable issues seriously here and providing they continue to make positive changes as they establish themselves then this property looks to become a leader in it's class.

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Hotel Name:
Bodhi Serene

Number of Rooms:
38

Hotel Address:
110 Ratchaphakhinai Road, T.Phra-sing, A.Muang Chiangmai Thailand 50200

Review Type:
On-site Review

Review Date:
Friday 8th February 2008

% Rating:
62.37%

Green Star Rating:
3 Stars


Review results by section

Category
Total Yes
Total No
Total N/A
Total Q's
Energy Management / Conservation
10
3
0
13
Waste Reduction
11
5
0
16
Waste Management
10
5
0
15
Water Conservation
8
2
0
10
Hazardous Substances
4
3
0
7
Air Quality & Noise Control
4
0
0
4
Other Health, Comfort & Environmental Measures
3
2
0
5
Staff / Management Awareness
5
6
0
11
Social & Cultural Development & Interaction
8
10
1
19

Total Results

Total Yes
Total No
Total N/A
Total Q's
63
36
1
100

Property Rating

Total Percentage
Green Star Rating
62.37%
3 Stars

Criteria Breakdown

Energy Management / Conservation

These points are related to saving energy and managing energy usage:

  Criteria
Yes
No
N/A
1. Guest rooms individually powered with key/card.
Yes
2. More than 90% of lighting in guest rooms is energy efficient.
Yes
3. More than 90% of lighting in public & staff areas is energy efficient.
Yes
4. Guest rooms use energy efficient appliances.
Yes
5. Written policy to buy the most energy efficient appliances, equipment & machinery throughout the property.
Yes
6. Staff make sure lights and equipment are turned off when not in use.
Yes
7. Air-conditioning units regularly maintained throughout the property.
Yes
8. Property transportation runs on low emission fuel.
Yes
9. Property monitors transportation fuel usage and actively tries to reduce this.
Yes
10. Guests encouraged to use public transportation.
Yes
11. Property creates it's own alternative or renewable energy.
No
12. Property offsets it's own carbon emissions.
No
13. Encourage guests to minimize the use of electricity.
No
Total Yes
Total No
Total N/A
Total Questions
10
3
0
13

Waste Reduction

These points are related to reduce waste associated with operating a hotel:

  Criteria
Yes
No
N/A
14. Provides a sheet re-use program.
Yes
15. Provides a towel re-use program.
Yes
16. Use cotton towels and linens in guest rooms.
Yes
17. Guest rooms use bulk or fixed refillable toiletry dispensers.
No
18. Use bulk or fixed refillable soap dispensers in public and staff rest-rooms.
No
19. Use eco-labelled or recycled paper in it's property and offices.
No
20. Monitors the amount of paper used and tries to reduce usage.
Yes
21. Offers an alternative to paper hand towels in public and staff bathrooms.
Yes
22. Offers selected newspapers for reading in public area.
Yes
23. Uses cotton napkins in food areas.
Yes
24. Food products bought in bulk with reduced packaging.
Yes
25. Cleaning productsbought in bulk with reduced packaging.
Yes
26. Soft drinks served from a dispenser or glass bottles instead of plastic and tin cans.
Yes
27. Donates old furniture, furnishings etc to local charities/communities.
Yes
28. Uses natural bin bags such as potato/rice sacks to dispose of rubbish.
No
29. Encourages guests to reduce waste.
No
Total Yes
Total No
Total N/A
Total Questions
11
5
0
16

Waste Management

These points are related to managing waste in your property:

  Criteria
Yes
No
N/A
30. Provides recycle bins in guest rooms.
No
31. Provides recycle bins in restaurants and kitchens.
No
32. Provides recycle bins around the property in public areas.
No
33. Provides recycle bins in staff areas.
No
34. Composts disposable items.
Yes
35. Property recycles plastic.
Yes
36. Property recycles glass.
Yes
37. Property recycles metals.
Yes
38. Property recycles paper.
Yes
39. Property recycles cardboard.
Yes
40. Property recycles cooking oil.
Yes
41. Property recycles other materials not mentioned above (e.g. linens, ceramics, batteries, etc.).
No
42. More than 40% of property's waste is sent for recycling or composted.
Yes
43. All sewage is treated on site or removed by a licensed company.
Yes
44. Garden waste is shredded and reused or composted.
Yes
Total Yes
Total No
Total N/A
Total Questions
10
5
0
15

Water Conservation

These points are related to conserving water in your property:

