Killarney Plaza Hotel
Certification: Green Hospitality Eco-Certification, Fifty Shades Greener Gold (2024) County: Kerry (Killarney Town) Type: 4-star hotel and spa
Killarney Plaza Hotel holds Green Hospitality Eco-Certification and achieved the Fifty Shades Greener Gold Award in 2024, recognising documented carbon reduction and sustainability integration across purchasing, HR, and marketing operations. It is part of the O’Donoghue Ring Collection, a Killarney-based hotel group where three of the four hotels have achieved Green Hospitality certification.
The Certifications
Green Hospitality Eco-Certification: The baseline level of the Green Hospitality Programme, Ireland’s hospitality sector environmental standard, independently audited against criteria covering energy, water, waste, and environmental management.
Fifty Shades Greener Gold (2024): Awarded to businesses that have formed a documented green purchasing policy, incorporated environmental criteria into HR and induction processes, and demonstrated measurable sustainability improvements across operations. Gold is the highest standard achievable in this programme.
Sustainability Practices
The hotel operates an on-site farm that supplies fresh, pesticide-free produce directly to its kitchen, reducing food miles and providing seasonal produce year-round. Its “Our Green Way” programme covers emissions reduction, waste and water management, food waste reduction, and elimination of single-use plastics.
The Hotel
Killarney Plaza Hotel is a 4-star hotel and spa in Killarney town centre. It is one of Killarney’s largest hotels and located within walking distance of Killarney National Park, the train station, and the main town amenities. It is the most centrally located of the certified eco options in Killarney.
Practical Information
Location: Kenmare Place, Killarney, County Kerry Distance from Killarney National Park: Walking distance Distance from Kerry Airport: 15km Booking: Book via Booking.com or directly
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