Environment Philosophy

Wide windows offer a superb view while cutting heat and UV rays by 50% and saving air-conditioning energy consumption. Some of the guest rooms have a bath area from where the cityscape can be viewed day and night.

The newly developed air-conditioning system AEMS enables guests to freely select the room temperature, humidity and air flow of their choice. The system is also highly effective in saving energy consumption by 22.7 % and reducing CO2 emissions by 28%.

Having undergone a major renovation, "The Main" building of Hotel New Otani is now robust to withstand an earthquake as massive as the Great Hanshin Earthquake that struck the Kansai area in 1995.

Heat emission of this system being considerably low, the synergy effect with the AEMS air-conditioning system reduces total energy consumption by 14.1% and CO2emissions by a significant 29.8%.

Designed by the world-renowned English florist Kenneth Turner, more than 2,000 bushes of red roses cover an area of 2,500m². Initially for rooftop greening, now a romantic stage for wedding ceremonies.

An additional 2,800m² of greenery has been created on the canopy of the main entrance and rooftops of "The Main". In addition to a pleasant view, the variety of trees differing in height, such as azaleas or bamboo grass, proves to be even more effective in reducing heat.

Part of the stream that flows from the waterfall to the Benkei Moat outside the hotel is a biotope. Mineral-rich pebbles and multi-purpose bio-soil constitute a well-balanced, pure surrounding, where fireflies are observed during some summers.

70mm-thick American Cypress water tanks have been used to produce high-quality water for over four decades. The wood's unique antibacterial quality is effective in purifying the water.

This plant produces 1,000 tons of recycled water daily from kitchen sewage water, which is utilized in gardens or staff lavatories. Since its installation, consumption of tap water has significantly reduced, and environmental damage reduced.

Huge amount of raw refuse is produced every day from kitchens in the hotel, which are then carried to the compost plant for recycling. The compost produced is taken to farmers, and the hotel purchases the organically-grown vegetables from these farmers. Leading the hotel industry, the New Otani is a forerunner in establishing its original recycling system--producing organic vegetables and serving them to the New Otani guests.