“We are proud of the fact that we have a very low CO2 footprint for five years and are awarded as climate-positive hotel.” Ben Förtsch
Description
Hotel Luise, the first climate-positive hotel in Franconia, surprises and spoils its guests for three generations. The philosophy of the family-run hotel in Erlangen is the consciousness about its responsibility towards the next generations.
It belongs to one of the most eco-friendly city hotels in Germany and was awarded the EU Eco Label in 2023. You are welcome to stay in rooms with a good and healthy atmosphere, a high sleeping quality, a quiet location, a wellness area, a bio-vital breakfast (Zero Waste breakfast upon request) and a highly motivated service team.
Highlights
- Quiet location in the city centre of Erlangen
- Rooms with environmental passport
- Free room service for disabled people
- Wellness area, including unique beer massage
- Local and organic breakfast; Zero-Waste breakfast possible
- “Regenerative hotel rooms"
- new courtyard with upcycled decoration
- "Wall of Change" with all sustainable initiatives in the entrance area
environmental protection
being local - authentic experiences
giving back
cultural commitment
Rooms & Amenities
93 rooms:
- 53 Single rooms
- 3 Double rooms
- 8 Feng Shui Rooms (can be used as single or double)
- 27 Junior Suites (single, double, three bed)
- 2 Suites (single, double, three bed or four bed)
Regenerative hotel rooms
(Das nachwachsende Hotelzimmer®)
All used materials in these rooms are either 100% biodegradable or 100% recyclable – sounds utopian, but it’s not!
The „regenerative hotel room“ of Hotel Luise indicates a way how sustainable and resource saving building and furnishing is possible while also keeping comfort and style in mind.
Spa & Beer massage
Beer massage
- worldwide unique multi-sensory massage
- experience how beer is made
- combines relaxation, indulgence, the history & art of brewing
- uses the healing effects of barley, malt & hop
The Green Story
When Klaus Förtsch took over the hotel from his parents at the end of the 80s he started implementing the green philosophy. At this time terms like “green weirdo” were still harmless.
Founded in 1956, the Hotel Luise in Erlangen, Germany, was one of the forerunners regarding sustainability in the hotel industry. Today the house is led in third generation by Ben Förtsch.
Green Initiatives
The family-run hotel operates according to ecological principles, with its priority to fulfill the responsibility towards future generations.
- CO2 footprint
- Energy
- Waste Management
- Social Responsibility
- Food
CO2 footprint
Since 2010 the Hotel Luise has a CO2 footprint and was the first climate-positive hotel in Germany. The CO2 result per overnight stay is only at 11.88 kg. This corresponds to the excellent climate-efficiency class A. Viabono certified the hotel’s CO2 footprint, which is calculated on a yearly base. The average emission of a 3-star hotel amounts to 35 kg CO2 per overnight stay, which is much higher than at the Hotel Luise in Erlangen.
Energy
- Photovoltaic system
- Use of energy-efficient district heating of the Erlangen public utilities
- Use of ecological energy only
- Support of the Solar-mobile Association Erlangen inc. and partner of the solar filling station, which is located on the opposite side of the hotel
- Battery charging station for electric cars
- E-Car-Sharing stationed at the hotel
Waste Management
- Usage of jumbo packages in order to avoid garbage.
- Nothing is carelessly thrown away: if possible things are recycled or upcycled
- Discarded pieces of furniture, electronics and more are given away (to students, flood victims or other people in need)
Social Responsibility
- Support of environment protection projects
- Active integration of all employees
- Support of local, social and cultural projects
- Discarded pieces of furniture and electronics are given away to students or are given away, for example, to flood victims
- Cross-generational Team
- Close and direct contact to suppliers
- Member of Family Agreement of the state of Bavaria engaging for compatibility of family and work (e.g. through flexible working models, taking the needs of colleagues with kids serious when it comes to vacation and shift plans, etc.)
Food
- Almost all food is regional, organic and/or Fairtrade
- All offered organic food is certified
- Almost all drinks are organic and regional
- Own organic garden with regional fruit
- Own bee hive makes it possible to buy the hotel own’s honey as a souvenir
- Member at Green Chefs binding all members to fair and responsible gastronomy
Certifications
- Certificates
Certificates
