SOMMOS Hoteles: committed to respecting the environment and the well-being of people

Here at SOMMOS Hoteles we cultivate sustainable quality tourism, providing travellers with a wide variety of ways of encountering nature within our glorious Benasque Valley. This includes mountain tourism, bike tourism, and motorbike tourism amongst others, all of which will foster the Valley's growth as a tourist destination. This also contributes to the social and economic development of the area by way of generating quality jobs for everyone, based on equality and diversity.

Furthermore, we have a commitment to the well-being of our workers and guests, meaning we are constantly working to ensure measures that allow us to offer spaces that are both comfortable and safe for one and all. Hence, our hotels have the "Safe Accommodation" seal of approval against Covid-19 granted by the Government of Aragon. This certifies compliance with the measures in the manual compiled jointly by the "Hostelería de España" organisation and the Spanish Institute for Quality Tourism (ICTE).

In addition, our hotels are cardiac-protected areas and the SOMMOS Hotel Aneto has received the Equalitas Vitae certificate for Accessibility and Adaptability. This is the result of improved access in our hotel for people with reduced mobility.

Our commitment to people and society is also there in supporting and collaborating with foundations, organisations, socio-cultural and sports activities, not to mention working together with the most vulnerable sectors and promoting healthy lifestyles.

With the firm purpose of providing exceptional and more environmentally friendly experiences, we continuously work on implementing sustainable initiatives and practices in our hotels. One of them is the use of eco-friendly cleaning products certified with the European Ecolabel, carefully formulated with biodegradable ingredients that minimize their environmental impact. Additionally, we promote the use of cellulose items certified with FSC, guaranteeing their origin from sustainable sources.

Another step we have taken is the adoption of Ecolabel-certified dispensers for bathroom products, which also allows us to contribute to the reduction of plastic packaging.

To further advance in this direction, we have introduced carbonation machines that enable our guests to create sparkling water or their favorite beverages with just the press of a button. These machines not only provide convenience but also contribute to reducing single-use plastic bottles in our facilities.

In line with our commitment to taking care of the environment, we have launched several initiatives to promote sustainable mobility, among which are the installation of charging bays for electric vehicles in our hotels, so that our guests can enjoy the experiences we offer and charge their electric vehicles while they rest.

And now we have launched our new Standard Double Room + E-bikes offer which includes the electric bike rental service, to ride around the complete network of trails and routes that the Benasque Valley has to offer, and enjoy wonderful countryside and unique places.

Energy efficiency and sustainability were the cornerstones in the construction of our hotels, which is why they are included as an example of the use of renewable energies in the book from the Government of Aragon entitled “La energía en Aragón” (Energy in Aragon).

Locally-sourced materials were used to construct the hotels, e.g., the stone excavated to provide the masonry for the façade followed the traditions of the past.

Moreover, we have solar thermal panels for both the DHW and heating the pool, not to mention a climate control system that makes use of the flow of the Ésera river to cool the building in summer. Then there is the tinted glass used in the north and south walls, the double seal joinery, slate roof with its own air flow chamber and the special fittings. All these elements combine to ensure energy efficiency and reduced noise pollution.