  Criteria
Yes
No
N/A
45. Water metering system installed to monitor and control water usage.
Yes
46. Collects and stores rainwater and/or storm water for use.
No
47. Has a grey water recycling system in operation at the property.
Yes
48. Filters, cleans and the reuses water from swimming pool/s.
Yes
49. Guest rooms use low-flush toilets.
Yes
50. Public and staff bathrooms use low-flush toilets.
Yes
51. Guest rooms use low-flow showers and sinks.
Yes
52. Public and staff bathrooms use low-flow showers & sinks.
Yes
53. Local plants used in landscaping in and around the property.
Yes
54. Guests encourange to reduce water usage.
No
Total Yes
Total No
Total N/A
Total Questions
8
2
0
10

Hazardous Substances

These points are related to the use of hazardous substances in your property:

  Criteria
Yes
No
N/A
55. Property uses natural room deodorizers & perfumes instead of standard air fresheners.
Yes
56. Property uses biodegradable or less toxic laundry products for laundry (or outsource to companies that do).
Yes
57. Property uses biodegradable and less toxic cleaning products to clean.
No
58. Has stopped using bleach to clean the property.
No
59. Use of natural cleaning products in the property.
No
60. Swimming pool/s use saline or ionization pool systems instead of chlorine.
Yes
61. Chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides are not used in and around your property.
Yes
Total Yes
Total No
Total N/A
Total Questions
4
3
0
7

Air Quality & Noise Control

These points are associated with the hotels air quality and noise control measures:

  Criteria
Yes
No
N/A
62. Fresh air is available in all guest rooms.
Yes
63. Offers completely smoke free rooms.
Yes
64. Refrigerators throughout the property are CFC free.
Yes
65. Measures in place to reduce noise pollution from the property.
Yes
Total Yes
Total No
Total N/A
Total Questions
4
0
0
4

Other Health, Comfort & Environmental Measures

These points are associated with the general health and comfort of guests:

  Criteria
Yes
No
N/A
66. Provides measures to protect guests from mosquitoes in guest rooms.
Yes
67. Offers and clearly labels organic food on menus.
Yes
68. Offers a separate section for vegetarian or vegan food on menus.
Yes
69. Promotes guest fitness with a fitness club or exercise classes.
No
70. Promotes staff fitness with use of a fitness club or exercise classes.
No
Total Yes
Total No
Total N/A
Total Questions
3
2
0
5

Staff / Management Awareness

These questions are associated to the general staff and management awareness of green issues:

  Criteria
Yes
No
N/A
71. Provides formal training for staff on green standards/procedures.
Yes
72. Has a dedicated member of staff for environmental and community issues.
No
73. Provide environmental information and policies for staff in staff areas.
No
74. Staff encouranged with incentives to be active on green matters.
Yes
75. Property is already a member of an environmental organization or program.
No
76. Property has been certified green by an independently recognized organization.
No
77. Promote their property's green credentials in external marketing & PR.
No
78. Has a written policy to purchase products and services from equally committed environmentally-friendly companies wherever possible.
No
79. Has a written policy to try to purchase products and services from local companies wherever possible.
Yes
80. Furniture, furnishings and decor items are sort from local suppliers whom use materials obtained from sustainable sources.
Yes
81. Provide an system for guests to provide feedback and then staff act on this feedback.
Yes
Total Yes
Total No
Total N/A
Total Questions
5
6
0
11

Social & Cultural Development & Interaction

These questions are related to the promotion of Thai culture and the efforts made to interact and help local communities.

  Criteria
Yes
No
N/A
82. More than 90% of their staff are from local communities.
Yes
83. More than 50% of management are made up of local people.
No
84. Staff/management regularly go to local community meetings.
No
85. Within the past year feedback has been sought from the local community on the property’s operation.
Not Applicable
86. Staff actively support local environmental/conservation projects.
No
87. Where applicable, guests are encouraged to witness or participate in local ceremonies, festivals or traditional gatherings.
Yes
88. Provides options for guests to get involved in local voluntary work.
No
89. Excluding student internships, property provides work experience or mentorship programs for local communities.
Yes
90. Staff actively support community development through training, education programs and voluntary work.
No
91. Areas of the property opened for local handicrafts sellers.
No
92. Provide information about Thai culture in guest rooms and public areas.
No
93. Provide a list of cultural do’s and don’ts on behavior and dressing for guests.
No
94. Provide or offers local eco-friendly tours.
Yes
95. Provides or offers walking and/or cycling trips/tours to guests.
Yes
96. Provides or offers local courses for guests to take part in.
No
97. Promote local food and drinks.
Yes
98. Mainly uses locally grown/produced ingredients in food.
Yes
99. Promotes local food when in-season.
Yes
100. Regularly donates money to local charities/communities.
No
Total Yes
Total No
Total N/A
Total Questions
8 10 1 19

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