Proud industry winner

Even in 2026, Van der Valk can proudly call itselfindustry winner in the Sustainable Brand Index™. With that, we areofficially elected for the 4th time as the most sustainable hotel chain in the Netherlands.

The Sustainable Brand Index™ is the largest independent study on brand sustainability in Europe. Nearly 1,600 brands are evaluated annually in 36 different sectors by over 80,000 consumers from 8 countries.

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Sustainably together

Sustainability and continuity are two important core values shared within the Van der Valk family. As a family business, we invest in afuture-proof way of doing business, taking care of people, the environment, and society. By building sustainable hotels and responsible business practices, we ensure that future generations within the Van der Valk family can continue tocarry on, renew, and improve our hotels.

Our local initiatives

GREEN INITIATIVES

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Green Key

Green Key is the largestsustainability label for the hospitality sector in the Netherlands

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Green Globe

Green Globe is a global certification program for sustainable travel and tourism.

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Certified

Certified is the quality certificate for the demanding traveler. Certified was established more than 15 years ago as a hotel certification by the VDR Business Travel Association.

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Electric charging stations

Our charging stations for electric cars give you the opportunity to charge your car while you lunch, dine, conduct meetings, or stay with us.

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Green Energy

One of the most important aspects of Van der Valk's sustainability efforts is the focus on renewable energy. Solar panels are installed on a large number of hotels to harness clean energy and reduce reliance on conventional power sources.

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Hotels for Trees

The Hotels for Trees Foundation makes a concrete contribution to a greener (hotel) world. A hotel world where one new tree is planted for each day a guest chooses to skip room cleaning.

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Green Stay

With a Green Stay, Van der Valk offers its guests the opportunity to make an extra contribution to the environment and the world. At several Van der Valk hotels, it is now possible to opt for a Green Stay.