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Room2 Southampton has announced it has won £10k from Drax Electric Vehicles to install electric vehicle chargers at the hotel.
The prize includes the supply, installation and three years of free-of-charge software, service and maintenance of the charging station.
The hotel is implementing sustainability practices throughout the building to carry out founder, Robert Godwin’s, pledge to develop and operate whole life net zero carbon buildings.
It has installed solar panels, switched to a renewable energy provider, achieved zero waste to landfill and designed a bespoke 3-in-1 bin assisting guests in making a conscious effort to recycle and properly dispose of waste.
This following the successful launch of Room2 Chiswick which became the world’s first whole life net zero hometel.
This competition for Energy and Environment Alliance’s (EEA) members launched after research from Drax found that to accommodate electric vehicles, one in 10 parking spaces needed to have an EV charging point.
Godwin said: “We are honoured and very grateful to have won the Drax Electric Vehicles competition and hope this brings a new level of convenience to our guests that are looking to travel sustainably.
“We are committed to improving our sustainability practices wherever possible and the new EV charging points will be an important step in driving this forward. Thank you to Drax for making this possible.”
Paul George, commercial manager at Drax, added: “We’re delighted to congratulate room2 Southampton from the Lamington Group, who have been selected as the winner of this year’s Drax competition. The judges were highly impressed by their submission, which highlighted the property’s outstanding sustainability credentials. The addition of a Drax EV charging station will complement the hotel’s existing facilities.
“We’re hopeful that this partnership sets an excellent example for other hotels looking to prioritise sustainability.The market for EV charging is rapidly growing, and hotels can benefit significantly from offering this service to their guests. Not only can it provide a competitive advantage and generate additional revenue, but it can also reduce the hotel’s carbon footprint and attract eco-conscious travellers and business travellers alike who drive EVs.”
Room2 Southampton was the world’s first hometel and provides guests with the convenience and service of a hotel combined with the comforts and flexibility of their home.
