A HISTORICAL MILESTONE FOR THE ONE PALÁCIO DA ANUNCIADA | News
The One Palácio da Anunciada, the 5-star flagship of the luxury brand H10 Hotels in Lisbon, marks a milestone in Portuguese hospitality by becoming a member of Beyond Green. This global alliance represents the world’s most stringent sustainability standard for hotels and recognizes properties that demonstrate exceptional leadership through pillars that extend beyond conservation and towards true regeneration.
As the only hotel in Portugal to retain this distinction, the hotel consolidates its position as the benchmark for ‘luxury with a purpose’, seamlessly blending its 16th century heritage with the demands of the 21st century.
The three pillars of Beyond Green in The One Palácio da Anunciada
Admission to Beyond Green is an extraordinary process, requiring compliance with more than 50 indicators aligned with global sustainable tourism standards. At The One Palácio da Anunciada, these pillars are reflected as follows:
1. Preservation of cultural heritage (culture)
• From palace to hotel: The essence of the project lies in the respectful restoration of a 16th century building. Sustainability starts with conservation and adaptive reuse instead of demolition.
• Artistic immersion: The hotel serves as a guardian of Portuguese culture and is home to the Art Gallery at The One, a rotating collection of Portuguese art featuring renowned artists such as José de Guimarães. This integration allows guests to not only visit Lisbon, but also experience its identity through original architecture, art and iconic gardens with a centuries-old Dragon Tree (Drago).
2. Nature conservation (Nature)
• “Stay Green” strategy: Under the H10 Hotels corporate umbrella, The One Palácio da Anunciada has implemented cutting-edge water and energy efficiency technology. In line with the protection of nature, the hotel maintains its own urban garden, which supplies fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs for the gourmet restaurant and signature cocktails. Furthermore, it is significantly reducing its carbon footprint through self-consumption initiatives.
• Biosphere Certification: The hotel guarantees operation without single-use plastics and a circular waste management system, validated by the Biosphere Seal. Every operational decision is intended to minimize the environmental impact on the urban ecosystem of the Portuguese capital.
3. Supporting the local economy and community (community)
• Local Sourcing: The hotel prioritizes partnerships with local artisans, farmers and suppliers so that the economic benefits of tourism remain within the region. For example, at the gourmet restaurant Condes de Ericeira, the culinary focus is on ‘Kilometer Zero’ sourcing (from farm to table), with an emphasis on Atlantic fish, artisanal cheeses and other local delicacies.
• Social impact: The property promotes fair employment and ongoing training for local teams, embedding social responsibility in the DNA of daily management.
In the words of the hotel’s general manager, Leandro Muñoz García: “To be the only Beyond Green hotel in Portugal is an honor that we embrace with great responsibility.” He further adds, “Our mission is to demonstrate that contemporary luxury and historic preservation can not only coexist, but also serve as the driving force for a new era of hospitality – one that is more ethical, people-centered and regenerative.”
With this award, The One Palácio da Anunciada positions itself as one of Lisbon’s most prominent hotels, leading the way in sustainable hospitality in the Portuguese market. The property is committed to an environmentally conscious operating model aimed at promoting and strengthening local partnerships.
With this alliance, The One by H10 Hotels strengthens its urban luxury brand The One, which already has four locations in iconic European cities such as Barcelona, Lisbon, Porto and Paris.
THE ONE PALÁCIO DA ANUNCIADA
Rua das Portas de Santo Antão, 112-134
1150-268, Lisbon (Portugal)
T (+351) 210 412 300
theonepalaciodaanunciada.com
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