Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre

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

Water reducing shower units with eco option. LED lighting throughout the hotel. Green meetings - whiite boards instead of flipcharts with paper. Recycling bins. Filtered water in reusable glass bottles.

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.

sjulian@himanchestercity.com

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, Plastic straws replaced with paper straws. Packaging for take away food is all eco-friendly with wooden cutlery.

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, CHP unit and wild flower garden on the roof to keep heat in the building.

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.

Reduced number and time periods permitted. Cleaning stations available throughout. Reduced changing room numbers permitted, lane swimming only, masks required in public areas

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, Enhance cleaning program in place to include all high touch point areas and last clean charts.

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, All bed linen is removed and washed above 65 degrees, pillow protectors are used and duvets are cleaned, every room, every quarter. robes have been removed.

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, Removed seating to allow for social distancing. One way system where possible, contactless ordering and collection

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.

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.

sjulian@himanchestercity.com