Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.

NA

Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.

sales.scotland@apexhotels.co.uk

Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?

Yes, https://www.apexhotels.co.uk/sustainability-csr/sustainability-policy/

Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.

Yes, Apex Hotels have partnered with Smartest Energy - certified renewable energy tariffs. Independently certified by Carbon Trust - 100% from Scottish wind farms

Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?

Yes

What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.

In case of re-newed Covid threats and government guidelines, staggered usage - booking diary managed by front office team

Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.

Yes, more frequent cleaning, special attention on high touch points, usage of hospital grade cleaning products, reduced capacity

Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.

No

Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.

Yes, In line with local government standards, all laundry is washed at above 65c

Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.

Yes, In case of re-newed Covid threats and government guidelines,, tables out of order for social distance spacing, strict booking system, reduced party numbers as per UK GOV Guidelines

Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?

Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.

www.apexhotels.co.uk

Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.

Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

sales.scotland@apexhotels.co.uk