A commitment to the wellness of all is what we’re all about. We strive to make the world a better place by being a positive part of our neighbourhood, through supporting social enterprises and good businesses and through connecting with our local community. Allow us to introduce you to some kindred spirits and inspiring members of our network, below — and please pop in and say hello if you’re passing by.
Inhabit is committed to sustainable business practices and has achieved Green Key certification. The Green Key award is a leading standard for excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry. The prestigious eco-label represents the commitment of Inhabit to promise to adhere to the strict criteria set by the Foundation of Environmental Education. A Green Key stands for the promise to our guests that by opting to stay with Inhabit, you are helping to make a difference on an
environmental level.
Goldfinger is an award-winning social enterprise that crafts beautiful furniture and objects from reclaimed and sustainable materials, benefitting people and planet. Their team of skilled artisans and trainees have delivered projects to clients such as John Lewis, Gail’s Bakery, Tom Dixon, Whistles, Leon and Inhabit Hotels. All Goldfinger profits support its social impact. Through the Goldfinger Academy, Goldfinger teaches marginalised young people the craft of woodworking, so they can progress into meaningful work. The Academy also offers community craft courses, workshops and corporate away-days that enhance wellbeing and celebrate the joys of making. Goldfinger supports its community through People’s Kitchen: To Your Door, delivering hot meals and doorstep chats to vulnerable and isolated North Kensington residents.
The founders of Kalinko fell in love with Burma – and the beautiful pieces designed by local people – during a visit in 2016. They connect the artisans to people in the UK, cutting out the middlemen so purchase costs go straight to the maker. From handmade silk cushion covers to beautiful cutlery made from mother of pearl, there’s something for everyone in Kalinko’s intensive interiors offering.
Connecting businesses and charities with individuals so they’re able to limit waste. With a user-friendly online reuse platform, Globechain’s sustainability-focussed marketplace
enables the redistribution of goods to social causes, rather than landfill.
An approach to clean beauty extends beyond REN’ s mineral-derived, bio-active skincare range to a zero tolerance policy on waste. REN uses 100% recyclable packaging and
reclaimed ocean plastic, working towards the goal of zero waste by 2021.
The pioneers when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, Casper uses the latest research and technology to eraft cloud-like mattresses and pillows that will help you drift off into a restorative slumber. Casper’s products provide unparalleled comfort and support, as well as temperature regulation.
At Inhabit, you’ll find Belu filtered water taps on each floor of the hotel, where you can refill your bottle. Belu is a UK-based water company, who produce carbon-neutral and ethically-sourced bottled water. 100% of the company’s profit goes direct to WaterAid.
Plant-based candles blended with a mix of essential oils, each one individually crafted for Inhabit. From every purchase that is made, 10 per cent of profits go to ‘Don’t Just Stare’, a charity raising awareness around mental health.
An award-winning online shop that sells ethical homewares and gifts, all of which are handmade in the UK by people facing social challenges. In the rooms at Inhabit, you’ll find beautiful cushion covers sewn by Studio 306.
Designers and makers based in South London. Inhabit’s rooms feature a hand made lock box for your phone to encourage you to switch off for the night.
A programme launched in January 2018 by women empowerment focussed social enterprise Women in Travel (cic). It identifies, selects and trains marginalised women currently unengaged with the economy and provides them with the opportunities to return to work in positions within the Hospitality, Travel and Tourism sector. So far the programme has helped refugees, formerly homeless and sexually trafficked women to regain their dignity and financial stability through employment.
They curated a holistic art programme for the guest rooms and public areas to engage guests in a multidisciplinary art experience that celebrates Inhabit’s mission, London sensibility, and Scandinavian style. The partnership of Culture A and Inhabit highlights our joint commitment to promoting local and international culture. The programme features a mix of emerging and established artists working in a variety of mediums, including textile, metal, painting and photography.
A Swiss based company that helps clean air zone in our public areas. The high-performance air filtration system uses leakage-free HEPA filtration to filter unwanted airborne pollution including viruses, bacteria as well as diesel soot and general traffic pollution out of the air. It is IQAir’s mission to reduce people’s exposure to air pollution by creating clean air zones in cities.
Every day we look after our guests with two things front of mind – hospitality, and leaving a good impression. But, in using vast amounts of energy and resources, we perhaps create a negative impact on our planet that is worth reassessing. From small changes to far-reaching policy decisions, Considerate Hotels know enough about how hospitality works to help make an impact that you can both be proud of, and quickly see more economically sustainable returns from.
A Global Community of Leaders Certified B Corporations are a new kind of business that balances purpose and profit. They are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on their workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment.
Bouteco helps hotel lovers find the best boutique eco hotels and as consultants we work with forward-thinking hoteliers to communicate their sustainability, conservation work and social responsibility in a way that luxury travellers can make better informed decisions.
Who Gives A Crap Eco-Friendly 100% Recycled 3-Ply Toilet Paper
Social Supermarket believe in a world where every business can be a force for good. By connecting you with social enterprises, you can buy from amazing brands that have a positive impact in the world. We partner with over 80 impact led partners across the UK, featuring over 1,000 products from food, drink, accessories and gifts.
Understanding that the way we feel fundamentally impacts all areas of life,part of the Self Space offering is partnering with companies, organisations, coworking spaces, universities, schools and other interesting spaces — to facilitate inspiring talks, groups and workshops that focus on specific themes which enhance mental health awareness and wellbeing, explore group dynamics and promote accessible and contemporary education around how to look after and maintain our mental health.
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Granby Workshop is a manufacturer of architectural ceramics, based in Liverpool. Combining craft techniques with an experimental sensibility to develop new architectural materials and finishes. Granby works and Holland Harvey have designed and made the bespoke terrazzo reception desk utilising the marble and stone being removed from the existing hotel to create a unique reimagined desk referencing it’s former life.
Around the corner from Southwick Street you’11 find the Monocle Kioskcafe, a concept cafe and publishing shop. An ode to the printed word, Monocle’s treasure trove of magazines, newspapers and journals is an institution in the local area. An antidote to the shrinking printed news trade, you can pick up a copy of titles from across the world from Germany’s Der Spiegel to Italy’s L’Espresso. You’11 notice many of their thoughtful and enlightening titles in Inhabit’s own library.
The selfdrive boating experience that allows you to explore London by water. Glide through Little Venice, watch people passing by along Regent’s Canal and see Paddington from a new perspective. Afternoons spent on the water make falling in love with London inevitable. Bring your family and friends along and don’t forget a picnic! No boating experience necessary to captain your own ship.
A health conscious company making matcha cookies, freshly baked at Inhabit as a welcome treat for all guests. Doughlicious is mindful of minimising food waste and bake the exact number of cookies to guests.